DOLPHINS' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
THE WEEK OF February 27th
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March 7- Interim Grades Posted on ParentVUE
March 11- Early Release Day
Lunch Menu for the Week of 2/28/22
Rapid Tests Were Distributed: Check Your Dolphin's Backpack
STUDENTS SHOULD TEST WHEN:
- When a student has been identified as close contact to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19—Use a rapid test 5 Days after exposure.
- When an unvaccinated student is in quarantine—Use a rapid test on Day 5 to return to school on Day 8.
- When a student has developed COVID-19 symptoms—Use a rapid test at onset of symptoms.
- When returning from travel or large gatherings—Use a rapid test before returning to school.
WATCH for Updates On Masks!
"It is anticipated that the Montgomery County Board of Education, at its March 8 business meeting, will vote to make masks optional in MCPS facilities. This action is based on the Maryland Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR) vote on Friday, Feb. 25 affirming the state Board of Education’s decision to rescind the emergency mask mandate for schools in Maryland. This action, the decline in cases, updated guidance from the CDC and the lifting of the county indoor mask mandate indicate that MCPS can operate with optional masking."
If there are updates after the March 8th meeting, you will hear from the county and there will also be updates in the newsletter.
Please be sure you have read the MCPS Community Message, Things to Know for Feb. 25:
This message includes information about mask mandates, quarantine and isolation, COVID-19 test kit information and more.
Dolphin Artwork Submitted to BlackRock Arts Center!
Thanks to our neighbor BlackRock Center for the Arts & dolphin art teacher, Ms. Prati, 10 pieces of art were submitted to highlight some of our artistic dolphins!
Join us for the opening reception on March 6th 1-3PM!
ART CONNECTS is a nationally recognized Youth Art Month Exhibition. The exhibit will run from March 5- April 20. We our so proud that the talent from our building will be showcased in the community.
Wake Up Waters Landing! (2/25/22)
Check out another great edition of Wake Up Waters Landing and share it with your dolphin. We truly have a talented team who creates this production with students each week!
SAFETY REMINDERS AT SCHOOL
2. Continue to report positive COVID cases using the MCPS form. You can still pick up your At-Home Test by calling the school to arrange pick up. This is how we will provide a safe environment for all of the dolphin community!
3. Families are encouraged to complete the Student Registration for Random Weekly COVID Testing at WLES.
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PTA MEETING ON March 2nd
THE TOPIC:
Last meeting we discussed how to help the social-emotional well-being of our dolphins. This week we will discuss how to support the academic development of our dolphins; many parents at the last meeting inquired about this information. Therefore, our special presenters (the WLES reading and math specialists) will provide some information about what students are learning AND How Parents/ Caregivers can help. Don't miss out!
Meeting ID: 813 1082 5868
Passcode: WLESPTA
Montgomery County to Recognize Two Years of COVID-19 Response Efforts Throughout the Month of March
Montgomery Rec & Parks Summer Registration Open
Resources Supporting Mental Health
FAMILY OUT OF SCHOOL WEBSITE
The Out-of-School Time (OST) website is designed to provide students and families with safe and engaging options for students on days when school is not in session (after school, weekends, scheduled school closures).These in person and/or virtual activities will address academic skills, physical and emotional wellness, and digital learning skills. Please refer to the Family out of school website (MCPS)
TUTORING RESOURCES
Virtual Academy Student Applications Now Open for 2022-23
The Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Students interested in the program are required to apply for admission and must be approved to participate. (Students currently enrolled in the Virtual Academy do not need to reapply.) Information being shared with the community can be found here.
FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS
Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income. They may also qualify if they are receiving Food Supplement Program (FSP) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits. Families may apply for meal benefits by completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for the current school year. Apply online NOW at MySchoolApps.com (Translations available) Click here for English video tutorial. Click here for Spanish video tutorial.
Federal eligibility guidelines change each school year; therefore a new application must be submitted each school year. All students in the family should be listed on one household application. A notice will be mailed home for each student if you are approved for meal benefits or do not qualify for meal benefits. Please keep this important document for your records and use throughout the school year. Families may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year. Households that are unable to apply online should contact their school or the Division of Food and Nutrition Services at 301-284-4900. Please click here to apply online.
LOW-COST INTERNET ACCESS
DID YOU KNOW LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY CAN GET HOME INTERNET ACCESS FOR A LITTLE AS $9.95 PER MONTH? Please visit Montgomery County - Low-Cost Internet for more information.
W E * * A R E * * H E R E * * T O * * H E L P !
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00-4:30.
(Students may enter the building at 9:10)
Below are emails and phone numbers for support in the school:
Main Office (240) 740-1020
Admin Secretary - Ms. Ramirez: Patricia_Ramirez@mcpsmd.org
Front Office Secretary - Ms. Herrera: Jeannette_Herrera@mcpsmd.org
School Principal - Ms. Shorts: Lisa_N_Shorts@mcpsmd.org
Assistant Principal- Ms. Bannon: Gina_L_Bannon@mcpsmd.org
Parent Community Coordinator - Ms.Moore: Shanique_V_Moore@mcpsmd.org
Counselors
Ms. Jessee: nichola_r_jessee@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Vandegrift: Sarah_G_Vandegrift@mcpsmd.org
Health Room
Ms. Glad: Beth_M_Glad@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Perrelli: Jean_M_Perrelli@mcpsmd.org
Home of the Dolphins!
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/waterslandinges/
Location: 13100 Waters Landing Drive, Germantown, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-1020