March is Nutrition Month! March 7, 2016 From the Principal’s Desk
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March is Nutrition Month! March 7, 2016 From the Principal’s Desk
North Chevy Chase Elementary School 3700 Jones Bridge Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Principal’s Post March 7, 2016 From the Principal’s Desk March is Nutrition Month! Dear North Chevy Chase Families, Thank you to all parents for your contributions and time to make the Valentine’s Day festivities enjoyable for every student. Many parents and visitors commented on the “family atmosphere” in the building. This is unequivocally the most important ingredient that takes a school and community from good to great. Let’s all chant; No More Snow, No More Snow! Even with the unexpected days off over the past few months, everyone is a little restless – staff, students and even the principal in anticipation of Spring Break. th Yes, Spring Break will be a little earlier this year. It will begin on March 24 which is only three weeks away. Make sure you mark your calendars. Hispanic Hotline The Hispanic Hotline was created several years ago to minimize the language barriers between MCPS staff and monolingual Spanishspeaking parents of the community in everyday simple situations related to school issues affecting the children of these families. The Hispanic Hotline can assist parents in contacting school staff, provide information about various school procedures, participate in threeway calls to translate notes, letters, etc. The hotline is attended by a bilingual staff from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The telephone is 3012303073. Schools, staff, and parents are encouraged to use this service. Save Box Tops Please remember to clip your General Mills Box Tops and send them in with your child during the school year. NCC receives 10¢ for each box top collected! Big Draw and Volunteer Breakfast This year, the Volunteer Breakfast is on the same day as The Big Draw. We are hoping this works well for you to attend. . If you volunteered at NCC this school year (field trips, parties, science speaker, classroom helper, International Night, Book Fair, projects from home, etc), we would like to thank you for your time and talent. Where: Media Center When : Wednesday, March 16th Time : 8:309:10am Given by : Staff (to thank the wonderful volunteers) Spotlight on Success Congratulations to the following students who were chosen by the teachers as Student of the Week for the month of February. Students are recognized on the morning announcements, their pictures can be found in the front showcase and on the television, and they are invited to join the principal for lunch. Congratulations again . February 1st February 8th February 22nd Grade 3 Zachary BriskinWatson Maren Hahar Piersma Alok Harrison Grade 4 – David Hammar Egan Jefferies Grace Oulama Grade 5 – Vanessa Ramos Augustin Jack Heintz Rolph Brutus Grade 6 – Manuel Baig Isaiah Campbell Jada Givins Specialist Raisa Dunn Manny Juma Feliz Samantha Nealis Teacher Building Service Staff Ms. R. Kimbrue Mrs. M. Carr Important dates for the Bulldogs in March/April March 10 – PTA Auction/Social 16 – Big Draw 16 – PTA Executive Board Meeting 21 23 – Outdoor Education Sixth Grade 24 – Third Marking Period Ends/ Teacher Work Day No School for Students 25 – April 1 – Spring Break April 18 Fifth Grade Field Trip Seneca School House (Breeding) 20 Fifth Grade Field Trip Seneca School House (Chappell) 21 Picture Day (Class Photos) 25 Fifth Grade Field Trip Seneca School House (Corrigan) 26 – Primary Election; No School 27 Fifth Grade Field Trip Seneca School House (Dingle); Spring Vocal Concert 7:00 p.m. NCC 28 – Take Your Child to Work Day May 4 Geo Bee 5 Westland Orientation 10:00 am – 12:30 pm 9 – June 3 PARCC testing 13 Fifth Grade Field trip Toby’s Watch Video Recording of PARCC Webinar MCPS presented a webinar on the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) assessments for parents on February 10. Staff provided important information on the upcoming changes for the 2016 tests and provided tips to help parents better understand the score reports from the spring 2015 administration of the PARCC tests. If you were unable to watch it live, you can view the video recording of the webinar on the MCPS website at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/parcc/ . The presentation document is available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Amharic. If you have additional questions about the PARCC assessments, be sure to visit the MCPS PARCC webpage , which features a variety of helpful tools, FAQs, videos, and much more. Grabación video del reloj del Webinar PARCC MCPS presentó un seminario en línea sobre las evaluaciones PARCC (Asociación para la Evaluación de la Preparación Universitaria y de Carreras) para los padres, el 10 de febrero. El personal ofreció información significativa sobre los próximos cambios para las pruebas del 2016 y consejos para ayudar a los padres a entender mejor los informes de calificaciones de las evaluaciones PARCC administradas en la primavera del 2015. Si usted no pudo verlo en vivo, puede ver la grabación en