Argyle Weekly Newsletter
THE WEEK OF May 1
IMPORTANT DATES:
- MCAP Testing: Monday, May 1, 2023 - Thursday, May 4, 2023
- Wellness Wednesday: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
- Memorial Day: Schools & Offices Closed: Monday, May 29, 2023
- Last Day of School for Students; Early Release Day: Friday, June 16, 2023
Parents, please be sure to help your students prepare to do their best by:
- Getting them to sleep on time and talking to them about doing their best during the test.
- Remind them to bring their headphones if they have them (Bluetooth earphones are not allowed).
- Be sure their devices are FULLY charged.
- Remind students to bring their iPad or Chromebooks.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our students' success!
SSL Hours - To be Submitted by June 2nd
Please note that all SSL forms for service completed during the summer of 2022 or the 2022-2023 school year should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator, Mr. Lilja on a rolling basis no later than the required deadline of June 2, 2023.
Chipotle Night Fundraiser on Monday, May 1
Greetings Argyle families,
We are hosting a Chipotle Night Fundraiser on Monday, May 1 from 4 - 8 pm at the Chipotle in Aspen Hill. Our school will earn 33% of all sales! Please show the attached flyer (English or Espanol) or use the code JGNDV4M for online orders between 4 and 8 next Monday at the Aspen Hill Chipotle.
Clothes Bin - Argyle Middle School - Clothing & Shoes Recycling Fundraiser
Argyle's Upcoming Summer Program
Free Conference for Middle, High School Girls Set for May 6
The 5th annual Got the Power! Girls Conference will be held on Saturday, May 6 at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) in Rockville.
This free conference is open to middle and high school girls and their parents in Montgomery County. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.; the program runs from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The day will include speakers; parent and student workshops; exhibitors; and breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
The event will include engaging and interactive parent and student workshops on financial literacy, college readiness, STEM, mental health awareness and self-care, self-defense, and social media.
Register by Saturday, April 15. The event will be held at USG, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Building 2.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Confiscated Devices - Parent Pick Up
As we continue with the second half of the school year, you may receive a call for "device parent pick-up." For students who have had their personal devices turned into the main office 3 or more times, a parent will be called to pick up the device, rather than returning the device to the student at the end of the school day. Phones, AirPods, headphones, and similar personal devices should only be accessed by students during their lunch. Students may not use their personal devices during class or in the hallways. Students may not use headphones in the hallways during transitions.
Changes for Maryland Medicaid
Join Us Feb. 25 for Family Forum on Fentanyl
Panelists, including representatives from the county health department and the police department, will share information on the dangers and prevalence of illegally made fentanyl, prevention tools and protective factors for students, and resources for treatment. There will be Narcan training and distribution of Narcan kits to help reverse an overdose, breakout discussions for students and parents/caregivers (in English and Spanish) and a resource fair. The Community Opioid Prevention & Education (C.O.P.E.) trailer (a mock teen bedroom) will be available for tours to learn signs of substance use. Students can earn two Student Service Learning hours for attending.
Northwood High School is located at 919 University Blvd. West in Silver Spring.
Original Message From: Click here
Family Forum on Fentanyl & Life Saving Narcan Training
Summer Youth Media Camp
Special Education's Community Technical Support Resources
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063543524256. The Facebook handle/account is: MCPS Special Education.
- Twitter handle/account: @MCPSMDSpecialEd.
- YouTube MCPS Special Education: https://www.youtube.com/@MCPSMDSpecialEd. Our channel provides content through videos uploaded monthly from our Special Education Community and Citizens Advisory Committee meetings and other live events.
- Montgomery County Public Schools: Special Education Community Information page.
Schaeffer Piano Loaner Program
Please see the agreement letter linked below:
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 get in touch with Argyle's attendance secretary Ms. Patricia Hernandez at patricia_v_hernandez@mcpsmd.org
For more information on the attendance policy, please click here
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