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May 20 & 21: State Math Testing (All Grades)

May 21: MBMS Chorus Concert

May 23: MBMS Band Concert

May 27: No School- Memorial Day

May 31: Festival Orchestra, Band, and Chorus Perform at Kings Dominion

The MBMS Festival Band and Festival Orchestra had incredible performances at States this past week. Both the band and orchestra earned Superior 1 ratings for their performances. We are so proud of our students and their directors, Ms. McCumbee (band) and Ms. Kovach (orchestra)!

Recent events:

• April 12-16: Ms. Snowden visited 6th grade ELA classes to introduce students to the RIASEC, a career exploration tool that gives students a common, specific language to talk about their strengths and interests. Students were able to identify and discuss their top “themes” and understand why self-discovery is a key step in career exploration.

• May 3-8: Ms. Snowden visited 7th grade ELA classes to deliver the RIASEC 2 lesson. Students first made connections between the 16 career clusters to the skills and abilities covered by each RIASEC type. Then, they spent time in Naviance identifying clusters and pathways they want to learn more about.

Upcoming events:

• 6th and 7th grade students are continuing to try virtual reality career exploration during lunch!

• May 22, 28, and 29: Ms. Snowden will visit computer science classes to deliver the 8th graders’ last middle school career exploration lesson! Students will focus on time management and how they may need to adjust their current routines to fit additional hobbies and extracurricular activities in high school.

Does your student love music and/or art? Consider enrolling them in the Summer Arts Academy. Click here for more information. Click this link to sign up.

The absolute last day for 8th grade students to turn in End of Year Activities and KD incentive forms is Friday, May 10. No exceptions will be made.

Parents, as we approach warmer weather, we are starting to see more and more concerns with dress code violations. Please assist us in ensuring our students are following the SMCPS dress code. Thank you for your assistance.

• Students must wear clothing that covers certain body parts. Clothes must be worn in such a way that the chest, midriff, pelvic/groin area, and buttocks are covered with opaque material.

• Clothing displaying or suggesting profanity; sexual activity through graphic images, words, or innuendos; weapons; drugs/alcohol or drug paraphernalia; violence; or tobacco products may not be worn, visible, or displayed.

• Clothing with identifiable gang/crew representation or paraphernalia may not be worn, visible, or displayed.

• Symbols or messages generally accepted to promote intolerance, hate, racial slurs (for example Confederate flag, swastika, Ku Klux Klan or KKK) may not be worn, visible, or displayed.

• Head coverings may only be worn indoors so long as the student’s face is visible and it does not interfere with instruction or student safety.

• Shoes must be worn that are safe for all activities.

• Official St. Mary's County Public Schools’ athletic uniforms may be allowed at the discretion of the coach and school administrator.

• Student dress for school-sponsored activities must be in compliance with the Student Dress Code.

Summer Food Service Outreach: Please help us promote our "to-go" meals for the summer at LHS, CHS, OES, and SRMS offering 5-day meal pick-up on Mondays starting June 10th. Parents must pre-register their children by filling out the form linked below or bringing them to the site when they pick up meals. We will also be operating Lunch and Learn and Lunch at the Library. There will be a flyer for those programs as well. Those programs don't allow meals to leave the premises, so no additional paperwork is required; however, since some parents may not bring their children to pick up these to-go meals, we must have additional information from them. Please post the flyer found in the Summer 2024 Graphics folder below and also link the form to your Weekly Smores.

Summer Meals Pick Up Google Form

SMCPS Athletics Seasonal Tryout Information One Pager

MPSSAA Summer Camp Guidelines: Students and member schools may participate in summer camps that are sponsored by the local school system.

Please Note:

• Practices/Camps are voluntary for both staff and students.

• These practices/camps have NO bearing on the tryout process or team selection process.

• Schools may not charge any fees for summer practices held locally. If going away for a team camp fees may be applied.

• Practices are open to all SMCPS students (including incoming freshmen).

• Only current SMCPS high school students (including incoming SMCPS freshmen) may attend practices. Middle school and elementary school students are not permitted to attend a practice/camp.

• Students may only attend a practice for the school in which they attend or will attend and at which it is anticipated they will graduate from or a county-wide practice/camp if offered.

• All students must have a current physical.

The 7th grade is planning a field day event to celebrate our successes and the closure of 7th grade. Please take a few minutes to read the attached letter from the 7th grade teachers.

• Summer Sports Academies: SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday -Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/camps

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/thescoop.pdf

PTSO members are parents, teachers and students who are dedicated to promoting the education and welfare of our children. We highly encourage everyone to join our PTSO to show their support. As a member you are welcome to attend all meetings & functions; however, your membership does not require you to participate in these functions. The membership fee is $10. If interested in joining, you may email us at mbmspanthersptso@gmail.com!

Make sure you follow us on Facebook (Margaret Brent Middle School PTSO) to stay up to date on fundraisers and other events.

Upcoming Events:

- Paws Ticket Shopping - Wednesday, 6/5/24

Ongoing Fundraisers:

- Croc Charms Fundraiser

- Magnet Fundraiser
- First come, First serve – limited quantity available. Orders will be delivered to students during homeroom as orders are placed. May also be purchased during the MTSS Store at lunch once a month. Order form is attached