Sargent Shriver Elementary School
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Zoraida Brown
Principal
Njeri Williams
Assistant Principal
2015 Annual Report to the Community
The 2015 Annual Report to the Community tells
the story of MCPS—the factors that are driving
change in our district; the strategies we are using to
close the achievement gap and prepare our
students for success in the 21st century; and the
operational and student performance data we use
to monitor our progress. The online report features
photos, charts, and video and audio segments that
help portray how MCPS is fulfilling its vision and
mission.
Read
the
report
at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org (search “Annual
Report”) to learn more and meet some of the
district’s outstanding students and staff.
Sargent Shriver Elementary
School
12518 Greenly Street
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Tel: 301-929-4426
Volume 1, Issue 13
March 17, 2016
Calendar of Events
 March 18—Parent Coffee
 March 23—Marking
Period 3 Ends
 March 24—No School
 March 25—April 1—Spring
Break
 April 4—Schools Reopen
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:
 March 23
Key Messages
at Sargent
Shriver ES
 This is important!
 You can do it!
 April 27
 May 25
 I won’t give up on you!
Together we Make a Difference!
 Effective effort leads to
success!
Parent Tips
If your child struggles with reading:
 Leave newspapers out on the kitchen or coffee table and open
them to the sections that are most interesting to your children.
 Expose your children to reading materials that will capture their
interest, such as crossword puzzles, comic books, and magazines.
Whatever it Takes!
Prekindergarten/Head Start Registration Begins March 14
Registration will begin on Monday, March 14, for prekindergarten and Head Start
programs for the 2016–2017 school year. The programs serve income-eligible
families with children who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2016, including
children with disabilities. Walk-in applications will be accepted Monday through
Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at Rocking Horse Road Center, 4910 Macon Road in
Rockville. Additional information about eligibility, registration, and required
documents to complete an application is available on the MCPS website at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org, search “preK”, or by calling 301-230-0676.
Respectfully,
Ms. Brown
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:
 April 11
 May 9
Sargent Shriver Spotlight on Staff
Mr. Nancy Tran-Phan is one of our Kindergarten teachers and team leaders.
 What do you like about our school?
Sense of optimism, excitement and hopefulness for this school year. Dedicated staff and the
collaboration and cohesiveness of the Kindergarten team.
 What is your favorite childhood book?
Yo!Yes! By Chris Raschka
Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss
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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