It's Fall, Y'All!
SHADY GROVE MATTERS - October 1, 2023
From the Principal's Desk
Happy Fall SGMS families! In the words of the author Ruth Ahmed, "There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees–as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again." Fall is a time of renewal, and we are hoping that your family is enjoying time together. We will be having Picture Day on Monday, October 2, 2023. In addition, during homerooms we will be conducting a grade check on Tuesday. Remember, as caregivers, it is very important that we coach our students to check grades and keep on top of their assignments. One of the main goals of middle school is to support your students' social emotional needs, so this week's homeroom lesson will focus on important aspects of their own identity. As educators, our core values are to creating a welcoming environment where all children feel supported and nurtured.
~Dr. Murray
October - November 2023
October Upcoming Events:
Filipino American Heritage Month
Monday, October 2nd - Picture Day
Tuesday, October 3rd - RMS & SGMS Advanced HS Night (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Thursday, October 5th - Q1 Interims Available in StudentVue/ParentVue
Friday, October 6th - Pride Time
Monday, October 9th - Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
Thursday, October 26th - Family Dinner Night (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Tuesday, October 31st - End of Quarter 1
November Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, November 1st - Grading & Planning Day (No School for Students)
Thursday, November 9th - Report Cards Distributed
Monday, November 20th - Early Release Day
Tuesday, November 21st - Early Release Day
Wednesday, November 22nd - Schools and Offices Closed
Thursday, November 23rd - Schools and Office Closed (Holiday)
Friday, November 24th - Schools and Offices Closed (Holiday)
GOOD INFORMATION TO KNOW
7:50 am - Building Opens to Students
7:50 - 8:10 am - Breakfast Available
8:15 am - Class Starts
3:00 pm - Dismissal
Location: 8100 Midcounty Highway Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 240-740-1440
Advanced High School Night
Redland Middle School and Shady Grove Middle School 8th grade families and students are invited to find out more information on county choice high school programs. SGMS is hosting Advanced High School Night this year on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 6-8pm. Representatives from a variety of county high schools that are accepting applications from Magruder cluster schools will be there to provide information on the exciting and enriching opportunities available for next year. If you are interested in finding out about all the programs you could apply to, make sure to come!
Emergency Notice to Parents, Guardians, and Staff Of A Pesticide Application
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MAGRUDER CLUSTER NIGHT
Magruder Cluster Night Flyer
English
Magruder Cluster Night Flyer
Spanish
MAGRUDER HS AVIATION PROGRAM MEETING
Parents and students are invited to attend an information meeting on Thursday, October 12 at 5:30 PM at Col. Zadok Magruder HS in the auditorium to learn more about the Aviation program available to your Grade 8 student. We will discuss program structure, application process and deadlines.
Spanish
Este mensaje es de las escuelas públicas del condado de Montgomery.
Padres y estudiantes están invitados a una reunión informativa el día jueves 12 de octubre a las 5:30 PM en la sala de la escuela secundaria de Col. Zadok Magruder para aprender más acerca del programa de Aviación disponible para su estudiante de 8vo. Grado. Se hablará de la estructura del programa, proceso de la aplicación y la fecha de vencimiento de la aplicación
Dear Families,
Here are things to know for Thurs. Sept. 28. Get information about Out-of-School Time activities, upcoming college fair, upcoming district events, and more.
By this time my blood type is pumpkin spice...☕️
“It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!” — Winnie the Pooh
Happy fall! 🌰 🍂
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