Argyle Weekly Newsletter

• Grading and Planning; No School for Students: Monday March 31, 2025
• Be Internet Awesome; Thursday April 3, 2025 6:30pm - 8pm
• SGA Meeting in RM 202; Wednesday April 9, 2025 3pm - 4:20pm
• AMS Soccer Game vs. Loiederman MS: Wednesday April 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm
• Spring Break: Schools & Offices Closed: Monday April 14 - Monday April 22, 2025
• AMS Soccer Game vs. Parkland MS: Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm
• SGA Meeting in RM 202; Wednesday April 30, 2025 3pm - 4:20pm

According to Maryland immunization laws, ALL students going to 7th Grade must have both a Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal (MCV) vaccine. Parents/Guardians are urged to provide to the health room the documentation of the Tdap and MCV immunizations as soon as possible this current school year, or before the first day of school next year.

During Spring Break, there is a limited quantity of these vaccines, free of charge, for all current Grade 6 through 12 students in Montgomery County. Please call for an appointment. You must take a copy of your child's vaccination record to one of the following locations for free Tdap/MCV vaccines on these dates only:

• Wednesday, April 16th, 8:30am – 2:30pm at 8630 Fenton St 10th fl, Silver Spring MD (240-777-3160)

• Wednesday, April 16th, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm at 12900 Middlebrook Rd. 2nd floor, Germantown (240-777-3380)

• Tuesday, April 15th, 9 am – 3:00pm at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring MD (240-777-1050)

• Wednesday, April 16th, 9 am – 3:00 pm at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring MD (240-777-1050)

Please call the Argyle Health Room at 240-740-6372 if you have any questions or need assistance in meeting these requirements. Thank you for helping to ensure the health and safety of the children in our schools.

Ryan Goldstone, RN, SCHN

Los reglamentos de vacunación de las escuelas de Maryland requieren que TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES que entran al Séptimo grado deben tener la vacuna del Tétano, difteria y la tos ferina acelular (Tdap), y la vacuna meningocócica (MCV). Estamos pidiendo que los padres/apoderados del estudiante muestren prueba de estas vacunas de su hijo(a) a la sala de la enfermera escolar lo más pronto posible este año escolar, o antes del primer día de escuela del próximo año escolar.

Durante las vacaciones de primavera, hay una cantidad limitada de vacunas GRATIS para estudiantes que están en los grados 6 al 12 y serán ofrecidas solamente durante las siguientes fechas en las clínicas de las vacaciones de primavera. Por favor llame para una cita. Usted deberá de tomar una copia del registro de vacunación de su hijo(a) a una de las siguientes localidades para que su niño pueda recibir las vacunas de Tdap/MCV gratis:

• miércoles, 16 de abril 8:30am – 2:30pm at 8630 Fenton St 10th fl, Silver Spring MD (240-777-3160)

• miércoles, 16 de abril, 8:30am – 2:30pm at 12900 Middlebrook Rd 2nd fl Germanton (240-777-3380)

• martes, 15 de abril, 9 am – 3 pm at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring MD (240-777-1050)

• miércoles, 16 de abril 9 am — 3 pm at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD (240-777-1050)

Llame a la sala de salud a 240-740-6372 si tiene preguntas o si necesita asistencia para cumplir estos requisitos. Gracias por su ayuda en asegurar la salud y bienestar de los niños en nuestras escuelas.

Ryan Goldstone, RN, SCHN

Join us for our Be Internet Awesome event on Thursday, April 3 at 6:30pm, we're inviting all parents and students to talk about digital safety and citizenship! There will be a gift card raffle, childcare, and refreshments!

The SGA invites all students to attend our April 9th and April 30th meetings after school in rm 202

Students, you want to make things happen at Argyle?

It's not too late-be sure to attend an SGA meeting so your voices and ideas can be heard!

Hey Argyle Students, Guess what time it is?

It's once again time for you to vote for your Student Member of the Board of Education. The 48th SMOB election will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd. You will be able to make an informed vote, learning about each candidate by viewing the Meet the Candidate video in your History class before voting day. Remember, your vote matters as decisions made by your SMOB impact you at at school.

