Springbrook Weekly Digest
Week of September 24
A Message from Ms. Valentine, Principal
Greetings, Students, Staff, and Families,
I hope you had a great weekend. Please remember there is no school for students on Monday, September 25th.
Interims Will Be Distributed on October 5
We are halfway through marking period 1. Now is the perfect time for students, parents, and caregivers to check grades. Should you have questions regarding student performance in a particular class, please contact the classroom teacher directly. You may also follow up with your student's counselor and grade-level administrator.
Class of 2024 Student, Parent, and Caregiver Senior/Financial Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2023, we look forward to meeting with Grade 12 students and their parents/caregivers at 6:30 PM in the auditorium to discuss the following:
- Class of 2024 Fundraisers
- Graduation packages
- College and Career Readiness Day
- College and Trade School Application Process
- Transcript Requests
- Financial Aid and Scholarship information, guest speaker
- Prom
Mark Your Calendars for upcoming Student, Parent, and Caregiver Meetings
- Class of 2025 - Tues, Nov 14, 2023 at 6:40 PM
- Class of 2026 - Tues, Dec 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM
- Class of 2027 - Tues, Oct 3, 2023 at 6:30 PM
In this issue:
- Schedule for the week
- Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
- Springbrook Hispanic Heritage t-shirts on sale
- Hispanic Heritage Spirt Week - Oct 2 - 6, 2023
- Coach Akiel Russell, Commanders Coach of the Week
- Varsity Football game themes - SBHS v. Blake Fri, Sept 29th
- We're getting ready for our Gr 12 College and Career Readiness Day
- Schedule senior portrait makeup appointments
- Gearing up for clubs after school (Chess and MSP)
- Sign up for College Visits
- Albrecht Fellow Program Opportunity
- Weekly Math Trivia returns to the SWD
- Marching Band and Music Booster News
- Shoe Drive
- Soccer Fundraiser - preorder soccer t-shirts
- PSAT Day - Will be administered to grade 10 and grade 11 students Wed, October 11th
- Check out Thomas Edison Technology HS Programs
- See Something, Say Something
Warm regards,
Stephanie Valentine
Principal
Springbrook High School
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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) honors the diverse cultures and achievements of Americans who have roots in Latin America and Spain. The celebratory period runs from Sept 15 - Oct 15, 2023. The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on Sept 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on the 18th, and Chile on the 18th. The period also includes holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day which is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This Week We Acknowledge the Accommplishments of James Mendoza
James A. Mendoza Álvarez grew up on his family’s farm near Saspamco, Texas, south of San Antonio. The story of his great grandparents’ walk across the border from Mexico in 1890, and their tenacity in saving for ten years to purchase a “rancho” on wages of 25 cents per day in a nearby brick factory, grounded his upbringing in the values of perseverance and hard work. In 1987, just three years after having graduated valedictorian of Floresville High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree with Academic Distinction in mathematics and physics. In 1996, he completed his doctorate in mathematics. His passion for issues related to equity and access fueled his interest to mathematics education. Dr. Álvarez is currently a Professor of Mathematics and Distinguished Teaching Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington, and Graduate Director of the M.A. in Mathematics Program for secondary mathematics teachers.
Springbrook Hispanic Heritage T-Shirts
National Hispanic Heritage SPIRIT WEEK at 'The Brook'
- Monday, Oct 2 - Wear the colors of a Latin American flag
- Tuesday, Oct 3 - Wear a shirt honoring a Hispanic athlete
- Wednesday, Oct 4 - Wear neon colors to highlight Hispanic Heritage Month
- Thursday, Oct 5 - Wear a shirt from a Latin American country
- Friday, Oct 6 - Wear a typical outfit from your Hispanic country
Commanders Coach of the Week
Blue Devils Be Sure to Rep Springbrook Themes at Varsity Football Games
Get Ready for the Class of 2024 College and Career Readiness Day
- Senior Class Breakfast
- Senior Class Portrait
- Financial Aid, Scholarship, and Apprentice Session
- SBHS Alumni College Session coupled with info Regarding the Gap Year
- Military Session
- College and Career Fair (over 92 colleges will be in attendance, plus military, and trade schools)
- Students will resume classes after the lunch block
Schedule Senior Portrait Make-Ups
Senior Portrait Information
- Victor O'Neill Studios (VOS) is the official school photographer this school year.
