Argyle Weekly Newsletter

THE WEEK OF MARCH 13

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IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Early Release Day for Students: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
  • 7th GD Field Trip - DC National Zoo: Tuesday, Match 28, 2023
  • End of the Quarter / Professional Day - No School for Students: Friday, March 31, 2023
  • Multicultural Night: Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 5 - 7 pm (More Info. Coming Soon)

Spring Apparel Shop is Open

Our Spring Apparel Shop is now open! Place your orders for our new spring gear, including a student-designed hoodie and t-shirt! The shop will stay open from now through March 30.


https://fancloth.shop/SNWYC

Pledge-Style Fundraiser - Argyle MS

Our spring fundraiser has just begun! Students will be raising money using the Fund Hub platform from now through March 17. This is a pledge-style fundraiser, and students will participate in a whole-school Wellness Day focused on building resilience on March 8, including a Read-a-Thon, a Math-a-Thon, a Walk-a-Thon, and a Code-a-Thon. Please login to the Fund Hub platform to set up your child's account and share their link with family and friends who would be interested in donating to our cause! All proceeds will go toward offsetting the cost of grade-level field trips that enhance student learning at Argyle.


Please see the linked kickoff flyer for more information.


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8th Grade promotion

8th Grade promotion is June 14th from 9 - 11 am at Kennedy High School. Students will receive 2 guest tickets to the promotion. A cruise to celebrate the 8th graders will be at the Baltimore Harbor during the school day on June 15th, for 8th graders only.

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MSDE School Survey

State law requires that all public schools in Maryland survey students about school climate. The purpose is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of each school’s learning environment so that schools can promote a climate that supports student learning. Students will take the Maryland School Survey during regular school hours on March 15, 2023, which is an early-release day. The survey will ask students about topics such as student engagement, interactions with adults and with other students in the school, the school environment, bullying, and safety. The survey will not ask about a student’s personal experiences, and students will not be asked to provide any information that might violate their privacy.


Parent Letter 2023 English and Spanish

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Confiscated Devices - Parent Pick Up

As we continue with the second half of the school year, you may receive a call for "device parent pick-up." For students who have had their personal devices turned into the main office 3 or more times, a parent will be called to pick up the device, rather than returning the device to the student at the end of the school day. Phones, AirPods, headphones, and similar personal devices should only be accessed by students during their lunch. Students may not use their personal devices during class or in the hallways. Students may not use headphones in the hallways during transitions.

Argyle Extra Curricular Activities 2022-2023

Please view the slides linked below for after-school clubs and organization offerings at Argyle MS:


Argyle Extra Curricular Activities

FAMILY RESOURCES

Join Us Feb. 25 for Family Forum on Fentanyl

In partnership with Montgomery Goes Purple, MCPS is hosting a second Family Forum on Fentanyl from 9:30–11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Northwood High School auditorium.


Panelists, including representatives from the county health department and the police department, will share information on the dangers and prevalence of illegally made fentanyl, prevention tools and protective factors for students, and resources for treatment. There will be Narcan training and distribution of Narcan kits to help reverse an overdose, breakout discussions for students and parents/caregivers (in English and Spanish) and a resource fair. The Community Opioid Prevention & Education (C.O.P.E.) trailer (a mock teen bedroom) will be available for tours to learn signs of substance use. Students can earn two Student Service Learning hours for attending.

Northwood High School is located at 919 University Blvd. West in Silver Spring.

RSVP here.

Original Message From: Click here

Family Forum on Fentanyl & Life Saving Narcan Training

Summer Youth Media Camp

Special Education's Community Technical Support Resources

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Schaeffer Piano Loaner Program

We are pleased to inform you of an opportunity to purchase a piano for your family. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has an agreement with Schaeffer’s Piano Company, Inc., to provide MCPS with new grand, upright, and digital pianos to be used in schools.


Please see the agreement letter linked below:

Schaeffer Piano Loaner Program Letter

MCR Teens Day Out Program

MCPS is providing full scholarships to families when using the code "MCPSkid2022".

The first day will be on Monday, November 7.


Families can register students at: ActiveMontgomery.org

Student Attendance

Parents or guardians should handwrite or email student excuse notes to Ms. Patricia Hernandez, Argyle's attendance secretary. Phone calls will not excuse any absences until a note has been turned in to the main office.


