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Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has released a Math Policy that reimagines how students become college and career-ready.  One part of the Math Policy requires the implementation of the Numeracy Development Framework.  This identifies competencies for PreK-8 mathematics that students need to know each year. 

MCPS will be hosting a meeting on the upcoming policy update tonight, Thursday, February 5, from 6:30-7:45 via Zoom. If you are interested in viewing the framework in advance, you can use this link for direct access. In addition, you can find out more about our MCPS math program by viewing the slide presentation as well as the summary from the recent MCCPTA Math Night.

We hope you’ll join us for our next PTSA General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, from 6:30–7:30 pm in the CJMS cafeteria. More details to come!

Mcode is a club where students will learn the foundations of computer science and the basics of programming languages, such as Python, and will use those skills in fun projects and exercises. 

Multiple classes are available at Cabin John for students with varying levels of computer science experience. The beginner Python class is open to all and teaches the fundamentals of computer science through the widely-used and popular programming language Python. Students will be given projects to help them develop their programming skills as well as logical and problem-solving skills. The intermediate Python class builds on the skills taught in the beginner class as students learn to build data structures, create games and projects, and learn Object-Oriented Programming. This club is completely free, and students will need nothing but their laptops or school-provided Chromebooks for either class. Interested students will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities like Coding Fests! 

Date/Time: Weekly on Thursdays, from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Location: Beginner Class Room 1213 – Intermediate Class Room 1201.

Interested:

• Email cjmscoding@gmail.com for questions
• For detailed information and registration, see our website
• For announcements and info, join the Google Classroom and Discord
• Register here:  Web Registration or Form Registration

Join MCCPTA’s Curriculum Committee and Gifted Education Committee for a virtual Math Night on 1/29 at 7 p.m.! Maryland has adopted new K–12 math standards, which will affect classes from elementary school through high school. At this virtual Math Night, families will:

• Learn about Maryland’s new K–12 math standards
• Understand how math instruction and coursework will change across grade levels
• Explore what high‑quality math instruction looks like
• Learn ways parents and caregivers can advocate for strong math learning experiences for all students

To encourage open conversation and questions, this meeting will not be recorded. However, presentation slides will be shared with all registrants after the event.

Registration: The event is free, but registration is required. Please register here.

Wootton offers more music opportunities than any other high school, which means there’s truly a place for everyone. We have 3 bands, 3 orchestras, jazz ensemble, marching band, pit orchestra for our annual musical, indoor guard, indoor percussion, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Students can also be part of Express, our student-led outreach ensemble that brings music into the community.

Our musicians are highly involved and recognized. Wootton students are consistently selected for All-State Band and Orchestra, Honor Bands and Orchestras, attend prestigious summer programs like Interlochen and Tanglewood, and some even perform nationally as members of NYO/NYO2.

Music at Wootton opens doors long after high school. Many students continue playing in college, even if they don’t major in music, finding instant community, new friends, and balance wherever they go. For students who choose to major in music, Wootton musicians are often accepted into top music schools and frequently receive significant scholarship support.

And when it’s time to apply for college, Mrs. Herman and Dr. Eckerle are proud to write strong, personal letters of recommendation for our music students, whom we have known for four years.

Best part? You do NOT need to audition to be part of a Wootton music ensemble.  If you love music, want to keep playing, or are curious about trying something new, there is absolutely a place for you here. Auditions are only for students who want to be considered for a higher-level ensemble.

Fun Perks: 
✨ No practice journals
 ✨A Disney trip for all Band & Orchestra members

Be sure to check out the Canvas course “Wootton Band/Orchestra Information & Auditions” for ensemble info, scheduling help, and a place to ask questions. Audition excerpts are now available here.

We can’t wait to meet you, hear you, and make music together.

Mrs. Herman & Dr. Eckerle 🎶

Come join us for our next PTSA General Membership Meeting! The meeting will take place from 6:30–7:30 pm in the CJMS cafeteria. More details coming soon—we hope to see you there!