Erica Williams, Principal Brian Sanchez, Assistant Principal Friday, September 4, 2015

Friday, September 4, 2015
Erica Williams, Principal
Brian Sanchez, Assistant Principal
The Falcons’ Nest
The Principal’s Message for Fields
Road Families
Fields Road Elementary School
1 School Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. WILLIAMS AND MR. SANCHEZ
Welcome back to school! It was so exciting to meet so many families at
our Kindergarten Back to School and Sneak Peek for Grades 1-5. The
students were eager and ready to return to their routine of school. We
have had a great first week of school! Teachers and students have
been busy establishing routines, setting goals, and learning how to be
respectful, responsible, dedicated, and safe. Curriculum instruction
began on day one. Mr. Sanchez and I have had the opportunity to visit
classrooms and have been impressed by the engaging lessons.
We currently have 457 students enrolled and we have many new
families at Fields Road this year. We hope that you feel welcome as a
new member of the Falcon Family!
Your children may have talked to you about getting Falcon Feathers
and High Flyers. We celebrate students’ good choices of our core values of respect, responsibility, dedication, and safety by giving them
falcon feathers. Students receive High Flyers for consistently demonstrating our core values. Please discuss the core values with your children at home. We look forward to celebrating your children’s good
choices.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on
Thursday, September 10, for Grades 1-5 and CAPP. This is an opportunity for families to formally learn about their child’s curriculum and
daily activities. During conferences in November, families will learn
from the teacher how their child is progressing academically, socially,
and emotionally. You will have an opportunity to schedule your conference at Back to School Night.
The staff at Fields Road is committed and extremely dedicated to students and families and making every year a successful one. You are a
major contributor to your child’s school success and we look forward
to partnering with you to provide the best possible educational program for your child.
As the principal of Fields Road, I look forward to serving this great
community!
Important Dates:
9/7—Labor Day , No
School
9/10—Back to School
Night for Grades 1-5,
7:00-8:30 p.m.
9/14—No School, Rosh
Hashanah
9/15—FRES Feasibility
Study Meeting, 7:00
p.m.
9/18—Back to School
Family Picnic, 5:30-8:30
p.m.
9/23—No School, Yom
Kippur
Friday, September 4, 2015
Erica Williams, Principal
Brian Sanchez, Assistant Principal
The Falcons’ Nest
The Principal’s Message for Fields
Road Families
Fields Road Elementary School
1 School Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
UN MENSAJE DE LA Sra. WILLIAMS Y EL SR. SÁNCHEZ
¡Bienvenido de nuevo a la escuela! Fue muy emocionante conocer a
tantas familias en nuestro jardín de la infancia de regreso a la escuela y Sneak Peek para grados 1-5. Los estudiantes estaban ansiosos y listos para volver a su rutina de la escuela. Hemos tenido una
gran primera semana de clases! Profesores y alumnos han estado
muy ocupados estableciendo rutinas, metas, aprendisaje sobre cómo
ser respetuoso, responsable, dedicada y segura. Instrucciones del
plan de estudios comenzaron en el primer día y Sr. Sánchez y yo
hemos tenido la oportunidad de visitar las aulas y han quedado impresionados por las lecciones interesantes.
Tenemos 457 alumnos matriculados y muchas nuevas familias en
Fields Road este año. Esperamos que hayan sentido la bienvenida
como nuevo miembro de la familia del halcón.
Sus hijos pueden han hablado a usted acerca de conseguiendo
plumas de halcón y volantes alta. Celebramos buenas opciones de
los estudiantes de nuestros valores de respeto, responsabilidad,
dedicación y seguridad dándoles Halcón plumas. Por favor, discuten los valores con sus hijos en casa. Esperamos celebrar buenas
opciones de sus hijos.
Estamos mirando adelante a verle en Back to School Night el jueves,
10 de septiembre, para los grados 1-5 y CAPP. Esta es una oportunidad para las familias conocer formalmente sobre el currículo y las
actividades diarias de sus hijos. Durante las conferencias en
noviembre, las familias aprenderán del maestro cómo su niño está
progresando académicamente, socialmente y emocionalmente. Usted tendrá la oportunidad de planear su conferencia en Back to
School Night.
El personal en Fields Road está comprometidos y muy dedicados a
estudiantes y familias y que cada año sea exitosa. Usted es un contribuyente importante para el éxito escolar de su hijo y esperamos
asociarnos con usted para proporcionar el mejor programa educativo posible para su hijo. Como la directora de Fields Road, espero
servir a esta gran comunidad!
