Mr. Brown's Weekly Newsletter
Issue 16 - December 11, 2022
DATES TO REMEMBER
December 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 No School For Students and Teachers
December 26 Holiday - School and Offices Closed
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
ATTN SOCCER COACHES:
RCMS is hiring a Girls Soccer Coach for this Spring 2023.
If you are a soccer coach and interested in working with our Athletics program this upcoming season please reach out to the Athletic Coordinator, Dave Hudson (David.hudson@mcpsmd.net)
THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS...
Boys and Girls Basketball Try Outs have begun and will continue through this week.
The window for online registration is now closed. Only those that are registered for Try Outs will be allowed to participate.
Click here for detailed dates, times, and information on Try Outs.
12/12 - Grade 7 Only Boys Try Outs (first round of cuts)
12/13 – Girls Try Outs
12/14 – Grade 8 Only Boys Try Outs (first round of cuts)
12/15 – Boys and Girls Final Try Out Day (final round of cuts)
Reach out to the Athletics Coordinator with questions or concerns
We Are In Need Of The Following Items
Free Tutoring Available
Please fill in this form if you are interested.
Questions? Please contact Laura Crittenden at Laura_M_Crittenden@mcpsmd.org
High dosage tutoring: Students will receive well timed and planned instruction aligned to the curriculum, supporting any unfinished learning to prepare them for grade level or above learning in their classroom.
All students are eligible
Tutoring is available for all students. Tutors will be working to fill any gaps as a result of virtual learning.
Assistance in all subjects
We will be working hard to offer support in all subject areas for our students.
Small tutoring groups led by MCPS teachers
We are planning to have 1 on 1 or small group sessions. There will be no more than 6 students in each tutoring session. Sessions will be available before school, after school, and possibly on weekends.
Tutoría personalizada: Se ofrece instrucción planificada y alineada con el plan de estudios, apoyando con cualquier tema para prepararlos para el aprendizaje del próximo nivel o grado.
Todos los estudiantes son elegible
Assistência em todos sujetos
Nosotros vamos estar trabajando duro para ofrecer soporte en todos los áreas de sujeto para nuestro estudiantes
Horarios Flexible
Tutoría estarán ofreciendo a diferente horarios después del día de escuela para trabajar alrededor de tu horario .
Pequeños grupos de tutoría dirigidos por maestros de MCPS
Estamos planeando tener sesiones 1 a 1 o en grupos pequeños.
No habrá más de 6 estudiantes en cada sesión de tutoría
Las sesiones estarán disponibles antes de la escuela, después de la escuela y temprano y tarde en la noche.
TESTING INFORMATION
ACCESS for ELLs: January 9th - February 17th
Todos los años, los estudiantes inscritos en programas de aprendizaje de inglés reciben el examen de dominio del lenguaje—conocido como ACCESS for ELLs. El examen mide el desempeño lingüístico académico del idioma inglés de los estudiantes que son parte de esta población en nuestra escuela y en todo el estado.
En nuestra escuela, los maestros usan esta información para asesorarse y tomar decisiones sobre la instrucción de su hijo/a. Los maestros también usan las calificaciones del examen para monitorear el progreso de su hijo/a en el dominio del inglés.
Favor de comunicarse conmigo si tiene preguntas acerca del examen ACCESS for ELLs. Quizá desee saber:
- ¿Cómo usan los resultados los maestros?
- ¿Cuáles son los objetivos de inglés para mi hijo/a?
- Además de inglés, ¿qué más aprende mi hijo/a en la escuela?
Each year, students in English learner programs take the ACCESS for ELLs language proficiency test. The test measures academic English language proficiency for students learning English in our school and throughout our state.
Teachers in our school use this information to help them make decisions about instruction for your child. Teachers also use these test scores to monitor the progress your child makes toward English proficiency.
Please contact me if you have questions about the ACCESS for ELLs test. You might want to know:
- How do teachers use test results?
- What are the English goals for my child?
- In addition to English, what else does my child learn in school?
