

Parkland Magnet Middle School
Sunday Message - September 17, 2023
Monday is an ODD day.
Friday is an Early Release Day.
Students will be released at 12:30 pm.
Important Notes for This Week
1. 8th Grade High School Choice Information Nights
Attention 8th grade families! Believe it or not, it is already time for our 8th graders to think about high school. There are two important dates coming up for 8th grade students and families.
- Wednesday, September 20, there will be a virtual session for families to learn more about the MCPS Regional and Countywide Programs.
- Wednesday, September 27, there will be another virtual session specifically for families to learn more about the Downcounty Consortium schools which includes Wheaton, Kennedy, Einstein, Blair, and Northwood.
2. 6th Grade Outdoor Education Presentation
Thank you to all of the sixth grade families that attended the Outdoor Education meeting. If you were unable to attend, please click the link below for the 6th Grade Outdoor Education presentation.
3. REACH for the Stars Lesson #2 on Wednesday
On Wednesday, students will continue with their second REACH for the Stars Lesson where students will continue learning about the REACH characteristics and how it can be displayed throughout the school day.
4. Message from PTSA
Kits to Heart
Kits to Heart provides thoughtfully designed, curated cancer care kits for patients and caregivers throughout the United States.
The Parkland Kits to Heart Club will meet one Tuesday a month from 7 pm to 8 pm during the monthly PTSA Community Meeting to create items for the Kits to Heart care packages. Each meeting students attend will be an opportunity to earn SSL hours.
Additional School News & Upcoming Events
1. Afterschool Activities
Please click on the buttons below for more information and be sure to visit the Parkland Afterschool Activities website and see the list of afterschool activities offered this year.
MCTEF Tennis Club
MCTEF Tennis Club meets Tuesdays starting October 3rd – November 14th from 3:15 pm -4:15 pm at no cost to families. The club will have a maximum of 20 students.
2. Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol will be accepting new members for the upcoming school year. Interested families and students can meet First Lieutenant Richard Abbey at Thursday’s Back to School Night or by emailing him at RAbbey@md.cap.gov.
3. At Home Chromebook Request Form
Please use the link below to request access to an MCPS issued Chromebook device that students may keep at home.
Community Resources
1. Linkages to Learning SSL Hours Opportunity
2. MCPS Saturday School
Please see below for more information regarding MCPS Saturday School.
Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology
Email: Aaron_K_Shin@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/parklandms/
Location: 4610 West Frankfort Drive, Rockville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-6800
Twitter: @PMMSPanthers