Silver Creek Weekly Newsletter
September 5-September 9
Dear Silver Creek Families
We had a great first week of school. Our new and returning students did a nice job; we are very proud of our Huskies! We ended the week with a grade-level pep rally, where we reviewed school expectations and participated in student and staff activities! Our Huskies have a lot of school spirit. As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Monday, September 5 in honor of Labor Day. I look forward to seeing all of our students back to school on Tuesday, September 6.
In this week's newsletter, the section with an * has been updated with new information OR it is a new section in the newsletter. Please make sure to review. Enjoy your long weekend.
Let's make it a great week, Huskies!
School Bell Schedule
A few reminders:
School hours- First period begins at 8:15 a.m. School ends at 3:00 p.m. Students can enter the building beginning at 7:55 am and will report to their grade-level designated areas. The 6th grade students report to the cafeteria, 7th grade students report to the tennis courts, and 8th grade students report to the basketball courts. If there is inclement weather, 7th & 8th grade students will be in the main gym.
Parent Drop Off: Parents please drop off at the main entrance of the building and not the bus loop in the back of the school. School staff will monitor student drop off and dismissal areas. Parents, thank you for your cooperation and following directions of school staff to keep the flow of traffic moving.
Parent Pick up: Parents may begin to pick up their child at 3:00 pm. Please follow the driveway up to the front/main entrance and follow the directions of the staff.
Silver Creek Bell Schedule
*Student Agenda Books
*Media Moment
Please encourage your book loving Huskies to join our Book Wars Team. Book Wars is our book trivia club. We meet every other Wednesday to discuss fabulous stories and prepare to compete in the MCPS Book Wars competition in the spring. For details, please see our Book Wars page HERE on our website. Students will receive information about joining during our lunchtime interest meetings, dates to be announced.
*Save the Date: Back to School Night- Thursday, September 15, 2022
Please see flyer for additional details. We look forward to seeing our families on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
*After School Activities will begin the week of September 13.
After school activities will start Tuesday, September 13. 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 will be posted on our website soon. In addition, communication will go out to families with the link to the After School Brochure and directions on how to sign up for an activity.
Sign up for an activity will be on-going. Students will be contacted to confirm their registration and details about the activity’s start date/time. 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 Mr. David_O'Shell@mcpsmd.org
MCPS Fall 2022 Reopening Guide
The health and safety of students and staff is the district’s top priority. MCPS will continue to be proactive in the face of rapidly changing circumstances. Read the 2022-2023 Reopening Guide: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/reopening/MSDE-Fall2022-ReopeningGuide.pdf
Immunization Records for 7th Grade Students
Students entering Grade 7 must provide documentation that they have received one dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) and one dose of Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccination.
- If your child has already gotten the required immunizations but you have not submitted documentation, parents/guardians may contact their healthcare provider for a copy of their children’s vaccination records to verify which vaccinations have been received to date.
- Parents/guardians can also access their child’s vaccination record online at no cost on the Maryland Department of Health’s web portal. Users can view and print official copies of vaccination records without a request to their health care provider.
- If you have not already had your child’s vaccinations updated and submitted documentation to Silver Creek, please make an appointment with your child’s pediatrician or click on the link below to see a list of sites where county officials are offering free immunizations so students are ready to return to school.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/community-engagement/fair/
- Students must provide documentation that they have received the required vaccinations unless parents/guardians provide documentation of an exemption.
September 20 (Deadline to submit proof of immunization)
- Students who have not provided documentation of required vaccinations must be excluded from school until such documentation is produced.
If you have any questions regarding how to submit updated immunization records, please contact our health tech, Ms. Tigest Teshome at Tigest_Teshome@mcpsmd.org.
Chromebook Expectations
Silver Creek Athletics- Parent Interest Meeting on Tuesday, September 6!
Middle School Athletics for the 2022-2023 school year is open to all 7th & 8th grade students. All athletes MUST be registered on ParentVue. Physicals (form SR-8) must be filled out by a medical professional prior to any type of participation. Physicals are valid up to two years. Copies of the SR-8 form can be found HERE.
- Practices/Games occur every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday after school from 3:10-4:30 or later on game days.
- Registration for the upcoming middle school athletics Fall season (boys’ and girls’ softball and cross country) will be submitted through the ParentVue Portal, opening on August 15, 2022.
- Tryouts will be held on September 13, 15, and 20. Complete the Middle School Spring Athletics Online Registration located on ParentVue. Click here for helpful tips on accessing the registration form.
- Parent Interest Meeting: There will be a parent interest meeting on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in the Library Media Center at Silver Creek at 7pm to help with registration and to answer any questions you may have.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Tara Whitney, Athletic Coordinator, at Tara_A_Whitney@mcpsmd.org.
Silver Creek Spirit Wear
Good news! Our Silver Creek Spirit Wear Store is now officially open! This is a great place to get some new Silver Creek gear and show your Husky pride! The store will be open from Monday, August 22nd to Monday, September 12th. The orders should arrive the week of October 3rd. We will inform our school community when the orders have arrived. To purchase any Silver Creek Husky gear, please click on the link below: https://shop.whatsuppromotions.com/silver_creek_middle/shop/home
Also, be sure to check out the new additions to our Spirit Wear Store:
- Performance T-Shirt (in multiple colors)
- Performance Long-Sleeve T-Shirt (in multiple colors)
- Tie Dye Hoodie
Husky Drama
Husky Drama will have a parent and student information Zoom on September 12th. The link will be posted on the Husky Drama Website.This meeting is for new and returning families. This year, our Fall play is: The Internet is Distract--Oh Look a Kitten. Auditions for the play will be held on September 13th and 15th in the cafeteria from 3:00-4:30pm.
Any questions about Husky Drama, please email Ms. Alison Gee, Drama Director, at Alison_C_Gee@mcpsmd.org
PARENT RESOURCES
Principal Coffee
We are excited to have monthly principal coffees once a month on Fridays from 8:30-9:10 am. Principal Coffees will begin Friday, October 21. This is a great time to hear about school-wide happenings and events related to students' academic and social well being. More information will come out soon.
Counselor News & Updates
Welcome parents! 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
Free and Reduced Meals
The application is now open for parents and guardians to complete and submit for assistance with the cost of school meals. Families of students who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals can apply for this service. Eligibility is based on family size and gross income. Beginning this year, students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for breakfast or lunch meals.
Important Dates to Remember
September 5- Labor Day Holiday- Schools and Offices Closed
September 14- Early Release Day for Students
September 15- Back to School Night- 6:30 PM
September 26- No school for students and teachers
September 27- Parent Information Meeting: Family Life & Human Sexuality Unit for Health Education, 6:00 PM
September 30- Early release day for students
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