White Oak Middle School
February 12, 2024
This Week and Dates to Remember
Monday, February 12- All Periods 1-7
Tuesday, February 13- All Periods 1-7 (Basketball vs Takoma Park- Girls @Home & Boys Away)
Wednesday, February 14- Even Periods 1,2,4,6
Thursday, February 15- Odd Periods 1.3.5.7
Friday, February 16- All Periods 1-7
Monday, February 19- Holiday- Schools closed
Friday, March 1- Early Release
Friday, March 22- Early Release
March 25-29- Spring Break
May 6- May 10- Outdoor Education
June 12- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Updates
Drop Off Area and Construction on Sidewalks- The construction began last week and it will continue this week by the cafeteria exit. This morning (Monday) drop off will be as normal. In the afternoon and for the rest of this week, the only way in for car riders is through Jackson Road. We will then need everyone patient as cars are directed to form a single file line and exit by the main entrance. Cars will not be able to enter through the main entrance. Cars will exit through the main entrance. Cars. Please see detailed information about cars and the drop off area for the week here.
Área para dejar a los estudiantes y construcción en las aceras- la construcción comenzó la semana pasada y continuará esta semana en la salida de la cafetería. Esta mañana (lunes) la entrega será normal. Por la tarde y durante el resto de esta semana, la única forma de entrar para los que viajan en automóvil es por Jackson Road. Luego necesitaremos que todos tengan paciencia mientras se ordena a los autos que formen una sola fila y salgan por la entrada principal. Los coches no podrán acceder por la entrada principal. Los coches saldrán por la entrada principal. Carros. Consulte información detallada sobre los automóviles y el área de entrega de la semana aquí.Transportation and Traffic on New Hampshire Avenue-
- In order to keep students safe, they are not allowed to take the metro to and from school in areas where buses are provided. New Hampshire Avenue is a very busy thruway. Cars are traveling at high speeds and we do not have crossing guards.
- Please pick up and drop off in front of the school. Do not encourage students to meet you or drop them off on New Hampshire Avenue.
- Driving out of the school after the student drop off area (near cafeteria) to go north we have a right turn only sign. Cars that wait to make left turns slow down traffic and cause safety risks. Please make right turns only driving out of the school to New Hampshire Avenue from the student drop off area.
3rd Quarter and Testing- As mentioned on our previous updates, state assessments and surveys will take place during this marking period. It is important that students keep up with assignments and complete them timely. It is also important that students make time to practice test taking strategies and pay close attention for test preparation opportunities in their classes as well as advisory. During advisory, students will be able to practice math questions that are modeled after MCAP questions. They will also practice those skills in their math classes and can practice at home using IXL. Please see the proposed testing calendar. We will update as needed.
WOMS Weekly Assignments- In an effort to help families keep track of weekly assignments and instructional goals, we will publish them on the following link- WOMS Weekly Assignments. In order to get more details about student classroom work, continue to visit the Canvas page for each class as well as grades and assignments on ParentVue.
IXL Math- This is a reminder that one of our main goas this year is to improve achievement in math courses. All students have accounts with IXL and can practice concepts at home. Please take advantage of this platform. Students in every math course can practice concepts and improve their achievement. In school, students log into IXL during advisory times on non-block days (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays).
IXL Math Support at School and at Home!
Learn with IXL at home!
We’re using IXL to support our math curriculum this year, and your child has access to this
online program at home. With thousands of skills that match what we’re learning, as well
as insights into student progress, IXL is a great resource to help your child excel. Learn with IXL at home!
Daisy!
Title 1 Newsletter & Website
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M0SsoUMX-sR2_3G5on9g0LGUKnCSJUrQbHtsmZEMdms/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs2023-2024 Title I Information
After School Activities
Dear Students & Families,
We are excited to have students extend their days with us to engage in the activities they enjoy most. Please click the link below for activity descriptions, days, locations and activity bus information. If you have questions about the activities offered, please reach out to the sponsor directly for more information.
