Wheaton Woods Community Connections
December 2023
Reminders:
December 25- No School- Holiday
December 26, 27, 28, 29 Winter Break—No School for students and teachers
December 28 and 29 No School—Schools and offices closed
January 1 New Year's Day—No School- Schools and offices closed
January 2 Non-Instructional Day—No school for students and teachers
👨🏫Instructional Day: 9:25 am to 3:50 pm
🏫Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
☎ School Phone Number: 240-740-0220
🍎Early Release Hours: 9:25am - 1:20pm
Here's what's happening at The Woods!
Vision Screenings 👓
Thank you MCPS Community Schools for the partnership with The Prevention of Blindness Society who screened almost 40 students. 24 students will receive one 1 but 2 pairs of glasses at no cost! Students will always be ready for learning because 1 pair will stay at school.
GrandReaders Program 📖
We are partnering with JCA Interages for the GrandReaders program this year again this year to support our 2nd grade students improve their reading skills!
Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Campaign 🚶🏽♂️
Master Method Academy Bully Prevention Assembly
Master Marco and Master Julie shared breathing exercises to focus student minds and strategies to use if they are bullied!
Coat Donation from Westmoreland Church
Thank you for your large winter gear donation for our Winter Wonderland Event!
Attendance Matters at Wheaton Woods!
We want all of our students to succeed in school. For them to flourish and feel pride in their
growth & achievement, they must enter school on time and be present... every day. We
understand that our kids get sick or have doctor’s appointments. This is understandable.
Teachers will be sending instructional schedules home so you are aware of what subject your
child has and when. This can help with scheduling doctor’s appointments.
When your child is tardy: Tardy means your child is entering the building at 9:25 or later. You
can’t simply drop off your child. We ask parents to enter the front office and sign their child in
at the front desk. We will ask the reason for your child being tardy.
An excused tardy = a doctor’s appointment.
Unexcused tardy = overslept. Our teachers begin teaching at 9:25 am. We don’t want your child
to miss great instruction!
When your child is sick: Notify the teacher via email or Remind/Class Dojo. Call the front
office (240.740.0220) to let Ms. Winder know what’s happening. A handwritten notice or
doctor’s note should be sent when your child returns to school.
When your child avoids school (not wanting to attend): We need to know. As partners, we
can work with you and your child to address any barriers preventing a healthy interest in
school.
School Attendance is the law: Attending school is a legal matter. The district has a process
that WWES must honor when students are habitually absent. If your child continues to be
absent, we must take firmer steps to address the matter.
Stay Connected!
Lunch Menu 🍕
Lunch & Recess Schedule
Stay Connected with MCPS During Inclement Weather
With winter weather just around the corner, remember that MCPS offers numerous ways to learn about school closures, delayed openings and early dismissals when there is inclement weather. Learn more about how weather decisions are made and how to receive information about any changes
MCPS Student Home Use Chromebook
Walkability Study
Join the PTA
We welcome all families & school staff to join the PTA, as each of the executive board members is an active & involved parent in our school. Membership can be completed during National Bus Safety Celebration (10/17), or during a time when you drop off your child at school. The cost of membership is $10.
Link to sign up virtually: https://wheatonwoodses.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=
Upcoming Events 📅
Volunteer at Wheaton Woods
Did you know Wheaton Woods is a Community School?
Free Coding Classes for MCPS Students
Out of School Time Opportunities
Saturday School
Community Resources🤗
Food
Health & Wellness
Car Seat Safety
English Classes
Montgomery College Courses
Insurance
Financial Education
Job Opportunity
Aspen Hill Library Events
Family Events
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Mrs. Daysi Castro
Ms. Liz Collins, Principal
Ms. Julie Stevens, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Daysi Castro, Community School Liaison
Twitter: @wwescsl
4510 Faroe Place
Rockville, Md. 20853
240-740-0220 or 240-888-7591
https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonwoodses/
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonwoodses/
Location: 4510 Faroe Place, Rockville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-888-7591
Twitter: @wwescsl