Registration is done ENTIRELY through ParentVue! ALL paperwork should be completed online! If you have any questions please see Mrs. Harrison (RM 235) or send an email at Rebekah_R_Harrison@mcpsmd.org

⚽ Mark your calendars for AMS Soccer games ⚽

If you have any questions, please feel free reach to our soccer coaches:

Boy's Soccer Coach: assan_cham@mcpsmd.org

Girl's Soccer Coach: aunner_j_diaz-martinez2@mcpsmd.org

English 6 classes are beginning the final book of the year, Two Roads. Two Roads follows the story of Cal and his dad, Pop. Pop unexpectedly must go to Washington, DC, and cannot take Cal. Cal learns about his Native American roots just before he is sent to a Native American boarding school. At school, Cal learns about Native American history for the first time. He also makes new friends, and feels his identity shifting with his new experiences. Primary documents (texts, photographs, reports) are woven into the curriculum to support students' understanding of this historical fiction.

For the rest of the year the students are learning about plastic pollution, trash in the ocean, and its impact on our environment. Ask your child some questions about what they've been learning or the best way to make a positive impact! Bonus challenge: Find a way as a family to reduce the amount of plastic you use at home!

Congratulations to Gelila Aredo, Marianella Garcia Naranjo, and Mercy Abraham for competing at the National History Day Contest at Sligo Middle School on Saturday, March 8th.

Junior Achievement Finance Park Permission slip forms will be going out this week.

Dates for the field trip are as followed and determined by when your child has 7th grade world studies.

• Mon. April 28th: Simmons Period 6 and Baxter Period 2 and 6.
• Tues. April 28th: Baxter Period 1, 3, 5, and 7.
• Wed. April 30th: Mr. Henderson World Studies Class Periods.

We are still looking for parent volunteers. If you have any questions please be sure to ask Mr. James Baxter, james.s.baxter@mcpsmd.net

Students are presenting their Capstone Pitches in their Capstone Groups

Digital Art and Digital Media Group: April 2nd

Computer Science and Engineering Groups: April 3rd

Students are encouraged to dress to impress (professional or business casual attire if they have it). They should practice their presentation verbally both individually and with their group! Students will use the feedback from their presentations to work on and improve their capstone projects in their tech area classes!

Councilmember Fani-González, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Council, is hosting a Youth Town Hall on Monday, March 31st, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Parks and Planning Commission Headquarters in Wheaton.

This event is designed for middle and high school students to engage in important conversations about the future of arts and culture in our county. Whether students are passionate about music, theater, photography, technology, or just want to learn more about what’s happening in their community, this is a fantastic chance for them to engage!

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, March 31st, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Location: 2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor, Wheaton, MD 20902
• Lunch and SSL hours will be provided.
• Registration: Montgomery County Cultural Plan Youth Town Hall

We would appreciate it if you could forward this opportunity to your students. The registration deadline is March 27th, or earlier if capacity is reached. If accommodations are needed, we encourage registration by March 17th to ensure we can make the necessary arrangements.

Asian American LEAD would like to invite you and your family to Embracing Our Minds: A Youth Wellness Event—a meaningful three-part series focused on mental health, self-care, and community healing for AAPI and BIPOC youth and their families. 💙🌿

📅 Date: Saturday, March 14th, April 5th, May 10th (attending all three dates will earn additional raffle prizes, SSL hours for youth, and the chance for your family to win Apple Airpod Pros!)

📍 Location: Newport Mill Middle School (11311 Newport Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902)

🎟️ Free Admission | Food & Giveaways Provided! | Youth Earn SSL hours or Paid Stipend!

This event will feature engaging workshops, expert-led discussions, and valuable resources to support your child's mental well-being. Families will have the opportunity to learn together, explore cultural healing practices, and build a supportive community focused on youth wellness.

Let’s work together to create safe spaces for open conversations about mental health and well-being. Register today and bring your family: [Click Here to Register]

We look forward to seeing you there!

We kindly ask that students arrive at the time the doors open, which is at 7:50 AM. We do not have staff available to supervise students before that time, so if they arrive earlier, they will need to wait outside. As we are experiencing cold mornings, we want to ensure students are not waiting in the cold for extended periods of time.

In the event of a 2-hour delay announced by the county, the doors will open at 9:50 AM.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us ensure a safe and comfortable start to the day for all students.

We expect that families dropping off and picking up students will adhere to the same expectations. These expectations are:

• Follow directions from Argyle staff, including stopping when indicated
• Pull as far forward as possible so that cars can fill in along the drop off and pick up line next to the school grounds; do not stop in the middle of this space near the handicap parking spaces
• Be prepared to drop off and pick up so that cars can move quickly
• Do not use parking spaces for drop off or pick up at any time
• Stay in your vehicle at all times
• Students should only exit and enter their car from the side of the parking lot next to the school building; students should not cross through the parking lot

Drivers who consistently disregard these expectations may be asked not to use the drop off and pick up areas. We appreciate your support in keeping our parking lot safe at all times.

