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Greetings, Springbrook High School Students, Staff, and Families,

Beyond tricks and treats, October is the month associated with the time to focus on your health during the autumnal or fall season - both mental and physical. Look for information in the next SWD regarding Mental Awareness Week!

We continue to acknowledge School Principals Month and bring awareness to Filipino American History, LGBT History, and Breast Cancer Research during the month of October.

Advisory - Wednesday, October 9

This Wednesday, scholars will participate in the following opportunities during this Wednesday's advisory period:

• Grade 9 - Participate in Class Council voting for executive positions.
• Grades 10 and 11 - With students taking SATs and the National PSAT Day approaching, a Princeton Review specialists will provide insights on preparing for the PSAT and SAT assessments.
• Grade 12 - Seniors will confirm their college, trade, and military plans, and take a post secondary interest survey.

The advisory period is a valueble opportunity to prepare for upcoming milestones!

College Board Digital Readiness Day

Monday, October 7th and Tuesday, October 8th, English and English Language Development teachers ready grade 10 and grade 11 students for the PSAT by preparing their Chromebooks for the national assessment.

The FREE Store

Springbrook High School welcomes donations of essential personal care items such as deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and more. These donations help ensure that all students have access to the necessary items to feel comfortable and confident throughout the school day. For those who prefer to donate items using the Amazon Wish List, click here.

IB CAS Project

Blue Devil scholar Nevaeh Marshall is asking for donations of gently used professional attire to support students in need of clothing for internships. Donations can be placed in the bin outside the CAFE or brought to classroom E206 from October 7-11. Your contributions make a difference!

Creativity, activity, service (CAS) is one of the three essential elements that every student must fulfill as part of the IB Diploma Programme (DP). Studied throughout the IBDP, CAS involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies.

Safety Preparedness

Looking ahead, we plan to hold the Directed Evacuation - Parent Child Reunification on Thursday, October 10th.

Senior Career and College Day - October 16

All seniors are expected to attend school on Wednesday, October 16th, for the Blue Devil Senior Career and College Day Program. This initiative addresses inequities in postsecondary opportunities by providing Springbrook seniors with crucial access to resources and support. Students will have the opportunity to:

• Receive Dunkin' Donuts gift cards and Blue Devil lanyards for senior portrait IDs
• Participate in workshops on financial aid and scholarships
• Connect with over 70 career and college representatives from schools across the country

Don't miss out on this important day dedicated to your future success!

Senior Portraits

Senior makeup photos are scheduled from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM in the auditorium on the following dates:

• Monday, Oct 7
• Tuesday, Oct 8
• Friday, Oct 18

Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

Student IDs

Along the lines of safety, all students are expected to enter the building wearing their student IDs and must keep them visible throughout the school day. Parents and caregivers, please ensure your student has their ID before leaving home.

For students who were absent on September 16th and 17th, make-up Portrait Day is scheduled for October 22, 2024. Students report to the auditorium from their English or ELD classes to take their portraits and will receive their new IDs immediately after taking their photos. We are also working to have our internal ID printer center up and running within the next few weeks. Replacement IDs will incur a $5.00 obligation.

Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate, support, and make the most of this fantastic

month of community and fun!

Stay tuned for more updates! Let’s make this a month to remember! 💙💙💙

Warm regards,

Stephanie

Stephanie Valentine

Principal

Springbrook High School

Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is celebrated in October to honor the contributions and achievements of Filipino Americans. It also marks the first recorded arrival of Filipinos in the United States on October 18, 1587, when they landed in Morro Bay, California aboard the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Esperanza. As the second-largest Asian American group in the U.S. and the second-largest ethnic group in California, Filipino Americans play a significant role in the nation's history and culture.

Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, was born on October 8, 1985. An American singer-songwriter, Mars is renowned for his dynamic stage performances, retro showmanship, and versatility across various musical genres, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock. He is supported by his band, the Hooligans, who also serve as backup singers and dancers. In 2021, Mars teamed up with Anderson .Paak to form the musical superduo Silk Sonic.

This month-long observance celebrates the invaluable contributions of the LGBTQ community. Established in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, history teacher, the month serves to provide role models, build community, and affirm the civil rights of LGBTQ individuals. In 2009, President Barack Obama officially declared it a national history month. The celebration aligns with National Coming Out Day on October 11 and honors the historic marches on Washington for LGBTQ rights in 1979 and 1987.

