Silver Creek Weekly Newsletter
November 28-December 2
Dear Silver Creek Families
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday filled with rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Thanksgiving is a holiday that is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed with family and friends. Some time away from our everyday tasks can be remarkably restorative. I can't believe we are headed into December.
We are excited to start another great week of school for our students. We have a regular bell schedule this week. Believe it or not we are almost half way through MP2. We have just a little over two weeks until MP 2 interims which are scheduled for Thursday, December 15. As always, please encourage your child to take advantage of the after school tutoring and/or support offered by their teacher. I am proud of our students and continue to encourage and support their tremendous efforts.
In the newsletter, the section with an * has been updated with new information OR is a new section in the newsletter. Please make sure to review. As always, thank you for your continued partnership.
Let's make a great start to December Huskies!
Latest MCPS Message: Things to Know from 11/17.
*Silver Creek News (SCN)!
Did you miss the latest Husky news. You may access the link below from Tuesday, November 22, 2022 to hear upcoming news & events. https://youtu.be/73xK6kmQn6g
*Parent/Caregiver Grade-Level Town Hall Meetings
This will be a hybrid opportunity. You may come in person ( we will meet in the cafeteria) or you may access the meeting via zoom.
All meetings will be from 8:30-9:10 am
Grade 6-Monday, November 28 (Due to school closing, re-scheduled for Monday, 12/5)
Grade 7-Wednesday, November 30
Grade 8-Friday, December 2
Zoom Link
https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/83420716275?pwd=TzNOQ0lUTFRUeCtzaWhsa2tUbEZsdz09
Meeting ID: 834 2071 6275
Passcode: Husky
One tap mobile- 13017158592
STEAM Night- December 1, 2022
Activities at STEAM night this year will include:
Drawbots; Zip Flyers; Ghost Bubbles ; Strawberry DNA Extraction; Recycling Olympics; with the Green Team; Mini STEM challenges; Makerspace; Loom and Spinning Wheel; Stargazing; Estimating Games; Video Games (created by 8th grader Foundations of Computer Science students)
There will also be food to purchase from the PTSA. Please bring your family and join us for a night of fun. Students need to be accompanied by an adult to attend STEAM night.
Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Rosemary McNary at Rosemary_P_McNary@mcpsmd.org or Sandra Cornell at Sandra_Cornell@mcpsmd.org
*Husky Drama Production: December 2 & December 3.
Micah only has forty-five minutes to finish her paper on The Great Gatsby. She just needs to check a few facts on the internet first. Unfortunately, the web is a nefariously wacky place where boxing cats, Russian spies, and competitive streaming services threaten to take over Micah's schoolwork, or worse. Will she finish her paper and escape with her life before the school bell rings? A high-octane comedy that explores the rabbit hole of distraction we all go down every time we go online.
PERFORMANCES
7th & 8th Grade Company Performs
December 2 @ 7PM. (Stage Crew Arrives at 5:30 pm. Actors Arrive at 6:00 pm)
December 3 @ 6PM. (Stage Crew Arrives at 4:30 pm. Actors Arrive at 5:00 pm)
6th Grade Company Performs
December 3 @ 12PM (Stage Crew Arrives at 10:30 am. Actors Arrive at 11:00 am)
TICKETS
All Tickets are $5.00. Tickets are sold at the door Cash Only. You may also purchase tickets online using School Cash Online - Husky Drama Fall Play Tickets.
More information about Husky Drama can be found at the website below: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/huskydrama/home
Media Moment: Library Media Center News & Notes
We are also in need of gift bags and wrapping paper. Our students will select and read the books, write about them, and wrap and gift them to young readers in their families and communities. Please have your students drop off books and items in the front office or LMC. Many thanks in advance for the gift of shared reading!
Huskies on the M.O.V.E. with IB
~Motivated Open-minded Visionaries for Excellence~
For the month of October, our IB Learner Profile Trait attribute was Open-minded. Click here to see the names of staff & students who were selected as the IB Open-minded Husky for the month of October. Our IB Learner Profile Attribute for the month of November is Communicator. Click here to see a video by Elizabeth Moeller on what it means to be a communicator. After watching the video, discuss how you and your family already demonstrate being communicators, and brainstorm ways to continue practicing this trait.
*Winter Athletics: Basketball Tryouts- December 6-14.
The upcoming basketball season for Silver Creek Middle School will hold tryouts December 6-14, 2022.
- Girls' tryouts will be Dec 6, 8 and 13
- Boys' tryouts will be Dec 6, 13 and 14
The first basketball game will be held on January 5, 2022. For any questions, please reach out to the following coaches: Boys Basketball coach- Sean Brennan (Sean_P_Brennan@mcpsmd.org); Girls Basketball coach- Anthony Edmonds (Anthony_D_Edmonds@mcps.org)
Yearbook Sales
We are excited to announce that SCMS Yearbooks are on Sale NOW. We are getting a head start this year with our Yearbook sales as we sold out fairly quickly last school year. Ms. Boyle & Ms. Rivera Diaz are our Yearbook sponsors. They have been meeting after school on Tuesdays with the SCMS Yearbook club to start designing the 2022-2023 yearbook. Our theme is “Inspiring Each Other.”
