Email: stacey_m_brown@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pagees/
Location: 13400 Tamarack Rd, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-7560
Twitter: @WTPagePenguins
Dear Page Families,
The countdown to winter break starts today, it is 12 days away. Here are the weekly updates and some important information.
1. Home-use Acer Chromebook Important Message - Starting December 4, 2024, MCPS will be disabling older Acer model Chromebooks because they have reached end-of-life and should no longer be in use. The models being retired include the Acer C720, C740, C738, and C771.
If your child's home-use chromebook has been disabled, you must return the chromebook and the charger to Page ES. If you wish to request a replacement chromebook from MCPS, you must complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDNdqO31soXKLffjcEzgVQ9C2Z2koPm6ifKm7-K77e44ZhAg/viewform.
2. Page PTA Winter Masquerade Ball Dance - Friday, December 13th from 7:00 -9:00 pm at Page Elementary - This is a Family Dance, please do not drop off students. (See Flyer Below)
- Please RSVP to join us for a night of music, dancing, games, raffles and more! Bring cash for food trucks and raffle tickets.
- We need your support to make the Winter Masquerade Ball a truly magical event! Check out the available slots and sign up to volunteer today. Events like these wouldn’t be possible without your support!
3. Inclement Weather Information - Visit the MCPS Emergency Information Page to learn how to sign up to get notifications for school system emergency messages, district weather closures and more. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/
4. Overdue Lunch Balances - Parents are responsible for any negative lunch balance incurred. Parents will receive a cafeteria account statement via U.S. mail or in their child's homework folder, if their child’s cafeteria account has a negative balance. If you have any questions regarding the student cafeteria account, please contact Ms. Euline Graeves, cafeteria manager, at 240- 740-7560 or at euline_greaves@mcpsmd.org.
Parents/guardians are also able to fund their child’s cafeteria account by sending a check made payable to WT Page Cafeteria, please be sure to include the student’s full name and Student ID number on the check. You can also send in cash in an envelope and include your student’s full name and student ID number. If you need assistance complete the FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS (FARMS) form please reach out to Jade Gilchrist, Parent Community Coordinator - jade_l_gilchrist@mcpsmd.org. If you have any questions regarding approval, please feel free to contact the Division of Food and Nutrition Services at 240-740-7400. Watch the FARMS Online Application Tutorial Videos: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/#Free
5. 2024-2025 Parent/Guardian Family Engagement Survey -The 2024-2025 Parent/Guardian Family Engagement Survey (English and Spanish Google forms) went out to parents and guardians via Remind, closes December 20th. Please take a moment to complete.
2024-2025 PARENT/GUARDIAN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY: https://forms.gle/iyzhWorTw1JgWhqL8
2024-2025 ENCUESTA DE PARTICIPACIÓN FAMILIAR DE PADRES/TUTORES: https://forms.gle/eKXnMQxwYRJKtjh18
See you bright and early Monday Morning!
Ms. Brown
Principal
This Week
Monday, December 9th - Community Safety Meeting at Redland MS with Montgomery County Council Member - Dawn Luedtke (flyer in last week's newsletter)
Friday, December 13th - PTA Winter Dance 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM- Please RSVP to join us for a night of music, dancing, games, raffles and more! (See Flyer below)
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Fundraisers in Progress
- November 22nd - December 20th - Coin Wars, Continues! - Help raise funds for the 5th grade end of year field trips and events. Top two grades will be rewarded with a pizza party. (Updates are below.)
- November 29 - December 13th - Nothing Bundt Cakes fundraiser (flyer attached) - Orders can be placed at https://wtpagepta.givebacks.com/
- The Nutcracker and The Nutcracker Suite - December 7, 8, 14 and 15
WT Page can earn 20% of proceeds from tickets sales of The Nutcracker and The Nutcracker Suite - The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville
Reserve your tickets today
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Upcoming Dates
December 20th - 2nd Quarter Interims are available
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Winter Break Dates and January 2025 Dates
- December 23rd - December 31st - Winter Break - No School for Students and Staff
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day—Schools and offices closed
- Thursday, January 2nd - Staff and Students return to school
- Monday, January 20, 2025 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Schools and offices closed
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - End of the 2nd Marking Period
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - Grading and Planning for the end of term; no school for students
FY 2026 Superintendent’s Recommended Operating Budget Presentation (QR code attached)
· Join Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor as he shares his vision to move MCPSforward. Drawing on insights gained during the engagement and evaluation phase of his entry plan, this presentation will highlight a fundamentals-based approach and a vital school support framework designed to enhance student academic achievement.
· Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. Register Here
· Board of Education Meeting Room, First Floor 15 W. Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Do you own or work for a business that takes supporting the community seriously? Does the thought of showing off your product or services to the William Tyler Page community sound appealing?
The WT Page PTA is gearing up for our 2025 Silent Auction and we need your support! Please consider a donation of goods, services, or experiences to help us raise money for our kids. All proceeds from the auction directly benefit our students, providing everything from classroom supplies, to technology upgrades, to extracurricular activities and special events.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact on our school community. If you are interested in donating, email fundraising@wtpagepta.org by January 15, 2025 to coordinate a convenient pickup or drop-off.
Vacancy Announcement - MCCPTA Delegate
- The William Tyler Page Elementary School PTA is seeking an MCCPTA delegate to serve as our PTA representative on county-wide group meetings. To apply, please email your interest to president@wtpagepta.org .
- Renew every year
- Join for as low as $12
Three great reasons to JOIN the PTA
❶ Amplify your voice.
❷ Have fun and meet new people!
❸Benefit from money-saving deals. PTA members save time and money on major brands. Check for the latest offers.
- While our beloved teachers are busy raising the bar for our kiddos, we are going to set a different "BAR" for them daily to say "Thank YOU" for all their hard work. If you would like to drop-off snacks, please leave them in the Front Office and let the staff know that the items are for the Snack Pantry. This is an ongoing effort and will seek support for the remainder of the school year. If you would like to contribute to helping make this happen click on a slot and sign up. If you would like to make a cash donation, please visit the PTA store by clicking Cash Donation or sign up
- How can we better serve our children and school? Take the Family Survey here
- MCPS Calendar Survey on 2025-2026 school year calendar
- PTA Members only: Free State PTA wants your feedback to ensure they are capturing the diverse perspectives and priorities within our school communities. Take the Survey here.
- Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, news and meetings.
- Subscribe to our calendar today!
- Committees - Reflections, Bingo Night, Winter Dance, Spring Fling, Silent Auction, Teacher Appreciation & more
Email Tawanna at president@wtpagepta.org if you are interested in volunteering
- Download the Box Tops app -use the WT Page Referral Code: KP1V04U6
