August 2016 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Takoma Park Middle School! I hope that you are having a fun and relaxing summer. This summer I have enjoyed meeting Takoma families, hiring new staff and preparing for the school year. The building looks beautiful and we are ready to welcome more than 1060 students for an exciting year of academics and enrichment! We currently have 356 sixth graders enrolled and eager to begin their middle school journeys. In June, I had the opportunity to meet many of our rising sixth graders at their promotion ceremonies and during their field trip to TPMS. I have been impressed by their enthusiasm, questions, and thoughtful comments. They are already demonstrating the core values of COURTESY, SAFETY and INTEGRITY that we foster at TPMS! Our vision at TPMS is to: “serve a diverse community where committed and talented staff, students, families and community members work together so students can learn, rise above challenges, reach their goals, and become productive members of a changing society.” I’m delighted to share that over 720 students finished the school year strong by completing the 4th Quarter on the Honor Roll. In addition to their academic success, our students have spent many hours serving the community. By the end of the school year our students’ collective Service Learning Hours totaled over 48,000 hours. Our success is owed to the combined efforts of all members of the TPMS community and we are committed to making TPMS an even better place to learn and grow in 2016-2017! Please join me in sending best wishes to our departing staff members: Jennifer Powell (Science), Tristina Kim (World Languages), Crystal Johnson (Math), Cassidy Paine (Math), Nicole Crutchfield (Special Education), Sydney Pinkard (Staff Development), Kelly Havasy (Special Education), Sallie Woodward (Physical Education), Dina Beatty (English), Lindsey Koehle (Math), Punita Rice (World Studies/English), Chad Holmes (Computer Science) and Merci Sandoval (Main Office). We thank them for their contributions to our educational program and wish them well as they pursue other professional opportunities both in MCPS and beyond. We are pleased to welcome the following new staff members: Lindsay Abraham (English), Steven Bak (Special Education), Sylvia Buie-Wyborski (Math), Joseph Clerveaux (Building Services), Gary Einhorn (Math), Delia Galley (Computer Applications), Carlos Harris (Cafeteria), Diana Holmes (World Studies/English), Rachel Lunsford (World Studies), Heather McDonald-Carver (Science), Rachel Palmaira (Science), Kelly Rende (Science), Misirach Seyoum (Math), Jennifer Smoot (Physical Education), Jennifer Stanton-Brand (World Languages), Jocelyn Watson (Special Education), Elizabeth Hoyt (Special Education), Patrick McNaboe (Math), Deborah Sita (Reading), Rebecca Stelzner (World Studies) and Britney Stuart (English).
Administrator and counselor assignments for 2016-2017 are: Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 IEP/ESOL
Administrator Mr. DeGasperis Mrs. Murray Ms. Patterson-Breese ALL
Counselor Ms. Lever Mrs. Martinez Mrs. Hankins Mrs. Williams
Team Leaders Ms. Chance, Mrs. Epling Ms. Lunsford, Ms. Seyoum Ms. Finklea, Mrs. Windsor ALL
I would like to thank my instructional leadership team for a productive school planning week! We met for four days in July to review data, develop instructional goals and prepare to welcome TPMS students, staff, and families to another great year of learning. Our student summer mailing information is posted electronically on our Takoma Park Middle School (TPMS) website: http://www.tpms.web.com under the heading “Summer Mailing.” Please visit our website, read all of the information carefully and send any requested forms back to school with your students the week of August 29. A limited number of paper versions are available in our main office. If you would like a paper copy, please stop by and our main office staff will gladly give one to you. Please mark your calendars with the following important dates:
August 25, 2016 – 6th Grade and New Student Orientation, 8:15-12:00 p.m. o School buses will be running to pick up and drop off students. (See enclosed bus route schedules to find your route.) August 29, 2016 – First Day of School o Our school day will begin at 8:15 and end at 3:00 p.m. Parents can drop off students starting at 7:45 a.m. September 1, 2016 – Sixth Grade Picnic, 5:30 -7:30 pm, Takoma Park Basketball Courts September 8, 2016 – Back to School Night, 6:30-8:30 pm September 13, 2016 - PTA Meeting, TPMS Cafeteria, 7 pm
I look forward to spending the upcoming school year working with you and our students to achieve excellence in academics and character! Sincerely,
Alicia Deeny
ALERT! 7th Grade Parents… Mandatory immunization requirements change when your child enters 7th grade! The requirements to enter 7th grade are: Meningococcal (MCV) and Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough)
VISIT your child’s health care provider for required immunizations PROVIDE proof of immunizations to your school’s health room as soon as possible CALL your child’s middle school if you have any questions
Atención! Padres que tienen hijos/a en 7to.Grado Obligatorio. Cambio en los requisitos de vacunación cuando su hijo/a vaya al 7mo grado! Los requisitos para entrar al 7mo grado son: Meningitis (MCV) y Tdap (Tétanos, difteria y tosferina)
VISITE a su médico para obtener las vacunas requeridas ENTREGUE prueba de las vacunas administradas a la Enfermería de la escuela lo más pronto possible LLAME a la enfermera de la escuela de enseñanza intermedia de su hiho/a si tiene alguna pregunta
MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 2016‐2017 IMMUNIZATION CLINIC SCHEDULE Immunization Clinics are for Children age 18 years or younger and one of the following: are enrolled in Medicaid (MA, MCHP, CFK, etc) do not have private health insurance are under‐insured (have health insurance that does not cover vaccines)
A copy of the child’s IMMUNIZATION RECORD must be presented to clinic staff in order to receive vaccines.