Any requests for early dismissal or dismissal changes for your child cannot be accommodated after 2:45 PM. This cut-off time is necessary to ensure the safety and efficient operation of our school dismissal process.

We understand that there may be occasions when you need to make changes to your child's dismissal plan, but after 2:45 PM, it becomes increasingly challenging to implement these changes without causing disruptions. Please make sure to communicate any changes or early dismissal requests to the school's office well in advance of this time to allow us to make the necessary arrangements.

Parents or guardians should handwrite or email student excuse notes to Ms. Patricia Hernandez, Argyle's attendance secretary. Phone calls will not excuse any absences until a note has been turned in to the main office.

If you have any questions or need to email an excuse note, please get in touch with Argyle's attendance secretary Mrs. Patricia Hernandez at patricia_v_hernandez@mcpsmd.org

For more information on the attendance policy, please click here

Parents and caregivers - Please send your students with a refillable, reusable water bottle every day. Hydration is an important part of learning and staying healthy. There are refilling stations throughout the school to ensure your student has access to water all day. Please ensure your student is eating breakfast and lunch whether it is a meal from our school cafeteria or a meal packed from home.

With winter weather just around the corner, updates to school schedules and operations may sometimes need to be made. To receive the latest information on delays, closures and operational changes, Stay Connected, subscribe to Alert MCPS, and monitor our color-coded status system.

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To ensure you receive timely notifications, please update your contact details via the ParentVUE link on the MCPS Community Tech Support website.

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MCPS Operating Status Inclement Weather, 2024-2025

MealViewer, the new interactive menu platform for Montgomery County Public Schools breakfast and lunch menus. Students, caregivers, school staff, nurses, and community members will have digital access to menus and meal information. MealViewer launched on Sunday, December 8, 2024. MealViewer can be accessed via a browser or the MealViewer app on Android or iPhone. No signin or passwords are required to view menus. As of January 1, 2025, PDF menus will no longer be available.

Please use this link to view Argyle MS: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/ArgyleMS

Montgomery County Public Schools has transitioned to a new online payment system called SchoolCash Online as its preferred method of payment for all school-related fees.

SchoolCash Online helps parents/guardians and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly, and easily. SchoolCash Online will help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments directly into schools’ bank accounts and eliminating the need for teachers to handle money. In addition, once registered, you will be immediately informed about school activities!

The new system puts all of the school-related fees online for purchase so users can make purchases online using a credit card or e-check. A processing fee will be included on all items available for purchase, regardless of the type of payment used on SchoolCash Online or at the school.

Parents/guardians can register now at - Click here

Below are emails and phone numbers for the following departments:

Administration (240) 740-6370

School Principal - Mr. Allrich | James_K_Allrich@mcpsmd.org

8th Grade Administrator - Ms. Lee | Edith_U_Lee@mcpsmd.org

7th Grade Administrator - Ms. Turner | Hannah_D_Turner@mcpsmd.org

6th Grade Administrator/ Magnet Coordinator: Ms. Chao | Cortney_E_Chao@mcpsmd.org

Main Office (240) 740-6370

Administrative Secretary - Ms. Chavarria | Johana_M_Chavarria@mcpsmd.org

Front Office Secretary - Ms. Molina | Karin_G_Molina@mcpsmd.org

Attendance Secretary - Ms. Hernandez | Patricia_V_Hernandez@mcpsmd.org

School Financial Specialist - Mr. Magruder | Timothy_W_Magruder@mcpsmd.org

Counseling Office (240) 740-6380

Resource Counselor/ SSL Coordinator - Mr. Lilja | Email: Matthew_J_Lilja@mcpsmd.org

Counseling Secretary/Registrar - Ms. Ramirez | Email: Araceli_P_Ramirez@mcpsmd.org

8th Grade Counselor - Ms. Andich | Email: Kristen_M_Brinker@mcpsmd.org

7th Grade Counselor - Ms. DeWItt | Email: Genevieve_A_Dewitt@mcpsmd.org

6th Grade Counselor - Ms. Ford | Email: Miyah_M_Ford@mcpsmd.org

Website: www.argylems.org
Location: 2400 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Argyle-Magnet-Middle-School-102726228178724/
Twitter: @ArgyleMagnetMS