AEHS Weekly Newsletter

Good evening, Einstein Community,

I hope your student has transitioned smoothly into Quarter 2. We wanted to remind you of two important upcoming events as well as direct you to the new information provided in the Newsletter below.

Open House - Tomorrow, November 11
We invite you to join us for our Open House, where you can experience a day in the life of our school. There will be two sessions for guardians to attend:

• Session 1: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
• Session 2: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Monday, November 25
Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on November 25. Please use ParentVue to schedule your conference time with your student’s teachers. If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out via AskAlbert or contact the school directly.

We look forward to seeing you at these events and partnering with you in supporting your student’s success.

Best,

Justin Krop

Principal Intern.

• November 11 - Open House 9am-10:30am & 12pm-1:30pm
• November 15 & 16 - Fall Play A year with Frog and Toad 7pm
• November 19 - Fall Sports Award Night 6:30pm
• November 19 - PTSA Meeting Zoom 7pm
• November 25 - Half day for Students - Parent teacher conferences
• November 26 - Half day for Students
• November 27-30 - Thanksgiving break No School
• Follow the AEHS Website - Upcoming Events link to see more events that are coming up at AEHS
• MCPS SY4-25 Calendar

Order delicious fresh fruit and other items for shipping to yourself, or friends and family locally, or across the country this holiday! Visit our dedicated site anytime between now and November 12: https://ifundraise.com/1142853

The Patrons of the Arts Coalition of Einstein (PACE) is delighted once again to organize the fruit & dessert sale fundraiser in support of Albert Einstein High School's Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts, VAC and Dance Departments. Due to impacts from Hurricanes Helene & Milton, our new supplier this year, Indian River Growers must end the sale November 12 for December delivery. In addition to the usual fresh citrus and apples, they also offer desserts and deluxe soup mixes, all starting at only $20. Proceeds from this fundraiser go directly towards PACE’s efforts to support and promote the visual and performing arts programs at Einstein and benefit all programs.

Join our Parent Support Group to connect with other families, share your experiences, and learn how to navigate the challenges of starting fresh in a new country.

Únase a nuestro Grupo de Apoyo para padres para conectarse con otras familias, compartir sus experiencias y aprender a navegar los desafíos de comenzar de nuevo en un nuevo país.

For the ninth year we are pleased to offer MoreWithUs Spring 2025 Scholarship.

All students are eligible to apply. They can submit a short essay or a short video about a work/volunteer experience. Each award is $500. The application deadline is December 15, 2024.

Students can find the submission information and past winners at: https://morewithus.com/pages/scholarship. There is also a flyer on our social media, see this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBexpIBAA_g/

Are you in 10th grade and plan to go to college after high school? Join the ACES program today and work with an ACES Coordinator in 11thand 12th grade to receive personal assistance with college applications, financial aid forms, access to leadership development programs, and career-readiness training! Click this link to read admission criteria and apply: https://www.acesmontgomery.org/apply/. The deadline is January 10, 2025! Contact Belvey Russ at belvey.russ@mcpsmd.net if you have further questions.

El Programa ACES

¿Estás en décimo grado y planeas ir a la universidad después de la secundaria? ¡Aplica para el programa ACES hoy y trabaja con un coordinador de ACES en los grados 11 y 12 para recibir asistencia personal con solicitudes para la universidad, formularios de ayuda financiera, acceso a programas de desarrollo de liderazgo y capacitación para la preparación profesional de carrera! Haga clic en este enlace para leer los criterios de admisión y aplicar: https://www.acesmontgomery.org/apply/. El ultimo dia para solicitar es el 10 de enero 2025! Comuníquese con Belvey Russ al belvey.russ@mcpsmd.net si tiene más preguntas.

Interested in a SAT Prep Course? The University of Maryland LIFT program offers an opportunity. Review their Google Form here: https://bit.ly/LIFTSATPrep (there is a cost to attend this program)

Are you a student that is interested in preparing a project for National History Day 2025.

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Time: 10am-2:00pm

Location: National Archives, 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408

How do I RSVP? Register to attend the in-person workshop by emailing amanda.voglezon@nara.gov by November 8, 2024.

They will be held November 25th in person at Einstein. Sign-up is now live in your ParentVue portal. Log-in and choose the Conference History tab to reserve your timeslot.

For more information, on preparing for your Parent Teacher Conference please visit:

hs_parentteacherconference_flyer.pdf (montgomeryschoolsmd.org)

Fall Sports Awards Night will be on Tuesday 11/19 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. Dinner and sport specific breakouts to follow.

Tryouts for most sports start on Friday 11/15. Please make sure you are registered with a valid physical. If you have any questions please email Christina_M_Fitzpatrick@mcpsmd.org

We are offering fun summer employment opportunities and lifeguard certification for those who are fifteen years of age and older. Our team knows that the Company’s greatest resource is our amazing staff, and we strive to build strong teams that will make each workday safe, memorable, and enjoyable for themselves as well as the patrons of the pools they work at.