CLINIC SITES
MONDAY
GERMANTOWN HEALTH CENTER 12900 Middlebrook Rd ‐ 2nd Floor Germantown, MD 20874 PHONE – (240) 777‐ 3380 SILVER SPRING HEALTH CENTER 8630 Fenton Street – 10th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 PHONE – (240) 777‐ 3160 DENNIS AVE. HEALTH CENTER 2000 Dennis Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 PHONE ‐ (240) 777‐1050 SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES CENTER 4910 Macon Road Rockville, MD 20852 PHONE – (301) 468‐ 4529 (Children 3‐18 years old only)
EFFECTIVE June 1, 2016
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
ONLY BY APPOINTMENT CALL
ONLY BY APPOINTMENT CALL
240‐777‐3380
240‐777‐3380
FOR AN APPOINTMENT
FOR AN APPOINTMENT
ONLY BY APPOINTMENT CALL
FRIDAY
240‐777‐3160 FOR AN APPOINTMENT ONLY BY APPOINTMENT CALL
240‐777‐1050 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
WALK‐IN CLINIC 8:30 ‐ 11:30 A.M.
WALK‐IN CLINIC 8:30 ‐ 11:30 A.M.
WALK‐IN CLINIC 8:30 ‐ 11:30 A.M.
DEPARTMENTO DE SALUD Y SERVICIOS HUMANOS DEL CONDADO DE MONTGOMERY HORARIO DE LAS CLÍNICAS PARA INMUNIZACIONES 2016‐2017 Las Clínicas de Inmunizaciones son para niños de hasta 18 años de edad:
Que tienen cobertura médica por parte de Medicaid (MA, MCHP, CFK, etc.) Que no tienen seguro médico O tienen un seguro médico privado que no cubre las vacunas
Para poder recibir las vacunas debe presentar una copia del REGISTRO DE VACUNACIÓN de su niño. LUGARES DE LAS CLÍNICAS CENTRO DE SALUD DE GERMANTOWN 12900 Middlebrook Rd, 2o. Piso Germantown, MD 20874 Teléfono – 240‐777‐ 3380 CENTRO DE SALUD DE SILVER SPRING 8630 Fenton Street – 10O Piso Silver Spring, MD 20910 Teléfono – 240‐777‐ 3160 CENTRO DE SALUD DE DENNIS AVE. 2000 Dennis Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 Teléfono ‐ 240‐777‐1050 CENTRO DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD DE LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS 4910 Macon Road Rockville, MD 20852 Teléfono – (301) 468‐ 4529 (Solamente niños de 3 a 18 años de edad)
VIGENTE A PARTIR DEL 1 DE JUNIO, 2016
MARTES
LUNES
MIÉRCOLES
JUEVES
SOLAMENTE CON CITA PREVIA llame al 240‐777‐3380 para hacer una cita
SOLAMENTE CON CITA PREVIA llame al 240‐777‐3380 para hacer una cita
SOLAMENTE CON CITA PREVIA llame al 240‐777‐3160 para hacer una cita
SOLAMENTE CON CITA PREVIA llame al
VIERNES
240‐777‐1050 para hacer una cita
8:30 ‐ 11:30 A.M. No es necesario hacer cita.
8:30 ‐ 11:30 A.M. No es necesario hacer cita.
8:30 ‐ 11:30 A.M. No es necesario hacer cita.
Takoma Park Middle School Bell Schedules Regular School Day Two Hour Delay Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
1 or 2
8:15 – 9:45
8:15 – 9:45
8:15 – 9:45
1 or 2
10:15 – 11:10
10:15 – 11:10
10:15 – 11:10
3 or 4
9:50 – 11:20
9:50 – 11:20
9:50 – 11:20
3 or 4
11:15 – 12:10
11:15 – 12:10
11:15 – 12:10
11:25 – 12:10 5 or 6
7 or 8
Lunch 12:15 – 12:45
11:25 – 12:55
Lunch 11:25 – 11:55
12:15 – 12:50 5 or 6
12:50 – 1:30
Lunch 1:00 – 1:30
1:35 – 3:00
1:35 – 3:00
12:00 – 1:30
1:35 – 3:00
7 or 8
Half Day Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
8:15 – 9:05
8:15 – 9:05
8:15 – 9:05
3 or 4
9:10 – 9:55
9:10 – 9:55
9:10 – 9:55
5 or 6
7 or 8
Lunch 10:35 – 11:05
10:00 – 11:05
11:10 – 11:40
Lunch 11:10 – 11:40
11:45 – 12:30
11:45 – 12:30
12:15 – 1:25
1:30 – 2:00
Lunch 1:30 – 2:00
2:05 – 3:00
2:05 – 3:00
12:50 – 2:00
2:05 – 3:00
TAP Day
1 or 2
10:00 – 10:30
Lunch 12:55 – 1:25
Lunch 12:15 – 12:45
Lunch 10:00 – 10:30
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
1 or 2
8:15 – 9:35
8:15 – 9:35
8:15 – 9:35
3 or 4
9:40 – 11:00
9:40 – 11:00
9:40 – 11:00
11:05 – 11:40 5 or 6
11:05 – 12:25
11:40 – 1:00
12:20 – 1:00
Lunch 12:30 – 1:00
7 or 8
1:05 – 2:25
1:05 – 2:25
1:05 – 2:25
TAP
2:30 – 3:00
2:30 – 3:00
2:30 – 3:00
10:35 – 11:40
11:45 – 12:30
Lunch 11:45 – 12:15
Lunch 11:05 – 11:35
TAKOMA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 2016 Welcome to 6th Grade! Contact Us
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Team administrator
[email protected] Team Counselor
[email protected] Team Counselor
Team Leader Team Leader
Upcoming Events Session Session Session
