Rachel Carson Elementary School
Carson Chronicle - May 3, 2019
Calling All Field Day Volunteers - Especially Grades 3-5 Parents Needed!
Rachel Carson Elementary School is looking for parent volunteers to help during this year’s field day activities. We need people to help run stations, direct the students to the correct locations, and come out to have some fun! Mr. Whitman and Mr. Saylor are working to improve and modify this year’s event. We need your help to make the fun possible! If you are interested, please fill out the following form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher, Mr. Whitman, or Mr. Saylor. You can choose to help one, or two, if you are a big field day fan! Thank you in advance for all of your help!
Save the Date - Spring Concert
Monday, May 20th, 7pm Quince Orchard HS.
RCES Band, Chorus and Orchestra
Teacher Appreciation Week
Our teachers say that teacher appreciation week makes them feel honored and valued.
Dear RCES Parents,
This year Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th. Our theme is “Our Teachers & Staff are Out of This World!” We want to thank our great teachers and staff for all that they do by hosting a few events for them and we need your help donating food for all three events:
(many items are store-bought items! :) )
Monday, May 6th
Supersonic Snack & Decorations - provided by the PTA
*Students: Tell your Teachers & Staff THANK YOU for all they do!
Tuesday, May 7th
Blast Off Breakfast – RCES Parents are donating Coffee, Tea, Danish & Muffins for a wonderful “Rocket Fuel Breakfast” for the Teachers & Staff
*Students: Bring a flower for your homeroom teacher (and other Teachers/Staff too if you want!) It can be from your garden or the store OR you can draw one OR bring a plant or potted herb. (check with your room parent for details about allergies in your class)
Wednesday, May 8th
Galactic Goodies - RCES Parents are donating goodies so our Teachers & Staff can enjoy the best treats in the Universe!
*Students: Bring a needed school supply for your teacher.
(check with your room parent for details)
Thursday, May 9th
Out of This World Mary Kay Pampering for our Teachers & Staff!
*Students: Bring a Thank You Note for your teachers and for any other Staff members.
Friday, May 10th
Interstellar Lunch - RCES Parents are donating lunch!
*Students: Bring a small treat to your teacher. J
Also - a HUGE thank you to everyone who has already signed up to donate food for the Breakfast, Snack Bar, and Lunch! We could still use a few donations for those events :)
Here are the links to the sign-ups:
1) “Blast Off Breakfast” on Tuesday, May 7th. Here’s the sign-up to help bring needed food items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa5ac29a7fd0-blast
2) “Galactic Goodies” (a snack/treat bar) on Wednesday, May 8th. Here’s the sign-up to help bring needed food items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa5ac29a7fd0-galactic
3) “Supersonic Salad Lunch” on Friday, May 10th. Here’s the sign-up to help bring needed food items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa5ac29a7fd0-supersonic We want to hank all of our Teachers and Staff at RCES for all that they do for our children!
Thank you in advance so much for all of your helping thanking our Teachers & Staff next week!
Please email Erin Quinn at erinfquinn@gmail.com with any questions.
Thanks,
The RCES PTA Staff Appreciation Week Committee
Final RCES restaurant event of the year!
Our final RCES restaurant event of the year will be held at Moby Dick House of Kabob in Kentlands. The event will take place ALL DAY on Monday May 13! 25% of proceeds from RCES patrons will go back to RCES. So visit Moby Dick House of Kabob for lunch and/or dinner on May 13.
After School Clubs
Interested in signing up for an After-school club? Please click HERE to visit the Enrich My Child website where you can register. Choose "Rachel Carson Elementary School" from the drop down menu then click on "search activities". A list of all available activities will be visible. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Allen at jenniferreneeallen@gmail.com.
Equity Accountability Model Now Available
The MCPS Equity Accountability Data Dashboard provides information on the strategies the district is using to monitor and report student achievement. MCPS created the Equity Accountability Model to provide a way to look at the impact of a school specific to the achievement of all students. You can view the dashboard and learn more at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/evidence-of-learning-framework/equity-accountability-model.aspx.
Reminder: 2019 Special Education Parent Involvement Survey (English and Spanish)
RECORDATORIO: Encuesta 2019 de Educación Especial sobre Participación de los Padres
Se solicita a los padres o guardianes de estudiantes que reciben educación especial y servicios relacionados que en las próximas semanas completen la Encuesta 2019 de Maryland de Participación de los Padres en Educación Especial. La información que usted provea servirá para guiar los esfuerzos del estado a fin de mejorar la educación especial y los servicios relacionados en las escuelas públicas. La encuesta es anónima y se puede completar en línea. El plazo límite para completar la encuesta es el viernes, 1ro. de mayo. Visite www.mdparentsurvey.com/ para completar la encuesta.