- Senior portrait makeup photos will be held October 16-18 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. A portrait link will be emailed to students, parents, and caregivers in early September. There is no cost for your yearbook photo.
- Click to view sample senior portrait images: Photos
- Click to see what to expect at your senior portrait session: Video
- For senior portrait questions, email VOS at seniors@vosphoto.com or call VOS photo at 703-532-0013.
New Colleges Added for College Visits
What is a College Visit?
College Admission Representatives will visit Springbrook to share highlights about their specific college and university programs.
- Students will receive information about the College Admissions Process, Majors, Campus Life, Athletics, Housing, Scholarships, and more.
- Students can sign up through Naviance, and presentations are approximately twenty-five to thirty minutes during class time, lunch, and after school.
- All students must have permission from their teacher as well as a pass to attend the visits.
- See visits scheduled for September 2023 below.
For more information regarding college visits please contact Ms. Tammy Patterson, college and career information coordinator at Tammy_R_Patterson@mcpsmdmd.org.
Become An Albrecht Fellow
Weekly Math Trivia Presented by the Math Honor Society
Every week the Springbrook Math Honors Society will showcase a fun or interesting math problem for students, parents, and staff to attempt. If you get the problem correct, you will be mentioned, as well as the answer, in the following week's digest.
Email your response to 167995@mcpsmd.net or melatghebr0@gmail.com for a chance at being recognized in the next digest. The answer to last week's problem was 6! Great job Adam Matthew, Iniko Kouyate, Asia Kelly, Arpa Gomes, and Anabel Perroni for getting last week's problem correct.
Marching Band Season is Here
This month is filled with several fun events for our small and mighty Marching Band. Please see the schedule below and plan to attend the events listed below to cheer on the Springbrook band! Please click on the link below to go to the sign-up Genius site to see how you can help! The band depends on active Music Booster support to be successful!
Click here for Sign-up Genius link and see how you can help!
PTSA is supporting The College Day
The PTSA is supporting The College Day on October 11th and we need you to make this event successful. Please sign-up to volunteer Springbrook: Senior College Day - Oct. 11 (signupgenius.com) or Donate towards the food that will be provided that day. Thank you for supporting our children as they plan for their bright futures.
Shoe Drive
Cleaning out your closet? "Shoe" us some love and bring in ANY new or gently worn shoes for our girls and basketball fundraiser. We are accepting ALL types of shoes no matter the size or style. Shoes can be dropped off to G-109 - Coach T's room. Additionally, students who donate 3 or more pairs may receive a free ticket to any home Springbrook Sporting Event. The more shoes we collect, the more money we can raise for our basketball program! Please see Coach T to redeem your ticket or if you have any questions. She can be contacted at: miriam.tesfamikael@mcpsmd.net
Pre-Order Boys Soccer T-Shirts
Attached are examples of the shirts being sold. Pre-order shirts through School Cash Online. All shirts are screen printed by hand and cost $15.
Click here to purchase and order shirts. The store closes September 27, 2003.
Classic Springbrook Logo
Retro Blue Devil Soccer Logo
Springbrook Devil Logo
Learn about Technology Programs at Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison High School of Technology will be on hand on October 20, 2023, in the AUD during lunch. Hear about career opportunities, industry licensure, and work-based learning.
PSAT Testing Information
- The PSAT is offered at no cost to Grade 10 students. Grade 10 students will be automatically registered.
- Performance on the PSAT counts towards the National Merit Scholarship in the 11th grade year. As a result, grade 11 students will be registered for the assessment. If you require financial assistance, please complete this google form.
- This fall, the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in a digital format, which will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Students will test using their MCPS-issued Chromebook.
- If you or your student has questions regarding the PSAT, please contact your student's counselor. Watch this video to see what students can expect from the digital PSAT/NMSQT.
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.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