News from the
Administration
December 2013
Beverly Farms Elementary School, 8501 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD 20854 301.469.1050
Important Dates
Reminder: School begins at 8:50
Please remember that our school day begins at 8:50. This means your
child should arrive at school no later than 8:45, so that they have
enough time to settle in and start working at 8:50. During our last days
of November we had up to 30 children per day arriving past 8:50. On
December 2nd your child will be marked tardy if they are not in their
classroom by 8:50.
Monday, December 2
“Mad Science” (In School Field Trip) 1st Grade
Tuesday, December 3
“Mad Science” (In School Field Trip) 1st Grade
Wednesday, December 4
InView Test 2nd Graders
Reminder: Car Pool Loop Safety Changes
Over the past few weeks the Montgomery County Department of
Transportation (MCDOT) and the Montgomery County Police
Department (MCPD) analyzed traffic flow and made recommendations
to improve visibility along Postoak and wait time in the car pool lane.
Thursday, December 5
“Mad Science” (In School Field Trip) Kindergarten
InView Test 2nd Graders
Change #1:
Friday, December 6
Beginning after our Thanksgiving Holiday Break, there will be a 200 foot
parking restriction along Postoak Road near the tennis courts. The “No
Stopping, 8AM – 4PM, School Days” will permit cars to form a
continuous line without any parked cars obstructing the carpool line.
Staff members from the MCDOT have stated that they will be installing
the no parking signs between 11/28-11/30. Therefore, when we return
to school on December 2nd these restrictions will be in place.
“Mad Science” (In School Field Trip) Kindergarten
InView Test 2nd Graders
Change #2:
Beginning after our Thanksgiving Holiday Break, making a left turn out
of the school parking lot will no longer be permissible between 8:309:00 AM and 3:00-3:30 PM. Staff from the MCDOT have stated that
they will be installing the no left turn signs between 11/28-11/30.
Therefore, when we return to school on December 2nd this restriction
will be in place.
Important Consideration:
Please consider modeling polite and gracious behavior by allowing
people to make a left turn into the carpool lane from Postoak Road.
Taking turns will definitely help to ease the traffic jam that typically
occurs.
Important Maryland State Law:
Cell phone use is prohibited while behind the wheel in the State of
Maryland. Cell phone use in our carpool lane is against the law.
We appreciate you working with us in helping your child arrive at school
on time and to make our arrival and dismissal a safe environment for
our school community.
Monday, December 9
3rd, 4th or 5th Graders New to MCPS
InView Test This Week (with parent permission)
Monday, December 16
“Mad Science” (In School Field Trip) 2nd Grade
Tuesday, December 17
“Mad Science” (In School Field Trip) 2nd Grade
Friday, December 20
Last day before Winter Break
No School
December 23 – January 1
School begins on Thursday,
January 2, 2014
Thursday, January 9
Hearing and Vision Screening
Kindergarten and Students New to MCPS
Administration News October 2012
December 2013
Page 2
Student Daily Schedule
Regular Day
How will parents know if the school is
going to dismiss students early
because of the weather?
The announcement about schools having an early
dismissal goes out to parents and school staff at
the same time. The school system (MCPS) makes
this announcement by 11:00 a.m. via:
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Online MCPS Site
Newsfeed MCPS Site (Subscribe)
Email QuickNotes (Sign Up Online)
Text Message Alert (Sign Up Online)
Twitter http://twitter.com/mcps
TV Comcast Channel 34
TV Verizon FIOS Channel 36
TV RCN Channel 89
Telephone Recording 301-279-3673
The early dismissal is at 12:35 for our students
and is handled like an Early Release Day.
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8:50 Teachers take attendance. Student day begins.
3:05 Student dismissal
After School Activities
Early Dismissal Day
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8:50 Teachers takes attendance. Student day begins.
12:35 Student dismissal
Buses arrive to bus stop earlier than on a regular
school day
Usually no After School Activities (Contact Your
Club’s Sponsor with questions)
Two Hour Delay
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Buses arrive at bus stop two hours later than usual
10:50 Teachers take attendance. Student day begins.
3:05 Student dismissal
After School Activities (Contact Your Club’s Sponsor
with questions)
Are there After School Activities if the
weather causes an early dismissal?
In most cases after school activities are cancelled.
This information is usually included in the early
dismissal notification to parents and schools. If it’s
not, contact the Interagency Control Board (ICB).
The agency rents the school building and is in
charge of cancelling activities.
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ICB Inclement Weather Line at
240-777-2710
Have a safe and enjoyable
holiday season!
What happens if there are special activities
on early dismissal or delayed opening days?
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Volunteering: Teachers will contact you
Assemblies: Early dismissal will change schedule
Field Trip Chaperone: Field trips are cancelled
Meetings with staff: Call and check on status
before coming to the school
Beverly Farms: Where the Eagles Soar with Pride