Springbrook Weekly Digest
Week of Jan 7, 2024
A Message from Ms. Valentine, Principal
Greetings, Students, Staff, and Families,
I hope you've returned to marking period 1 with a fresh perspective and a tenacious spirit for finishing marking period 2 strong.
Marking Period 2 Ends Soon
Blue Devils should concentrate on submitting assignments for Semester 1.
- Be sure to check grades in StudentVUE and ParentVUE
- Contact teachers directly via email and contact counselors to schedule parent/teacher conferences.
- Click here to identify your counselor.
Course Registration Continues for Grade 9 -11 Students
Counselors began meeting with grade 9 -11 students to review the course registration process which includes:
- Reviewing courses needed for graduation
- Enrolling in next level signature or pathway courses
- Exploring elective course offerings
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- @SBHSPrinc
In this issue:
- Schedule for the week
- Honoring Springbrook's Posse Scholar
- Apprenticeships, internships, and career opportunities; resume and interview preparation
- Athletics - Dress for basketball section themes
- Book of the Week (BOTW)
- Cold, Covid, Flu, and RSV Season
- MCPS Inclement Weather Operating Status 2023-2024 - Purple Day
- Middle Years Program (MYP) Students of the Month
- PTSA - Get Healthy in 2024; join Seasonal Roots!
- SBHS Tutoring
- See Something, Say Something
- SSL opportunities
Warm regards,
Stephanie Valentine
Principal
Springbrook High School
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Blue Devil is 1 of 16 MCPS Students Receiving Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships
We are excited to celebrate senior Camila Polanco for being named a Posse Scholar. The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential that may have been overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Once selected Posse Scholars receive support in pre-collegiate training and the campus program. Polanco plans to attend Posse School Sewanee: the University of the South.
FREE Pre-Apprenticeship: Electical Program Opportunity
Learn more about the pre-apprenticeship electrican coursework which partners with the Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IECC) by contacting Ms. Nicole Brown , Internship Coordinator at Nicole_B_Brown@mcpsmd.org.
Blue Devils Resume and Interview Preparation
Join Ms. Nicole Brown, internship coordinator, in F215 during lunch to receive assistance and guidance in creating or updating your resume or receive interviewing tips and strategies.
Sessions will take place as follows:
- Fri, Jan 12, 2024
- Fri, Jan 19, 2024
Interested in Technology or Business? Consider Apply to Genesys Works
Genesys Works applications are LIVE. Please apply before the March 24 deadline. It's one of THE BEST programs that we offer. You must be available for 8 weeks in the summer for training and then have room for a Triple Period internship during your school year.
What is Genesys Works?
Genesys Works provides opportunities for students to work in paid internships at major corporations, receive industry-recognized certifications, and help with college, scholarship,
and financial aid during their senior year of high school.
What are the benefits of participating?
• It's an opportunity to gain professional and business technology skills while earning college credit. Students learn skills like public speaking, Microsoft Office, business technology, teamwork, and more – all while having fun!
• It's a paid corporate internship in Information Technology or Business Operations.
Students will work for 12 months at a top company like AT&T, Accenture, and Apple FCU!
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking students interested in having a successful professional career and want to be exposed to a business environment before starting college. While our internships are technology and business-focused, we do not require any prior knowledge of technology or business.
To learn more about Genesys Works, please come to an information session on Friday, January 19 during lunch in F215. Or see Ms. Brown in G202. Nicole.B.Brown@mcpsmd.net
Sensational SBHS Poms Invitational Sat, Jan 6 at the Brook
Coach Sodjehei and Athletic Specialist Mr. Feher planned and orgranized a sensational Springbrook Pom Invitational Sat, Jan 6, 2024, from 10 - 4 PM. A collaborative effort from a variety of SBHS students and staff in executing this event. #BlueDevilPride.
Hey Blue Devils! Dress for the Boys and Girls Student Basketball Section Themes
Feel the Magic and Attend Both Boys and Girls Basketball Games
Please be sure to attend and represent our boys and girls basketball teams, all season!
THIS IS OUR TIME - GO BLUE DEVILS!
Springbrook's Library Media Center Highights the Jan 8 - 12, BOTW
This week's BOTW is To Kill a Kingdom by author Alexandra Christo. In this sea-faring fantasy novel, Princess Lira is sireen royalty and most lethal. With hearts of 17 princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into one thing loathed most - a human. The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, although he is the heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby, it's his calling. How many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind's greatest enemy?
Be sure to scan the QR code to Follow Springbrook's LIbrary Media Center on Instagram!
Respiratory Infections Are Increasing In MCPS
There has been a significant increase in respiratory infections within our community which is impacting students, staff, and families. Montgomery County and the state of Maryland have experienced a substantial increase in respiratory virus illnesses (including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV) resulting in outpatient visits and hospitalizations.
Viruses and other germs can live on surfaces:
- You can become infected when you touch surfaces and then touch your eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes.
- Many viruses can also spread through the air.
- A person can exhale small particles while talking, sneezing, singing, or coughing and, you could breathe in particles and become infected.
Reduce the spread of airborne viruses in schools:
1. Help your body fight germs (get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, get regular physical exercise).
2. Remain home when sick.
3. Reduce close contact with people who are sick.
4. Improve indoor ventilation; use portable air purifiers.
5. Wear a mask when getting over an illness.
6. Stay up to date with vaccines.
7. And of course, encourage and practice thorough handwashing and cough etiquette.
Review the Various Operating Status Inclusive of Inclement Weather
Purple Day Is Inclement Weahter Virtual Learning Day
Please view the full list of systemwide weather-related and operating status options for MCPS. The document below, provides guidelines as set by MCPS, related to school status and activities during certain emergency or inclement weather conditions. Please note that MCPS may call a purple day which is a virtual learning day.
Purple Day - Virtual Learning Day
- Instruction will take place this day.
- Students will review the bell schedule for the day which will be posted on Springbook's webpage.
- Students will log into class periods using their MCPS issued Chromebook.
- Students will access teacher zoom links and codes found on the teacher's Canvas page.
- Teachers will engage students in content specific instruction for the period.
- Students will follow the bell schedule and attend their next class periods.
Recognizing Our IB MYP Students of the Month
Eat Healthy in 2024 by Becoming A Member of Seasonal Roots
Join Seasonal Roots for $25.00 for a year long membership. When you join, Seasonal Roots donates $20 to Springbrook High School! Seasonal Roots is an online farmers market that delivers to families in Maryland and Virginia. Each week the market offers more than 150 items that are all grown and produced locally, sustainably, and ethically. Market items include fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, vegan specialties and more.
To join Seasonal Roots and earn a $20 donation for Springbrook, use promotional code SPRINGBROOK at https://www.seasonalroots.com/Springbrook.
Become a PTSA Member
Please don't delay! Click here: Become a PTSA Member today! It is also tax deductible. We need your membership to successfully enhance and support Springbrook students and staff. The more members we have, the more we can get accomplished and advocate for Springbrook to receive! Please visit our website to see what the PTSA has already accomplished for Springbrook. PTSA Website.
Thank you in advance! We can't do what we do without you.
Blue Devils, Remember the SBHS See Something, Say Something Initiative.
Safety is extremely important to our Blue Devil Community!
Blue Devils if you've seen something concerning at school, please use this QR code to report the incident. Providing details, location, and timeframe is really helpful.Visit the Springbrook Webpage to Learn About Upcoming SSL Opportunities
Springbrook High School
Email: Stephanie_Z_Valentine@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/springbrookhs/
Location: 201 Valley Brook Drive, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-3800
Twitter: @SBHSPrinc