Shady Grove Matters
August 27, 2023
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Shady Grove Families,
Welcome Back to School - Timberwolf Nation! My name is Dr. Alana Murray and I am so excited about beginning my SEVENTH years as the Proud Principal of Shady Grove Middle School. We are starting school on Monday, August 28, 2023. Our doors will open at 7:50 am. We are so thrilled to welcome students back to our building. For all the information that you need to know please refer to our Back to School Information page.
We are changing the name of our Back to School Night to Back to School Day to be more inclusive and culturally responsive. Back to School Day will be occurring on Thursday, August 31. Back to School Day will allow families to have TWO opportunities to meet with our staff. We are welcoming families with a morning meeting from 7:45-8:30 a.m. as well as an evening meeting which will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm. YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND whichever meeting fits your schedule. The morning meeting will include general information to start the school year. The evening meeting will allow families to interact with their children’s teachers.
We will be sending out additional information on Back to School Day via email by Tuesday August 29, 2023.
With respect,
Dr. Alana Murray, PhD
PROUD Principal
August - September 2023
August Upcoming Events:
Monday, August 28th - First Day of School
Wednesday, August 30th - Fire Drill
Thursday, August 31st - Back-to-School Night (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
September Upcoming Events:
Friday, September 1st - Mini Pep Rally
Monday, September 4th - Holiday - (School System Closed)
Friday, September 8th - Drill Day
Friday, September 8th - Magruder HS Cluster Night
Friday, September 15th - Hispanic Heritage Month begins
Wednesday, September 20 - FLHS Committee Meeting
Friday, September 22nd - Early Release Day
Monday, September 25th - Non-Instructional Day
Wednesday, September 27th - FLHS Family Meeting
BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
Back to School Day will be occurring on Thursday, August 31. Back to School Day will allow families to have TWO opportunities to meet with our staff. We are welcoming families with a morning meeting from 7:45-8:30 a.m. as well as an evening meeting which will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm. YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND whichever meeting fits your schedule. The morning meeting will include general information to start the school year. The evening meeting will allow families to interact with their children’s teachers.
We will be sending out additional information on Back to School Day via email by Tuesday August 29, 2023.
SGMS Fall Sports
Hope you are having a great summer! Registration for Shady Grove softball and cross country begins on August 14, 2023. All 7th and 8th grade students are allowed to tryout. Please have you and your child’s physician complete the Pre-Participation Physical form prior to registration.
For assistance with the online registration process, please review the ParentVue Support Guide: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/siteassets/district/departments/athletics/parent/athletic-registration-pages-from-parents_guardians---getting-started-with-parentvue3.pdf
All registrations (including physicals) must be completed before the first tryout on September 12, 2023. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I will be out of the country from August 5th - August 20th with no email access. I will follow up with any emails upon my return.
Thanks and have a great day,
Anthony Hunter
SGMS Athletic Coordinator
MCPS CHROMEBOOK & CHARGER
On the First day of school, students will be receiving their MCPS chromebook and charger to use throughout the year. This year, due to the loss of Covid technology funding, students will be responsible for all damage to their device, intentional as well as accidental. 6th grade students will be receiving a new padded bag to help keep their chromebook safe. 7th and 8th grade students will use their padded bag from last year. Students will also be completing an agreement on the use and care of their chromebook, and the consequences of violating the agreement. A link to the agreement can be found on the school’s website.
Lara Frashure
Library Media Specialist
TV Production Teacher