Mr. Brown's Weekly Newsletter
Issue 20 January 13, 2023
DATES TO REMEMBER
January 27 No School for Students - Professional Day for Teachers
RCMS SPORTS
Attn: 6th, 7th, and 8th Girls Basketball Players
RCMS is excited to have just started a new after school Girls Basketball program starting next week. This program is designed for all abilities and all grade levels. The afterschool meetings will focus on building basketball skills in a positive and supportive environment. The sessions will be run by Coach Cato, one of our teachers with a background in coaching and building girls basketball.
When: Most Wednesdays and Thursdays from Jan 11 – Feb 23
Times: Directly after school till 4:30. Please make sure you have a ride home at 4:30. The activity bus will not be running till January 30 but it leaves school at 5:30, so please plan accordingly. If you are taking the activity bus you will need to register for EBB from 4:30-5:30 so that your student can be accounted for. Please have your child ask about EBB registration in the main office.
YES, I WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE - If interested please fill out the google form located here. We do ask for a medical card filled out with basic guardian/parent contact info, and doctor information, in case there is an safety or medical issue. This particular program does not need a doctor signature.
If you have any questions please reach out to Dave Hudson (Athletics Coordinator) or Scott Siburt (Intramural Director)
ATTN SOCCER COACHES:
RCMS is hiring a Girls Soccer Coach for the Spring 2023 season.
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
This past week our Boys Team had their first victory of the season, and this week they will practicing hard to get ready of our next game on Jan 24th after school.
1/16 – No School
1/17 – Boys Practice till 5:15
1/18 – Girls Basketball Intramurals till 4:30
1/19 – Boys Practice till 5:15 and Girls Intramurals till 4:30
Northwest High School Diversity Night
Friday, Jan 20, 2023, 07:00 PM
Northwest High School, Richter Farm Road, Germantown, MD, USA
Drama Club Production
Wanna be a detective? Then come see our Drama Club's production of "And Then There Were None," and try your hand at solving a murder mystery!
Eight guests with checkered pasts are invited to dinner at a mansion on eerie Soldier Island ... but when the host fails to appear and a shocking development brings the guests' old crimes to light, it seems that the real reason for their invitation is blackmail. Then one of the guests suddenly drops dead, and with him goes one of the little porcelain soldiers on the living room mantel. Clearly, one of the guests isn't done with their life of crime. The race is on to find the killer! Who will survive their stay on the island? Can you suss out the culprit before the guests do???
Performances are January 18th, 19th, & 20th. Shows begin at 6 PM; doors open at 5:45 PM. Tickets can be reserved at the link below, though payment will be at the door. Tickets are $3 for students and small children, and $5 for adults. Concessions will be provided. We hope to see you there!
SSL INFORMATION
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January 2023 Announcements for MCPS Students/Families
January 2023 SSL Information for MCPS Students Upcoming Districtwide \u000BSSL Opportunities MLK Week of Service (January 16-21, 2023) - Montgomery County Public Schools is working collaboratively with the Montgomery County Volunteer Center (MCVC) to promote service opportunities and acts of ki...
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Rocket League
Dear RCMS students and families:
Are you ready to get your game on? A Rocket League tournament, 3 VS 3 teams, will be coming to the RCMS Media Center soon!
The lottery for registration opens on Friday, January 13th at 2:30pm. You will receive a separate email.
The lottery for registration will close on Friday, January 20th at the end of the school day.
Counseling Corner
Today in Wellness you will learn all about registration for next year and what your options are for courses. Please review the presentation below, as well as the link for registration.
Hello!
I hope this email finds you well. I first want to thank you again for meeting with me yesterday, I enjoyed getting a chance to see the school and connect with you and the staff at Roberto! I am very excited to work with you all and help to fill the gap for some youth. Below I have a little write up on our club and what we do, as well as, the link to our virtual tour and some more programs we have. I have also attached some photos and our flyers for you ☺️ Please let me know if needed, I can provide any more information to you.
