Argyle Weekly Newsletter

THE WEEK OF JANUARY 16

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IMPORTANT DATES:

  • MLK Holiday - No School: Monday, January 16, 2023
  • End of the Quarter / Professional Day - No School for Students: Friday, January 27, 2023

EXCEL BEYOND THE BELL - STARTING JANUARY 30 - MAY 18

Hello Argyle Family,


EBB registration forms will be available on Tuesday, January 3rd in the main office and PDF linked here. The window for registration forms will be open between January 3rd – January 18th. Students will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families should return the completed form to the school's main office or email it to EBB.Argyle@montgomerycountymd.gov


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.

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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

Please view the slides linked below for after-school clubs and organization offerings at Argyle MS:


Argyle Extra Curricular Activities

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FAMILY RESOURCES

RENAMING THE MEDIA CENTER COMMUNITY COMMENTS

A petition to rename Argyle Middle School Media Center to the Dr. Judy Docca Media Center was submitted. Dr. Docca was the principal at Argyle from its reopening in 1993 through 2001. She has been an advocate for the Montgomery county community particularly for students of color, serving for 38 years as a teacher and administrator with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). She served four terms on the board of education representing District 1. She retired from the board in December 2022.


Please click the link here to make any comments about this petition.

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.

Lunch Menu

Please click here to access middle school lunch menu.

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

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 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

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

Magnet Program for Digital Design and Development