SSIMS Weekly Newsletter
Week of January 23 - January 27, 2023
About Us
Email: Karen_Y_Bryant@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ssims/
Location: 313 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-2750
Twitter: @SSIMSPrincipal
Table of Contents
Internationally Speaking, with Principal Bryant
Schedule for the Week of January 23 - 27
Looking for Donations
Fundraising Opportunities
Linkages Soccer Tournament
Family Forum on Fentanyl
Jag Calendar - January
ParentVue
Past Newsletter Links
Internationally Speaking, with Principal Bryant
Dear Silver Spring International Families,
Safety News
In our ongoing efforts to support teachers and students within a safe school environment, we are taking time in January to review school safety protocols and practices.
As part of this investment, I have requested for the MCPS Safety and Security Office to send a team to conduct a security audit at our school. On Tuesday, January 23rd, we will have visitors in the building who will spend time throughout the day assessing our routines, operations and facilities. They will share their findings and make recommendations to us to ensure we are doing everything we can to operate a safe and secure school environment.
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Health News: In partnership with MCPS, Montgomery Goes Purple invites families to come out Saturday, Jan. 28 for an event and discussion on this deadly drug. Panelists will share important information on the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl, prevention tools and protective factors for students, and resources for treatment when needed. The event will be from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. in the Clarksburg High School cafeteria, 22500 Wims Road in Clarksburg.
The event will also be livestreamed on the MCPS homepage. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to protect children from the dangers of this drug. See flyers below.
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Personal Mobile Device (PMD) Policy
Caregivers- please remind your children that cell phones must be off and away (not visible) from 7:50 am through 3:00 pm. Cell phones and other PMDs (such as airpods, earbuds, headphones) may not be used in the hallways, the cafeteria, or anywhere else in school during these hours. One exception: if teachers request/allow for cell phone use for specific instructional purposes. We appreciate your help in reinforcing this expectation with your children. Thank you for your support.
Have a great weekend! 🐾
Schedule for Week of January 23 - January 27
Looking for Donations
The PTSA is soliciting donations of non-perishable snacks and K-cups to keep the staff lounge stocked with coffee and occasional treats. Chips, bars, microwave popcorn, raisins, cookies. Any items individual servings. K-Cups and single serve drinks would also be appreciated. Donations can be left in the green bin in main office. Thank you!
Fundraising Opportunities
They will donate 15% of dine-in/take-out (no third party like UberEATS/Door dash). Please mention the fundraiser for “SSIMS Spanish Immersion trip to Colombia” in order for it to count.
Friday, February 10:
McGinty’s Adult Fun Night 7-10PM. Tickets: $15 plus 10%food and beverages
- We are in need of lots of door prizes, big and small.
- Do you know someone who has a rental property at the beach or lake and would donate a weekend? Restaurant to donate gift certificate? Brewery to donate a couple six packs? Connection to a spa or yoga studio? Please ask them to donate a door prize!
- For more information, please contact Tammy Brown at: tammybbrown415@gmail.com
Linkages Soccer Tournament
It’s time to start preparing for the Linkages Soccer Tournament!
Games are expected to begin February 21st in the gymnasium after school.
For anyone who is interested in creating a team, you must join the Captains’ Meeting on Wednesday, February 1 after school in the Linkages Office (Room 118). Please start recruiting now, and teams will have a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 10 players. For all potential captains, see you on February 1st!
Family Forum on Fentanyl
Jag Calendar - January
ParentVue
Past Newsletter Links
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