Summer Orientation Dates – Contact the school to register for Session 1: Wednesday, June 22 9:00-11:00 2: Wednesday, June 22 12:30-2:00 Session 3: Thursday, July 7 9:00-11:00 Session
a date! 4: Thursday, July 7 5: Tuesday, August 16 6: Tuesday, August 16
12:30-2:00 9:00-11:00 12:30-2:00
6th Grade and New Student Orientation, Thursday, August 25 from 8:15 am-12:00 pm (ALL 6th Graders!) o Get your schedule and meet your teachers First day of school, Monday, August 29 6th Grade Picnic, Thursday, September 1 from 5:30-7:30 pm Back to School Night, Thursday, September 8 from 6:30-8:30 pm Outdoor Education Lions Team Monday-Wednesday, September 19-21 @ Skycroft Conference Center Outdoor Education Tigers Team Monday-Wednesday, September 26-28 @ Skycroft Conference Center Outdoor Education Bears Team Monday-Wednesday, September 26-28 @ Smith Center
General Supplies
These are items that will be used in multiple classes. Binder – 3” D-ring Pencil Pouch Dividers (8 tabs) Notebook paper (20 packs to last all year)
Pencils (300 to last all year)
Blue/black ink pens Hand held pencil sharpener Ear buds
Sticky notes Highlighters Colored Pencils 8 Pocket folders Index cards 3 x 5 Dry Erase Markers Paper Clips Eraser Caps Large erasers Composition book
Elective class Fees Art $10 per semester FACS $10 per semester TV Studio (Contemporary Communications) $10 per semester
(for English)
Updated 6/17/2016
TAKOMA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 2016 Bienvenidos a 6º grado! Comuniquese con Nosotros
[email protected] Administrador del Grado
[email protected] Líder del Grado
[email protected] Consejera
[email protected] Líder del Grado
[email protected] Consejera
Próximos eventos Fechas de orientación verano – comuniquese con la escuela para inscribirse en una fecha! Sesión 1: Miércoles 22 de junio 9:00-11:00 Sesión 4: Jueves 7 de julio 12:30-2:00 Sesión 2: el miércoles 22 de junio 12:30-2:00 Sesión 5: Martes 16 de agosto 9:00-11:00 Sesión 3: Jueves 7 de julio 9:00-11:00 Sesión 6: Martes 16 de agosto 12:30-2:00 Orientación a 6º Grado jueves, 25 de agosto de 8:15-12:00 (todos los estudiantes de 6º grado!)
o
Recibirás tu horario de clases y conocerás a tus profesores
Primer día de clases, lunes, 29 de agosto Picnic de 6º Grado,jueves, 1 de septiembre de 5:30-7:30 de la noche Noche de Regreso a la Escuela, jueves, 8 de septiembre de 6:30-8:30 de la noche Educación al aire libre Equipo Leones lunes-miércoles 19-21 de septiembre en el Centro de Conferencias Skycroft Educación al aire libre Equipo Tigres lunes-miércoles, 26-28 de septiembre en el Centro de Conferencias Skycroft Educación al aire libre Equipo Osos lunes-miércoles, 26-28 de septiembre en el Centro Smith
Suministros generales
Estos son materiales que se utilizarán en múltiples clases. Marcadores “highlighters” Lápices de colores 7 carpetas de bolsillo Fichas 3 x 5 Marcadores de borrado en seco Clips de papel Tapas de goma de borrar Gomas de borrar grandes Cuaderno de composición
Carpeta – 3" anillo en D Bolsa de lápices Separadores (8 fichas) Papel de cuaderno
(paquetes de 20 para durar todo el año)
Lápices (300 para durar todo el año)
Plumas/Lapiceros de tinta azul/negro Sacapuntas de mano Auriculares Notas adhesivas “Post-it”
Tarifas clase electiva Arte $10 por semestre FACS $10 por semestre Estudio de la TV (comunicaciones contemporáneo) $10 por semestre
(para inglés)
Correjido 6/17/2016
TAKOMA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 2016 Bienvenidos a 6º grado! Comuniquese con Nosotros
[email protected] Administrador del Grado
[email protected] Líder del Grado
[email protected] Consejera
[email protected] Líder del Grado
[email protected] Consejera
Próximos eventos Fechas de orientación verano – comuniquese con la escuela para inscribirse en una fecha! Sesión 1: Miércoles 22 de junio 9:00-11:00 Sesión 4: Jueves 7 de julio 12:30-2:00 Sesión 2: el miércoles 22 de junio 12:30-2:00 Sesión 5: Martes 16 de agosto 9:00-11:00 Sesión 3: Jueves 7 de julio 9:00-11:00 Sesión 6: Martes 16 de agosto 12:30-2:00 Orientación a 6º Grado,jueves, 25 de agosto de 8:15-12:00 (todos los estudiantes de 6º grado!)