每年,英語學習方案中的學生都會參加 ACCESS for ELLs 語言精通程度測驗。這項測驗會為本校與整個州的英語學習學生評量學術英語精通程度。
我們校內的老師會使用此資訊,協助他們決定如何指導您的孩子。老師也會使用這些測驗分數,觀察您孩子在英語精通程度上的學習進度。
若您對於 ACCESS for ELLs 測驗有任何問題,請與我聯絡。您可能會想知道:
- 老師如何使用測驗結果?
- 老師為我孩子設定了什麼目標?
- 除了英語以外,孩子在學校中還學了些什麼?
Chaque année, les étudiants des programmes d'apprentissage de l'anglais passent le test de compétence linguistique ACCESS for ELLs. Ce test mesure les compétences linguistiques des élèves qui apprennent l'anglais dans notre école et dans l'ensemble de notre État.
Les enseignants de notre école utilisent ces informations pour les aider à prendre des décisions sur l'enseignement de votre enfant. De plus, les enseignants utilisent ces résultats pour suivre les progrès de votre enfant vers la maîtrise de l'anglais.
Veuillez me contacter si vous avez des questions concernant le test ACCESS for ELLs. Vous pourriez vouloir savoir :
- Comment les enseignants utilisent-ils les résultats du test ?
- Quels sont les objectifs de mon enfant concernant l'anglais ?
- En plus de l'anglais, quelle autre matière mon enfant apprend-il à l'école ?
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Please follow the new RCMS ART Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087944598306&mibextid=LQQJ4d
For highlights of artwork from RCMS art students and updates on our art program
Or
Our new RCMS.MD.ART Instagram at
https://instagram.com/rcms.md.art?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Ulysses Signature Program
The Ulysses Program Application window for the Class of 2027 will open on Monday, December 5, 2022. To apply for the Ulysses Program, students must live in the Northwest cluster. Current 8th graders who are accepted into the Ulysses Program will be enrolled in the four-year program. Each applicant is responsible for submitting a complete and accurate online application by February 21, 2023.
Application Schedule for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Date
Activity
December 5, 2022
Ulysses Signature Program Application Opens
- Class of 2027: Students in their eighth grade who apply for ninth grade admission click HERE. Submit a complete and accurate online application by the deadline.
- In House Application: NWHS 9th or 10th graders may apply to the Ulysses program using THIS applications form.
February 21, 2023
Ulysses Signature Program Application Online Submission Deadline
March 10, 2023
Results of Program Screening mailed
March 31, 2023
Deadline for student/parent acceptance of Ulysses program enrollment
For more information, visit Northwest High School Website
or Ulysses Signature Program Website/Admissions.
Any questions should be directed to Ms. Doona Kim, Ulysses Signature Program Coordinator, at Northwest HS via email: DooNachristi_Kim@mcpsmd.org.
8th Grade Information
Hello 8th grade families,
I hope you are having a great start to the new quarter! Our students are in full swing in their routines at school! We have a bunch of information to share with you for our ongoing, and never ending, events for our 8th grade students.
Meadow Farms:
Our online store is CLOSING on December 14th. Please visit our website and support our 8th grade end of the year events, such as our Dance, Smokey Glen field trip and our Celebration. Below is the link to the store. If you have any questions please let Mrs. Blades or Mrs. Presley know.
https://shop.meadowfarms.com/roberto-clemente-middle-school-100247
Those of you who ordered through the packets. Your orders have been processed AND we are waiting on shipping to the school. Once we have everything Mrs. Presley and Mrs. Blades will reach out to pick up OR send it home with your child. Thank you for your orders!
8th grade Newsletter:
With all of the changes coming up with High School Registration and End of the Year Events, Mrs. Presley and Mrs. Blades have started to organize them on a newsletter. This is a running document, so when we get new information it is loaded to this document ASAP. Check the link as often as you wish. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Blades, Mrs. Presley, Mr. Mathis, and/or Mrs. Walter.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fOOcQk71bQcTJ1T3NOM98W_gNTI4KiHE4o9VwaqAW4/edit?usp=sharing
Clarksburg High School Parent Night:
See the following information from Clarksburg High School:
“Our rising 9th grade parent night is scheduled for January 5th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Clarksburg High School. We will send flyers, once they are created. Thanks”
Papa John’s Fundraiser Cards:
We are selling Papa John’s Fundraiser Cards! Each card works as a yearlong coupon for buy one get one free pizza. The cards are $15 each. Students who are interested in buying a card should email (erin.presley@mcpsmd.net) or come talk to Mrs. Presley before or after school, or during lunch.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Please Join Us
SGA Announcements
SGA Meetings are the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month in the Media Center after school. Class Representatives and all others who are interested are welcome to attend!