If you have any questions or need to email an excuse note, please get in touch with Argyle's attendance secretary Ms. Patricia Hernandez at patricia_v_hernandez@mcpsmd.org


For more information on the attendance policy, please click here

Manna Food Center Distribution

SNAP Application Process

COVID-19 Vaccination

Weekend school-based vaccination clinics focusing on COVID-19 vaccine for infants and younger children now include COVID-19 vaccines for other age groups. Afterschool on-site vaccine clinics will resume the week of September 5th with a focus on Title One schools.


The school will also offer at-home Rapid tests for both students and staff.

Lunch Menu

Please click here to access middle school lunch menu.

ONLINE FARMS APPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

www.MySchoolApps.com is NOW OPEN for parents to complete and submit the 2022–2023 Online Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!

FAMILIES CAN APPLY NOW & AVOID LONGER PROCESSING TIMES IN THE FALL!


REMINDERS FOR SCHOOLS:

  • Please immediately discard all application forms from previous years. As federal government information on the application changes every year, only the 2022–2023 applications may be used.
  • The online application should be encouraged as the primary method to apply for FARMS. Households that complete an online application DO NOT need to submit a paper application. A small supply of 2022–2023 paper application forms in English and Spanish will be distributed to all MCPS Schools close to the first day of school. Paper applications should only be distributed to parents/guardians who request a paper application.
  • Translations in other languages are available through the online application.
  • How-to videos for the online FARMS application in English and Spanish are below and may be shared with families who need assistance


Spanish Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsdCrtCIFJc&t=4s
English Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJUapGLarBo

SchoolCash Online

Dear Parent/Guardian,


Montgomery County Public Schools has transitioned to a new online payment system called SchoolCash Online as its preferred method of payment for all school-related fees.

SchoolCash Online helps parents/guardians and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly, and easily. SchoolCash Online will help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments directly into schools’ bank accounts and eliminating the need for teachers to handle money. In addition, once registered, you will be immediately informed about school activities!


Powered by KEV Group, SchoolCash Online is the industry leader in the management of school fees. The new system puts all of the school-related fees online for purchase so users can make purchases online using a credit card or e-check. A processing fee will be included on all items available for purchase, regardless of the type of payment used on SchoolCash Online or at the school.


Parents/guardians can register now at - Click here

low-cost internet access

DID YOU KNOW LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY CAN GET HOME INTERNET ACCESS FOR A LITTLE AS $9.95 PER MONTH?

Please visit Montgomery County - Low-Cost Internet for more information!

Parent Teacher Student Association

PTSA What's App Discussion Boards

Join by clicking below ...

English (ArgylePTSA.en) - What's App Link

Spanish (ArgylePTSA.sp) - What's App Link

Vietnamese (ArgylePTSA.vi) - What's App Link

Portuguese (ArgylePTSA.pt) - What's App Link

Student Handbook

SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


Below are emails and phone numbers for the following departments:


Administration (240) 740-6370

School Principal - Mr. Allrich: James_K_Allrich@mcpsmd.org

6th Grade Administrator - Ms. Sandall: Elizabeth_A_Sandall@mcpsmd.org

Magnet Coordinator /7th Grade Administrator - Ms. Chao: Cortney_E_Chao@mcpsmd.org

8th Grade Administrator - Ms. Turner: Hannah_D_Turner@mcpsmd.org


Main Office (240) 740-6370

Attendance Secretary - Ms. Hernandez: Patricia_V_Hernandez@mcpsmd.org

Front Office Secretary - Ms. Chavarria: Johana_M_Chavarria@mcpsmd.org

School Financial Specialist - Mr. Magruder: Timothy_W_Magruder@mcpsmd.org

Administrative Secretary - Ms. Majano: Jennifer_L_Majano@mcpsmd.org


Counseling Office (240) 740-6380

Counseling Secretary/Registrar - Ms. Pineda | Email: Marlene_C_Pineda@mcpsmd.org

8th Grade Counselor - Ms. Daniels | Email: Nicole_A_Daniels@mcpsmd.org

6th Grade Counselor - Mr. Kim | Email: Kenneth_L_Kim@mcpsmd.org

7th Grade Counselor - Ms. Standford | Email: Pamela_J_Stanford@mcpsmd.org

Resource Counselor/ SSL Coordinator - Mr. Lilja | Email: Matthew_J_Lilja@mcpsmd.org

Argyle Magnet Middle School

Magnet Program for Digital Design and Development