o
Recibe tu horario de clases y conozca a tus profesores
Primer día de clases, lunes, 29 de agosto Picnic de 6º Grado,jueves, 1 de septiembre (tentativo) de 5:00-7:00 de la noche Noche de Regreso a la Escuela, jueves, 8 de septiembre de 6:30-8:30 de la noche Educación al aire libre Equipo Leones lunes-miércoles 19-21 de septiembre en el Centro de Conferencias Skycroft Educación al aire libre Equipo Tigres lunes-miércoles, 26-28 de septiembre en el Centro de Conferencias Skycroft Educación al aire libre Equipo Osos lunes-miércoles, 26-28 de septiembre en el Centro Smith
Suministros generales
Estos son materiales que se utilizarán en múltiples clases. Carpeta – 3" anillo en D Bolsa de lápices Separadores (8 fichas) Papel de cuaderno
(paquetes de 20 para durar todo el año)
Lápices (300 para durar todo el año)
Plumas/Lapiceros de tinta azul/negro Sacapuntas de mano Auriculares
[Type text]
Notas adhesivas “Post-it” Marcadores “highlighters” Lápices de colores 7 carpetas de bolsillo Fichas 3 x 5 Marcadores de borrado en seco Clips de papel Tapas de goma de borrar Gomas de borrar grandes
Cuaderno de composición (para inglés)
Tarifas clase electiva Arte $10 por semestre FACS $10 por semestre Estudio de la TV (comunicaciones contemporáneo) $10 por semestre
7th Grade Supplies, Events, and News: Supplies recommended for 7th grade students for 2016-17:
Plenty of #2 pencils Colored Pencils 3 inch three-ring binder Dividers for binder (8) 2 Composition Books Pocket Folders
Loose leaf notebook paper Black and blue pens Erasers Flash Drive Ear Buds Calculator
If you can donate extras of any of these items, we always welcome additional supplies. You can drop them off at school for 7th grade team leaders Mitzy Seyoum or Rachel Lunsford.
7th Grade Events and News The 7th grade students will be taking three field trips, which will enrich our studies in the English and World Studies curricula. We will be providing permission slips and costs for these trips during the first weeks of school. Please look for them!
In October, We will be attending an educational and theatrical performance at Medieval Times Theater in Baltimore. In November, we will screen the 1938 version of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at the American Film Institute (AFI) in Silver Spring. In June, we will have an end-of-year field trip, yet to be decided.
Don’t forget these important dates:
August 29: First day of School September 5 and 12: No School September 8: Back-to-School Night
If you have any questions, please email the 7th grade team leaders, Mitzy Seyoum at
[email protected] or Rachel Lunsford at
[email protected]. P.S. - Keep your skills up over the summer! Keep READING books and magazines that you enjoy! WRITE in a journal! Get online and play some fun MATH games! Summer is a great time to work on your TYPING skills as well. There are many free online typing games to help you!
Eighth Grade Student Supplies
Recommended:
Binder Options: One 3-4 inch binder (all classes) OR Even/Odd Binder (2 binders, 2-3 inches each) and 1.5 inch binder for math Dividers for binder (you have 8 classes) Notebook Paper One composition book (English) Pens (blue, black, and red) #2 Pencils Colored Pencils (not crayons or markers) Highlighter Pen/pencil case for binder to hold supplies 2-3 pocket folders Flash drive to transfer computer files between school and home.
Optional:
Algebra/Algebra Prep: graphing calculator Geometry: Graphing calculator, protractor, compass Dictionary for home use
M ONT GOM ERY CO U N TY PU BL I C S CH O O L S 2016-2017 CAFETERIA NEWS & SECONDARY SCHOOL MEALS INFORMATION Food and Nutrition Services serves more than 14 million meals annually. We support healthy meal options for students and continually explore new ways to enhance the nutritional contribution and student acceptability of meals. For more information, visit us on the Web at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/foodserv/menus/cafemenus.aspx The cafeteria continues to offer the convenience and flexibility of a computerized cash register system. Depositing funds into a cafeteria account eliminates the need for a child to carry money every day. Students enter their Personalized Identification Number (PIN) to access their account. The PIN for students returning to the same school remains the same. New students receive their PIN on the first day of school. Any money left on a student’s account last year is available for spending this year. Pre-payments to a student’s account may be made prior to the start of school. To make a prepayment: • Use MySchoolBucks.com, an online service to make a prepayment using a credit card. Parents can also check meal account balances, sign up for recurring payments and much more. Go to MySchoolBucks.com to register. • Complete the form below and include a check payable to the cafeteria. Please put the child’s first name, last name and PIN number on the front of the check. CHECK ACCEPTANCE POLICY Checks used to pay for school meals must contain: name, address, phone number and student PIN number. Returned checks are subject to recovery for the face value and Maryland State allowed fee of $25 through an electronic debit or paper draft to the same account. Your payment by check constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you have any questions concerning our check acceptance policy, please call CHECKredi at 1-800239-1222.
SECONDARY SCHOOL MEAL PRICES
Lunch Meal Reduced-price Lunch Meal Breakfast Meal Reduced-price Breakfast Meal Milk
$2.80 $0.40 $1.30 $0.00 $0.60
FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEAL APPLICATIONS Families who meet certain federal income standards are eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits. All children use a PIN number so confidentiality is maintained and no child is overtly identified as receiving free or reduced-price meals. Applications for meal benefits are sent home with the youngest in family in the information packet given out at the start of each school year. Only one application is needed for all students in a household. A new application must be completed for any family requesting assistance this school year. Foods and Beverages available for purchase in addition to breakfast and lunch A variety of a la carte items may be available in your student’s school cafeteria. All items available for sale are in compliance with JPG-RA. Wellness: Physical and Nutritional Health. Specific items vary at each school. For specific information regarding items available at your child’s school or to restrict the purchase of a la carte items, please contact your school cafeteria manager.
