Sargent Shriver Elementary School
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Zoraida Brown
Principal
Njeri Williams
Assistant Principal
Summer Opportunities Fair Set for March 2
Parents can explore a wide range of summer opportunities for
school-age children at a fair on Wednesday, March2. Local and
regional providers will be available to talk about summer camps,
programs, and activities. During the fair, parents can meet program
staff, pick up applications, and get information on financial
assistance. The fair will be held from 7-8:30 pm at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. Visit
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/
parentacademy/parentacademyregister.aspx to register for the fair.
Respectfully,
Sargent Shriver
Elementary School
12518 Greenly Street
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Tel: 301-929-4426
Fax: 301-929-4428
Volume 1, Issue 11
February 18, 2016
Calendar of Events
 February 15—No School
 February 26—Early
Release Day
 February 26—Parent
Coffee
Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Williams
Parent Engagement Committee at 4:00 pm
The Parent Engagement Committee works with parents to increase involvement in school. The
following are dates when we will meet:
 February 26
 May 25
Key Messages
at Sargent
Shriver ES
 This is important!
 You can do it!
 March 23
 April 27
 I won’t give up on you!
Together we Make a Difference!
 Effective effort leads to
success!
Parent Tips
There are numerous games and puzzles that can help increase vocabulary
and make your child more fluent in speaking and writing
 Try crossword puzzles and word games designed especially for
children
 Flash cards are good, too, and they are easy to make at home
Whatever it Takes!
Board of Education Conditionally Appoints Dr. Jack Smith as Superintendent
The Montgomery County Board of Education has identified a finalist for the position of superintendent of
schools—Dr. Jack Smith, who is currently the interim state superintendent of Maryland Schools and former
superintendent of schools in Calvert County. Dr. Smith has more than 30 years of experience as an
educator and administrator.
Community engagement was a crucial part of the search for the superintendent of schools. Dr. Smith met with a
community panel of Montgomery County stakeholders to provide feedback to Board members and help them at
a decision on the appropriate candidate. In the coming weeks, a contingent of the Board will be in touch with
stakeholders and Dr. Smith’s colleagues. Based on the outcome of this feedback, contract negotiations, and
obtaining state approval, the Board plans to hire Dr. Smith as the next superintendent of MCPS effective July 1,
2016.
A series of public meetings will be scheduled in the future for parents and the community to meet Dr. Smith.
School Leadership Team at 4:00 pm
The School Leadership Team makes decisions that are in the best interest of our students. Being part of this team is a
great way you can support our school. The following are dates when we will meet:
 March 14
 April 11
 May 9
Sargent Shriver Spotlight on Staff
Mr. Jose Cabrera is our building service worker.
 What do you like about our school?
I like that everyone helps each other out.
What is your favorite childhood book?
Fairy Tales
The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy
Saturday School:
It is not too late to register your child for Saturday School! This program offers low cost small
group instruction by MCPS teachers using the school curriculum. It is a great way to build your
child’s academic skills. For more information, go to the link below:
http://www.saturdayschool.org
A registration fee of $40 for students who receive Free and Reduced Meal Services (FARMS)
and $70 for students who do not receive FARMS is required to register. A payment plan is
available at all Saturday School sites and can be completed at registration.
Whatever it Takes!
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