AEHS Weekly Newsletter
November 19, 2023
Good evening, Titans.
As you know, this week is a very short week of school with Monday and Tuesday, November 20-21, being half days. There is no school Wednesday-Friday, November 22-24, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. With this in mind, I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you are able to enjoy time with family and friends over the next few days.
Much of the information in this week's newsletter has been shared with you previously. I am resharing today as the deadlines for the events/items shared below have not yet passed.
Have an amazing week!
Mark Brown, Jr.
Principal
Reminders & Dates (UPDATED)
- Picture Make-up Day (Grades 9-11) - Tuesday, Nov. 14
- Parent Teacher Conferences - Monday, Nov. 20
- Early Release Day - Mon.-Tues., Nov. 20-21
- Follow the AEHS Website - Upcoming Events link to see more events that are coming up at AEHS
- MCPS SY23-24 Calendar
Nucleus Alumni Newsletter (NEW)
Follow this link to view the November edition of the Nucleus Alumni Newsletter.
Grading and Reporting Revisions (REPEAT)
Important Information Key phase one revisions to IKA-RA, Grading and Reporting, include the following:
Revisions for all schools include the following:
- Inclusion of current practice regarding centrally generated interim reports for all students between the fourth and sixth weeks of each marking period.
- Definition for COMAR End-of-Course (EOC) exam and the specification that grades associated with EOC assessments required by MSDE may not be modified.
- Expectations for teachers to document communication with parents/guardians.
- Expectations for creating a minimum number of assignments for students.
- A "Z" in writing for each course, subject, or the gradebook is used to denote that the student did not submit an assignment by the due date but still has an opportunity to submit the missing work. If the student does not turn in the assignment after support and intervention, the teacher may change the "Z" to a final grade level of zero.
- Teachers must designate assignments eligible for reassessment with an R in the gradebook.
- Final evaluations for seniors are no longer required.
- Language was updated to reflect updates Regulation JEA-RA, Student Attendance.
Remind Quick Guide For Parents (REPEAT)
Additional languages and tech support can be found using the MCPS IT WIRE site.
Culture of Respect (REPEAT)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is committed to ensuring our students are equipped with the information needed to be able to recognize signs of bullying/cyber bullying, harassment (including sexual harassment), hate-bias incidents, hazing, intimidation, and student gender norms. An online student training lesson, entitled “Culture of Respect,” has been developed for students in Grades 6–12. The training should take approximately 30 minutes to complete and is accessible to all students via their myMCPS Classroom homepage beginning October 2, 2023. Students are asked to complete the training by December 1, 2023.
Click here for the Culture of Respect Training
PTSA Reflections Program (REPEAT)
This year’s Reflections program is underway! Each year, students are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. These works of art may be submitted for state and national level awards and recognition opportunities.
Students are encouraged to create original art (visual art, music, dance, photography, writing, and film) based on this year’s theme: I am hopeful because… To see more about this program, you can view the following videos:
- Reflections theme video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuaoV5TyfBI&ab_channel=NationalPTA
- Reflections program intro video: https://youtu.be/8FlgjlxKQms
You can download an entry form from the AEHS PTSA website. For more information and inspiration, visit the Reflections webpage to view the virtual art gallery and to learn more about prizes and scholarships. The submission deadline is Monday, December 11 and will be submitted virtually. If you have any questions, contact Nicole Grant at nicole@snccg.net.
Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (REPEAT)
JSHS is a U.S. wide program, funded by Department of Defense (DOD) organizations to promote original STEM research and experimentation at the high school level, fostering creativity and academic achievement. Students present their research to their peers and practicing researchers in the DOD, industry and academia. JSHS connects talented high school students, teachers, and research professionals, and expands the talent base to support the needs of our military and our nation.
Timeline for the 2024 MD JSHS:
- Students will register and submit a 250-word abstract online at (https://apps.ideal-logic.com/aeop?key=JKR5-G7ZD1_K9KH-5PTF_2d75753512e5) by November 17, 2023.
- Abstracts will be reviewed, and if accepted, students will submit a full research paper by December 20, 2023.
- All research papers will be reviewed, and ten students will be selected to present their papers. Another ten students will be selected to present posters.
- The top ranked students will go on to present at the National JSHS Symposium in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 1-4, 2024.
National JSHS information can be found at https://jshs.org/national-symposium/, and Maryland JSHS information is at https://jshs.org/region/maryland/. Rules, guidelines, categories, resources, and FAQ are on both sites.
Link to the flyer: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JSHS-Student-Flyer-2024-Maryland.pdf
Danielle Moore is the MD JSHS Project Manager for TPP. She may be reached at danielle.moore@paxpartnership.org or 240-317-6023.
Project Insight for Grades 10 & 11 Students (REPEAT)
Do you have or know any 10th or 11th grade students in Washington, DC metro area who have an interest in public health and making a change in their community? If so, please have them check out and apply to our program, Project Insight!
Applications open November 1st and participants will receive $500, mentorship, community service hours and more!
MCPS - Things to Know for Thurs. Nov. 16 (UPDATED)
Dear MCPS Families,
Here are things to know for Thursday Nov. 16. Get information about how to prepare for your student's parent-teacher conference, calendar feedback, an important message about attendance, the youth apprenticeship program, how schools are giving back and saying thanks ahead of the fall break, and more!