PREPAYMENT FORM Please make the check payable to the cafeteria and include the name of your school. Checks used to pay for school meals must contain an address and phone number. Please put your child’s first name, last name and PIN number on the front of the check. This check is for cafeteria purchases ONLY. Please list each student separately and bring payment to the cafeteria manager. Thank You! Student Name______________________________________________ PIN _____________ Amount $______________ Student Name______________________________________________ PIN _____________ Amount $______________ Student Name______________________________________________ PIN _____________ Amount $______________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Name___________________________________________________________________________
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICIAS DE LA CAFETERÍA PARA EL CICLO ESCOLAR 2016–2017 E INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LAS COMIDAS EN LAS ESCUELAS SECUNDARIAS Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (Food and Nutrition Services) sirve más de 14 millones de comidas anualmente. Nosotros apoyamos opciones de alimentos saludables para los estudiantes y estamos continuamente explorando nuevas formas para mejorar el contenido nutritivo y la aceptación de los estudiantes de los alimentos que se sirven. Para más información, visítenos en nuestra página de Internet, ingresando a: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/foodserv/. menus/cafemenus.aspx La cafetería continúa ofreciendo la flexibilidad y conveniencia de un sistema de caja registradora computarizada. Depositar fondos en una cuenta de la cafetería elimina la necesidad de que el estudiante tenga que traer dinero a la escuela todos los días. Los estudiantes ingresan su número de código de identificación personal (Personal Identification Number–PIN) para acceder a su cuenta. El número de identificación personal para estudiantes que regresan a la misma escuela seguirá siendo el mismo. Los estudiantes nuevos recibirán su número de identificación personal el primer día de clases. Cualquier saldo que haya quedado en la cuenta del estudiante desde el ciclo escolar anterior se acredita para usarlo durante este ciclo escolar. Se pueden hacer pagos por adelantado a la cuenta del estudiante antes del comienzo del ciclo escolar. Para pagar por adelantado: • Use MySchoolBucks.com, un servicio en línea que se usa para hacer pagos por adelantado usando una tarjeta de crédito. Los padres también pueden revisar el saldo de la cuenta de comidas, inscribirse para hacer pagos recurrentes, y mucho más. Ingrese a MySchoolBucks.com para inscribirse. • Complete el formulario que aparece al pie e incluya un cheque a nombre de la cafetería. Por favor incluya en el cheque el nombre completo del estudiante y su número de “PIN”. POLÍTICA DE ACEPTACIÓN DE CHEQUES Los cheques para pagar las comidas de la escuela deben incluir: nombre, dirección, número de teléfono, y el número de “PIN” del estudiante. Los cheques que sean devueltos por falta de fondos serán recuperados por el valor nominal, más la tarifa de $25 permitida por el estado de Maryland, que será retirada de la misma cuenta mediante un débito electrónico o un giro bancario. Al efectuar su pago por cheque, usted confirma su aceptación de estos términos. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta con respecto a nuestra política de aceptación de cheques, por favor llame a CHECKredi, teléfono 1-800-239-1222.
PRECIOS DE LAS COMIDAS EN LAS ESCUELAS SECUNDARIAS
Almuerzo Almuerzo, Precio Reducido Desayuno Desayuno, Precio Reducido Leche
$2.80 $0.40 $1.30 $0.00 $.0.60
SOLICITUDES PARA COMIDAS GRATIS O A PRECIO REDUCIDO Aquellas familias que reúnen ciertos estándares federales de ingresos son elegibles para recibir beneficios de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Todos los estudiantes utilizan un código de identificación personal, o “PIN”, para mantener su privacidad y para que ningún estudiante sea abiertamente identificado/a como estudiante que recibe comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Las solicitudes para beneficios de comidas se envían a casa con el estudiante de menor edad de la familia en el paquete de información que se distribuye al comienzo de cada ciclo escolar. Se requiere una sola solicitud para todos los estudiantes que viven en el mismo domicilio. Cualquier familia que solicite asistencia para este ciclo escolar debe completar una nueva solicitud. Comidas y bebidas disponibles para la compra además del desayuno y el almuerzo En la cafetería de la escuela de su hijo/a podría haber una variedad de comestibles disponibles a la carta. Todos los comestibles disponibles para la venta cumplen con JPG-RA, Bienestar: Salud Física y Nutricional. Los comestibles específicos varían por escuela. Para información específica sobre los comestibles disponibles en la escuela de su hijo/a, o para restringir la compra de los alimentos a la carta, por favor comuníquese con el administrador/a de la cafetería de su escuela.
FORMULARIO PARA PAGAR POR ADELANTADO Por favor gire su cheque a nombre de la cafetería e incluya el nombre de su escuela. Los cheques que se usen para pagar por las comidas escolares deben incluir una dirección y un número de teléfono. En el cheque, por favor incluya el nombre completo de su hijo/a y su número de “PIN”. Este cheque es ÚNICAMENTE para compras en la cafetería. Por favor enumere a cada estudiante por separado y entregue su pago a la persona encargada de la cafetería. ¡Gracias! Nombre del Estudiante_________________________________ PIN
____________ Cantidad $_______________________
Nombre del Estudiante_________________________________ PIN
____________ Cantidad $_______________________
Nombre del Estudiante_________________________________ PIN ____________ Cantidad $_______________________ Nombre del Padre/Madre/Guardián_________________________________________________________________________
Annual Notice for Directory Information and Student Privacy Office of the General Counsel MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Rockville, Maryland 20850 MCPS Regulation JOA-RA, Student Records
MCPS Form 281-13 May 2016
See Reverse Side for Annual Notification of Your Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), (20 U.S.C.§1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Schools provide directory information for public listings such as honor roll, awards, and other notices in the newspaper or on the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) website. A student’s name, address, and telephone number may also be released to Parent/Teacher Associations (PTA). Unless you tell them not to, schools can release the information without your prior consent. Directory Information includes the following items: student’s and/or parent’s name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number; student’s date and place of birth; major field of study; grade level; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; degrees and awards received (including honor roll); most recent school attended; dates of attendance; photograph, or other likeness; the weight and height of members of athletic teams; and other similar information. If you do not want your school to release your directory information, complete the information below and return this notice to your school by September 9, 2016. Additional copies of this notice can be found on the MCPS website, and are available in Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean and Amharic. This form must be completed every year. Your school will assume you agree to the release of the directory information, unless this form is returned by Friday, September 9, 2016. If you need to change your decision at a later date, just contact your school directly. If you enroll after September 9, 2016, you can complete this form at the time of enrollment. Montgomery County Public Schools Request to Withhold Directory Information for the 2016-2017 School Year Choose ONE of the following categories: o Please do not release any directory information. (See definition above) o Please do not release the following part or parts of directory information. (check all that apply) o Name o Telephone o Photograph o Other (specify)________________________________________
EXCEPTIONS TO WITHHOLD REQUEST MARKED ABOVE: o Release for the PTA Directory o Release for Honor Roll publication o Release photo for yearbook Student's Name_____________________________________________________________________ Grade______ ID#________________ School_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian/Eligible Student Signature_________________________________________________________ Date ____/____/_____
If you do not restrict the release of certain information about your child, you are giving the school system and local schools the ability to perform daily operations and routine tasks without obtaining parental permission to release each piece of directory information every time it is released.
