Email: stacey_m_brown@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pagees/
Location: 13400 Tamarack Rd, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-7560
Twitter: @WTPagePenguins
Dear Page Families,
Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break and to the first week of December. The countdown to winter break starts today, it is 19 days away. Here are the weekly updates and some important information.
1. Cognitive Abilities Test (CoGat Testing) - Students in grades 2 and 3 will take the CogAT from December 2, 2024-December 20, 2024. This data will be one criteria that will be used to determine gifted and talented designation. To learn more about CogAT, parents and caregivers are invited to watch the short video: Getting to know CogAT for Parents
2. Update your Contact Information - It is also important to stay connected with your child’s school. We want to make sure we can reach you quickly in emergencies or to share important updates. Your contact information is private, will not be shared, and is only used to support your child’s safety. This information can be updated in ParentVUE or via this form.
3. Reminder - Federal Impact Aid Survey - Parent and Guardians will receive a Federal Impact Aid Survey printed on pink paper. Each year, schools send out a survey in connection with Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Impact Aid). The United States Department of Education funds school districts that have many students with parents or guardians connected to the federal government and live on certain federal housing properties. The purpose of the funds is to reimburse school districts for the loss of property taxes from tax-exempt federal properties. The amount of funds received is based on the number of completed surveys received from parents or guardians who are on active duty with the uniformed services, employed on federal property, reside in federal or public housing, and/or are a foreign government military officer. Forms must be completed and returned by December 6th.
4. 2024-2025 Parent/Guardian Family Engagement Survey -The 2024-2025 Parent/Guardian Family Engagement Survey (English and Spanish Google forms) went out to parents and guardians via Remind, on Friday, Nov. 22nd. Please take a moment to complete.
2024-2025 PARENT/GUARDIAN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY: https://forms.gle/iyzhWorTw1JgWhqL8
2024-2025 ENCUESTA DE PARTICIPACIÓN FAMILIAR DE PADRES/TUTORES: https://forms.gle/eKXnMQxwYRJKtjh18
See you bright and early Monday Morning!
Ms. Brown
Principal
This Week
- Sunday, December 1st - Reflections National PTA Art Program submission deadline (See Information below)
- Monday, December 2 - December 6th - CoGat Testing for 2nd and 3rd graders
- Tuesday, December 3, 2023 - WT Page PTA Virtual meeting - 7pm-8pm -
- Join us for the next using this Zoom Link - General PTA Meeting
- Meeting ID: 891 9388 1749
- Passcode: 493604
- Wednesday, December 4 - No Pre-Kindergarten
- Friday, December 5th - MCPS Social Studies Curriculum Webinar Series (See Information below)
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Fundraisers in Progress
- November 22nd - December 20th - Coin Wars, Continues! - Help raise funds for the 5th grade end of year field trips and events. Top two grades will be rewarded with a pizza party. (Updates are below.)
- November 29 - December 13th - Nothing Bundt Cakes fundraiser (flyer attached) - Orders can be placed at https://wtpagepta.givebacks.com/
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Upcoming Dates
December 9th - Community Safety Meeting at Redland MS with Montgomery County Council Member - Dawn Luedtke (flyer below)
December 13th - PTA Winter Dance 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM- Please RSVP to join us for a night of music, dancing, games, raffles and more!
December 20th - 2nd Quarter Interims are available
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Winter Break Dates and January 2025 Dates
- December 23rd - December 31st - Winter Break - No School for Students and Staff
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day—Schools and offices closed
- Thursday, January 2nd - Staff and Students return to school
- Monday, January 20, 2025 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Schools and offices closed
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - End of the 2nd Marking Period
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - Grading and Planning for the end of term; no school for students
- The MCPS Social Studies team is hosting a series of Curriculum Night webinars for families to learn more about how social studies is taught in MCPS and how its curricula in kindergarten through 11th grade incorporate the history of various ethnic and cultural groups. The webinars will be held from 6:30–7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- Thursday, Dec. 5–LGBTQ+ American History Register here!
Come out to the PTA Winter Dance - Friday, December 13th
The Winter Dance is being planned by the committee with lots of fun surprises for the evening. Please RSVP to join us for a night of music, dancing, games, raffles and more!
We need your support to make the Winter Dance a truly magical event! Check out the available slots and sign up to volunteer today. Events like these wouldn’t be possible without your support!
Do you own or work for a business that takes supporting the community seriously? Does the thought of showing off your product or services to the William Tyler Page community sound appealing?
The WT Page PTA is gearing up for our 2025 Silent Auction and we need your support! Please consider a donation of goods, services, or experiences to help us raise money for our kids. All proceeds from the auction directly benefit our students, providing everything from classroom supplies, to technology upgrades, to extracurricular activities and special events.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact on our school community. If you are interested in donating, email fundraising@wtpagepta.org by January 15, 2025 to coordinate a convenient pickup or drop-off.
National Arts Contest - Students are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts.
- Visit https://www.wtpagepta.org/services-3 for more information or email Miranda at vpofprograms@wtpagepta.org with any questions.
Vacancy Announcement - MCCPTA Delegate
- The William Tyler Page Elementary School PTA is seeking an MCCPTA delegate to serve as our PTA representative on county-wide group meetings. To apply, please email your interest to president@wtpagepta.org .
- Renew every year
- Join for as low as $12
Three great reasons to JOIN the PTA
❶ Amplify your voice.
❷ Have fun and meet new people!
❸Benefit from money-saving deals. PTA members save time and money on major brands. Check for the latest offers.
- While our beloved teachers are busy raising the bar for our kiddos, we are going to set a different "BAR" for them daily to say "Thank YOU" for all their hard work. If you would like to drop-off snacks, please leave them in the Front Office and let the staff know that the items are for the Snack Pantry. This is an ongoing effort and will seek support for the remainder of the school year. If you would like to contribute to helping make this happen click on a slot and sign up. If you would like to make a cash donation, please visit the PTA store by clicking Cash Donation or sign up
- How can we better serve our children and school? Take the Family Survey here
- MCPS Calendar Survey on 2025-2026 school year calendar
- PTA Members only: Free State PTA wants your feedback to ensure they are capturing the diverse perspectives and priorities within our school communities. Take the Survey here.
- Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, news and meetings.
- Subscribe to our calendar today!
- Committees - Reflections, Bingo Night, Winter Dance, Spring Fling, Silent Auction, Teacher Appreciation & more
Email Tawanna at president@wtpagepta.org if you are interested in volunteering
- Download the Box Tops app -use the WT Page Referral Code: KP1V04U6
