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Silver Creek Weekly Newsletter
May 27-May 31
Dear Silver Creek Families
The month of June is fast approaching. Only a few short weeks to the end of the school year. As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow, Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day Holiday. On this day, we recognize and honor those who have served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This day holds profound significance as we remember and pay tribute to those who have fought to protect our freedoms and ensure our safety.
Let's make it a great week, Huskies. Let's finish the last few weeks of school strong!
The sections marked with an * have been updated with new information OR is a new section in the newsletter. Please make sure to review. As always, thank you for your continued partnership.
Bell Schedule
*Silver Creek News (SCN) News
Did you miss the latest Husky news. You may access the link below from Friday, May 24, 2024 to hear upcoming news & events: https://youtube.com/live/TLRZlapbWDE?feature=share
You may also access the following document for the daily links to the Silver Creek News Show (SCN).
*MAP Testing- Tuesday, May 28 & Wednesday, May 29
All students will participate in the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP-M & MAP-R) assessment on Tuesday, May 28 (Math) & Wednesday, May 29 (Reading) during their homeroom class. Click here to view the bell schedule for MAP Testing. If students are absent for the assessment, the make-up testing will occur on Thursday, May 30 (MAP-M) and Tuesday, June 4 (MAP-R).
To learn more about the MAP assessment, please click on the link: https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/family-toolkit/. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rachel Mannheimer @Rachel_J_Mannheimer@mcpsmd.org
Library Media Center News & Updates
All library books are due back in the library media center by THURSDAY, MAY 30th. Please return on time! If your student has lost a book, please send them to the media center with cash or a check (made our to Silver Creek Middle School) for the replacement cost. Prices and checkouts are in our Destiny Catalog HERE. Have your student log in and click on "My Stuff." Happy May to all our Husky readers and families! Check out our MAY MEDIA MONTHLY: NEWS & NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER. We have updates on our class research activities, Rollingwood Burial Ground Inquiry Group, new book recommendations, and more!
Happy May to all our Husky readers and families! Check out our MAY MEDIA MONTHLY: NEWS & NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER. We have updates on our class research activities, Rollingwood Burial Ground Inquiry Group, new book recommendations, and more!
*Traveling Exhibit: The Life and Experiences of Anne Frank
B-CC HS is partnering with the Anne Frank Center at USC to bring a traveling exhibit about the life and experiences of Anne Frank. Silver Creek students are invited to join for an Open House to tour the exhibit on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The exhibit is located at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD, 20814.
If you have any questions, you may contact Dr. Hogewood at Hunter_H_Hogewood@mcpsmd.org
*Counseling Department News & Updates
We have two more opportunities for students to come to the pantry, May 31 and June 7. During the summer, the pantry is open for caregivers to come and get food.
Please contact the counseling office at 240-740-2211, to ensure someone is at the school to greet you. If you have any questions about the pantry please contact Ms. Susan Levine at Susan_P_Levine@mcpsmd.org
The May Newsletter is below. This issue is all about testing and preparing for state testing. https://www.smore.com/n/acj65-counseling-connection-may-2024
Great news! The therapy dogs will be here again on Monday, May 20. This is the last time this school year. All students are able to get a pass to visit with the dogs. Just check with your counselor at lunch.
- Some mental health opportunities for students . If you go to the tab reading Middle School Books Articles and More there are youth mental health workshops and Divas and Donuts (a group for girls).
- Information about "Empowering Your Wellbeing: Tools for Young Minds" for middle school students put on by the girl scouts! The flyer can be found on the counseling website.
There are also additional resources. If your family needs help with school supplies, food for the weekend, winter coats or other needs, we would like to help! Please fill out the following form below: https://forms.gle/gdTDMCSSgmU5pVQp9
If you have questions related to registration/enrollment or transcripts, please contact Latonya Abrom at Latonya_N_Abrom@mcpsmd.org
Please note: Transcript requests: Please request transcripts from the main page of the SCMS's website. You can find it under QUICKLINKS on the left hand side. This is the most efficient way to ensure Ms. Abrom, registrar, receives your transcript request. Questions? Call the counseling office at 240-740-2211
*8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Reminders
The 8th grade promotion is just around the corner on June 7 from 6-8 PM. On June 7, students must arrive in the cafeteria by 5:30 PM to line up. Please plan accordingly. There is one final opportunity to pickup promotion tickets and the last round of yard sign orders at Silver Creek on May 28 from 3:15-5:30. Any unclaimed tickets after that date will be available at the Will Call table on the day of promotion.
Please let your child's counselor know if you or your child are not attending promotion so we can offer any extra tickets to families. We will have a limited amount of extra tickets (every student received two). Families who requested extras will be randomly chosen in the week prior to promotion.
We are excited to celebrate and promote all 8th grade students during this special ceremony.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Cassandra Jordan, 8th Grade team leader at Cassandra-lee_E_Jordan@mcpsmd.org OR Mr. David O'Shell. Assistant Principal at David_O'Shell@mcpsmd.org.
Summer School Options for 8th Grade Students at B-CC
B-CC is proud to share with you our summer school program options for this summer. All of our courses will be taught live, in-person at B-CC by a qualified teacher. This year we will only be offering courses for enrichment, and they are all non-credit bearing courses.
If you would like to explore courses for credit, please review MCPS’s Summer school page by clicking here. Information on our Local Summer Program can be found here. We look forward to seeing you at B-CC this summer!
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM)
Jewish Heritage Month is an annual recognition and celebration of the achievements and contributions of Jews to the fabric of American life and culture throughout our 350-year history in the United States. Held during the month of May, JAHM was first recognized in April 2006 following the passage of resolutions in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Since then, annual proclamations have been issued by presidents, governors, state legislatures, school boards and other governing bodies.
The link below includes numerous resources and ideas for celebrating and learning about the American Jewish community. We encourage you to share the achievements, celebrate the successes and recognize the impact of American Jews on our nation’s past and present. With the rise of antisemitism, Jewish American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to counter hatred with education and historical awareness.
Ways to Celebrate | Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (jcouncil.org)
Asian and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month
We proudly celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States and pay tribute to the generations who have enriched and strengthened our nation. The U.S. is home to millions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, representing a diverse array of cultures and traditions and celebrate their contributions. In January, 2021, the White House issued a memorandum condemning and combating racism against Asian American and Pacific Islanders and in March, 2021, announced additional actions to respond to Anti-Asian violence, xenophobia, and bias.
To learn more about Asian and Pacific Islanders Month, please check out the resources available below:
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month
Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness.
Mental health is essential for a person's overall health. