Springbrook Weekly Digest
Week of Jan 21, 2024
A Message from Ms. Valentine, Principal
Greetings, Students, Staff, and Families,
Due to the school cancellations and delayed openings, we will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week. Springbrook will hold our various service opportunities for students to engage in at the "Brook."
Course Registration Continues for Grade 9 -11 Students
Counselors will meet 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
Counselors will meet with students through Jan 26, 2024.
WIDA ACCESS
WIDA testing is occuring for students receiving ELD services and will continue through the month of February. WIDA provides information regarding EML students' linguistic growth.
Martin Luther King Week of Service
This week we celebrate and honor the legacy of MLK with a week of service opportunities at Springbrook. Students will earn SSL honors by volunteering their time during lunch (See the MLK section in the SWD.).
Marking Period 2 Ends Fri., Jan 26, 2024
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 student's counselor.
Athletics
Tues, Jan 22 - Boys Basketball v. Magruder - JV at 5:30 PM/V at 7:15 PM
Thur, Jan 24 - Bocce v. Magruder at 3:30 PM
Purchase tickets on GoFan.
Advisory
Students will engage in Personal Body Safety Lessons (PBSL) PBSL focuses on:
- Defining abuse and neglect;
- Teaching students skills for self-protection with opportunities to practice reporting with a trusted adult; and
- Promoting positive and appropriate interactions among children, adults, and peers.
Check out Instagram postings from Principal Valentine
@springbrookprince
In this issue:
- Schedule for the week
- SBHS Honors MLK with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week of Service at the Brook
- Apprenticeships, internships, and career opportunities; resume and interview preparation
- Athletics - Indoor track accomplishments; 1st annual mattress sale fundraiser; basketball section themes
- Book of the Week (BOTW)
- Division of Food and Nutrition wants to hear from you regarding school menus
- National Honor Society 2024 Inductees
- PTSA - Meeting Tues, Jan 16 at 6:30 PM; Get Healthy in 2024; join Seasonal Roots!
- SBHS Tutoring
- See Something, Say Something
- SGA sponsors volunteer opportunity at The Manna Center - All welcomed to participate!
- SSL opportunities
Warm regards,
Stephanie Valentine
Principal
Springbrook High School
Week of Service at SBHS
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?' At Springbrook High School, we will celebrate the legacy and contributions of this influential leader by providing opportunities for students to volunteer for various activities during the lunch period.
Attend the Apprenticeship Interest Meeting on Jan 30th
See Ms. Nicole Brown in G202 to attend the period 4 or period 5 interest meetings on Tues, Jan 30th.
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.
Interested in Technology or Business? Consider Applying 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
Springbrook Indoor Track Athletes Place on the Springbrook All-time List
- Shakira Moumban won silver medal in the girls Shot Put and moved up to 2nd place on the Springbrook All-time list.
- Vynou Philogene won bronze medal in the girls Long Jump and move up to 2nd place on the Springbrook All-time list.
- Nwaamaka Agwu won bronze medal in the girls 500m run.
Come out and support indoor track on Tues, Jan 23, 2024, as they compete for the MCPS Championship.
Shakira medaling second place in shot put.
Vignou winning bronze in the girls long jump.
Nwaamaka Agwu receiving bronza medal in the 500m.
1st Annual Gymnastics and Cheer Mattress Fundraiser
Come out to support and purchase, Sun, Jan 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at SBHS. For more information contact Mr. Dan Feher, athletic specialist, at Daniel_Feher@mcpsmd.org.
Spring 2024 Interscholastic Sports ParentVUE Online Registration
Spring 2024 interscholastic athletics online registration through the ParentVUE Portal opens on
Mon, Jan 22, 2024. The ParentVUE online registration portal, available in English and Spanish,
incorporates all required paper forms and documents into an internet-based platform that can be
accessed using a secure ParentVUE Portal login. Parents/guardians are also able to scan and upload their student’s physical as part of the registration process. Note: effective July 1, 2023, pre-participation physical exams will be valid for 13 months (including existing physicals on file) and baseline concussion testing will be optional.
Hey Blue Devils! Dress for the Boys and Girls Student Basketball Section Themes
Feel the Magic and Attend Both Boys and Girls Basketball Games
Represent our boys and girls basketball teams, all season!
THIS IS OUR TIME - GO BLUE DEVILS!
Springbrook's Library Media Center Highlights the Jan 22 - 26, BOTW
The Sunbearer Trials
This Week's BOTW is Aiden Thomas' The Sunbearer Trials. The Sunbearer Trials is where semidioses compete in a series of challenges with the highest of stakes in this Mexican inspired fantasy. As each new decade begins, the Sun's power must be replenished so that Sol can travel along the sky and keep the chaotic Obsidian gods at bay.
Teo, a seventeen-year-old Jade semidios and the trans son of the godess of birds, isn't worried about the Trials. However, his best friend, Niya is a Gold semidios and a shoo-in for the Trials. For the first time in over a century, the impossible happens. Sol chooses not one but two Jade competitors. Now they must compete in five trials against Gold opponents who are more powerful and better trained. Be sure to check out this novel to learn more about the outcomes of this fantasy genre story.
The Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) Wants to Hear from You
Springbrook High School Presents Its Esteemed 2024 NHS Class
On Thurs., Jan 18, 2024, SBHS proudly inducted 49 students into the prestigous National Honor Society (NHS). NHS is one of the oldest and most widely recognized and respected co-curricular student organizations in American high schools. NHS creates an enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulates a desire to serve, promotes leadership, and develops the character of high school-aged students. Join me in celebrating the Blue Devils listed below.
Attend the Virtual PTSA Meeting Tues, Jan 23 at 6:30 PM
Greetings and Happy Snow Day Everyone!
I hope you are remaining warm and enjoying the snow day.
Our PTSA meeting has been moved to NEXT Tuesday, Jan. 23rd at 6:30pm via Zoom.
https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/82021170633?pwd=VnN5ZDFMcDVCM3FudFZTN3ZhaWhWQT09
Meeting ID: 820 2117 0633
Passcode: PTSA
We will have Ms. Maureen Graham present on the Counseling Department and the College and Career Development Center. Please email springbrookptsa@gmail.com with any questions that you have for the Counseling Dept. and/or the College & Career Center. This will enable the presentation to be more focused to address your questions.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you NEXT Tues., Jan 23rd!
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.
Tutoring Opportunities at the Brook
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.Blue Devils Volunteer at Manna Food Center
All Blue Devils are welcomed to support the Manna Food Center on Wed, Jan 24, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. See the flyer for more information.
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