Argyle Weekly Newsletter
THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Picture Day Make-Ups: Monday, November 28, 2022
- Wellness Wednesday: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
- Argyle's Book Fair: Monday, November 28, 2022 - Friday, December 2, 202
- Early Release Days: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
- Winter Break - No School: Friday, December 23, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2022
Book Fair hours and Sign up
The PTSA is still looking for volunteers to support time slots. Please consider volunteering by clicking this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c45a4a829a4f94-book
Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!).
Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become bolder, prouder, and stronger readers. AND… as always, every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the fair, which will take place during school hours from Monday November 28 through Friday, December 2 in the Argyle MS Media Center.
We will also be open for families to come in and shop after school on Wednesday, November 30 from 3:15 pm - 6:30 pm.
If you can’t make it to the fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/argylemiddleschool4
Catch you at the fair! Happy reading!
Outdoor Education Permission Slips Due Wednesday, November 30th
Outdoor Education is right around the corner! Permission Slips and Medical Forms are being sent home and are available each day in Science classes. Please be sure to complete the forms and return them no later than Wednesday, November 30th.
Feel free to email the Outdoor Ed Coordinator: Kathryn.k.belle@mcpsmd.net"
If you missed our Outdoor Ed meetings, please review the slides linked below:
Picture day Make-ups - Monday, November 28, 2022
Picture day Make-ups will be held in the gym stage on Monday, November 28th
Please don’t forget to take your pictures 😊
2022 Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) for 6th Graders
This message is to let you know that your child’s Individual Score Report(s) for the 2022 Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) for Grades 5 and 8 has been delivered to the Post Office. In addition to the school reports, you will receive a guide to assist you in understanding your student’s score on the assessment. Please allow at least one week for delivery from receipt of this message. If you have any questions about your student’s MISA scores, please contact Ms. Turner at (240) 740-6370.
Argyle Athletics Winter Basketball
Our Winter Athletic Season is fast approaching! Here are some important dates and information if your student is interested in playing basketball this year:
- Registration will be available in ParentVue from October 31, 2022 - December 5, 2022
- In addition to their registration, your student will need a valid Physical in order to participate. Physicals can be uploaded during the registration process or emailed to Jenna Marshall (jennifer_m_marshall@mcpsmd.org)
- Unfortunately, we do not have access to any physicals from last year - if you turned in a physical last year, we ask that you submit a copy of it again this year!
- There will be an interest meeting for any interested students and families on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in the Cafeteria (Zoom link and recording will also be made available)
- Tryouts are December 6-8, 2022.
For additional dates, times, and coach contact information please check out our Season Calendar
Argyle Extra Curricular Activities 2022-2023
FAMILY RESOURCES
Community Resources
Please see a list of community resources listed below for caregivers looking for food and other resources:
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.
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