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
WT Page Principal's Message
Dear Page Families,
Here is some important information that I would like to share with you this week.
1. Freed Photography: We are no longer using Lifetouch Photography company at Page. Freed Photography will be taking individual photos of all of the Page students on Tuesday, September 17th. Below is the staff picture taken by Freed Photography in August. (See staff picture and flyer below.)
2. Back to School Night (BTSN) and Resource Fair: This year Page ES will have a resource fair beginning at 6:00 PM. During the resource fair families can order dinner from the food truck, sample food from the Department of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS), meet after school club sponsors, local community organizations, and more. BTSN will begin at 6:30 PM and there will be 3 sessions to meet with classroom teachers, learn about the new literacy curriculums (CKLA and Arriba), learn about compacted math (only on September 19th), and visit the resource fair. BTSN has been extended to 8:15 PM. We are looking forward to meeting and engaging with families. (See the flyer below)
3. DFNS Special Dietary Needs Form: Students that have special dietary needs due to severe food allergies or due to a specific disability can submit MCPS Form 240-23. The completed form must include a physician’s signature and will be passed along to the MCPS registered dietitians who then reach out to the parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding planning a menu for the student. After the registered dietitian and parent(s)/guardian(s) have agreed upon a menu plan, the plan is then sent to the school-based supervisor to begin training the staff and aiding in food ordering if necessary. The menu is posted in a secured location within the school cafeteria, where the cafeteria manager and staff can access it. Some students may require their meals to be compiled and set aside for them to ensure the prevention of cross-contamination. Please note: the Special Dietary Needs Form is to be utilized independently or in addition to a 504 plan. (General health concerns, such as a preference that a student eat a gluten-free diet because a parent believes it is better for the student, are not disabilities and do not require accommodation.)
4. Cell phone and Smart Watch permission slip - All students that wear a Smart Watch or will have a Cell Phone for use before or after school must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. (see more information below)
5. Back to School Night Welcome video will be sent out Monday for families to preview prior to BTSN. It will also be linked to the school website.
See you bright and early Monday Morning.
Ms. Brown
Principal
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Dates
This Week
- Sunday, September 15th - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
- Tuesday, September 17th - Freed Individual Picture Day
- Wednesday, September 18th - Back to School Resource Fair and Pre-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
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, September 24th - PTA Spirit Night @ The Big Greek Cafe - See Flyer Below
Friday, September 27th - Early Dismissal @ 12:55 PM
Tuesday, October 1st - General PTA Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 3rd - No School For Students and Staff and PTA Boosterthon Fundraising Starts
Friday, October 4th - PTA Movie Night - See Flyer Below
Friday, October 11th - PTA Boosterthon - Page Fun Run - We need volunteers! Sign up to volunteer here!
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
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WT Page PTA Calendar
- Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, news and meetings.
- Subscribe to our calendar today!
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
Comfort Cases Community Day on October 3rd - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Comfort Cases are backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for youth entering the foster care system. Typically, children are given a trash bag to pack up their belongings when they are removed from their homes. They are working to end this practice while providing the essentials for a child’s first few days in foster care.
Page Community Day: October 3rd from 1 -3 pm at 9300 Gaither Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Limited spaces available: Spots for 5 adults and 15 children. Sign up here!
Boosterthon - Page Fun Run
- 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
- Boosterthon - Page Fun Run - We need volunteers! Sign up to volunteer here!
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.
MCCPTA
- MCCPTA Town Hall - topic is on Cell Phone Policy, scheduled for September 12th at 7:00 pm. Please register here to join the virtual meeting
- Big Learning seeking science and Lego robotics after-school instructors: Send resume to Jane de Winter, exec@biglearning.org, or contact to learn more.
Free State PTA
- Volunteers Needed for Free State PTA Nominating Committee:
- Responsibilities include identifying potential candidates, conducting interviews, and presenting a slate of nominees to the PTA membership.
- If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please click the link to access the application form by Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Superintendent’s Community Engagement Meetings
Superintendent Thomas Taylor will be meeting with as many stakeholders as possible to learn more about the Montgomery County community and to build lasting relationships. Part of this includes upcoming listening sessions at three schools. They are set for: Monday, Sept. 16, Poolesville High School, 7–8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Updated Location) Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Road, Rockville, 7–8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, Montgomery Blair High School, 7–8 p.m.
Repeated Message - 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