In 2024 more than 360,000 people were diagnosed with breast cancer. But there is hope. Advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the changes of survival. When caught in it's earliest , localized stages, the 5 -year relative survival rate of breast cancer is 99%. - The National Breast Cancer Foundation.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Springbrook Volleyball will host their annual Dig Pink & Senior Night match on Monday, October 7th! We invite the community to come out and support our Blue Devils as they face Seneca Valley HS and bring awareness to breast cancer research. Before the Varsity match begins, we will also take a moment to recognize our Varsity Girls Volleyball Seniors. This will be a fun evening. Purchase tickets on gofan.co and don't forget to follow us on IG @Springbrookvb.JV plays at 5:30 PM, Varsity at 6:30 PM.

Congratulations to the Varsity Field Hockey coaches and team on defeating Sherwood 1-0! Lili Ramirez scored the game-winning goal for the Blue Devils and the win clinched the MCPS East Division Championship for Springbrook! Great job!

This week, travel to Blake HS to support our Varisity Football team on Friday, October 4th; kickoff begins at 6:30 PM.

Purchase tickets on gofan.co

10/7/2024 Monday 5:30 PM JV Field Hockey Watkins Mill HS - Home

10/7/2024 Monday 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Seneca Valley HS - Home

10/7/2024 Monday 7:00 PM Varsity Field Hockey Watkins Mill HS - Home

10/7/2024 Monday 5:30 PM Girls JV Volleyball Seneca Valley HS - Home

10/7/2024 Monday 5:30 PM Girls JV Soccer Einstein HS - Away

10/7/2024 Monday 7:15 PM Girls Varsity Soccer Einstein HS - Away

10/8/2024 Tuesday 5:30 PM Boys JV Soccer Einstein HS - Home

10/8/2024 Tuesday 7:15 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Einstein HS - Home

10/8/2024 Tuesday 3:30 PM Varsity Pickleball Blair HS - Away

10/9/2024 Wednesday 5:45 PM JV Football Northwood HS - Home

10/9/2024 Wednesday 3:30 PM Flag Football Blake HS - Away

10/9/2024 Wednesday 5:30 PM Girls JV Volleyball Einstein HS - Away

10/9/2024 Wednesday 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Einstein HS - Away

10/9/2024 Wednesday 5:30 PM JV Field Hockey Clarksburg HS - Away

10/9/2024 Wednesday 7:00 PM Varsity Field Hockey Clarksburg HS - Away

10/10/2024 Thursday 6:30 PM Varsity Football Northwood HS - Home

10/10/2024 Thursday 3:30 PM Varsity Pickleball Einstein HS - Away

10/10/2024 Thursday 6:00 PM Varsity Field Hockey Magruder HS - Away

10/14/2024 Monday 3:30 PM Varsity Pickleball Kennedy HS - Home

10/14/2024 Monday 5:15 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Seneca Valley HS - Home

10/14/2024 Monday 7:15 PM Girls Varsity Soccer Seneca Valley HS - Home

10/15/2024 Tuesday 5:30 PM Girls JV Volleyball Northwood HS - Away

10/15/2024 Tuesday 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Northwood HS - Away

10/16/2024 Wednesday 6:00 PM Varsity Field Hockey Poolesville HS - Away

10/17/2024 Thursday 6:00 PM Flag Football Paint Branch HS - Away

10/17/2024 Thursday 6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Rockville HS - Home

10/18/2024 Friday 4:00 PM JV Football Winters Mill HS - Home

10/18/2024 Friday 7:00 PM Varsity Football Winters Mill HS - Home

10/19/2024 Saturday 10:00 AM Varsity Field Hockey Einstein HS - Home

10/19/2024 Saturday 10:00 AM Boys Varsity Soccer B-CC HS - Away

10/19/2024 Saturday 12:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer B-CC HS - Away

10/19/2024 Saturday 4:30 PM Boys Soccer Team Event - Away

10/19/2024 Saturday Coed Varsity Cross Country MCPS Championship @ Bohrer Park - Away

10/22/2024 Tuesday 6:00 PM Flag Football Magruder Home

10/23/2024 Wednesday 6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Gaithersburg Home

10/25/2024 Friday 6:30 PM Varsity Football Kennedy HS - Away

10/25/2024 Friday 3:45 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Kennedy HS - Away

10/26/2024 Saturday 10:00 AM JV Football Kennedy HS - Away

10/31/2024 Thursday 6:30 PM Varsity Football Whitman HS - Away

10/31/2024 Thursday Coed V Cross Country Region Championship @ Balt. Co. Ag. Center Away

Our SBHS Book of the Week program is sponsored by the Media Center! This week we spotlight the following intriguing and thought-provoking read for students and staff to enjoy! Happy reading, Springbrook!