Annual Notification of Your Rights under FERPA* As a parent/guardian of a MCPS student, you have certain rights regarding your child’s education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), applicable federal regulations, and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.08.02. These rights are summarized below and described in more detail in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Regulation JOA-RA, Student Records, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/joara.pdf. 1. Review of Student Records. You have the right to inspect and review your child’s education records no later than 45 days after the school receives your written request. It is the goal of MCPS that schools should comply, whenever practicable, within 10 days after receiving a written request and prior to any hearing relating to the identification, evaluation, or placement of the student. The school will make arrangements for access and notify you of the time and place where your child’s records may be inspected. The principal/designee will be present during this review. 2. Amendment of Student Records. If you believe your child’s records are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of your child’s privacy rights, you have a right to make a written request for the school to amend the records. MCPS Regulation JOA-RA, Student Records, outlines procedures for addressing these requests including hearings, as appropriate. Grades are not subject to challenge under this provision. 3. Disclosure of Student Records. You have the right to provide written consent before MCPS discloses personally identifiable information** from your child’s education records, unless federal law or state law specifically authorizes disclosure without consent. Guidelines for release of directory information, as well as the opportunity to opt-out from this release, are referenced on the other side of this form. In addition, please note that consent is not required for disclosures to school officials with legitimate educational interests,*** including administrators, teachers, or other staff employed by MCPS, as well as others acting on behalf of MCPS who need access to fulfill their job responsibilities, such as: School Health Services Staff and other health professionals who work with schools; school security personnel; a Montgomery County Board of Education member; a person, organization, or company under contract with MCPS to perform a service or function for which MCPS would otherwise use its own employees (such as attorneys or auditors); or a parent or other volunteer serving on a MCPS committee or helping other school officials perform their tasks. • Upon request, MCPS also discloses education records without consent to officials of other schools or school districts if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment in or transfer to that school or school district. In addition, MCPS may lawfully disclose personally identifiable information from student records, without your prior written consent, for other reasons authorized by FERPA, including to specified governmental agencies, for approved research projects, in compliance with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena, or in a health or safety emergency. • Additional information may be found in MCPS Regulation JOA-RA, Student Records, available on the MCPS website or at your local school. 4. Complaint to the U.S. Department of Education. If you believe your rights under FERPA have been violated and efforts to resolve the situation through MCPS appeals channels have not proved satisfactory, you have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office in the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-5920 or call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327). * R ights of Eligible Students. The rights described above transfer to a student who is 18 years old or is attending a postsecondary education institution; parents/guardians of dependent eligible students, however, may access their child’s records without prior consent of the eligible student. ** S ee Directory Information paragraph on Page 1 for personally identifiable information. *** A school official generally has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility.
Notificación Anual para Información en el Directorio y Privacidad del Estudiante MCPS Form 281-13 Office of the General Counsel MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Rockville, Maryland 20850 Reglamento de MCPS JOA-RA, Expedientes del Estudiante
Mayo 2016
Consulte el Reverso de la Página para Ver la Notificación Anual de Sus Derechos bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad de la Familia (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act–FERPA), (20 U.S.C.§1232g; 34 CFR Parte 99) INFORMACIÓN EN EL DIRECTORIO
Las escuelas proveen información en el directorio para listados públicos tales como el cuadro de honor, premios, y otros avisos en el periódico o en el sitio de Internet de Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). También se puede hacer público el nombre, domicilio, y número de teléfono del estudiante a la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (Parent-Teacher Association–PTA). A menos que usted les diga que no lo hagan, las escuelas pueden publicar la información sin su consentimiento previo. La Información del Directorio incluye lo siguiente: el nombre del estudiante y/o de sus padres; domicilio, dirección electrónica, y número de teléfono; fecha y lugar de nacimiento del estudiante; principal área de estudio; grado; participación en actividades y deportes reconocidos oficialmente; títulos y premios recibidos (incluyendo el cuadro de honor); la escuela más reciente a la que el estudiante asistió; fechas de asistencia escolar; fotografía, u otras semejanzas; el peso y altura de los integrantes de equipos deportivos; y, otra información similar. Si usted no desea que su escuela haga pública su información del directorio, complete la información que se solicita al pie y entregue esta notificación a su escuela a más tardar el 9 de septiembre, 2016. Se puede encontrar copias adicionales de este aviso en el sitio de Internet de MCPS, disponibles en español, francés, vietnamita, chino, coreano, y amárico. Este formulario se debe completar todos los años. Su escuela asumirá que usted está de acuerdo conque se publique la información en el directorio, a menos que usted devuelva este formulario antes del viernes, 9 de septiembre, 2016. Si más adelante usted tiene que cambiar su decisión, simplemente comuníquese directamente con su escuela. Si el estudiante se matricula después del 9 de septiembre, 2016, usted puede completar este formulario en el momento de matrícula. Montgomery County Public Schools Solicitud para No Publicar Información en el Directorio, para el Ciclo Escolar 2016–2017 Seleccione UNA de las siguientes categorías: o Por favor no publiquen ninguna información del directorio. (Consulte la definición arriba) o Por favor no publiquen la siguiente información en el directorio. (marque todo lo que corresponda) o Nombre o Teléfono o Fotografía o Otro (especifique)____________________________________________ EXCEPCIONES AL PEDIDO DE NO PUBLICAR INFORMACIÓN INDICADAS ARRIBA: o Publicación en el Directorio de PTA o Publicación en el Cuadro de Honor o Publicación de fotografía en el anuario escolar Nombre del Estudiante__________________________________________________________Grado____ No. de Estudiante___________ Escuela____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Firma del Padre/Madre/Guardián/Estudiante Elegible________________________________________________ Fecha ____/____/_____
Si usted no restringe la publicación de cierta información sobre su hijo/a, usted les está otorgando al sistema escolar y a las escuelas locales la capacidad de realizar operaciones diarias y tareas rutinarias sin tener que obtener permiso del padre/ madre/guardián para publicar cada dato de información en el directorio cada vez que se publique.