Here are a few reminders about after school activities:
- Students should report to the cafeteria once they are dismissed for the day. Students should refrain from going outside to the bus loading area if they are staying for an activity.
- Supper will be served in the cafeteria at 3:00 and activities will begin promptly at 3:15.
- Students should remain with their after school sponsors until 4:30.
- After school activities end at 4:30. Activity buses arrive at approximately 4:30. Students who are walkers or car riders will be asked to exit the building at 4:30.
- Students should communicate with their families if they are staying after school for an activity
Sports Registration
Parent/guardians can register their student-athletes for sports 2023 athletics using ParentVue beginning July 10, 2023, at 12:00 noon. Information regarding middle school athletics registration can be found here.
- Athletic Registration Video - A quick video for parents/guardians on how to register their students in athletics.
- ParentVue Guide - A "Quick Guide to ParentVue for Athletics" in English for parents/guardians when registering their students for athletics.
- ParentVue Guide - A "Quick Guide to ParentVue for Athletics" in Spanish for parents/guardians when registering their students for athletics.
- ParentVue Guide - A "How to Guide" for parents/guardians for Getting Started with ParentVUE.pdf
- Care for Kids - A health care program that provides access to health care services for uninsured children in Montgomery County.
- Clinics for Sports Physicals - an annual list released by MCPS Athletics, pricing is subject to change
Student Service Hours
6 grade science- 10 hours
7th grade English- 10 hours
8th grade Social Studies- 10 hours
Media Center Staff
Media Assistant: Debbie Goldkind- Debbie.B.Goldkind@MCPSMD.Net
Media Center Phone Number- 301-288-8270
PTO Executive Board
President: Kevin Johnson
Vice President: Sheila Abellano
Treasurer: Datrina Davis
Secretary: Risha George
Attention Parents & Students: Please see our most up to date list of after-school activities and clubs. This is a live link that will be updated as we add new activities and confirm dates and times. Feel free to reach out to individual sponsors for more information. The link to our activity buses is also included for your convenience.
New Personal Device Policy
Donations
Staff Dues
Resources
Emergency - please call 911
Montgomery County Crisis Center (24 hours/7 days) 240-777-4000
Homeless & Shelter Services 240-907-2688
Drug Use Crisis Line 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis/Mental Health Resource Sheet. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B3MSV79Yb-vvmUpA5NzqtY9GhJWuUxfX14IJYNhyfWI/edit?usp=sharing
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline-call 988
Montgomery County Hotline (301) 738-2255
Montgomery County Food Resources: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html
COVID Vaccination/Booster Sites: https://mcgvaccineprod.powerappsportals.us/en-US/covid-vaccine-scheduling/
SSL Opportunities: Virtual - https://bit.ly/SSLOpportunities
Offices and Staff
Principal: Virginia.A.Delossantos@MCPSMD.Net
Assistant Principal: Nakia_L_Sutton@MCPSMD.Net
Assistant Principal: Cynthia.Y.Tran@MCPSMD.NET
Assistant Principal: Jonathan.M.D'Souza@MCPSMD.Net
Administrative Secretary: Dana.R.Lynch@MCPSMD.Net
Front Office and SSL Hours: Smahir.H.Abdelaziz@mcpsmd.net
Financial Secretary (Obligations and Donations): Susan.E.Krisch@MCPSMD.NET
School Phone Number 301-288-8200
Registrar & Counseling Office: Alicia Valdes Alicia.Y.Valdes@MCPSMD.Net
Counseling Office Telephone Number: 301-288-8250
School Teams
6 Grade Team
Team LeaderAnastasia.D.Franklin@MCPSMD.Net
Project Success Team Leader
Counselor
Administrator
7 Grade Team
Team Leaders
Counselor
Administrator
Jonathan.M.D'Souza@MCPSMD.Net
8 Grade Team
Team Leaders
Counselor
Administrator
ELD Counselor