Upcoming Meetings:
January 12
January 26
Upcoming Events:
Holiday Grams December 19-22: Send a holiday message with candy to your friends before winter break!
Winter Dance January 6: More info coming soon
PTSA NFORMATION
The Book Fair will be open for two more days- Mon Dec 12 and Tues Dec 13. Sign up for E-Wallet for the Book Fair! Add funds online, and your student can spend them at the fair. Sign up at: It's Book Fair Time!
It's Book Fair Time!
Visit our school's homepage to get the latest Book Fair news, shop our Online Fair, and more!
The PTSA is collecting donations of gift wrap, tape, gift bags and tissue paper to wrap gifts for staff on Dec 16! You can deliver items to the main office marked PTSA. We are also looking for volunteers, you can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A49ADAF2CA31-staff
The PSTA is still accepting new members, we would love to have you and your family be a part of the PTSA!
You can join at https://rcms-ptsa.square.site , and our next meeting is Tuesday, Dec 13, at 7 pm. Details will be emailed next week!
Good evening Northwest cluster schools!
This Thursday the 15th at 7 pm, we have the first annual jag fest for our varsity basketball teams. There is no entry fee to this event and games and prizes will be given out.
Brittany M. Beckwith
Special Education
JLG-RICA (Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents)
Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach
Northwest High School
SSL OPPORTUNITIES
12-7-22 List of Upcoming SSL Opportunities - Unity Through Community
Upcoming SSL Opportunities – December 2022 “From what we get, we can make a living. What we give, however, makes a life.” ~Arthur Ashe\u000BHere are some of the many current MCPS SSL Opportunities available on www.montgomeryserves.org. \u000B#MCPSserves #BeWell365 (Character Education and Empathy) @mcpsvol...
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Cash Online
CURRENT CLEMENTE MS PARENT/GUARDIAN SchoolCash Online REGISTRATIONS: 45.4%
We’ve reached 45% registered!!! THANK YOU to all of you who have set up your parent/guardian accounts!
WE STILL HAVE A TOTAL OF 474 STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ADDED TO THEIR PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S ACCOUNT AS OF DECEMBER 8, 2022!
Have you registered for SchoolCash Online (SCO) yet?
Parents/guardians can register now at: https://mcpsmd.schoolcashonline.com/
Can’t find your student’s PIN to add them to your account?
On August 15th & 16th and September 5th & 6th, MCPS sent emails providing student PINs to each parent/guardian’s preferred email address on file. Please be sure to check your email for the MCPS message sent to you on those dates.
Still don’t see the email from MCPS?
Please contact Ms. Beth Shull, School Financial Specialist, or our Main Office at 301-284-4750.
Fun Facts:
- SCO is NOT related to school cafeteria accounts. The PIN needed to add your student to your SCO account is a one-time-only PIN, separate from your student’s lunch PIN!
- ALL payments to RCMS for school-related fees (fundraisers, field trips, obligations, etc.) will be processed through SCO!
- SCO eliminates the need for our hardworking teachers to process money collected from each student because each payment is sent directly to the school’s bank account!
- Once registered, you will be immediately informed about school activities via SCO emails!
- SCO allows all users to make purchases online using a credit card or e-check!
- Prices include processing fees, regardless of the type of payment, so everyone pays the same amount!
Having trouble registering? Check out these helpful guides:
- Parent Registration Instructions (English)
- Instrucciones de registro para padres (Español)
- 🎦 How to Register
- 🎦 How to Add a Student
THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE:
Let’s continue to work towards our goal of 50% of Clemente MS parents/guardians registered!