Notificación Anual de Sus Derechos bajo FERPA* Como padre/madre/guardián de un estudiante de MCPS, usted tiene ciertos derechos respecto a los expedientes educativos de su hijo/a bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad de la Familia (Educational Rights and Privacy Act–FERPA), regulaciones federales aplicables, y el Código de Regulaciones de Maryland (Code of Maryland Regulations– COMAR) 13A.08.02. Estos derechos se resumen al pie de esta página y describen en más detalle el Reglamento JOARA de Montgomery County Public Schools (Montgomery County Public Schools Regulation JOA-RA, Student Records (Expedientes del Estudiante)), www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/joara.pdf. 1. Revisión de Expedientes del Estudiante. Usted tiene derecho a inspeccionar y revisar los expedientes educativos de su hijo/a a más tardar 45 días siguientes a la fecha en que la escuela reciba su solicitud por escrito. Es la meta de MCPS que las escuelas cumplan, cuando sea factible, dentro de 10 días siguientes a la fecha de recibo de una solicitud escrita y antes de que se lleve a cabo cualquier audiencia relacionada con la identificación, evaluación, o ubicación del estudiante. La escuela hará los arreglos para acceso y le avisará a usted la fecha y el lugar donde usted podrá revisar los expedientes de su hijo/a. El/la director/a de la escuela, o la persona que él/ella designe, estará presente durante esta inspección. 2. Enmienda a Expedientes del Estudiante. Si usted cree que los expedientes de su hijo/a están incorrectos, son confusos, o violan los derechos de privacidad de su hijo/a, usted tiene el derecho de solicitar por escrito que la escuela enmiende los expedientes. El Reglamento JOA-RA de MCPS, Expedientes del Estudiante, detalla los procedimientos para abordar estos pedidos incluyendo audiencias, según corresponda. Bajo esta disposición, las calificaciones no están sujetas a objeción. 3. Divulgación de Expedientes del Estudiante. Usted tiene derecho a dar consentimiento por escrito antes de que MCPS divulgue información que identifique a la persona** proveniente de los expedientes educativos de su hijo/a, a menos que la ley federal o estatal autorice específicamente que se divulgue sin consentimiento. Las pautas para divulgar información del directorio, como también la oportunidad de retirar su permiso sobre esta divulgación, se referencia al dorso de este formulario. Además, por favor tenga presente que no se requiere consentimiento para divulgaciones de funcionarios escolares con intereses educativos legítimos, ***incluyendo administradores, maestros, u otro personal empleado por MCPS, como también otras personas que actúen en nombre de MCPS y que necesiten acceso para cumplir con sus responsabilidades de trabajo, tales como: Personal de Servicios de Salud Escolar y otros profesionales de la salud que trabajan con las escuelas; personal de seguridad escolar; un miembro del Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery; una persona, organización, o compañía contratada por MCPS para realizar un servicio o función para la cual MCPS de otra manera usaría sus propios empleados (tales como abogados o auditores); o, un padre/madre/guardián u otro voluntario que sirve en un comité de MCPS o que ayuda a otros funcionarios escolares a desempeñar sus tareas. • A solicitud, MCPS también divulga expedientes educativos sin consentimiento a funcionarios de otras escuelas o distritos escolares si la divulgación es para fines de matricular al estudiante o para una transferencia a esa escuela o distrito escolar. Además, MCPS puede legalmente divulgar información que identifica a la persona proveniente de los expedientes escolares, sin su previo consentimiento por escrito, por otras razones autorizadas bajo FERPA, incluyendo a agencias gubernamentales específicas, para proyectos de investigación aprobados, en cumplimiento de una orden judicial o una citación judicial legalmente emitida, o en una emergencia de salud o de seguridad. • Se puede encontrar información adicional en el Reglamento JOA-RA de MCPS, Expedientes del Estudiante, disponible en el sitio de Internet de MCPS o en su escuela local. 4. Queja ante el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Education). Si usted cree que se han violado sus derechos bajo FERPA y los esfuerzos realizados para resolver la situación mediante las vías de apelación de MCPS no han resultado satisfactorios, usted tiene derecho a presentar una queja a Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-5920, o llamando al 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327). *D erechos de Estudiantes Elegibles. Los derechos descritos anteriormente se transfieren a un estudiante mayor de 18 años o que está asistiendo a una institución educativa postsecundaria; los padres/guardianes de estudiantes dependientes elegibles, sin embargo, pueden acceder a los expedientes de su hijo/a sin previo consentimiento del estudiante elegible. ** Consulte el párrafo sobre Información del Directorio en la página 1 para ver información que identifica a la persona. *** Un funcionario escolar generalmente tiene un interés educativo legítimo, si el funcionario necesita revisar un expediente educativo para poder cumplir con su responsabilidad profesional.
