The Wolf Howl
June 2023
Letter From The Principal
As you plan summer activities, it is important for all of our students to maintain the growth they have made in reading and math this year. The only way to do that is to READ, READ, READ AND PRACTICE MATH SKILLS throughout the summer!
Your child’s life can be enriched through a reading and journal writing. Please make sure that your child’s day includes time that is set aside for independent reading. Reading is a “sport” with a 12-month season, so please ensure that your child makes it to “practice” every day.
I would like to thank you for supporting your children this year, and thank you in advance for continuing during the summer. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! See you in August!
June Events
Field Day (Grades 3-5)
Thursday, June 1
Field Day (Grades PK-2)
Friday, June 2
Family Market Day
Tuesday, June 6
4:00pm-6:00pm
Coal Fire Pizza Fundraiser
Tuesday, June 6
5:00pm-9:00pm
Parent Cafe: Breakfast with the Principal
Thursday, June 8
9:00am
Pre-K & Head Start Promotion Ceremonies
Thursday, June 15
12:30pm
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Thursday, June 15
6:00pm-7:00pm
Watkins Mill High School Auditorium
Last Day Of School - Early Release Day
Friday, June 16
School Updates
We want your feedback!
WMES ELO Summer School Program
FREE Moco Rec After-School Summer Program!
This Month's Market Day
This Month's Fundraiser
This Month's Parent Cafe
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Manna Food Wants Our Community's Feedback!
Please take a moment to fill out the Friday Bags survey from Manna Food Center. This survey helps Manna Food Center improve our school food programs. For a chance to win a gift card, please fill out this survey by June 16 with your child's name and school. Thank you for your feedback!
Congratulations to Spring SAM Soccer for a successful season!
Congratulations to our Spring Girls On The Run team for a successful season!
WMES & WMHS Youth Football Clinic
Corey The Dribbler Assembly
Spring Instrumental Music & Chorus Concert
Colgate Mobile Dental Van Visit
Wellness Words of Wisdom
Mental Health Resources
"Where can I learn more about children's mental health?"
Always seek immediate help if a child engages in unsafe behavior or talks about wanting to hurt themselves or someone else. Refer to this list of local and national resources: Where To Get Help
It can be hard for families to tell the difference between challenging behaviors and emotions that are consistent with typical child development and those that are cause for concern. In general, if a child’s behavior persists for a few weeks or longer, causes distress for the child or the child’s family, and interferes with functioning at school, at home, or with friends, then consider seeking help.
Listed below are informational resources on a variety of mental health topics to help families and educators support student success.
What is Mental Health? | Español
Supporting Children’s Mental Health | Español
What to Expect: Healthy Mental and Emotional Development
Facts for Families: Early Childhood Mental Health
Facts for Families: When to Seek Help
Facts for Famlies: Well-being and Resiliency
Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers
The Road to Resilience | 10 Ways to Build Resilience
Parents Guide to Getting Good Care
Finding Culturally Proficient Mental Health Providers
Grief | Grief after a Traumatic Event | Helping Children Cope
Oppositional and Defiant Disorders
Self Injurious Behavior | Español
Substance Use | Español | Keeping Youth Drug Free
Suicide | Start the Conversation | Support for Suicidal Thinking and Threats | Español
MCPS Updates
Parent Academy TO GO Virtual Workshops Still Available
Parent Academy TO GO is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as help them to be college and career ready. Workshops addressing active parenting, understanding the college admissions process, self-care and more are available through June 6. Language interpretation may be available upon request.
Free Online Resources for Practice, Prep and Review Available this Summer
Free Tutoring Available to All MCPS Students
There are several free tutoring options available to MCPS students. FEV Tutor and Tutor Me Education offer free, virtual tutoring. By logging into their Clever accounts, students can join a tutoring session. Both companies offer the same two services: On-demand homework help that require no scheduling and scheduled, ongoing tutoring for longer term support.
FEV Tutor
More information linked in English and Spanish
To set up tutoring: mcps@fevtutor.com
*Offers tutoring without cameras for students in grades 3-12 who learn best without a camera.
Tutor Me Education
More information linked in English and Spanish
To set up tutoring: MCPS@tutormeeducation.com or 240-618-2549
FREE Chromebooks for MCPS Students to Keep at Home
*Requesting the device implies consent of use in accordance with MCPS policy (IGT-RA) and acknowledgement that the Chromebook, software, and issued peripherals are owned by MCPS.
SchoolCash Online Registration
SchoolCash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s school fees. Now, with a few clicks, you can pay for your child’s yearbook, class trips and so much more from your own home. All you have to do is register an account, attach your children and in no time you will be able to make payments online.
Click here to view instructions in English
MCPS Parent Academy To-Go
The MCPS Fall 2022 Parent Academy To Go session will begin on September 14. Please join us to engage in virtual workshops that will provide tips, tools, and strategies to support your child’s academic progress and social emotional well-being. Please see the schedule and register for upcoming workshops below.
Community Updates
MCPS Community Resource Guide
Summer Reading Opportunity with Montgomery County Public Library!
Great News!
Previous Newsletters
Missed one of our Parent Cafes? No problem! Check out the presentations below!
Quick Links
Watkins Mill Elementary School
Mrs. Brooke Simon, Principal
Ms. Alejandra Olavarrieta, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Frances Avila-Miller, Assistant School Administrator
Email: Chelsea_J_Aceves@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmilles/
Location: 19001 Watkins Mill Road, Montgomery Village, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-5280
Facebook: facebook.com/WMESCommunity
Twitter: @WMESCommunity
ASK MCPS/SPANISH HOTLINE
Call: 240-740-3000
Provides answers to community questions in English and Spanish from 7:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., Mondays through FridaysE-mail: ASKMCPS@mcpsmd.org
Visit: Department of Family and Community Partnerships (DFCP) at 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850