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White Oak Middle School
May 27, 2024
This Week and Dates to Remember
Monday, May 27- Memorial Day- Schools Closed
Tuesday, May 28- All Day- Periods 1-7
Wednesday, May 29- Even Day Periods 1, 2, 4,6
Thursday, May 30- Odd Day- Periods 1, 3,5,7
Friday, May 31- All Day -Periods 1-7- Student Service Learning Hours Forms Due
Thursday June 5-Sports Banquet at 6:30pm
June 11- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 9:00am. (Students need to be at Blake at 8:15am)
July 8-August 2- Summer Program at Paintbranch High School from 8:00am-12:30pm.
New Week of May 27, 2024
Signs of Suicide- Good afternoon, our counselors will be delivering lessons on signs of suicide to our students during their physical education classes tomorrow(5/31) and Monday.
Carta de lecciones de signos de suicidio
Letter about lessons on signs of suicide
Summer Program- Our summer program will be from July 8-August 2 at Paintbranch High School for students that are currently in 5, 6 and 7 grades. Parent can register students through Parentview. For more information please contact Camilo_K_Casey@MCPSMD.Org or Francis_L_Campos@MCPSMD.org. They can both be reached at 301-288-8200. Also on June 4 and 5 parents can register students in person or by from 3:00-4:30pm.
Sports Banquet- Our coaches and staff is inviting our student athletes that played sports with us this year to bring families for a celebration on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30pm. We will have food and awards. For more information, please contact Desmin_Wade@MCPSMC.Org
SSL- The forms are due this Friday. All SSL forms for any service completed after June 1, 2023, must be submitted to Ms. Abdelazis by the systemwide deadline of Friday, May 31. After May 31, SSL forms will no longer be accepted for service completed during this school year or the summer prior. Students must earn 75 SSL hours in order to graduate from high school. Student can plan to earn hours for next school year. Learn more about the required SSL documentation and find SSL opportunities ahead of the summer months. For more information please email Smahir_H_Abdelazis@MCPSMD.Org or call her at 301-288-8200.
Student Deliveries- The school does not allow deliveries to students. All student deliveries will be held in the office and given to parents. If the school receives a delivery from a restaurant, it will be held in the office for a parent to pick up. If it is not picked up by the end of the day, it will be discarded.
How to Support 8 Grade End of Year Activities
From Ms. Sutton
Good morning 8th grade parents and students,
The end of the school year is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to celebrating all of our students' middle school accomplishments. In the attached document, you will find a list of end of year events planned for our 8th graders. In addition, the link below can be used to make donations towards these events. Donations will be used for food items, decorations and activities. If you would like to make a food donation or a paper goods donation, please feel free to drop items off in our attendance office and let our secretaries know it's for 8th grade events. Thank you for your support!
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Nakia L. Sutton
Assistant Principal
White Oak Middle School
12201 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-288-8200
Repeating Updates
PTSA- We have resumed our PTSA and have a new board. Our meeting successfully had 25-30 parents. Thanks all for attending! Congratulations to our newly elected executive board:
Kevin Johnson- President
Datrina Davis- Vice President
Jill Campbell- Treasurer
Risha George- Secretary
Outdoor Education- Our students enjoyed a terrific time in Outdoor Education. Between learning experiential and environmental science concepts along with community dining etiquette, they shared adventures and worked together as a community. Thank you Ms. Caruso for leading this experience along with all of the teachers and para educators that ensured our students enjoyed this experience.
Teacher Appreciation Week- We want to thank all of our parents and students for showing our staff appreciation by providing treats, decorating our staff development room, and sending messages. Thank you!
Concerts- Our concerts were fantastic! Thank you Ms. Malin, Ms. Betances, and Ms. Feyi for all of your hard work and dedication to our students. You brought our community together the White Oak Way!. Pictures and video clips will be posted soon.
Math MCAP and IXL- Please read this link to learn ways to practice and prepare for the Math MCAP- IXL Practice Opportunities
Promotion Ceremony- We received information that Blake's graduation was scheduled on our original promotion day. We understand this will impact many of our families. As a result, we will have our ceremony at Blake on June 11, 2024. We are appreciate Blake's willingness to accomodate our community. Thank you Blake staff and Ms. Snead.
Traffic on New Hampshire Avenue-
- In order to keep students safe, they are not allowed to take the metro to and from school in areas where buses are provided. New Hampshire Avenue is a very busy thruway. Cars are traveling at high speeds and we do not have crossing guards.