Important Dates:
9/7—Labor Day , No School
9/10—Back to School Night for
Grades 1-5, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
9/14—No School, Rosh Hashanah
9/15—FRES Feasibility Study
Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
9/18—Back to School Family
Picnic, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
9/23—No School, Yom Kippur
STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK-UP
The student school day begins at 9:00 and ends at 3:25. In order for students to be ready to
begin instruction, it is important that they arrive to school on time.
Students may be dropped off at school beginning at 8:40. There are no adults on
duty to supervise students before this time. Students arriving after 9:00 will be
considered tardy.
George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy
Parents: Be on the lookout for information and registration forms coming
home in your child’s backpack about The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning
Academy. The core program of the Learning Academy Saturday School
offers tutoring and mentoring in reading/language arts, mathematics, and
test-taking skills for students in Grades 1-12.
George B. Thomas, Sr. Academia de Aprendizaje
Padres: Estar al acecho de información formularios de inscripción que
viene en la mochila de su hijo sobre el George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning
Academy. El programa básico de la escuela de sábado de la Academia de
aprendizaje ofrece clases particulares y tutoría en lectura/artes del
lenguaje, matemáticas y exámenes para estudiantes en grados 1-12.
CODE OF CONDUCT
In order to ensure a safe, productive, and positive learning environment, Montgomery County
Public Schools (MCPS) publishes two documents that help students, parents, and staff understand
school rules and regulations; the expectations for student conduct; and the possible consequences
for violating the rules.
A Student’s Guide to Rights and Responsibilities is an overview of the rights and responsibilities
students enjoy in MCPS and a summary of the laws and regulations that affect students.
The MCPS Code of Conduct provides an overview of discipline procedures and protocols and the
range of consequences students could face for violating various policies, regulations, and rules.
The guide also discusses the MCPS philosophy to discipline and defines the various disciplinary
responses.
All MCPS families will receive a copy of these documents from their school. In addition, both
documents are available on the MCPS website at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
students/rights/. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review these documents with children
so that our students understand their rights and responsibilities and the district’s expectations for
student conduct. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Williams or Mr. Sanchez at (301) 8407131.
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HOMEWORK FOR PARENTS: IMPORTANT
INFORMATION AND FORMS
In your child’s backpack this week, you were sent important information and “homework” for parents.
Please read, complete and return these important forms to help ensure the safety and well-being of
your child(ren). You should have received the following:
Yellow Emergency Card Sheets
It is very important that these sheets are filled out thoroughly. Please check the names, addresses, and
phone numbers very carefully for accuracy and update the information as needed. In addition, emergency contact names and numbers are required. These information sheets will be used regularly by the
main office staff, teachers, and the health room technician. They should be returned IMMEDIATELY
and updated with any changes throughout the year.
PCR Authorization for Release Form
Complete and return to your child’s homeroom teacher ASAP. This form allows the school to release
your child to the person(s) listed in the event of an emergency/crisis using parent/child reunification
protocols. In the event that we do not receive your PCR form, we will only release your child to those
listed on their Student Emergency Information Card.
Application for Free/Reduced Lunch
Complete and return immediately. See the eligibility chart on the back page and if your family does not
qualify, please discard the form. There is one form per family and will be sent home via backpack with
the youngest or only in family. Students who received free/reduced meals last year are eligible to continue in the program until the end of September. However, new applications must be filled out yearly
to continue eligibility.
Request to Withhold Directory Information
The MCPS Request to Withhold Directory Information is attached and must be returned to the school
office no later than September 11.
Fields Road Discipline Policy
Review with your child VERY carefully. Please complete the signature page and return it to school by
September 11. Please discuss the expectations and consequences as defined in the policy. Please note
the additional policy regarding expected behaviors at evening sponsored events.
Pest Management and Asbestos Notices
The Pest Management and Asbestos Management notices were also sent home. Please review.
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Core Values
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
MCPS parents can receive emergency information from the school system in a
variety of ways including MCPS QuickNotes, Alert MCPS, Twitter, the MCPS
website, MCPS TV, and a recorded telephone information line. Please visit
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency for more information on how to
keep in touch with Montgomery County Public Schools and stay informed in
times of emergencies.
Cómo Recibir Información de Emergencia de MCPS
Mission Statement
Fields Road Elementary
School’s mission is to
have all students learning, motivated, challenged, and successful
academically and socially...to improve student
behavior by instilling the
core values of respect,
responsibility, dedication, excellence, and safety.
