SHADY GROVE MATTERS WEEKLY UPDATE
March 24, 2024
THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CORNER
Happy Spring Break Shady Grove Middle School! Spring will begin on Monday, March 25, 2024 to Monday, April 1, 2024. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Please take this time to enjoy your family and friends. As a cluster we wanted to wish Mr. Chris Ascienzo a hearty Congratulations for being appointed principal at Magruder High School. We also wanted to offer a congratulations to our Book War participants who claimed first place at our recent Book Wars competition. We are so proud of all of our students who participated in our Book Wars competition. Please have a wonderful Spring Break! That is all for now #TimberwolfNation! Wishing you all a fantastic week!
~Dr. Murray
APRIL - MAY 2024
April Upcoming Events:
Arab American Heritage Month
Monday, April 1st - Holiday (School System Closed)
Tuesday, April 9th - End of Quarter 3
Wednesday, April 10th - Grading & Planning Day (No School for Students)
Wednesday, April 17th - Quarter 3 Grades in ParentVue
Thursday, April 18th - Report Card Distribution
Monday, April 22nd - Inclement Weather Make Up Day (Asynchronous Lessons for Students)
Thursday, April 25th - Take Your Child to Work Day
May Upcoming Events:
Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
Jewish-American Heritage Month
Thursday, May 9th - International and Student Academic Showcase Night (6:30-8:00 pm)
Wednesday, May 15th - Athletic Ceremony (6:30 pm)
Tuesday, May 21st - Orchestra Spring Concert (7:00 pm)
Wednesday, May 22nd - Band Spring Concert (7:00 pm)
Wednesday, May 22nd - Quarter 4 Interims in ParentVue
HERSHEY PARK INFORMATION (8TH GRADE)
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Your child has received information about Hershey Park. We will be going to Hershey Park on June 10th. Attached you will find the permission slip and the link for payment online. You have the option of paying in full or a payment plan. The cost is $115 per student. This includes bus ride, admission to the park and water park, and lunch at the park. Please email Courtney_E_Jones@mcpsmd.org with any questions.
SPRING BREAK = SSL HOURS!
Hey SGMS, Spring Break is the perfect time to earn a few SSL hours! Here is a link to some ideas on things you can do in person. Can't get a ride to those events, try the virtual opportunities and things you can do from home. Don't wait till you get to high school to earn your SSL hours, get the graduation requirement out of the way in middle school!
If you are close to finishing all 75 hours, you can earn the prestigious Superintendent's SSL Award this year. But you have to turn in your forms by April 5th. For all other students, your forms for hours earned this school year are due by May 31st. If you have any questions, please come to the media center to see Mrs. Frashure, the SSL Coordinator.
THE GAME CHANGER CONFERENCE
The Game Changer Conference - Youth Mentoring - Youth Leadership 2024 Theme: “The World is Shifting Forward! Focus Forward and Compete.”
Empower your young male student for a transformative "Game Changer" experience! Join us for a half-day mentoring conference designed to bolster their social-emotional wellness, confidence, and the essential skills they need to thrive in today's shifting world. This event is specially tailored for African American and minority students of color, spanning from elementary to high school.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: The Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Dr,
Rockville, MD 20850
Parent letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14imUUgMOZ8W_5MXCTIqLsu2OKfnwDmoh7sb3UtQqwq8/edit
Register (REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Saturday, April 6, 2024 or until capacity): https://form.jotform.com/240265349327155
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LclukysGq8FNEcpn6Tlfg4p_OefqmCEa/view
SPECIAL EVENT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Hello Families,
I’m the College and Career Information Coordinator at Magruder and I’m hosting a virtual event in April called “Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College”. The event is geared for parents of middle and high school students, with the understanding that the (ever rising) cost of college often takes people off-guard. Topics covered during this virtual event will include:
- College funding strategies for parents with students who DO and DO NOT qualify for financial aid
- Strategies for parents who are looking to fund their student’s college education without destroying their plans and dreams for retirement
- The 13 most popular college funding financial vehicles explained and debunked
- How to implement strategies that may allow students to attend out-of-state or private colleges for a lower cost than attending an in-state public
- Ways to maximize and increase financial aid eligibility
The event will be Thursday, April 11th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Registration Page: https://www.thecollegefundingcoach.org/class/colonel-zadok-magruder-high-school/
Jennifer Lyons
College and Career Information Coordinator
Col. Zadok Magruder High School
2024 RespectFEST !
Greeting Students and Parent,
Please join Choose Respect Montgomery at our Annual 2024 RespectFest on April 7th, 2024, at the Wheaton Recreation Center. This is a great opportunity for students to receive Student Service-Learning Hours and learn about resources in the county regarding Teen Dating Violence. We will have raffles, free food, performers and announce the video contest winners!! https://tinyurl.com/mocorespectfest
WE'RE GOING TO LONDON IN SPRING 2025, AND YOU'RE INVITED!! 🛫
Dear Families,
We’re going to London in Spring 2025, and you’re invited! We are having a parent meeting in the Cafeteria at 7:00 on April 12th. Please RSVP by scanning the QR code.
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity:
https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2735295WH
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
This informational website
· How this opportunity will benefit your student
· What we’ll see and do on our trip
· Everything that’s included in this experience
· How your child can earn academic credit
· How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
· How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have students from the Derwood area attend! High School students and family members are welcome on this Drama themed trip. We will visit the West End, participate in workshops with real working actors/directors/set designers, visit Shakespeare's home and more! We have plans to see three West End shows and visit royal palaces!
This is not an MCPS sponsored event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jo_e_belyea-doerrman@mcpsmd.org.
MAGRUDER SPRING FLING CELEBRATION
On Saturday April 27th 1-5pm, come out to Magruder High School baseball field at 5939 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855, for the second annual Spring Fling. There will be food, vendors, music, and raffles for great prizes. Last year the raffles included gift cards to local businesses, an item donated from the Baltimore Ravens football team. Frederick Keys baseball tickets and more. The money raised is going to improve the Magruder Baseball field and buy equipment. You can also watch a Magruder Varsity Baseball game at 2pm when Magruder faces Rockville.
MCPS COMMUNICATION
Dear MCPS Students, Staff and Families,
In this week's Things to Know - Get information about high school summer school registration, the Change of School Assignment (COSA) deadline, upcoming superintendent search town halls, COVID-19 procedures, upcoming events and opportunities, and news about our staff and students.
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GOOD INFORMATION TO KNOW
7:50 am - Building Opens to Students
7:50 - 8:10 am - Breakfast Available
8:15 am - Class Starts
3:00 pm - Dismissal
Shady Grove Middle School
Principal: Dr. Alana Murray
Asst. Principal: Ms. Jennifer Cooper
Asst. Principal: Ms. Elizabeth Merino
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/shadygrovems/
Location: 8100 Midcounty Highway Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 240-740-1440