Argyle Weekly Newsletter
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Early Release Day for Students: Wednesday. September 14, 2022
- MAP M & R Testing in Advisory: Monday, September 19 & Tuesday, September 20
- Wellness Wednesday (Special Schedule): Wednesday, September 21, 2022
- No School for Students and Teachers: Monday, September 26, 2022
- Early Release Day for Students: Friday. September 30, 2022
- No School for Students and Teachers: Wednesday, October 5, 2022
- Crash the Class: Monday, October 10, 2022
- Picture Day (During PE & Health Classes): Thursday, October 13 & Friday, October 14
MAP M & R Testing in Advisory on Monday & Tuesday
On Monday, students will complete a math diagnostic test in advisory and a reading diagnostic test on Tuesday. We will follow a two-hour-delay schedule so that students have time to complete the assessment in the morning.
Students received the following information in their advisory class last week about the assessments: SY23 MAP Administration: Student Slides
Parents, please be sure to help your students prepare to do their best by:
- Getting them to sleep on time and talking to them about doing their best during the test.
- Remind them to bring their headphones if they have them (Bluetooth earphones are not allowed).
- Be sure their devices are FULLY charged.
- Remind students to bring their iPad or Chromebooks.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our students' success!
Pre - Screening Hearing and Vision
In accordance with Maryland State Law students in Montgomery County, Public Schools are screened for possible vision and hearing problems. Trained hearing and vision screeners will screen students new to MCPS, students in Grade (s) 8, and students referred by teachers because of possible signs of hearing or vision problems. The screeners will be at Argyle Middle School on September 27, 28, and 29.
Children who do not see clearly or are unable to hear what their teachers and classmates are saying have a harder time learning at school.
You will receive a referral form, via US mail, to take to your child’s doctor if your child fails the screening. If your child is already under care for a hearing or vision problem, or you do not wish your child to be screened at school because of conflicts with your religious beliefs, please notify the school nurse in writing.
If your child wears glasses or contacts they should wear them daily and bring them to the screening.
School-based vision screenings may not detect every vision problem. To learn more about possible vision problems and symptoms or health conditions that may require additional evaluation go to Montgomery County Government’s website: Click Here
If you have questions about your child’s screening, please contact Argyle's health room with telephone number 240-740-6372
Required Immunizations Due September 16
MCPS is offering many vaccination clinics, including one at Argyle Middle School on Tuesday, September 13 from 3:30-6:30. Several other vaccination clinics are available; see the attached flyers below.
Should you have any questions regarding the required immunizations, please contact the school at 240-740-6370 or visit the MCPS website for more information.
EXCEL BEYOND THE BELL - STARTING SEPTEMBER 27TH - DECEMBER 15TH
Hello Argyle Family,
Applications for Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB), an after-school program at Argyle Middle School are now available in the main office and linked below:
Students in EBB get expanded access to after-school. Students can power up with an after-school meal before heading off to an activity of their choice. You might come for the extracurricular activities, but you’ll probably stay for the people you meet.
Space is limited, register today!
Back to School Night - September 1st
Thank you for attending last night back to school night event. If you would like to know more information about classes or if you missed last night's event, please visit BTSN.argylems.org.
For those who attended last night, please complete the Back to School Night Survey.
BTSN Website: Click Here
BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION 22 - 23
WELCOME BACK LETTER
Student Handbook
CALENDARS
FORMS
- 2022-2023 FARMS Online Application
- Student Emergency Information Or Complete in ParentVUE (English/Spanish) DUE 09/09
- Annual Notice for Directory Information & Student Privacy - DUE 09/09
PARENTVUE INFORMATION
PARENTVUE SUPPORT GUIDE
FAMILY RESOURCES
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
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
Argyle Magnet Middle School
Website: www.argylems.org
Location: 2400 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Argyle-Magnet-Middle-School-102726228178724/
Twitter: @ArgyleMagnetMS