- Please pick up and drop off in front of the school. Do not encourage students to meet you or drop them off on New Hampshire Avenue.
- Driving out of the school after the student drop off area (near cafeteria) to go north we have a right turn only sign. Cars that wait to make left turns slow down traffic and cause safety risks. Please make right turns only driving out of the school to New Hampshire Avenue from the student drop off area.
WOMS Weekly Assignments- In an effort to help families keep track of weekly assignments and instructional goals, we will publish them on the following link- WOMS Weekly Assignments. In order to get more details about student classroom work, continue to visit the Canvas page for each class as well as grades and assignments on ParentVue.
IXL Math- This is a reminder that one of our main goas this year is to improve achievement in math courses. All students have accounts with IXL and can practice concepts at home. Please take advantage of this platform. Students in every math course can practice concepts and improve their achievement. In school, students log into IXL during advisory times on non-block days (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays).
Little Mermaid Jr. Production
White Oak Loves Soccer⚽ !
IXL Math Support at School and at Home!
Learn with IXL at home!
We’re using IXL to support our math curriculum this year, and your child has access to this
online program at home. With thousands of skills that match what we’re learning, as well
as insights into student progress, IXL is a great resource to help your child excel. Learn with IXL at home!
Daisy!
After School Activities
Dear Students & Families,
We are excited to have students extend their days with us to engage in the activities they enjoy most. Please click the link below for activity descriptions, days, locations and activity bus information. If you have questions about the activities offered, please reach out to the sponsor directly for more information.
Here are a few reminders about after school activities:
- Students should report to the cafeteria once they are dismissed for the day. Students should refrain from going outside to the bus loading area if they are staying for an activity.
- Supper will be served in the cafeteria at 3:00 and activities will begin promptly at 3:15.
- Students should remain with their after school sponsors until 4:30.
- After school activities end at 4:30. Activity buses arrive at approximately 4:30. Students who are walkers or car riders will be asked to exit the building at 4:30.
- Students should communicate with their families if they are staying after school for an activity
Media Center Staff
Media Assistant: Debbie Goldkind- Debbie.B.Goldkind@MCPSMD.Net
Media Center Phone Number- 301-288-8270
Attention Parents & Students: Please see our most up to date list of after-school activities and clubs. This is a live link that will be updated as we add new activities and confirm dates and times. Feel free to reach out to individual sponsors for more information. The link to our activity buses is also included for your convenience.
New Personal Device Policy
Donations
Staff Dues
Resources
Emergency - please call 911
Montgomery County Crisis Center (24 hours/7 days) 240-777-4000
Homeless & Shelter Services 240-907-2688
Drug Use Crisis Line 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis/Mental Health Resource Sheet. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B3MSV79Yb-vvmUpA5NzqtY9GhJWuUxfX14IJYNhyfWI/edit?usp=sharing
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline-call 988
Montgomery County Hotline (301) 738-2255
Montgomery County Food Resources: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html
COVID Vaccination/Booster Sites: https://mcgvaccineprod.powerappsportals.us/en-US/covid-vaccine-scheduling/
SSL Opportunities: Virtual - https://bit.ly/SSLOpportunities
Offices and Staff
Principal: Virginia.A.Delossantos@MCPSMD.Net
Assistant Principal: Nakia_L_Sutton@MCPSMD.Net
Assistant Principal: Cynthia.Y.Tran@MCPSMD.NET
Assistant Principal: Jonathan.M.D'Souza@MCPSMD.Net
Administrative Secretary: Dana.R.Lynch@MCPSMD.Net
Front Office and SSL Hours: Smahir.H.Abdelaziz@mcpsmd.net
Financial Secretary (Obligations and Donations): Susan.E.Krisch@MCPSMD.NET
School Phone Number 301-288-8200
Registrar & Counseling Office: Alicia Valdes Alicia.Y.Valdes@MCPSMD.Net
Counseling Office Telephone Number: 301-288-8250
School Teams
6 Grade Team
Team LeaderAnastasia.D.Franklin@MCPSMD.Net
Project Success Team Leader
Counselor
Administrator
7 Grade Team
Team Leaders
Counselor
Administrator
Jonathan.M.D'Souza@MCPSMD.Net
8 Grade Team
Team Leaders
Counselor
Administrator
ELD Counselor