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Hello Seneca Valley Families:

Thank you for your patience and understanding. This has been a memorable end to the school year, to say the least. Many of you have received the message from MCPS about curbside End-of-Year Closeout Process for Families. Our school will offer curbside pick-up of items on June 22nd and June 23rd. We will provide this service to cars from 8 am – 4 pm, on these days. We ask you to follow the schedule details provided below. We have scheduled this time to distribute items from hall lockers and PE lockers, yearbooks, and remaining honor cords, medals, and other regalia. We will also be distributing Maryland State High School Diplomas to our graduating seniors at these times. Additionally, you can turn in Seneca Valley High School materials such as library books, textbooks, school owned instruments, etc. We are using the curbside for the retrieval of your child’s belongings in an effort to serve our families, while decreasing the risks to our community.

• Students who will be returning to MCPS will keep their Chromebooks over the summer.
• Students who will be leaving MCPS will need to return their Chromebook, charger, and case.

SENIORS ONLY: Please feel free to wear your cap, gown, and any earned regalia when you come to drop off and pick up your items. We will have a special area set aside with a Seneca Valley backdrop set up for you to take a picture in front of holding your diploma. We will not have a photographer present, so please bring a family member with you to snap the picture. All social distancing must be adhered to.

Curbside Pick-up & delivery procedure(s):

• MCPS Staff will follow the CDC guidelines, maintain social distancing and will be wearing face coverings and gloves.
• Drivers & occupants are not permitted to exit the vehicle.
• We will accommodate walk up persons as well, but we asks individuals to follow similar guidelines to those when you enter Montgomery County businesses

Main/Front Loop

• Please have a VISIBLE SIGN with your child's FIRST/LAST NAME & GRADE LEVEL so staff can quickly gather your bag & place in the car.
• Bag all materials you are returning to Seneca Valley High School.
• Include the following on a sheet of paper; attach to bag:
• Student First and Last Name
• Grade
• List of items in the Bag.
• If you are returning an instrument that is too large for a bag, label the instrument as indicated above and tape it to the instrument.)

Curbside Schedule:

In order to accommodate over 1,000 families & 500 lockers, please do your best to adhere to the schedule below. Also, this is an optional activity, and families can elect not to pick up belongings.

MONDAY: June 22

Last Name Begins With

• A - C 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• D - F 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• G - I 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• J - L 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• A - L Missed your Time : 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY: June 23

• M - O 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• P - R 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• S - V 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• W - Z 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• M - Z Missed your Time : 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We ask that you adhere to your assigned timeframe. Should this pose a conflict, please contact Monique Riddick at Monique_N_Riddick@mcpsmd.org by Friday, June 20. Thank you.

Respectfully,

Dr. Cohen, Principal

In addition to virtual summer school for high school credit courses, MCPS elementary, middle and high schools will offer a variety of summer program experiences in an online model. The goal of these programs will be to keep students engaged and learning during the summer months; address the loss of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic; and offer a variety of specialized opportunities that are of interest to students. Our vision for summer programs is that all students in MCPS will have an opportunity to participate in academic and enrichment programs this summer. Generally, programs will run from one to three weeks beginning July 13, depending on the program. Registration links will be posted on school websites by June 23, 2020. To learn about summer programs, visit this webpage.

Secondary Report Cards
Secondary report cards will be mailed on June 23, 2020, and will reflect the revised grading policy approved by the Board of Education. For high school credit semester courses, students/families were able to select a final semester grade (a letter grade or Pass/Incomplete), which should be reflected on the report card. If you were not able to make the choice in the online portal or would like to revisit the selection, please contact your child’s school counselor.

Students who received Chromebooks and MiFi devices at the start of remote learning will be able to keep those devices through the summer for their continued teaching and learning opportunities. Students who are participating in summer programs and still need a device or a mobile hotspot, or need to replace a device that is not working can go to 45 W. Gude Dr. in Rockville, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Please note that as MCPS looks to the 2020–2021 school year, we are planning to move to the use of a single platform (myMCPS Classroom) for learning, based on feedback from students, parents, teachers and principals. Details about that plan will be shared in the coming weeks.

The safety and wellness of our students remains a top priority. Below are resources to support the physical, social and psychological well-being of our community. If you believe your child is in crisis, please contact the Montgomery County Crisis Center at 240-777-4000. Students can also reach out to their counselor and school psychologist to set up a confidential appointment.

Waymaking Video Series

• Suicide Awareness
• Managing Stress and Anxiety for Students
• Managing Stress and Anxiety during Social Distancing

Mindful Moments Video Series
Tips on Addressing Student Grief
Tips for Preventing Youth Suicide

Starting on Tuesday, June 16, service hours for the school, bus and mobile food sites will be changing. Students can pick up breakfast, lunch and dinner meals at school and mobile truck sites from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bus distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. To view the complete list of sites, visit the webpage.

As a reminder, you can pick up or exchange Chromebooks and MiFi devices at 45 West Gude Drive from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. every weekday. Families should wear masks and bring their child’s student ID number with them. For the technical needs of any student or parent during remote learning, please call 240-740-7022

Parents/Guardians - Getting Started [Parent Portal/myMCPS Classroom] - Spanish

Parents/Guardians - Getting Started [Parent Portal/myMCPS Classroom] - English (this one includes links to translated versions in 5 languages)

Below is information regarding food/grocery access beyond the MCPS school meal sites:

Food Assistance Resource Map: The Montgomery County Food Council created an interactive map of food assistance providers and benefits application assistance sites in Montgomery County. It is searchable by location, food assistance type, accessibility and many other special features. This resource can give principals and families a quick view of local resources in their area. The information indicates where, when and how to access the resources. **We would caution parents and staff supporting parents to pay particular attention to how one qualifies to access food as some sites state requirements.

Weekend Bag Program: MCPS, Manna Food Center, and Women Who Care Ministries are distributing weekend backpacks with groceries to the families of MCPS students each Friday. The location of distribution sites and times are listed at the bottom of the webpage.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURECES https://www.sheppardpratt.org/news-views/story/sheppard-pratt-hosts-virtual-lunch-learn-series-for-mental-health-awareness-month/

VIRTUAL CRISIS WALK_IN CLINIC

https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/virtual-crisis-walk-in-clinic/

https://dominionhospital.com/covid-19/access-to-care/behavioral-health.dot

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WEBSITES

1. https://www.caringmatters.org/resourcesforschools

2. https://learn.mindwise.org/social-distance

3. https://www.therapistaid.com/

4. https://www.mindfulschools.org/

5. https://www.educatingmindfully.org/

6. https://www.stressedteens.com/

7. http://mindfullifeproject.org/

8. https://centerforadolescentstudies.com/

GRIEF RESOURCE

https://www.caringmatters.org/

Are you proud to be a part of the SV community? We want to let everyone know how much we love being a part of the Screaming Eagle family. We have a challenge for you. Let's go viral!!!

• Tweet, Snap, IB, FB, etc., a pic of you repping "The Valley" by wearing your Seneca gear.
• And don't forget to use #svproud. Go Eagles!

Email: marc_j_cohen@mcpsmd.org
Website: www.senecavalleyhighschool.com
Location: 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD, USA
Phone: 301-353-8000
Twitter: @SenecaValleyHS