"Nonbinary teen Ander is ready to leave their family's taqueria and focus on their art, but when Santi, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, begins to work at the restaurant, the two teens spark a romance made complicated by immigration police

IB History 2 teachers, Mr. Mark Pim (Social Studies Resource Teacher) and Ms. Dorothy Lee, connected curriculum to real-world experiences by engaging Springbrook scholars in an in-depth regional study of the challenges faced by Asia and Africa from the mid-17th to the mid-20th century. This study was enhanced through visits to the Asian and African Art Museums, followed by further explorations at the National Gallery of Art, allowing students to draw connections between historical events and cultural artifacts.

Shown above: Group picture in the National Gallery of Art Rotunda.

Shown above: The History of Asia students in front of a 1300 year old artifact at the SI Asian Art Museum.

Shown above: Springbrook scholars analyzing the SI African Art Museum exhibition entitled, "From the Deep."

Senior makeup photos will take place on the following dates, [Mon, Oct 7; Tues, Oct 8; Fri, Oct 18] from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM in the auditorium. Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. If seniors have not received an email invitation, follow the provided link to schedule an appointment: Springbrook HS Senior Scheduling.

The Congressional App Challenge’s mission is to inspire, include, and innovate efforts around stem, coding, and computer science education. Since its inception in 2015, participation in the challenge has grown exponentially. It is considered the most prestigious prize in student computer science.

For the Challenge, students may use any programming language (example: C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, “block code,” etc.) and any platform (PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc.). There are NO LIMITS on application theme or topic! The app must have some degree of functionality to be competitive. Once developed, students submit a short video of 1-3 minutes long explaining their app.

The Congressional App Challenge’s mission is to inspire, include, and innovate efforts around stem, coding, and computer science education. Since its inception in 2015, participation in the challenge has grown exponentially. It is considered the most prestigious prize in student computer science. The deadline for students to submit their app online is 12:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 24, 2024.

Please click the links below for more information

• Rep. Raskin’s App Competition Webpage
• Congressional App Competition Website
• Congressional App Competition Prizes

October

• Oct 00 - School Principals, Filipino American History, LGBT History, & Breast Cancer Awareness Month continue

• Oct 16 - PSAT Day

• Oct 18 - No school for students - Professional Day for Staff

• Oct 24 - Grade 11 Parent & Caregiver Meeting at 6:30 PM in the auditorium

November

• Nov 03 - Marking Period 1 ends
• Nov 04 - Professional Day for teachers; no school for students
• Nov 05 - General Election
• Nov 06 - Marking Period (MP) 2 Begins
• Nov 13 - Report Card Distribution
• Nov 25 - Early Release Day for Students
• Nov 26 - Early Release Day for Students
• Nov 27 - Schools and offices closed
• Nov 28 - Holiday
• Nov 29 - Holiday

BLUE DEVILS, please come out to our FIRST JLS Family & Friend fundraiser day at the Laurel Golf Center. The event includes:

• Driving Range
• Mini golf
• Games

The fundraiser supports our JLS Law Conference, Mock Trial, and additional activities.

Bring your folks! See you, Sunday October 13th from 1:00-3:00 PM. A portion of the proceeds go to the SBHS Golf Team! Register/pay thru QR code on the flyer.

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Office of Well-Being and Student Services are working collaboratively with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, along with a local business partner, to host the “Speak Up, Save a Life!” 2024 Fentanyl Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest and student/community event.

The Video Contest challenges teenagers to create an original video to promote awareness of the dangers of opioid abuse, overdose, and fentanyl among teens. The contest is open to all 6th - 12th grade students living in Montgomery County. The top prize is $1000. Interested students must create “Speak Up, Save a Life!” PSAs and submit them by Friday, November 8, 2024. Click here to learn more about the contest. For additional questions about creating a Speak Up, Save a Life, public service announcement, contact Ms. Karen Greger at Karen_L_Greger@mcpsmd.org or Mr. George Greenhow at George_Greenhow@mcpsmd.org for more information.

Safety is extremely important to our Blue Devil Community!

Blue Devils, please remember the SBHS See Something, Say Something Initiative. If you've seen something concerning at school (e.g., student in crisis, harrassment, illegal substances, weapons, etc.) please use the QR code to report the incident. Providing details, location, and timeframe is helpful.

Email: Stephanie_Z_Valentine@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/springbrookhs/
Location: 201 Valley Brook Drive, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-3800
Twitter: @SBHSPrinc