Changes to the 2018–2019 School Calendar Due to Inclement Weather (English and Spanish)
Inclement weather forced MCPS to close schools on four days this winter. The 2018–2019 MCPS school calendar includes 182 instruction days, 2 more than the minimum required in the state of Maryland. As a result of these closures, MCPS will need to use two designated make-up days to ensure that it meets the state-required number of school days. The school year will be extended to June 14, 2019, and schools also will be open on June 5, which was a previously scheduled professional day for staff. June 14 will be an early release day for all students.
Cambios al Calendario Escolar 2018–2019 Debido a Tiempo Inclemente
MCPS to Host Parent Information Nights About Elementary School Math and English Language Arts Curriculum (English and Spanish)
MCPS is beginning the implementation of a three-year roll-out of curricular and instructional materials and supports for elementary and middle English Language Arts (ELA) and Math to support high levels of teaching and learning for all students. Parent and community members are encouraged to come learn more from MCPS staff and the new curriculum vendors about what will be implemented in our schools. There will be a presentation of both the ELA and Math curricular and instructional materials and supports and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
The Information Nights will take place on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Paint Branch High School
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Gaithersburg High School
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rock Terrace School
*All three dates (May 21, 22, and 23) will offer the same elementary school presentation.
For more information and to RSVP, visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2018-2019/parent-info-nights/elementary-english-math.html.
MCPS Presentará Noches de Información para los Padres sobre el Currículum de Matemáticas y Artes del Lenguaje Inglés para las Escuelas Elementales
MCPS está iniciando tres años de implementación para introducir materiales curriculares y materiales y apoyos instructivos para Artes del Lenguaje Inglés (English Language Arts–ELA) y Matemáticas en las escuelas elementales y las escuelas de enseñanza media, a fin de apoyar altos niveles de enseñanza y aprendizaje para todos los estudiantes. Se alienta a los padres y a los miembros de la comunidad a que nos acompañen para que el personal de MCPS y los vendedores del nuevo currículum les informen más acerca de lo que se implementará en nuestras escuelas. Habrá una presentación sobre ambos los materiales curriculares y los materiales instructivos y apoyos para ELA y Matemáticas y una oportunidad para que los participantes hagan preguntas.
Las Noches de Información tendrán lugar en las siguientes fechas:
Martes, 21 de mayo de 2019
Hora: 7:00 a 9:00 p.m.
Lugar: Paint Branch High School
Miércoles, 22 de mayo, 2019
Hora: 7:00 a 9:00 p.m.
Lugar: Gaithersburg High School
Jueves, 23 de mayo, 2019
Hora: 7:00 a 9:00 p.m.
Lugar: Rock Terrace School
*Las tres fechas (21, 22 y 23 de mayo) ofrecerán la misma presentación sobre las escuelas elementales.
Para más información y para confirmar su asistencia, visite a este evento, visite www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2018-2019/parent-info-nights/elementary-english-math.html.
REMINDER: Learn About the Equity Accountability Model at an Upcoming Community Meeting
Members of the community are invited to join staff from the MCPS Office of School Support and Improvement at the final community meeting to learn about the MCPS Equity Accountability Model and other strategies the district is using to monitor and report student achievement. The meeting will take place on:
Monday, May 13, 2019
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Rockville High School
Quince Orchard High School
Springbrook High School
For more information and to RSVP, visit mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/equity-accountability-modelcommunity-meetings/.
ECORDATORIO: Conozca el Modelo de Responsabilidad para la Equidad durante una Próxima Reunión con la Comunidad
Los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a acompañar al personal de la Oficina de Apoyo y Mejoramiento Escolar (Office of School Support and Improvement) de MCPS durante la última reunión con la comunidad para conocer el Modelo de Responsabilidad para la Equidad y otras estrategias que el distrito escolar está utilizando para monitorizar y reportar el rendimiento estudiantil. La reunión tendrá lugar el:
Lunes, 13 de mayo, 2019
7:00 a 8:30 p.m.
Rockville High School
Quince Orchard High School
Springbrook High School
Para más información y para confirmar su asistencia a este evento, visite mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/equity-accountability-modelcommunity-meetings/.
Deneise Hammond, Principal
Email: MDeneise_Hammond@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rachelcarsones/
Location: 100 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-1840
Twitter: @DeneiseHammond