Author: Venkatesan Gopalaswamy

Sponsored by the MCCPTA Gifted Child Committee (GCC) Date: 4/30/2018 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Venue: Carver Auditorium, MCPS Headquarters, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850 Among the topics to be discussed: Updates on the universal screening of 3rd graders for the Centers for Enriched Studies Updates on middle school magnets, including this year’s use of universal screening, magnet…

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Montgomery County Public Schools, Office of Special Education, Parent Outreach Committee, Fifth Annual Special Education Summit-Leading the Way Today…Partnering for a Better Tomorrow-will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Quince Orchard High School, located at 15800 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland.  This summit for parents/guardians, educators, and community partners…

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MCPS-MCCPTA Mental Health and Wellness Forum – April 22 Reflections Showcase and Awards Ceremony – April 24 PTSA General Meeting – Cyber Safety – Elections – May 8

If you are interested in joining the CJMS PTSA Board (in particular, Vice Presidents and Treasurer positions), or in becoming a Committee Chair, please check out the web site at https://cabinjohnptsa.org/leadership/ and see if there’s something you’re interested in. Elections for the Board will be held on May 8th. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

The PTSA is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card to the student who collects the most Box Tops for our school community. Additionally, everyone who participates in collecting Box Tops will enter to win another $25 Amazon Gift card.  Bring an envelope bearing your student’s name and grade with your Box Tops to the main office and…

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The Music Man is marching its way to Wootton High School this April! The Music Man runs on April 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7pm and April 15 and 22 at 2pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.WoottonArts.com

Bring the kids to Blast! Churchill’s talented students are putting on their 29th annual musical review, Blast from the Past 29: Blast on the Big Screen! Great singing and dancing, throw-back songs and new(-ish) songs – fun for the whole family! Shows are at 7:30pm on April 13, 14, 20, and 21 and on April 22 at 2:30 pm. To get…

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MCPS Students Can Earn SSL hours by helping pick up trash from Cabin John Creek. The cleanup location is in Stratton Park (9925 Harrogate Road, Bethesda) on Saturday, April 21 from 9am-Noon. Contact Friends of Cabin John Creek (FOJOC) at [email protected] for more information. No RSVP is necessary.

MCPS has released its Security Report detailing recommendations to ensure safety and security in our schools. The report is available at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/security/Security-Report/ and includes a link to the 45-day action plan and strategic plan in the Addendum section.

MCPS and the MCCPTA are hosting a Mental Health and Wellness Forum to raise awareness of the issue and showcase resources available within MCPS and the wider communities that families, students, and staff can access. The event will be held on April 22nd from 1-5 pm at Gaithersburg High School. More information and speaker bios can be found on the…

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