Vision Statement
Fields Road Elementary
School's vision is to provide a safe and caring
environment with learning opportunities that
empower all students to
be successful, both academically and interpersonally.
Los padres de estudiantes de MCPS pueden recibir información del
sistema escolar en casos de emergencia de varias maneras incluyendo
MCPS QuickNotes, Alert MCPS, Twitter, el sitio de Internet de MCPS,
MCPS TV y la línea de información con mensajes grabados. Para más
información de cómo mantenerse en contacto con Montgomery Coun-
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Safety and security are top priorities at Fields Road. All adults are
required to sign in at the office and show identification to be in the
building. We welcome students to school each morning at our carpool entrance and main entrance at 8:40 a.m.
Our recess aides carry access cards and walkie talkies to support
students’ safe entry when needed during outdoor recess periods.
To further keep our school a safe learning environment, staff and
students will practice safety drills throughout the school year. We
are required to hold 10 fire drills throughout the year. In addition,
we are required to practice Lockdown, Shelter, Evacuation, Reverse
Evacuation, Weather Safety and Earthquake drills.
Protección y seguridad son las prioridades en Fields Road. Todos los
adultos tienen que firmar en la oficina y mostrar su identificación en el
edificio. Acogemos con beneplácito los estudiantes a la escuela cada
mañana en nuestras plazas y entrada principal a 8:40 a.m.
Nuestro receso asistentes llevar tarjetas de acceso y los walkie talkies
para apoyar a los estudiantes de entrada segura cuando sea necesario
durante períodos vacaciones al aire libre.
Para mantener nuestra escuela un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, al
personal y a los estudiantes practicar ejercicios de seguridad durante el
año escolar. Estamos obligados a mantener 10 simulacros de incendio
durante todo el año. Además, se requiere de nosotros que práctica
Lockdown, Refugio, Evacuación, Evacuación Inverso, Tiempo
Seguridad y Simulacros Terremoto.
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LA TAREA PARA LOS PADRES: IMPORTANTE
INFORMACION Y FORMULARIOS
En las mochilas de los estudiantes esta semana, se le ha enviado información importante y "tarea" de los
padres. Por favor, lea, completar y devolver estas formas importantes para ayudar a garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de su hijo(a). Usted debe haber recibido las siguientes:
Tarjeta de Emergencia Amarillas hojas
Es muy importante que estas hojas se llena por completo. Por favor, compruebe los nombres, direcciones y
números de teléfono muy cuidadosamente de la exactitud y actualización de la información, según sea necesario.
Además, de nombres y números de contacto. Estas hojas de información será utilizada regularmente por el personal de la oficina principal, el personal docente y el salón de salud técnico. Deben ser devueltos inmediatamente
y se actualiza con los cambios a lo largo de todo el año.
PCR formulario Autorización para la liberación
Completa y volver a su profesor de aula del niño TAN PRONTO COMO SEA POSIBLE. Este formulario le permite la escuela para liberar al niño a la(s) persona(s) aparece en caso de emergencia o de crisis con padre/hijo
protocolos reunificación. En el caso de que no recibimos el formulario PCR, sólo podremos liberar su niño a los
estudiantes de su Tarjeta de Información de emergencia.
Solicitud de almuerzos gratuitos o de precios reducidos
Completar y devolver inmediatamente. Consulte la tabla de idoneidad del reverso de la página y si su familia no
califica, deseche el formulario. Hay un formulario por familia y serán enviadas a la casa a través de la mochila
más joven o sólo en la familia. Los estudiantes que recibieron comidas gratis/reducido el pasado año son elegibles para continuar en el programa hasta el final del mes de septiembre. Sin embargo, las nuevas aplicaciones se
Solicitud de retener información de directorio
Los MCPS Solicitud de retener información del directorio conectado y deben devolverse a la oficina de la escuela no más tarde del 11 de septiembre.
Política de Disciplina Vial Campos
Revisar con su hijo muy cuidadosamente. Por favor, complete la página de firma y el regreso a la escuela
11 de septiembre. Por favor, examinar las expectativas y consecuencias tal como se define en la política.
Por favor, tenga en cuenta la normativa adicional sobre comportamientos esperados eventos patrocina-
Manejo de plagas y el amianto Los avisos
El manejo de plagas y el amianto Gestión anuncios se envían a casa. Por favor revise.