DOLPHINS' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
THE WEEK OF JANUARY 30th
* U P C O M I N G * D A T E S *
Feb. 1st: No School for Students- Teacher Prof. Day
Feb. 1st: Special Virtual Parents and Caregivers Meeting
Feb. 8th: PTA Meeting
Feb. 21st: No School for Students- Presidents' Day
HELP CHOOSE THE NEW PRINCIPAL Of Waters Landing Elementary School!
You may fill out the Community Survey (English) to provide your feedback on the characteristics you would like to see in a new principal. Your opinion is important!
Puede completar Encuesta comunitaria (Español )para brindar su opinión sobre las características que le gustaría ver en un nuevo director. Tu opinión es importante!
LUNCH MENU
MCPS Virtual Learning Snow Day Survey
MCPS is planning for the possibility of virtual learning on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather. It is important that students experience as little learning disruption as possible, so we are asking for your input to inform our initial planning. Please complete this survey and share your thoughts by 12 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31. See the survey in:
English | Spanish | Chinese | French | Portuguese | Korean | Vietnamese | Amharic
QUESTIONS ABOUT QUARANTINE
There have been questions about updates to quarantine decisions when your student is now fully vaccinated.
Please review the Quarantine Guidelines and plan to attend the Parents and Caregivers meeting to answer your questions. (See PTA announcement below for Zoom information)
If you would like the school to have a record of your fully vaccinated student, please send a copy of the documentation to Ms. Bannon at gina_l_bannon@mcpsmd.org. This could save you a trip to the school if your student's class needs to be quarantined!
SAFETY REMINDERS AT SCHOOL
2. Continue to report positive COVID cases using the MCPS form. You can still pick up your At-Home Test by calling the school to arrange pick up. This is how we will provide a safe environment for all of the dolphin community!
3. Families are encouraged to complete the Student Registration for Random Weekly COVID Testing at WLES.
Wake Up Waters Landing! (1/28/22)
Check out another great edition of Wake Up Waters Landing and share it with your dolphin. We truly have a talented team who creates this production with students each week!
TUTORING RESOURCES
**F A M I L Y * R E S O U R C E S **
Special Parents and Caregivers Meeting (Quarantine and Principal Selection Process)
Please plan to join a special parents and caregivers meeting on Tuesday, February 1st at 7:30 PM for a two-part meeting. The agenda will be:
- COVID updates and quarantine changes due to vaccination status
- Debrief the January 25th community meeting regarding the principal selection process
Zoom link for the meeting:
- Meeting ID: 813 1082 5868
- Passcode: WLESPTA
County Providing Free N95 Masks and COVID-19 Test Kits at Libraries
FAMILY OUT OF SCHOOL WEBSITE
The Out-of-School Time (OST) website is designed to provide students and families with safe and engaging options for students on days when school is not in session (after school, weekends, scheduled school closures).These in person and/or virtual activities will address academic skills, physical and emotional wellness, and digital learning skills. Please refer to the Family out of school website (MCPS)
Library Lovers Month’ Free Kickoff Event to be Held Virtually on Saturday, Feb. 5
Library Lovers Month 2022 will kick off with a free virtual event at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, featuring an ocean-themed STEM program for elementary school aged youth presented by the “Hip Hop M.D.” Maynard Okereke
Montgomery County Rec: "Kids Day Out"
Montgomery County Recreation will have special programs to keep children active when Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has scheduled days off. “Kids Day Out” will offer full-day programming from 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, and Tuesday, Feb. 1. Half-day programming will be available from 1:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, which is a MCPS half-day off from school.
Kids Day Out, a partnership with MCPS, provides out-of-school supervised recreation program. The well-rounded interactive activities emphasize health, physical fitness, imagination and fun.
“One of our priorities is to ensure that all young people have equitable opportunities and access to safe, affordable recreation programs," said MCR Division Chief Adriane Clutter. "Kids Day Out is better because of our strong partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools. We will continue working together to grow and enhance the program."
The half-day program is $25 and the full-day programs are $50 for each day.
The Montgomery County Recreation Department (MCR) will have special programs to keep children active when Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have scheduled days off.
“Kids Day Out” will offer full-day programming from 8:30 am to 4 pm on Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, February 1. And for several hours on Wednesday, January 12 from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm since students leave school early that day.
Kids Day Out, a partnership with MCPS, offers a supervised recreation program outside of school. Full interactive activities emphasize health, fitness, imagination and fun.
“One of our priorities is to make sure that all youth have equal opportunities and access to safe and affordable recreation programs,” said Adriane Clutter, Division Chief of MCR. “Kids Day Out is made better by our strong partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools. We will continue to work together to grow and improve the program."
The half-day program costs $
Stay In Touch With MCPS for Inclement Weather Information
Please be reminded about the email from MCPS that was shared with community members to provide a summary of the places where information is posted when the school system announces school cancellations, delayed openings or early closures due to weather conditions and other emergencies.
FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS
Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income. They may also qualify if they are receiving Food Supplement Program (FSP) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits. Families may apply for meal benefits by completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for the current school year.
Apply online NOW at MySchoolApps.com (Translations available)
Click here for English video tutorial. Click here for Spanish video tutorial.
Federal eligibility guidelines change each school year; therefore a new application must be submitted each school year. All students in the family should be listed on one household application. A notice will be mailed home for each student if you are approved for meal benefits or do not qualify for meal benefits. Please keep this important document for your records and use throughout the school year. Families may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year.
Households that are unable to apply online should contact their school or the Division of Food and Nutrition Services at 301-284-4900.
Please click here to apply online.
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 informat
W E * * A R E * * H E R E * * T O * * H E L P !
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00-4:30.
(Students may enter the building at 9:10)
Below are emails and phone numbers for support in the school:
Main Office (240) 740-1020
Admin Secretary - Ms. Ramirez: Patricia_Ramirez@mcpsmd.org
Front Office Secretary - Ms. Herrera: Jeannette_Herrera@mcpsmd.org
School Principal - Ms. Shorts: Lisa_N_Shorts@mcpsmd.org
Assistant Principal- Ms. Bannon: Gina_L_Bannon@mcpsmd.org
Parent Community Coordinator - Ms.Moore: Shanique_V_Moore@mcpsmd.org
Counselors
Ms. Jessee: nichola_r_jessee@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Vandegrift: Sarah_G_Vandegrift@mcpsmd.org
Health Room
Ms. Glad: Beth_M_Glad@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Perrelli: Jean_M_Perrelli@mcpsmd.org
Home of the Dolphins!
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/waterslandinges/
Location: 13100 Waters Landing Drive, Germantown, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-1020