Argyle Weekly Newsletter
THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23

IMPORTANT DATES:
- Picture MakeUp Day: Thursday, January 26, 2023
- End of the Quarter / Professional Day - No School for Students: Friday, January 27, 2023
- Report Cards Available in Synergy: Friday, February 3, 2023
- Presidents' Day - School & Office Closed: Monday, February 20, 2023
- Early Release Day for Students: Friday, March 3, 2023
- Early Release Day for Students: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- End of the Quarter / Professional Day - No School for Students: Friday, March 31, 2023

PICTURE DAY MAKE-UPS - THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH
Picture day Make-ups will be held in the gym stage on Thursday, January 26th.
Students will receive student IDs based on these pictures later this winter.
Remember to dress your best & show your argyle pride with teal and purple!
Please don’t forget to take your pictures 😊
THE END OF MARKING PERIOD 2
Parents, please remember that teachers will finalize grades for the end of marking period 2 on Friday, January 27; Report Cards will be available on ParentVUE on Friday, February 3rd. Please remind students to check their grades and submit make-up work. You can share this video on How to Check for Missing Assignments to guide students through the steps for checking their grades in StudentVUE.
Please review the video on How to Check your Student's Grades to guide you through the steps.


PTSA FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ARGYLE MS
Support the PTSA for our Dine Out on Wednesday, February 8th between 4 pm -8 pm at Chipotle in Aspen Hill. 33% of event sales will get donated to Argyle Middle School.
Please see the flyers attached below for more details.
Bring in the flyer, show it on your phone, enter the code for online orders, or just mention you are here to support the Argyle fundraiser.


This free program combines fashion with music, dance and modeling in a boot camp styled experience for middle and high school youth. It meets every Friday from 7-9:30pm leading up to a Finale Extravaganza on on Friday, March 31st! Spaces are limited to the first 60 youth. Sign up today via the link below or give us a call at 240-777-8080 for more information click here.
Also, check out 2022's Flicker album highlighting some of what you would experience if you signed up for this unique and fun program: Click Here
Argyle Extra Curricular Activities 2022-2023

FAMILY RESOURCES
Community Resources
Please see a list of community resources listed below for caregivers looking for food and other resources:
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 contact Argyle's attendance secretary Ms. Patricia Hernandez at patricia_v_hernandez@mcpsmd.org
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.
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
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
Students and parents are advised to review the student handbook linked below:
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