SHADY GROVE MATTERS WEEKLY UPDATE
February 25, 2024
THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CORNER
Greetings Shady Grove families! I can not believe that we are almost at the midpoint for Quarter 3 with interims quickly approaching. As a reminder, this Friday, March 1st is an early release for students. This week our homeroom lessons will include IXL Math learning on Monday, Black History Month profiles, and an extended homeroom for students on Friday to complete the MCPS climate survey. On Wednesday, the Magruder PTSA invites all cluster families for an information session with Dr. Adam Pletter, child/adolescent Psychologist, who will provide families with ways to maintain a healthy relationship with technology and provide updates around technology safety concerns. Thursday, is the last day for all WIDA ACCESS make up testing as well as our Quarter 3 study hall after school. This study hall is by invitation only and families will be notified if your student is selected to stay after school for our quarterly study hall to ensure that they end the quarter successfully. Also on Thursday evening, our Shady Grove Singing Club will host a Winter Variety Show at 6pm in the cafeteria. We are excited to have our students showcase their talent. That is all for now #TimberwolfNation! Wishing you all a fantastic week!
~Ms. Merino
MARCH - APRIL 2024
February Upcoming Events:
Black History Month
March Upcoming Events:
Women's History Month
Monday, March 11th - Quarter 3 Interims in StudentVue/ParentVue
Friday, March 22nd - Locker Cleanout
Monday, March 25th-28th - Spring Break (No School for Students)
Friday, March 29th - Holiday (School System Closed)
April Upcoming Events:
Arab American Heritage Month
Monday, April 1st - Holiday (School System Closed)
Tuesday, April 9th - End of Quarter 3
Wednesday, April 10th - Grading & Planning Day (No School for Students)
Wednesday, April 17th - Quarter 3 Grades in ParentVue
Thursday, April 18th - Report Card Distribution
Monday, April 22nd - Inclement Weather Make Up Day (Asynchronous Lessons for Students)
Thursday, April 25th - Take Your Child to Work Day
iParent 101
Please join us on February 28, 2024 at 7pm in the Cafeteria for this important event
Learn how to support your family's healthy relationship with technology
Aprenda cómo apoyar la relación saludable de su familia con la tecnología.
Se proporcionará traducción al español.
SGMS PTSA NEWS
The PTSA is selling snacks and drinks during the lunch periods on Fridays. Please sign up for a slot or a few slots if you are available to help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054CA4A8292-45592427-sgms#/
SAVE THE DATE ! Our next PTSA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th 2024.
The PTSA has croc charms and magnets for sale for $5 each. They can be purchased on Fridays from school store or
https://shadygrovemsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
IT'S TIME FOR MULCH MADNESS AT MAGRUDER HIGH SCHOOL!
It’s time to start planning for your spring mulch needs. It's hard to believe that this is our 9th annual mulch sale. Due to your support over the last eight years, we have raised over $55,000! This year alone, we hope to raise over $15,000!
Our bags are 2 cubic feet of double shredded hardwood mulch.
Order by March 20th, 2024.
Delivery on qualified purchases will occur on Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th.
HOW TO ORDER You can order online at Magruder Mulch Sale where you will have the option to pay by credit card or check. Again, all orders are due by March 20th.
Delivery Zone – We are limiting deliveries to within a 7-mile radius of Magruder HS. If you are unsure, please reach out before placing your order.
Questions?
Contact Jenny Crandall at 240-994-4005 or via email at boostersMHSathletics@gmail.com
MCPS COMMUNICATION
Dear MCPS Families,
In this week's Things to Know - Find out how you can nominate a deserving individual, group or organization for the Distinguished Service to Public Education awards, share your valuable input and feedback about your school and/or MCPS, learn more about the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) finalists, a Hip Hop History and Culture class offered at MCPS and much more.
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
Shady Grove Middle School
Principal: Dr. Alana Murray
Asst. Principal: Ms. Jennifer Cooper
Asst. Principal: Ms. Elizabeth Merino
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/shadygrovems/
Location: 8100 Midcounty Highway Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 240-740-1440