This is a four-day week with no school tomorrow, Monday, February 17th for the Presidents' Day Holiday.

This week...

Monday, February 17th: No School, Presidents' Day Holiday

Wednesday, February 19th: NAACP Parents' Council Conversation with the Superintendent and Wooten High School BSU Black History Month Showcase, see flyers below

Thursday, February 20th:Basketball games vs. Clemente, boys at home, girls away

Friday, February 21st: Grade-level Town Hall Meetings

Looking ahead...

Tuesday, February 25th:

• Last day to register for soccer. (See details in Athletics section)

• New Date: Night out at the Library, 6:00 -7:30 pm, in the LPMS Media Center, free, see flyer and Sign-up Genius below

Wednesday, February 26th: Coal Fire Restaurant Fundraiser

Friday, February 28th: Early Release Day, MP3 Interim report deadline, and Wingspan.

A note about the weather: We are expecting more winter weather this week. If MCPS cancels evening events due to inclement weather, evening events will be canceled or rescheduled. Please stay informed by using the resources found on the MCPS Emergency Information page.

Sincerely,

Rose Alvarez

Principal

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On Monday, February 10th in fly time, students participated in a Mindful Monday Test-Taking Skills lesson. Students learned about the purpose of assessments and how they factor into their overall academic experience. Students also analyzed environments, resources, and skills to facilitate the development and practice of study habits. Students discussed test-taking strategies to use while taking assessments.

Amazon Wishlist: Please consider donating the stress balls and squishies and magic cubes.The kids are loving the Falcon Bucks Store and we want to continue to encourage their positive behavior and interactions. Thank you to everyone who has already donated! Our inventory is ready for a refresh so if you would like to contribute please see our Amazon Wishlist. Click here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NC8EIRQQZGBL?ref_=wl_share

Donate: Additionally if you have leftover party favors or gift bag items in your home that you would like to donate please drop them in the box labeled "Falcon Bucks Store" in the office and we would be happy to repurpose them to the Falcon Bucks Store!

Volunteer: Volunteers needed for February 21. Please sign up to support our Falcon Bucks stores in each grade level area every other Friday morning. This opportunity does not involve the exchange of actual money. Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EA5A928AA8-51042751-falcon#/

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MCPS has clear procedures in place to ensure student safety if immigration officials visit a school. These steps help staff respond appropriately while prioritizing student well-being:

• Verify the visitor's identity and obtain official documentation.
• Notify MCPS legal counsel for guidance.
• Contact the impacted student’s family in their preferred language.
• Follow security protocols to protect all students and staff.

For more information and Frequently Asked Questions, visit the MCPS Immigration Supports page.

With the recent increase in respiratory and viral illnesses (including COVID-19, influenza and RSV) in Montgomery County and the state of Maryland, MCPS has received guidance from the Maryland Department of Health to encourage students, staff and visitors to wear masks when visiting the health room in schools. While wearing a mask is not required, it is encouraged to help prevent the spread of illness. If your child doesn't have a mask during their health room visit, your school will provide one.

MCPS and Lakelands Park Middle School are excited to announce that registration for Spring Soccer Season is open until February 25th! Below is information regarding the upcoming Spring Sports season, as well as the registration process. Additional information can be found on the MCPS Athletics website. Middle school athletics are open to 7th and 8th graders only. (Note – tryouts for soccer are scheduled to start on March 11st)

Registration Information

How to Register:

Students must be registered by a parent through the MCPS ParentVue Portal. Students must be registered by Tuesday, February 25th in order to guarantee that their registration will be processed in time for the first day of tryouts.

Steps for Registering via ParentVue

• Login to MCPS ParentVue Portal
• Locate “Online Registration” in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
• You should then see prompts to enter information for the “2024-2025 MS Athletics Registration – Spring”.
• If you see something for “Annual Verification” or “Resume Annual Registration”, please click the “Start Over” button, logout and log back in, this should then allow you to access the Athletic Registration.
• The Athletics Registration screens will have you verify information in the system and then allow you to review and complete the Athletics Registration forms.
• If any of the information appearing on the “Family” or “Parent/Guardian” information screens is incorrect, please contact the our guidance office to have this corrected before completing your registration.

ParentVue Troubleshooting Information

If a parent is having trouble logging into the MCPS ParentVue Portal:

• If you have never activated your parent account: Parents were sent activation information at the beginning of the school year, which included an Activation Key. If you still have this information, use it to activate your parent account. If you do not have the activation information, call the Main Office at Lakelands Park at (240) 740-6450 during normal office hours.
• Forgot your password? Click on the Forgot Password link on the ParentVue Portal.

Pre-Participation Physicals

Students should complete their pre-participation physical (MCPS Form SR-8) so that the medical eligibility form (last two pages of SR-8) is ready for online submission or for submission to the coach prior to tryouts/practices. Physicals are valid for 2 years from the day of the physical (only 1 year in high school). A partial list of Clinics that offer Sports Physicals within the Montgomery County area is available online. Physicals can be uploaded by the parent during the registration process. However, if a parent needs to submit a physical after the student has already been registered, email an electronic copy of the completed pre-participation physical (MCPS Form SR-8) to Lakelands Park Athletic Coordinator Michelle Cassels at Michelle_D_Cassels@mcpsmd.org

Click here to visit our websites athletics page for the athletics schedule and other important information regarding our athletics program.

Lakelands Park Middle School offers an exciting variety of after-school opportunities from 3:15 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (excluding half days and unscheduled early release days). Some of our activities are starting this week! Our clubs are open to all students in all grades and no pre-registration is necessary. We encourage our students to show up on the first day and learn more.

On the days we have after-school activities, students will report to the Cafeteria at 3:00 pm. We will serve a hot meal from 3:00 to 3:15 pm, and students will be dismissed at 3:15 pm to their activities.

While participating in after-school activities, students can practice leadership skills, improve their academic, musical, and athletic abilities, and participate in other endeavors that suit their creativity and personal interests. Under the supervision of a supportive, caring, and competent professional staff member or volunteer, a student will often develop an avocation that will remain a lifelong interest and source of enjoyment.

Click here to visit our Activities webpage to learn more about this activities and others! You can also see our activity bus calendar and routes. Activity busses typically run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Monday, February 24th: Rescheduled Basketball games vs. Hallie Wells, girls at home, boys away.

Tuesday, February 25th: Soccer registration closes

Wednesday, February 26th: Basketball games vs. Ridgeview, boys at home, girls away

Wednesday, February 26th: Coal Fire Restaurant Fundraiser, 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Friday, February 28th: Wingspan and Early Release Day, MP3 Interim Report Deadline

Tuesday, March 11th: Soccer tryouts begin

Thursday, March 13th: Spring Pictures and 8th Grade Panoramic Picture

Thursday, March 13th: Bingo Night, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Friday, March 14th: Pi Day

Friday, March 28th: End of Marking Period 3

Monday, March 31st: No School, Professional Day

Thursday, April 3rd: Student MD State Survey adminisration for students

Looking further ahead?

MCPS 2024-2025 Calendar

MCPS 2025-2026 Calendar

Check out the Who's Who to know who to contact. During the school year, if your question is about your child's class, the first person to contact is always your child's teacher. Use Synergy to quickly email your child's teachers or see our Staff Directory.

Email: Rose_S_Alvarez@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/lakelandsparkms/
Location: Lakelands Park Middle School, 1200 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Phone: (240)740-6450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LPMSPTSA/