Welcome to Takoma Park Middle School Physical Education Dear Students & Parents, The Physical Education Department welcomes you to another year of meaningful movement! As always, our program this year will include developmental skills, team and individual sports, physical fitness activities, health activities, and some exciting new sports and activities as well.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES Each student will set and achieve personally challenging goals in physical activity, apply higher order thinking skills to human movement, and design personal movement and fitness plans. Students will be able to display the skills and practices of a physically active lifestyle, knowing the benefits of their choices to be involved in physical activity. They will be physically fit and have a mindset that values physical activity and its benefits in sustaining healthy lifestyles.
HEALTH EDUCATION UNITS Comprehensive Health Education emphasizes lifelong positive health related attitudes and behaviors that promote self-reliance and self-regulation for all students while promoting health literacy. Health literate students have the knowledge, skills, and ability to maintain and enhance personal health and fitness, create and maintain safe environments, and manage personal and community resources. Life skills emphasized throughout the program include goal-setting; decision-making; identifying beliefs, attitudes, and motivations; assessing information; and advocacy for personal, family and community health. The annual parent health night will be held on September 15th at 6pm in the media center. The meeting is an opportunity for parents to view family life materials and to ask questions regarding the curriculum.
GRADING POLICY Objectives based on the application and knowledge of fitness concepts, movement concepts, and social responsibilities will be designated daily. The evaluation of these objectives will be contingent on evidence of attainment. The goal for all students is to develop and/or improve movement abilities that will enable them to enjoy regular physical activity and realize the associated health benefits.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLASS Students should wear clothing that allows them to safely participate in class. Typical attire for PE includes t-shirt, shorts, athletic pants, and athletic shoes. Appropriate clothing for cold weather activities include sweatpants, sweatshirts, or warm up suits. Every student has a personal PE locker. Locker should be locked at all times. Students should notify the teacher if they have any locker issues. Students are advised not to share their PE locker. Students may be excused from physical activity by a parent's note for no more than two consecutive classes. Student participation is a requirement of the class. Parents should contact the PE teacher if a student will be unable to participate for an extended period.
MIDDLE SCHOOL INTRAMURALS This program is open to ALL students and provides various interscholastic sports after school from 3:10pm to 4:10pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (coinciding with the activity buses). There are no activity buses the day before a scheduled school holiday. Various activities are offered based on staffing and space. Traditional intramural sports include indoor soccer, tennis, and basketball. A yearly activity fee of $32.50 is required to participate in the intramural program. Pay online at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/fms/payeca.shtm.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS MCPS mandates that on 7th & 8th grade students may participate in athletics. Practices are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:10pm – 4:10pm. Participants must: Pay the student ECA fee ($32.50 for the year-this may be paid after tryouts). o Pay online at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/fms/payeca.shtm o Same fee as the intramural Submit a completed Athletic Packet. (Packets are located in the PE Hallway, Main Office) 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing grade. o Fall Sports Co-Ed Cross Country Boys’ and Girl’ Softball o Winter Sports Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball o Spring Sports Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Physical Education Staff: Mr. Baker Mr. Scott Kinhart Mr. Casey Jensen Mr. Mike Miller Ms. Jennifer Smoot Mrs. Tinnivlioglou
2016–2017 School Calendar
Montgomery County Public Schools
2016 July 4
Independence Day—Offices and schools closed
August 23, 24, 25, and 26
Professional days for teachers
August 29
First day of school for students
September 5
Labor Day—Offices and schools closed
September 12
No school for students. Professional day for teachers
September 30
Early release day for all students. Planning/grades/interims
October 3
No school for students and teachers
October 12
No school for students and teachers
November 7
No school for students. Professional day for teachers
November 8
Election Day—Offices and schools closed
November 10
Early release day K–8. Parent conferences
November 11
Early release day K–8. Parent conferences
November 23
Early release day for all students
November 24 and 25
Thanksgiving—Offices and schools closed
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Winter Break—No school for students and teachers; offices closed Dec. 26
2017 January 2
New Year’s Day—Offices and schools closed
January 16
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day—Offices and schools closed
January 20
Presidential Inauguration—Offices and schools closed
January 27
No school for students. Professional day for teachers
February 20
Presidents’ Day—Offices and schools closed
March 3
Early release day for all students. Planning/grades/interims
April 7
No school for students. Professional day for teachers
April 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17
Spring Break—No school for students and teachers; offices closed April 14 & 17
May 29
Memorial Day—Offices and schools closed
June 16
Last day of school for students. Early release day for all students
June 19
Professional day for teachers
School Contingency Calendar, 2016–2017
If the school year should be disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed, the school year will be extended. If schools are closed... The school year will be extended by... 5 days 1 day to June 19, 2017 6 days 2 days to June 19 and 20, 2017 7 days 3 days to June 19, 20, and 21, 2017 8 days 4 days to June 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2017 9 days 5 days to June 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2017