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News from the Administration
May 2014
Beverly Farms Elementary School, 8501 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD 20854 301.469.1050
Dear Parents,
Staff Appreciation Week was May 5-9. The
PTA generously provided “treats” for the staff
throughout the week including breakfast on
Monday. Children dropped off handmade
notes and many staff members are the recipients of notes or email messages of gratitude
from you. Words of appreciation whether
written or spoken are deeply appreciated. Thank you for recognizing their hard work and dedication to Beverly Farms!
Kindergarten Orientation (in April) was a successful event. Parent volunteers and staff
worked together to make it both welcoming
and productive. If you know anyone moving
within our school boundaries with elementary
aged children please remind them to contact
us as soon as possible so they can register and
become part of the Beverly Farms Family!
An outdoor sculpture was temporarily removed while Beverly Farms Elementary was
being rebuilt. The mobile structure will be reinstalled later this month. Kevin Reese, who
created the original sculptures, will return to
guide students in grades K-5 through the process of repainting his creations. We look forward to this piece of original art being back on
display for everyone’s enjoyment.
Important Dates
Friday, May 9
9:00-2:15 Smithsonian Field Trip 4th Grade
News
Tuesday, May 13
9:20-2:00 Safety Patrol Picnic 5th Grade
Monday, May 19
9:30-1:30 Kingsley Field Trip 3rd Grade (McGee,
Watt, half of Smith’s class)
Wednesday, May 21
10:30 Panoramic Picture 5th Grade
Thursday, May 22
9:15-11:15 Field Day K—2
Friday, May 23
9:15-11;15 Field Day 3-5
Monday, May 26
HOLIDAY—NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 28
9:30 Heritage Museum in APR - Kindergarten
Thursday, May 29
7:00 –7:00 Philadelphia Trip-5th Grade
9:30-1:30 Kingsley Field Trip 3rd Grade (McGee,
Watt, half of Smith’s class)
Friday, May 30
Rain Date-Field Day
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Regional Summer School Programs
The regional high and elementary summer school programs are open to all resident
Montgomery County students, whether enrolled in an MCPS school or not.
The elementary summer school program is only for students who have completed Grades
K through 5. Students entering kindergarten this coming fall are not eligible for the program. Incoming Grade 6 students should contact their local middle school about Middle
School Extended Year programs. (The high school summer school is planned for students
who are presently enrolled in Grades 9–12.)
For questions about the regional summer school programs, please call 301-279-3202.
MCPS 2nd Graders New to MCPS Grades 3-5 Rescreen Grades 3-5
The link to Student Instructional Program Planning and Implementation (SIPPI) explains the
ongoing process of identifying students strengths and needs. Parent Reports are sent
home in June. The reports contain information about classroom performance (i.e. reading
level) and scores (i.e. if child took “InView test” in December). The link is:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/curriculum/enriched/about/
Rising 6th Graders
Understanding the Student Service Learning Requirement
An Opportunity to Learn and Serve
MONDAY, MAY 19 7:00–8:30 P.M.
Explore the service learning requirement for high school graduation that provides students
with knowledge, skills, and career exploration opportunities that lead to good citizenship.
This interactive workshop will help parents understand the MCPS Student Service Learning
(SSL) guidelines and how to find meaningful SSL opportunities. Parents of rising 6th grade
students, as well as middle and high school students are welcome to attend this session.
Presented by MCPS staff.
Location: Gaithersburg Middle School, 2 Teachers’ Way, Gaithersburg 20877
MCPS Parent Academy: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/
parentacademy/workshops.aspx
Safety First-Drop Off
The back of the school is the location of
our bus loop. In unique circumstances
(usually weather-related) a staff member
will direct cars to use the bus loop once all
buses have arrived. Please do not drop off
your children behind the school unless
staff direct cars to that location.
Safety First-Mobile Phones
State of Maryland Law
No Texting. No Handheld Phones
The law applies, even in the car loop. Please
be attentive even when the line temporarily
halts so students can get inside cars.
Beverly Farms: Where the Eagles Soar with Pride