Contact Information
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
Table of Contents
Principal's Message
Directory Withholding Information
Mark Your Calendars with Links and Flyers
Important Vaccination Requirements
Virtual Instrumental Music Parent Meeting Information
Purple Line - Possible Impact to bus Route 7702
24-25 FARMS information and QR code
WT Page PTA Information, Updates, and Events
MCPS News
Community Event Flyers and Information
Past Newsletter Links
WT Page Principal's Message - 2nd week of School
Welcome to the second week of school! We had a fantastic first week, including our first fire drill, meeting new and returning students, and we even had our first day of indoor recess due to the heat. Thank you to everyone—students, parents, and staff—for your cooperation and enthusiasm. It’s been great seeing everyone settle into routines and get to know one another.
**Important Reminders:**
1. **Kindergarten Switcheroo**: Forever Kindergarten homeroom teacher assignments will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd. Letters with all the details were sent home on Friday, so please check your child’s backpack.
2. **Submit Student Information Yellow Forms**: If any information needs updating, please submit your student's yellow form as soon as possible. Keeping your contact information current helps us ensure your child’s safety and well-being.
3. **FERPA Student Directory Withholding**: If you prefer to withhold your student's directory information, please see the information below and submit form MCPS Form 281-13 by September 12, 2024.
4. **ParentVue** -Synergy ParentVUE is the Parent Portal that serves as the primary home-to-school communication vehicle for schools to share information regarding grades, attendance, scheduling, access into myMCPS Classroom, and more. Please make sure you are signed up. If you need support visit the MCPS Technology and Information Support for Parents.
4. **Download the Remind App**: To stay updated with all MCPS and Page communications, download the Remind App. This is the best way to receive important alerts and announcements right on your phone.
5. **Important Vaccination Requirements** - Please read below for more information.
Thank you for your attention, and let’s make it another great week!
Ms. Brown
Principal
Directory Information Withholding - due by September 12, 2024
Each year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is required by law to inform parents/guardians and eligible students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,(FERPA), as well as their rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).
FERPA requires MCPS to give parents/guardians and eligible students the opportunity to request that directory information be withheld. PPRA requires educational institutions to notify parents/guardians and eligible students of their rights concerning the district’s conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. The PPRA notice for distribution to parents/guardians can be found on the MCPS website, and is available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese and Amharic.
Schools can provide directory information for public listings such as honor roll, awards, and other notices in the newspaper or on the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) website. A student’s name, address, and telephone number may also be released to organizations of any combination of parents, teachers, and students of a school. Unless you tell them not to, schools can release the information without your prior consent.
Directory Information includes the following items: student’s and/or parent’s name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number; student’s date of birth; major field of study; grade level; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; degrees and awards received (including honor roll); most recent school attended; dates of attendance; photograph, or other likeness; the weight and height of members of athletic teams; and other similar information.
If you do not want the school to release your directory information, complete the information below and return this notice to your school by September 12, 2024. MCPS Form 281-13 (Traditional Schools). Annual Notice for Directory Information and Student Privacy, contains the appropriate information, and also is available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese and Amharic
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Dates
This Week
- Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day - Schools and Offices Closed
- Tuesday, September 3rd - UPDATE- First Virtual WT Page PTA General Body meeting @ 7 PM.
- Join by Zoom
- Meeting ID: 889 4174 0353
- Passcode: 360421 - Thursday, September 5th - Virtual Instrumental Music Parent Meeting @ 6:30 - See info below
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, September 18th - Back to School Resource Fair and K - 2nd Back-to-School Night @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 19th - Back to School Resource and 3rd - 5th Back-to-School Night @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 21st - Burtonsville Day - See Flyer Below
Tuesday, September 24th - PTA Spirit Night @ The Big Greek Cafe - See Flyer Below
Friday, September 27th - Early Dismissal @ 12:55 PM
Thursday, October 3rd - PTA Boosterthon Begins
Friday, October 4th - PTA Movie Night
Important Vaccination Requirements
All school age children must provide documentation of required vaccinations or a permitted exemption. Maryland State law requires all Maryland students new to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and those entering Grade 7 provide documentation of required, age-appropriate vaccinations or a medical or religious exemption. This documentation is required within 20 calendar days from their date of admission.
Students who have not received their vaccinations may enter school if they provide evidence of an appointment to be vaccinated by Monday, September 16, 2024, (or 20 calendar days from their day of admission) must be excluded from school until such documentation is provided.
Please see the list of required vaccination here - Back to School Immunizations Requirements
Instrumental Music Virtual Parent Meeting
Calling all 4th and 5th grade parents! Is your child interested in joining instrumental music for the first time this year? If so, you are welcome to join Ms. Sara Glasser in an optional virtual information session on Thursday, September 5th at 6:30 PM. Instrumental music takes places once a week for 30 minutes during school, free of charge, and is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. Ms. Glasser can also be reached at Sara_Glasser@mcpsmd.org with any questions about the program. This meeting is designed to answer any questions for parents that have not had a child in the program before, but returning families are also welcome.
Link to join: Instrumental Music Parent Information Session
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cfq-iipm-rdc
Or dial: (US) +1 317-967-2029 PIN: 397 936 128#
Purple Line - Possible Transportation Delays for bus route 7702
Page students that ride bus route 7702 might be impacted by the Purple line construction project. Transportation is working to communicate any changes to the route or buses due to the construction on the roadways. If you have any questions please reach out to your Transportation Cluster Manager
Blair Cluster 240-740-1855 or Springbrook Cluster 240-740-1850.
Here is a communication regarding the closures due to the Purple Line construction project from Maryland Park and Planning - Purple Line Street closures.
Apply for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) for 2024 - 2025 School Year
FARMS applications must be completed each school year. New for the 2024 - 2025 school year students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for meals. The application for FARMS is online and has been updated for the new school year. Apply using www.MySchoolApps.com; this is the preferred application method. You can also apply online using the QR code.
Join & Renew Your PTA Membership
- Renew every year
- Join for as low as $12
Three great reasons to JOIN the PTA
❶ Amplify your voice.
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Calling all Volunteers- We need your help!
- Boosterthon - Sign up to volunteer here
- Book Fair - sign up to volunteer here
- Sip n' Paint - October 24th
- 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
Teachers Lounge Snack Donation
- 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
Boosterthon
- Boosterthon is a school fitness fundraiser that involves students participating in physical activities, such as running or exercise challenges.
- Fundraising Starts October 3rd and final event on October 11th
- We need volunteers! Contact Tawanna at president@wtpagepta.org with questions.
Reflections Art Program - Accepting Imperfection
- National PTA Arts Program - Students are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts.
- More information to come. Please contact Miranda at VPofprograms@wtpagepta.org with any questions.
