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Community Update Week of May 20th
Sharing information for the Wootton High School community.
Calendar Reminders
FRI, MAY 24 Last Day for Seniors
FRI, MAY 24 Senior Prom
MON, MAY 27 Memorial Day – Schools and offices closed
THU, MAY 30 Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal for Seniors
FRI, MAY 31 Graduation – No school for students
Prom Ticket Distribution
Prom tickets will be available beginning Monday, May 20 at
- The Finance Office before school
- Room 123 during advisory, lunch, or after school until 3:30pm
All prom attendees MUST have a ticket to enter the event. If you or your guests do not bring your tickets, you will not be allowed into our reserved area of Pinstripes.
Last Call - Senior Feedback Forms Due
Attention Seniors!!!
Please complete the Senior Feedback Form, listing ALL the colleges that you requested a transcript for, and let us know the decisions. Also, list any Scholarships that you have been offered. Please return your form by Wednesday, May 22, 2024 to the Counseling Office.
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Wootton students who received the prestigious Rales-O’Neill scholarships. This award is provided to high-achieving MCPS graduating seniors with financial need, dedicated to community service in nearly all 25 high schools in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The recipients will each receive $10,000 to support their postsecondary education plan. See all award recipients here.
Class of 2024 - Chromebook Return Information
All seniors will return the MCPS issued Chromebook to the Wootton TV Studio.
- Monday 5/20 – Last Names A - M
- Tuesday 5/21 – Last Names N - Z
- Wednesday 5/22 – Anyone
- Thursday 5/23 – Anyone
- Friday 5/24 – Last Call
Seniors can return their chromebook during the following timeframe in each day:
- Before school starts (from 7:00 AM)
- Advisory
- Lunch
- After school (till 3:00 PM)
Each senior returning chromebook needs to fill out the following “Senior Chromebook Return Checklist” form so that we can track who is returning which chromebook and proactively identify the chromebook with issues for repair.
Please see the obligation charges for missing chromebook and charger.
- Chromebook charge is $156.25
- Chromebook charger cost is $26.25
Yearbook Distribution
Yearbooks ordered before May 8 can be picked up from Mr. Hardy in room 253 during lunch beginning Monday, May 20th. Be prepared to show a photo ID (license/ permit/ student ID/ Synergy portrait). You must pick up your own book and cannot pick up a book for another person. Books ordered on May 8 or later can be picked up from the Finance Office.
A limited quantity of last year’s 2022-23 book ‘Press Play’ are also available for purchase. These can be purchased for 20 dollars on SCO. You can purchase your book on SCO and then pick it up from Ms. Walsh in the finance office.
Please email Mr. Hardy (zachary_j_hardy@mcpsmd.org) if you have any questions.
FAFSA - Class of 2024
Senior Students and Parents/Caregivers – time is running out on applying for the FAFSA, we are aware that there are many delays and frustrations with FAFSA this year but there is still money to be had and we don’t want it to go unused! Folks who don’t think they will qualify don’t understand that they may be awarded scholarships based on their FAFSA even if they don’t qualify for federal or state aid. If you don’t fill it out, schools may assume you can pay full price. If you are attending a school in the state of Maryland you must apply for FAFSA and for Maryland aid at MDCAPS by May 15th.
Here are some resources to help with the FAFSA. Your college and career advisor is also available to help. Thank you.
The following videos -- in English and Spanish -- walk students and contributors through the process.
· Better FAFSA Corrections and Completion Guidance: Students
· Better FAFSA Corrections and Completion Guidance: Parents / Orientación para hacer correcciones y completar la Better FAFSA: Padres
· Better FAFSA Corrections and Completion Guidance: Adding Schools
· How to make corrections and add colleges and universities to your FAFSA / Cómo hacer correcciones y añadir universidades a su FAFSA
· How to make corrections and add signature and contributor information to your FAFSA / Cómo hacer correcciones al nuevo formularlo FAFSA -- añadir la firma e información del contribuyente
Senior Planning - Class of 2025!
Attention class of 2025! If you would like to apply to be a member of Senior Planning for next school year, the committee that plans and organizes all of your senior class activities, complete this application no later than Wednesday, May, 22, 2024. You will also need to have 2 teacher recommendations (the form is linked in the application) submitted by the May 22 deadline as well. Please reach out to Mrs. McCarthy if you have any questions!
Dual Enrollment – Jumpstart to College Program
Registration for Montgomery College summer and fall semester classes is now open. If students are interested in taking a class at Montgomery College, please see Ms. Sook-Yi Yong in the counseling department. Students can take classes in the fall at zero cost.
Not Returning to Wootton Next Year?
If your current 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student will not be returning to Wootton HS for the 2024-2025 school year, please contact Amy Smith, Counseling Secretary Amy_Smith@mcpsmd.org to withdraw your student. This is important in planning class schedules for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your assistance.
Registration for Regional and Central Summer School Session 1 ends May 31
Summer School 2024 focuses primarily on our high school students who need to earn credits towards graduation. Both Regional (in-person) and Central (virtual) High School Summer School Programs will be offered this year. More information available here or contact your counselor.
Information from the College and Career Center
College Visits
Montgomery College
Juan Serrano
College & Career Center
5/21/24 at 8:30 AM
MCPS Information
Student Service Learning Hours Forms Due May 31
The deadline to have Student Service Learning (SSL) forms turned in is Friday, May 31. All SSL forms for any service completed after June 1, 2023, must be submitted to a student’s SSL middle school coordinator or high school coordinator by the systemwide deadline of Friday, May 31. After May 31, SSL forms will no longer be accepted for service completed during the 2023–2024 school year or the summer prior. Students must earn 75 SSL hours in order to graduate from high school.
Learn more about the required SSL documentation and find SSL opportunities ahead of the summer months.
Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 18
Families should mark their calendars for the Gaithersburg Book Festival, a free celebration of books, writers and literary excellence on Saturday, May 18, at Bohrer Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 100 authors and illustrators will appear, with activities for children of all ages. Learn more
Virtual Events
Student Webinar on Understanding and Addressing Anti-Asian Hate
MCPS recognizes and celebrates the history and experiences of Asian Pacific Americans. The district is committed to including that history into its curricula to foster understanding, empathy and support of Asian Pacific students and families.
- Student Webinar on Understanding and Addressing Anti-Asian Hate
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend a webinar on Tuesday, May 21, to understand, prevent and stand up to anti-Asian hate. Students will receive two Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for attending and reflecting on their learning.
Tuesday, May 21
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Click here to register
Click here for event flyer
Virtual Event on Jewish History in MCPS’ Social Studies Curricula
National Jewish American Heritage Month is a time for all Americans to recognize and celebrate the contributions Jewish Americans have made to American history, culture and society. MCPS is committed to educating students about Jewish American history and addressing antisemitism in its schools.
- Virtual Event on Jewish History in MCPS’ Social Studies Curricula
The MCPS Social Studies team will share how Jewish history is integrated into its elementary and secondary curricula. Register to attend. Students, parents and caregivers are welcome.
Thursday, May 23
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Click here to register
Girls With Impact Teaching Leadership and Business Skills
Girls With Impact has partnered with MCPS and is offering its innovative entrepreneurship program to students. This program, designed specifically for young women ages 14-24, focuses on building critical business and leadership skills through a hands-on curriculum.
Parents can learn more here.
Attendance Is Important!
Regular daily attendance is expected. It is critical to a child's academic success. Parent/caregiver support of regular daily attendance is essential. Parents/caregivers should provide a note within 3 days stating the reason for absence. This will ensure the absence is marked excused. Students who were absent from school have the responsibility to request make-up work from their teacher.