Argyle Weekly Newsletter
THE WEEK OF APRIL 19
VIRTUAL STUDENT LEARNING SCHEDULE WEEK OF APRIL 19TH - APRIL 23RD is a TEAL WEEK
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Monday, April 26th - Report Cards available in ParentVUE
- Wednesday, April 21st - Argyle Virtual Talent Show @11:30 am
- Thursday, May 13th - Teacher Professional Day - No School for Students
- Friday, May 14th - Drama Club Radio Play: The Ghost of Canterville Chase
Return to Partial In-Person Learning Parent Presentation and Resources
Families who missed the Parent meetings held on February 25th, March 11th, March 25th, and April 15th, please review the slides linked below and additional resources:
- April 15th - Pool Testing and Parent Meeting (Spanish slides begin on Slide 8)
- March 25th - Return to Patial In-Person Parent Meeting (Spanish slides begin on Slide 26)
- March 11th - Return to Partial In-Person Parent Meeting (Spanish slides begin on slide 22)
- February 25th - PTSA Return to School Meeting (Spanish slides begin on slide 21)
- Return to School Calendar
- Argyle Return to In-Person Bus Routes
Argyle’s Yearbook Portraits!
The creation of Argyle’s Yearbook is in full swing! We are needing help in collecting pictures since we don’t have the opportunity of taking them at school. A link to a Google Form has been shared in Advisory and emailed through myMCPS Classroom to all students. Pictures need to be submitted by Friday, April 16th. Please email Mrs. DeMull (melissa_gorsegner@mcpsmd.org ) if you have any questions!
2nd Semester Athletic Season
Welcome to the Argyle Fall 2nd Semester Athletic Season! The fall season is scheduled to occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays after-school. The start date will be on Thursday, April 22nd from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Student-athletes should meet on the basketball court.
The middle school interscholastic athletics program is available for students in seventh, and eighth grade and consists of the following activities:
- Coed Cross Country
- Boys' Softball
- Girls' Softball.
The fall session includes two in-person student-athlete and coach engagement sessions and one virtual engagement session per week, for a total of nine engagement sessions over the course of three weeks. The in-person engagement sessions are scheduled to occur on Tuesdays and Thursday’s, and the virtual engagement session is scheduled to occur on Wednesdays. Students must submit a Pre-participation Physical Examination certifying that they are physically fit to participate in the Argyle Middle School athletics program (please note, for middle school students, a physical is valid for two calendar years from the date of the physical).
Registration is done electronically through the Argyle Athletics Registration, which is also posted on the school’s website. Students and parents/guardians who have difficulty with registration should contact Eric Franklin atEric_S_Franklin@mcpsmd.org. We are excited to return to play and provide your student with the greatest education-based athletics.
We are excited to Return students to play. We are providing the greatest education-based athletic season during these unprecedented times.
We Can, We Will, We R.A.I.S.E.
Media Center News
Check the Virtual Media Center page in the Argyle MS MyMCPS course for this week's Media Center Zoom lunch schedule and link, and details on programs including Blind Date with a Book and upcoming virtual author visits.
E N R I C H M E N T:
Howard University Summer Virtual Program Opportunity!
This is an invitation to participate in the Howard University Summer Program called PPACE (Pre-college Program: Access to Careers in Engineering) funded by the US Department of Education and Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program June 14, 2021 to July 2, 2021.
This program is open to all students who will be taking Algebra during fall semester 2020.
Please contact Ms. Tonia Valmore at tonia.valmore@howard.edu for more information!
Montgomery County Recreation Activities
Montgomery County Recreation has opened many of our community centers and is currently offering limited indoor free and low-cost fitness classes to promote active and healthy lifestyles.
While we have missed having you as part of the Excel Beyond the Bell programs, we hope to see you at a Recreation center near you. Here are some classes being held at Praisner Community Center that might interest you:
- Sports Fit- Youth - Sport Fit (activecommunities.com)
- Sport Fit- Youth - Sport Fit (activecommunities.com)
- Family Fit Games - Family Fit Games (activecommunities.com)
To view the full listing of available programs for all ages, visit bit.ly/3p2AcmB
For questions please contact the Customer Service team at 240-777-6840 or via email at recreation.customerservice@montgomerycountymd.gov.
For the most up-to-date information on Montgomery County Recreation, please follow @MoCoRec on Twitter or on Facebook at @montgomerycountyrecreation.
See you there!
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION:
COUNSELOR VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
Counselors are available to meet with students during their virtual office hours. Just click on the zoom during office hours and they'll be there to chat. If you can't make it to their office hours, but need help you can always email them.
All Counselors are available:
Monday: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
ESOL: Ms. Green
Email: Chelsea_R_Green@mcpsmd.org
Virtual Link: Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 876 7442 3083 | Password: ams
6th Grade Counselor: Ms. Hardy
Email: Nichole_Hardy@mcpsmd.org
Virtual Link: Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 98859484418 | Password: ams (case sensitive)
7th Grade Counselor: Mr. Lilja
Email: Matthew_J_Lilja@mcpsmd.org
Virtual Link: Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 3109498714 | Password: ams (case sensitive)
8th Grade Counselor: Ms. Tran
Email: Lisa_L_Tran@mcpsmd.org
Virtual Link: Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 832 0065 4201 | Password: ams (case sensitive)
A T T E N D A N C E :
Attendance Calls
We send out daily calls for attendance, parents will receive phone calls for any missed classes including advisory.
