Springbrook Weekly Digest
Week of Dec 3, 2023
A Message from Ms. Valentine, Principal
Greetings, Students, Staff, and Families,
I hope this digest finds you well. December begins the climatological season of winter, although the temperatures have not been very frigid. During the week of December 3, 2023, we will begin testing select students for required MISA and Government assessments. Students must take these assessments to meet their Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) graduation requirements.
MISA and GOVERNMENT Testing Dates
- Tues, Dec 5 - MISA
- Wed, Dec 6 - GOV
- Thurs, Dec 7 - MISA make-ups
- Fri, Dec 8 - GOV make-ups
Testing Locations and Passes
All students may check the Springbrook High School Canvas page to learn their testing locations. Additionally, students will receive a testing pass on Mon, Dec 4, communicating their testing date, timeframe, and location.
Chromebooks
All test-takers must use their MCPS Chromebooks for the assessment; please remind students to charge their devices the evening before the testing day.
Signs of Suicide Prevention Program Implementation
The Signs of Suicide Prevention Program will be presented to classes by counselors during the week Dec 14 - 22, 2023.
In this issue:
- Schedule for the week
- ACES - Grade 10 students apply for the ACES program now
- Athletics - Junior Cheer for grade K - 5 students
- Class of 2024 - Last chance to take senior picture
- Class of 2026 - Parent/Caregiver Meeting - Dec 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM
- Audition for the spring musical
- Dual Enrollment is open for Spring 2024
- Springbrook students participated in the MCPS Latin Dance Competition
- Weekly Math Trivia
- PTSA - become a member of this important group
- SAT Prep - Register for free classes; spaces are limited
- SBHS Tutoring
- See Something, Say Something
- Upcoming SSL opportunities
Warm regards,
Stephanie Valentine
Principal
Springbrook High School
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Springbrook ACES Students During Grade 10 Application Day Nov 15
Upcoming ACES Events
December 07: Scholarship Academy via Zoom 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
December 12: MC-Bound ACES Meetings, ACES Office, All day
December 14: In-Person Career Coaching, ACES Office , All day
ACES is Accepting Applications for Grade 10 Students
Mr. Pineda, our wonderful ACES Coach, is currently leading grade 11 ACES students through the college process with planned in-person career coaching and open help sessions.
Grade 10 students are encouraged to apply to the ACES Program! ACES stands for “Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success,” a countywide partnership with MCPS, Montgomery College, and The Universities at Shady Grove. Students admitted to the program receive the following:
- 1-on-1 coaching and
- a personalized plan leading to a seamless educational pathway from high school to college completion.
ACES also prepares 11th-grade and 12th-grade students for life after high school, with targeted support for students who have been historically underrepresented in the higher education system.
The application is NOW OPEN and will close on January 12, 2024! For more information, including the admission criteria and application link, please visit our website at www.acesmontgomery.org. If you have further questions, contact Mr. Cristian Pineda, the Springbrook Coordinator for ACES, at cristian.a.pineda@mcpsmd.net.
Springbrook Varsity Cheer, Excited to Host Junior Cheer for K-5 students
Springbrook POMS Squad Hosts A POMS Clinic for Grade K-8 Students
Last Chance to Take Senior Photos
The photographer will return Thurs, Dec 14 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
- Course requirements and the registration process
- IB MYP Projects conducted by grade 10 students
- Signature and Pathway Programs
- ACES Program
- Dual Enrollment and Early College Access
- And much more
Learn About the Spring Musical Auditions Being Held for the Addams Family
The 2024 Spring course catalog for Dual Enrollment with JUMPSTART is open for review only.
- Course requests will open the first week of November, so it is important to APPLY NOW if you have not already done so.
- Approved college classes taken through Dual Enrollment with Montgomery College are cost FREE for MCPS students this school year.
- There are options for students to take college classes at Springbrook, online, or on any of the three MC campuses.
- Please contact Mrs. Campbell for more details and to see if the Jumpstart program under Dual Enrollment is a good fit.
MCPS Latin Dance Competition
Springbrook's talented Latin Dance Team, sponsored by Ms. Ann Jarrell, performed at the MCPS Latin Dance Competition at Mon, Nov 20, 2023, at the Music Center at Strathmore.
Math Honor Society Trivia Problem
Picture Make-Ups for Seniors and Underclass
- Thursday Dec 14, 2023, from 12:00 PM at SBHS
Become a PTSA Member
Please don't delay! Click here: Become a PTSA Member today! It is also tax deductible. We need your membership to successfully enhance and support Springbrook students and staff. The more members we have, the more we can get accomplished and advocate for Springbrook to receive! Please visit our website to see what the PTSA has already accomplished for Springbrook. PTSA Website.
Thank you in advance! We can't do what we do without you.
Take Advantage for Free SAT Prep Classes
Free SAT Prep class begin Dec 6 - Jan 24, 2024. Space is limited.
Safety is extremely important to our Blue Devil Community!
Blue Devils, please remember the SBHS See Something, Say Something Initiative. If you've seen something concerning at school, please use this QR code to report the incident. Providing details, location, and timeframe is really helpful.Visit the Springbrook Webpage to Learn About Upcoming SSL Opportunities
Springbrook High School
Email: Stephanie_Z_Valentine@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/springbrookhs/
Location: 201 Valley Brook Drive, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-3800
Twitter: @SBHSPrinc