vídeo del seminario en el sitio de internet de MCPS, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/parcc/ . La presentación está Disponible en Inglés, español, francés, chino, vietnamita, coreano y amárico. Si tiene preguntas adicionales, sobre las evaluaciones PARCC, asegúrese de visitar la página de internet de PARCC de MCPS , la cual cuenta con una variedad de herramientas útiles, preguntas frecuentes, videos, y mucho más. Stay Informed About the MCPS FY 2017 Operating Budget The Montgomery County Board of Education has recommended a $2.5 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The budget request includes a $180.2 million increase from FY 2016, which will allow the district to make targeted investments to close the achievement gap; improve students’ literacy and math skills; reduce class sizes; foster stronger partnerships with the community and families to support students; and accelerate efforts to improve and diversify the workforce. The Board’s budget request will be submitted to the Montgomery County Executive and the County Council. The County Executive is expected to release his FY 2017 operating budget recommendation by March 15. The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on the county budget in April before passing a final budget in May. Stay informed and engaged on the Board’s budget request on the MCPS Operating Budget website . Be sure to share your ideas and views on the importance of funding the MCPS operating budget with our elected Montgomery County officials—the Montgomery County Board of Education , the County Executive , and the Montgomery County Council —through emails, letters, short videos, and testimonials. Five Education Budget Meetings, presented by Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers, and Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard, are scheduled for February and March. Find out how budget decisions are made, what the county is doing today to get ready for FY 2017 and beyond, and the opportunities residents have to influence budget decisions. The meetings will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: ● February 17, Montgomery College (Germantown Campus), BE Building, Room 151, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown ● February 24, Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington ● March 9, Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg ● March 16, Col. Zadok Magruder High School, 5939 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville ● March 23, Thomas S. Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Pkwy., Rockville Manténgase Informado Acerca del Presupuesto Operativo de MCPS Para el Año Fiscal 2017 El Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery ha recomendado, un presupuesto operativo de $2.5 mil millones para el año fiscal (FY) 2017. La solicitud de presupuesto incluye un aumento de $180.2 millones con respecto al del año fiscal 2016, esto le permitirá al distrito hacer inversiones específicas para cerrar la brecha de rendimiento; mejorar las habilidades de lectura, escritura y matemáticas de los estudiantes; reducir el tamaño de las clases; fomentar las asociaciones más fuertes con la comunidad y las familias para apoyar a los estudiantes; y acelerar los esfuerzos para mejorar y diversificar la fuerza de trabajo. La solicitud presupuestaria del Consejo será sometida ante el Ejecutivo y el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery. Se espera que el Ejecutivo del Condado publique su recomendación de presupuesto operativo para el año fiscal 2017 para el 15 de marzo. El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el presupuesto del condado en abril, antes de aprobar un presupuesto final en mayo. Manténgase informado y comprometido en la solicitud de presupuesto del Consejo en el sitio de internet del presupuesto operativo de MCPS . Asegúrese de compartir sus ideas y puntos de vista sobre la importancia de financiar el presupuesto operativo de MCPS con nuestros funcionarios electos del Condado de Montgomery, el Consejo de Educación , el Ejecutivo del Condado , y el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery a través de correos electrónicos, cartas, videos cortos, y testimonios.Cinco reuniones del Presupuesto de Educación, presentadas por el concejal del condado de Montgomery, Craig Rice, el Superintendente Interino de MCPS, Larry Bowers, y el Presidente de Montgomery College, DeRionne Pollard, están programadas para febrero y marzo. Descubre cómo se toman las decisiones presupuestarias, lo que el condado está haciendo para estar listo para el año fiscal 2017 y más allá, y las oportunidades que los residentes tienen de influir en las decisiones presupuestarias. Las reuniones se llevarán a cabo de 6:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en las siguientes ubicaciones: ● ● ● ● ● 17 de febrero, Montgomery College (Germantown Campus), BE Building, Room 151, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown 24 de febrero, Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington 9 de marzo, Gaithersburg High School, 101 Educación Blvd., Gaithersburg 16 de marzo, Col. Zadok Magruder High School, 5939 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville 23 de marzo, Thomas S. Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Pkwy., Rockville Summer Opportunities Fair Set for March 2 Parents can explore a wide range of summer opportunities for schoolage children at a fair on Wednesday, March 2. Local and regional providers will be available to talk about summer camps, programs, and activities. During the fair, parents can meet program staff, pick up applications, and get information on financial assistance. The fair will be held from 78:30 p.m. at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Dr. in Rockville. Visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/parentacademyregister.aspx to register for the fair. Feria de Oportunidades de Verano Programada Para el 2 de Marzo Los padres pueden explorar una amplia gama de oportunidades de verano para niños en edad escolar durante la feria del miércoles, 2 de marzo. Los proveedores locales y regionales estarán disponibles para hablar de los campamentos de verano, programas y actividades. Durante la feria, los padres pueden conocer al personal del programa, obtener las solicitudes, e información sobre ayuda financiera. La feria se realizará de 7:00 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. en el Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles Carver, 850 Hungerford Dr. en Rockville. Visite http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/parentacademyregister.aspx para inscribirse para la feria. Nominations Open for Counselor of the Year Awards Parents can pay tribute to their child’s school counselor by nominating him or her for the MCPS School Counselor of the Year Award. The award will recognize one outstanding counselor from elementary, middle, and high school. Nominations are due Friday, March 6 . The deadline to submit an application is 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. Counselors may be nominated by parents and students. Visit the MCPS webpage at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ and search “School Counselor Award” for the criteria and nomination packet. Ya Están Abiertas las Nominaciones Para los Premios de Consejero del Año Los padres pueden homenajear al consejero de la escuela de sus hijos mediante la nominación de él o ella para el Consejero Escolar de MCPS del Año. El premio reconocerá un consejero destacado en los niveles elemental, medio y de secundaria. Las nominaciones se recibirán hasta el viernes, 6 de marzo . La fecha límite para presentar una aplicación el jueves, 2 de abril hasta las 4:00 p.m. Los consejeros podrán ser nominados por padres y estudiantes. Visita la página de internet de MCPS, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ y busque " School Counselor Award" para los criterios y paquete de nominación. Board of Education Conditionally Appoints Dr. Jack R. Smith as Superintendent The Montgomery County Board of Education has identified a finalist for the position of superintendent of schools— Dr. Jack R. Smith , who is currently the interim state superintendent of Maryland schools and former superintendent of schools in Calvert County. Dr. Smith has more than 30 years of experience as an educator and administrator. Community engagement was a crucial part of the search for the superintendent of schools. Dr. Smith met with a community panel of Montgomery County stakeholders to provide feedback to Board members and help them arrive at a decision on the appropriate candidate. In the coming weeks, a contingent of the Board will be in touch with stakeholders and Dr. Smith’s colleagues. Based on the outcome of this feedback, contract negotiations, and obtaining state approval, the Board plans to hire Dr. Smith as the next superintendent of MCPS effective July 1, 2016. A series of public meetings will be scheduled in the near future for parents and the community to meet Dr. Smith. El Consejo de Educación Nombra Condicionalmente al Dr. Jack R. Smith Como Superintendente El Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery ha identificado a un finalista para la posición de superintendente de escuelas Dr. Jack R. Smith , quien es actualmente el superintendente interino de escuelas de Maryland y antiguo superintendente de escuelas en el Condado de Calvert. El Dr. Smith tiene más de 30 años de experiencia como educador y administrador. La participación de la comunidad fue parte decisiva de la búsqueda del superintendente de escuelas. El Dr. Smith se reunió con un grupo de la comunidad del Condado de Montgomery quienes proporcionaron información a los miembros del Consejo para ayudarlos a llegar a una decisión sobre el candidato adecuado. En las próximas semanas, un contingente del Consejo se pondrá en contacto con las partes interesadas y colegas del Dr. Smith. Basado en el resultado de esta información, las negociaciones del contrato, y la obtención de la aprobación del estado, el Consejo tiene previsto contratar al Dr. Smith como próximo superintendente de MCPS, efectivo el 1ro de julio del 2016. Una serie de reuniones públicas serán programadas en un futuro próximo para para que los padres y la comunidad conozcan al Dr. Smith.