How to Order
- Go to yearbookforever.com and order your yearbook now. You can also use Yearbook Snap to upload and submit your own photos for the yearbook.
- Access to Yearbook Snap can be found at the top of the order page.
- See the flyers below for cost information and easy access to order with the provided QR code:
Questions? Please email our yearbook sponsors at Jennifer_K_Boyle@mcpsmd.org and Roxana_RiveraDiaz@mcpsmd.org.
Tutoring Available for Students
MCPS is offering expanded tutoring opportunities to every school as part of our learning recovery efforts. Tutoring and intervention opportunities will enhance strong first instruction and other supports already underway in classrooms to support learning for every student. You may review their website for all tutoring opportunities.
We are excited to offer local tutoring at Silver Creek Middle School. Tutoring has begun. Several staff will be available in Room 407 every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15- 4:15 to support with all subject areas. Please complete the following INTEREST FORM if you are interested in your child receiving tutoring. After school buses are available for students.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Okun at: Matthew_Okun@mcpsmd.org.
Student Service Learning (SSL) Information & Opportunity for our Huskies!
After School Activities
After school activities have started! After school activities will run from Tuesday, September 13 through Thursday, May 25 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays only. The activities will meet on one of the three days from 3:15-4:30 pm. A list of activities is posted here in the Extracurricular Activities Brochure.
The date and times are listed under each activity. There is no need to register & students can register throughout the school year. Students may stay after school and meet in the location noted under the activity. After school buses are available and will depart by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students must be given a bus pass from their sponsor to ride the bus.
Any questions related to after school activities, please contact Ms. Carman at Claudia_Carman@mcpsmd.org.
PARENT RESOURCES
Principal Coffee
We are excited to have monthly principal coffees once a month. Our next principal coffee is scheduled for Wednesday December 7 from 8:30-9:10 am. This is a great time to hear about school-wide happenings and events related to students' academic and social well being. More information about the December topic will come out soon.
Thank you to those who joined us for our last principal coffee. Here you may find a copy of the slide deck.
Counselor News & Updates
Check out our November Counseling Newsletter! It is all about study skills
Caring Matters November Program for grieving families. Please check out their website for more information. https://www.caringmatters.org/family-nights
Parents - Our wonderful PTSA has created a pantry for students to take food home over the weekend. If you would like your child to be a part of this program, you need to fill out the Husky Help form. If you did not see the Husky Help form last week, please send your student to counseling to get a form.
There are other programs you may also sign up for on that form including a winter coat, book fair coupon and winter holiday help. Please contact your student's counselor if you have additional questions.
You may find the counseling website located below: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/scmsmcpscounseling/school-counseling-team
Parent Handbook
Please locate the parent handbook on our website. All the information you need is located here for your convenience.
https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/silver-creek-parent-handbook/home
*Gratitude Corner- thank you to the PTSA
*George B. Thomas Sr. Learning Academy
This support is offered every Saturday . MCPS students Grades K through 12 may attend after registering for Saturday School for $85 per year ($40 for students who receive FARMS).
Please see flyer for more information.
Parent Academy
Please find below a flyer for an upcoming Parent Academy on "The 7 Habits for Highly Effective Families".
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uex1fhFDcz-81CwP8pK8nHHsEEoEaplt/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zzxvwKsD_-olkY8CSHbyjrjjy3QJ_Sf7/view?usp=sharing
*Upcoming Dates to Remember
November 28- Grade 6 Parent/Caregiver Town Hall Meeting- 8:30-9:10 AM
November 30- Grade 7 Parent/Caregiver Town Hall Meeting- 8:30-9:10 AM
December 1- STEAM Night- 6- 8 PM
December 2- Grade 8 Parent/Caregiver Town Hall Meeting- 8:30-9:10 AM
December 2 - Husky Drama Production - 7 PM
December 3- Husky Drama Production- 12 PM; 6 PM.
December 7- Winter Orchestra and Chorus Concert- 7 PM
December 7- Principal Coffee- 8:30 AM; Early Release
December 8- Winter Band Concert- 7 PM
Link to MCPS Calendar
Student Absence
If a student is going to be absent, the parent/guardian is asked to call the attendance line at 240-740-2201 the morning of the absence. In your message, please include the information listed below:
1. Parent/Guardian name
2. Full name of your student (First & Last); student ID#
3. Date(s)of absence
4. Reason for absence
If you have any questions regarding attendance procedures, parents may email a note to Ms. Pamela Carroll-Sykes, attendance secretary, at Pamela_M_Carroll-Sykes@mcpsmd.org
Important Contacts
Silver Creek Middle School
Principal: Dr. Tiffany N. Awkard
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Heidler
Assistant Principal: Mr. David O'Shell
School Hours: 7:30 am- 3:30 pm
Main Office: 240-740-2200
Registration & Counseling: 240-740-2211
Attendance Line: 240-740-2201
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/silvercreekms/
Location: 3701 Saul Road, Kensington, MD, USA
Phone: 240 740 2200
Twitter: @SCMSDrAwkard