At the Boys & Girls Club we provide a positive and safe place for youth, 6 – 18, to learn and to grow during after-school hours and during school breaks providing them with programming designed to help create, foster, and nurture productive citizens equipped with the tools to be contributing members of the community in which they live. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
At the Germantown Branch, we have an amazing facility equipped with a full-size gym, art room, technology lab, and games room that allows our club to provide a host of benefits for our members. With daily activities in our five core program areas of art, health & life skills, sports & recreation, good character & leadership, and education & career development, we encourage members to strive for academic success, lead healthy lifestyles, and exhibit good character and citizenship. Members can get involved in many things like our annual F.L.O. Fashion Show, Branch Ambassadors, Games Room Tournaments, community service, and a variety of special clubs like Art Club, Digital Arts, and Foodie Club. All while providing youth with a safe, constructive environment where they can learn and grow under the guidance of trained youth development professionals and mentors.
Take a tour of BGCGWgermantown!
Welcome to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Germantown Branch!19910 Frederick RdGermantown, Maryland 20876301.353.9600REGISTER at https://bgcgw...
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Best,
Ashley Miller
Program Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Germantown Branch
19910 Frederick Rd | Germantown, MD 20876
O: 301.353.9600 |Follow Us on Instagram @topnotchteens_bgc
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. Great Futures Start Here.
FREE TUTORING
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.
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.
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
Northwest High School:
Hello 8th grade Northwest Families!
Happy New Year! If your child is attending Northwest next year they were given a permission slip to attend the Ulysses Fair at Northwest High School on January 12th. Ulysses is a 4 year program that is designed to encourage students to explore their strong interests in English and Science through research and project based learning. This trip will allow students to look at program projects, speak to students who attend the program, speak to staff, and get all of their questions answered. There is no cost to the trip. Please sign BOTH sides of the permission slip and give it back to Mrs. Blades or Mrs. Presley BEFORE January 10th.
For more detailed information on the program please visit their website: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/ulysses/home
Ulysses Program Application Now Open-Northwest Students ONLY
The Ulysses Program Application window for the Class of 2027 opened 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.
Hola familias de 8vo grado,
¡Espero que estés teniendo un gran comienzo del nuevo trimestre! ¡Nuestros estudiantes están en pleno apogeo en sus rutinas en la escuela! Tenemos un montón de información para compartir con ustedes sobre nuestros eventos continuos e interminables para nuestros estudiantes de 8.° grado.
Boletín de 8vo grado:
Con todos los cambios que se avecinan con la inscripción de la escuela secundaria y los eventos de fin de año, la Sra. Presley y la Sra. Blades han comenzado a organizarlos en un boletín informativo. Este es un documento en ejecución, por lo que cuando obtenemos nueva información, se carga en este documento lo antes posible. Consulta el enlace tantas veces como quieras. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con la Sra. Blades, la Sra. Presley, el Sr. Mathis y/o la Sra. Walter. https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fOOcQk71bQcTJ1T3NOM98W_gNTI4KiHE4o9VwaqAW4/edit?usp=sharing
Escuela secundaria del noroeste:
La solicitud del programa Ulysses ya está abierta
La ventana de solicitud del Programa Ulysses para la Clase de 2027 se abrió el lunes 5 de diciembre de 2022. Para solicitar el Programa Ulysses, los estudiantes deben vivir en el grupo Noroeste. Los estudiantes actuales de octavo grado que sean aceptados en el Programa Ulysses se inscribirán en el programa de cuatro años. Cada solicitante es responsable de enviar una solicitud en línea completa y precisa antes del 21 de febrero de 2023.
¡Muchas gracias por su continuo apoyo!
Passport Through China - Grade 6 in-school field trip
On Friday, February 3rd, ALL 6th grade students will participate in an in-school field trip, Passport Through China. This day of interdisciplinary exploration is designed to connect the learning that has occurred in different subject areas while celebrating different aspects of the Chinese culture. The cost for this event is $10, which covers a performance, buffet lunch and materials associated with the day. This payment should be made online using the SchoolCash online payment system. While all 6th grade students will participate in this day, a permission slip is required in order for students to eat the buffet lunch. This has been distributed to students through their science teacher. Permission slips are requested back by Friday, January 20th and can be given to Ms. Courtemanche or Ms. Shamim. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Middle Years Programme Coordinator, Liz Gall at Elizabeth_K_Gall@mcpsmd.org
Permission Slips
Parent Volunteers Requested!
We need your help! If you are interested in helping to serve our buffet lunch to our 6th graders on Friday, February 3rd, please sign up using the link below. We are also in need of one person who can help with food pick-up and delivery. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAAAB2DA2FC1-passport2