Author: Greer Bautz

On Tuesday, May 12 the PTSA will bring Profession Cixin Wang from the University of Maryland (https://education.umd.edu/directory/cixin-wang) on the topic of “Parenting During a Pandemic.” Dr. Wang will speak to our community about the challenges and anxieties about parenting during unprecedented times. She will provide strategies for parents as well as answer questions from our…

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Congratulations to the CJMS Model UN Club on your successful virtual conference! Please see the following article from the United Nations Association of the National Capitol Area (UNA-NCA) featuring CJMS Model UN Club. Our community is proud of the hard work and dedication of this group.  You have been a model for other groups who…

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Silver Diner-RIO is continuing the offer free meals to students and families affected by the school shutdown Location: Silver Diner-RIO Takeout Entrance on Boardwalk Place Meals are available Monday – Friday starting at 2:00 PM until supplies last. No ID or proof of eligibility required. Children do not need to be present. Cars must line…

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Below are links to several community events. We’re aware these are uncertain times and remind everyone to watch the MCPS communications for any changes to school events. These have been in the works for several months and are all part of the PTSA and Montgomery County calendar of events. We want to inform our community…

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Please Join CJMS to view a powerful new documentary, Upstanders, that explores many of the challenges our students/children face as they grow up in a digital world. This will be our PTSA meeting for March (in lieu of 3/10) The Upstanders​ explores cyber-bullying,  bullying among friends, families, co-workers  and the brain science behind it all….

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With spring comes two new exciting after school offerings! Flex Academies — opening March 9!  March 31-June 2 Each class meets one day a week for 8 weeks. Register at: https://flexacademiescabinjohn.jumbula.com March 9 at 7 pm to March 24 at 11:59 pmFlex Academies Contact: [email protected]  Phone#:  (240) 654-0877 See Spring 2020 Schedule Girls on the Run March 10 to May…

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We are excited to be hosting Career Day on Friday, March 27th, 2020, from 8:30am -11:00am. Thank you for your interest in helping us make this a great opportunity for our students to learn about the world of work, and the myriad of opportunities ahead of them. There are three grade levels, 6th, 7th and…

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From the Churchill PTSA: March 17 – PTSA Meeting: Churchill 101 for New Families – We will be welcoming our incoming Churchill families to participate in Q&A from current parents and students – we will try to help them learn a bit about the school culture to help everyone make a good adjustment next fall, and not be wondering (or worrying)…

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CJMS PTA is pleased to announce the following pre-planned Student Service Learning (SSL) activities for the spring 2020.  Contact Karen Derringer (parent organizer) with questions at 301-520-8066 (text or call). Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A8AF229-sslevent Sunday, March 22 from 1pm-4pm: Trail cleanup near Clara Barton Recreation Center’s tennis courts.  Address is 7425 MacArthur Boulevard, Cabin John, MD 20818 but…

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Join us for an evening of organic burgers and fun on Wednesday, March 18 from 4-8pm at Elevation Burger at Park Potomac. Their specialties are organic grass-fed burgers along with olive oil fries but organic chicken sandwiches and Beyond burger plant based menu items will satisfy every palate in the family.  Help support a CJMS…

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