If you received a call, please make sure to check your ParentVUE account under attendance to verify which period the student has been marked absent. If you believe your child's attendance was a mistake, please make sure to contact the student's teacher.
Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form
Parents or guardians should use the live virtual lesson absence form to document excused absences from live virtual lessons. The form must be completed for each day of absence from a live virtual lesson. Please click on the link below to access the form:
Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form
If you have any questions or need to send the school a doctor's note please email Argyle's attendance secretary at Marisol_Ferreras@mcpsmd.org
F a m i l y R E S O U R C E S
Health Insurance
MEDICAID
Parents are able to apply for Medicaid directly through the MD health connection website or by calling customer service at 1-855-642-8572 or visiting Maryland Health Connection.
OR
When ready to complete an application on Maryland Health Connection, please call 240-777-1815 and a Montgomery County worker will assist in MHC to complete the application and submit documents. Medical Care for Uninsured Children (Care for Kids)
VIRTUAL CHAT: CommUNITY Chat
MCPS cares! You and your child’s well-being are important to us and we value your perspective! Please join us to share your experience with remote learning, accessing technology, community resources, and connecting with MCPS staff throughout the pandemic. Presented by MCPS staff. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Note: This virtual chat has a separate registration form. Please use the link below to register for this workshop:
2021 MCPS Recovery Guide
The MCPS Spring 2021 Recovery Guide provides an overview of the district’s plans for virtual and in-person learning experiences; extracurricular activities and athletics; operations, safety and logistics; and more. The guide can be viewed here.
NEW OPTIONS for Schedules: Abbreviated Schedules Available- Credit/No Credit Available
In response to feedback to MCPS about virtual learning adjustments have been made to improve the student/teacher experience in virtual learning, promote student well-being, and provide flexible options for student schedules.
Schedule adjustments are now available for the second semester to:
- Abbreviated Schedule: Request an abbreviated schedule to lighten course load and take a course over the summer or in future semesters instead.
- Credit/No Credit: Take up to two courses Credit/No Credit (also known as Pass/Fail) (instead of a letter grade, in courses not specifically required for graduation. Students/parents/guardians will have until the beginning of the fourth marking period to make the decision about Credit/No Credit or withdraw from a course, without notation on the transcript, extended from the 25th day of the semester).
- 1st Semester Credit/No Credit: Students/parents/guardians will be permitted to retroactively apply the Credit/No Credit option to courses taken during the first semester of the 2020-21 school year. (While systems and processes are in development, students/parents are being advised to wait to make any requests until at least February 16, 2021 after report cards are received.)
Bulk Meal Boxes Available for MCPS Families
The Division of Food and Nutrition Services is providing bulk box meals to help accommodate the schedules of working parents and meet the needs of MCPS students. DFNS will distribute boxes on Tuesdays (3 Day Meal Box) & Fridays (4 Day Meal Box) at two designated locations. More information can be found here.
Lunch Menus for the Week of the 19
Argyle Is a Food Distribution Site!
Additional Bus Stop Locations Added to Meal Service Program
MCPS is expanding the number of meal service sites for the community. In addition to the 74 school sites, students and families can pick up meals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at several bus stop locations throughout the county from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More information is available at the MEALS SERVICE PROGRAMS LINK
low-cost internet access
Please visit Montgomery County - Low-Cost Internet for more information!
PTSA What's App Discussion Boards
Join by clicking below ...
English (ArgylePTSA.en) - What's App Link
Spanish (ArgylePTSA.sp) - What's App Link
Vietnamese (ArgylePTSA.vi) - What's App Link
Portuguese (ArgylePTSA.pt) - What's App Link
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Argyle Tech office will be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 - 3 p.m.
Below are emails and phone numbers for the following departments:
Administration (240) 740-6370
School Principal - Mr. Allrich: James_K_Allrich@mcpsmd.org
Principal Intern / 8th Grade Administrator - Ms. Shorts: lisa_n_shorts@mcpsmd.org
7th Grade Administrator - Ms. Sandall: elizabeth_a_sandall@mcpsmd.org
Magnet Coordinator /6th Grade Administrator - Mr. Hwang: jae_hwang@mcpsmd.org
Main Office (240) 740-6370
Attendance Secretary - Ms. Ferreras: Marisol_Ferreras@mcpsmd.org
Front Office Secretary - Ms. Jones: Ashanti_Jones@mcpsmd.org
School Financial Specialist - Mr. Magruder: Timothy_W_Magruder@mcpsmd.org
Administrative Secretary - Ms. Majano: Jennifer_L_Majano@mcpsmd.org
Counseling Office (240) 740-6380
Counseling Secretary/Registrar - Ms. Pineda: Marlene_C_Pineda@mcpsmd.org
For academic support please check the link below:
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Argyle Magnet Middle School
Website: www.argylems.org
Location: 2400 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Argyle-Magnet-Middle-School-102726228178724/
Twitter: @ArgyleMagnetMS