Step into the colorful world of Dr. Seuss as the Patriot Players bring your favorite characters to life in Seussical KIDS! From the Cat in the Hat’s mischievous grin to Horton the Elephant’s big heart, this musical adventure celebrates imagination, friendship, and believing in yourself, no matter how small.

Join us as we travel through the Jungle of Nool and the tiny world of Who-ville, where anything is possible when you think and dream. Filled with catchy songs, whimsical costumes, and joyful energy, Seussical KIDS is a heartwarming celebration of creativity and community that audiences of all ages will enjoy.

So grab your truffula trees, dust off your top hats, and come support the Patriot Players November 8th, at 2:30pm and 6:30pm!

Get your tickets here.

Learn the fundamentals of computer science and programming through fun, hands-on Python projects.

MCode offers beginner and intermediate classes for all experience levels:

• Beginner Class: Covers the basics of Python and core computer science concepts through engaging projects that build logic and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate Class: Expands on prior knowledge with data structures, game development, and Object-Oriented Programming.

Completely free – just bring your laptop or school Chromebook.
Participate in fun events like Coding Fests!

Interested?
Email: cjmscoding@gmail.com
Learn more and register.

MCCPTA has partnered with Montgomery County Public Libraries to present special film screenings of “Can’t Look Away,” a documentary on the dark side of social media and its sometimes fatal impact on teens. The film also touches on legal efforts to hold social media companies responsible for the addictive design of their platforms, which has also recently been in the news.

Participants can earn 3 SSL hours for attending and providing feedback. Parents and caregivers are also encouraged to attend.

There are currently three upcoming screenings:

• November 9, Sunday, 2-5 pm – Kensington Park Library – Register Here
• November 15, Saturday, 2-5 pm – Potomac Library – Register Here
• December 13, Saturday, 2-5 pm – Potomac Library – Register Here

Don’t wait to register; seats fill up fast!

Take a night off from cooking and join us for PTSA Spirit Night on Monday, October 27th! Grab your family and friends, enjoy a delicious meal at the Rockville Research Row Chick-fil-a, and a portion of your purchase goes right back to supporting our students, teachers, and school programs.

Don’t forget to mention “Cabin John Middle School” when making an in-store purchase or “Cougar” if using the app. Every bite benefits our school – hope to see you there!

We need YOUR help! We’re up to 427 members! Our goal is 450 members by the end of the month, so just 23 to go! Your membership and support help us provide programs, events, and resources that make our school a vibrant and welcoming place for every student. Plus, members receive access to our online PTSA Directory. We’re so close to reaching our goal! Join the PTSA today because together we can make a difference!

Join and Donate HERE!

The Cabin John Middle School PTSA is proud to participate in the 2025 – 2026 National PTA Reflections Arts Program. 

We are now accepting submissions for this year’s theme: “I Belong!” 

Display your creativity via Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts.

For details, submission forms, contest rules, and questions, please visit: https://cabinjohnptsa.org/reflections-arts-program/.  

Submission Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025.

Wootton HS Community has been requesting serious renovations or a rebuild for both Wootton HS and Cold Spring ES for many years. The recent Facility Condition Assessment results confirmed that both Wootton and Cold Spring are two of the worst schools in the county. The Wootton cluster renovation/rebuild projects have been delayed over decades. The Wootton community can NOT wait any longer and is requesting both Wootton rebuild and Cold Spring rebuild should be added to the 2027-2032 CIP plan. Please join us and support Wootton HS at the BOE CIP hearing on October 23rd or 28th at 6PM (15 W. Gude Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850). Sign up here.

Last week MCPS released revised boundary study options for its opening of the new Crown High School in Gaithersburg. These options impact which middle school some of our Cabin John communities would attend. Please use the Interactive Map Tool to enter your home address and understand the impact of the options on your assignments. We want our community to be aware of the following changes:

• Two of the proposed options would split students from Bells Mill ES between CJMS and Hoover MS, then all move onto Churchill
• All of the proposed options would send students from Stone Mill ES to Frost MS and then onto Wootton
• All of the proposed options would send students from Cold Spring ES to Hoover MS and then onto Wootton
• All of the proposed options keep students from Seven Locks going to CJMS then onto Churchill

What can you do?

• PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THESE OPTIONS TO MCPS USING THIS SURVEY. It is important to share which options you prefer and what you like and do not like about them.
• Attend a public meeting (more to be scheduled), watch a recording of one, or participate in virtual office hours (starting next week) to learn more and provide feedback
• Share this information with your friends and neighbors
• Engage with the PTAs of your local Elementary Schools to learn more about their advocacy efforts
• Information will be shared in Cougar Clips as we know more. Reach out to Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org if you have questions.

UPDATE: At the October 16, 2025, Board of Education meeting MCPS suggested it may pause the opening of Crown High School due to declining enrollment. However, until that decision is final we encourage families to review the options above and provide comments to MCPS. 

In addition, if you support pausing the opening of Crown to allow it to be used as a holding school while renovations take place at Damascus HS, Wootton HS, and Magruder HS, you can email the Board of Education at boe@mcpsmd.org to share your support. 

The Wootton Cluster Fall Festival is on Saturday!! Get your wristbands this week to take advantage of our presale price!!

Come join us for all or part of the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, from 12-4 pm!  We’ll have inflatables, face painting, activities galore, a DJ, games, prizes, and more!

Don’t miss Trunk or Treat from 1:00-1:30pm and our very first Community Yard Sale! Want to make a little money? Reserve your spot today and become a seller!

We are also excited to continue supporting Leveling the Playing Field (LPF), which collects and distributes gently used sports equipment to kids in need. We will have collection boxes, so please bring any sporting gear your child has outgrown or lost interest in and help support this worthy cause. A complete list of items accepted can be found here, along with a link to print a tax-deductible receipt for your donation.