Lifeguarding for High Sierra Pools is more than just a job: it’s the chance to be an integral part of a community, learn lifelong skills, and be a role model for the kids that swim there. High Sierra Pools’ lifeguards and staff ensure the safety of hundreds of pools and thousands of patrons. We employ year-round professionals as well as qualified seasonal staff who are focused on our core values of safety, service and teamwork.

For more information Visit: Commercial Pool Management - High Sierra Pools

Class of 2025

This Friday November 15 marks the second Early Action Deadline for seniors. If you have a college on your list that has this deadline, make sure you submit your application in time. In addition, I have added a NEW Hand Picked Scholarships List to my list of scholarship resources. Now that your college applications are going out, you can now spend more time sending out scholarships. For example, the Jack Kent Cooke Merit Based scholarship is due this Thursday November 14. If you have a 3.75 cumulative unweighted GPA and financial need, this scholarship is for you.

Plus, the 2025-2026 FAFSA will be opening on December 1 of this year. To get you all ready, our first webinar session will be this Tuesday Nov 12 at 6:30pm. This "Get Set to Complete the FAFSA" webinar will teach you what you need to know for what is coming up. Click this link to register.

Paying for College: FAFSA & Financial Aid Webinar on Nov 13 at 6:30pm. Click this link to view the topics that will be covered and to register.

Lastly, some colleges offer their financial aid package & scholarships based on seniors completing their CSS Profile (in addition to completing the FAFSA). The list of colleges link on the college board is inactive at the moment but click this link to understand what the CSS Profile is and how to complete the application. Each college has a deadline of when they want it submitted.

Why Montgomery College? Virtual Information Session in English & Spanish this Thursday November 14 from 6:30-7:30pm.

Click this link to view the flyer. It has the meeting ID and Passcode information.

College Financial Aid Workshops for Immigrant Students at CASA (Grades 9-12)

CASA de Maryland is hosting two workshops this month, on how to apply for financial aid to cover the cost of college tuition. The first workshop will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, November 12th at CASA's Silver Spring Welcome Center (734 University Blvd East, Silver Spring, MD 20903) and the second workshop will be held at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 13that CASA's Multicultural Center (8151 15th Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20783). Both workshops will cover the same content, so students are invited to attend whichever location is most convenient. You are also encouraged to bring along a supportive adult who will help them during the application process and throughout their post-secondary experience. This multi-generational workshop is open to all high school students grades 9th through 12th, particularly those from immigrant families including undocumented students. Furthermore, seniors attending the workshop will be invited to a follow up clinic in which they receive personalized support in completing their application when FAFSA and the MHEC One-App open on December 1st. Please see the CASA Workshops flyer linked here with all the details about this opportunity. If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to Mr. Trigo in the College & Career Center.

Welcome to the NEW SSL Corner! Each month we will feature news and opportunities in our community for students to earn SSL hours. Here are the opportunities for

November 2024

• Veterans Day SSL Opportunity (November 9, 2024, 9AM-2PM) - Build garden beds and benches, and support an Urban Farm – earn up to 5 SSL hours while giving back to the Earth on Veterans Day!

• To learn more, please visit this link: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=988670
  
• Speak Up, Save A Life” PSA Contest (Deadline Extended to November 12, 2024) - The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is hosting a Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest for middle school and high school students that challenges teens to create an original video to promote awareness of the dangers of opioid abuse or overdose and fentanyl among teens.
• Participants who submit a PSA that meets the contest requirements will earn 10 SSL hours and have a chance to win prizes.
• To learn more, please visit this link: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=983160
  
  
• Changemaker Workshop (November 14, 2024, 6:30PM-8PM) - Join local and student activists in an online workshop that will connect students with social justice advocates in Montgomery County, MD, so they can learn about the strategies and actions people are taking to improve their communities.
• Students may earn 2 SSL hours for attending and actively participating in the workshop.
• Additional details can be found at the following link: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1000492
  
  
• Montgomery County Council Youth Town Hall (November 20, 2024, 7:00PM-8:30PM) - The Montgomery County Council will host their annual Youth Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please join our Montgomery County Councilmembers and MCPS student leaders as we discuss important youth-centric issues. Student attendees will be able to share their questions and concerns and participate in a dialogue with our county’s leadership.
• Students may earn 2 SSL hours for attending and participating in advocacy action.
• To learn more, please visit this link: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1003286

Additional Opportunities:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YprB8ShFDJUPwcMuakRBraawI3jSOedITmEYQJHnwQc/edit?tab=t.0

Please be aware, SSL hours earned this past summer, and first semester are due January 3rd, 2025.

Forms and important dates can be found HERE

For more information, please Visit MCPS SSL

For current MCPS news and events visit the Things to Know Newsletter for November 7, 2024

Visit our AskAlbert link to submit your questions!

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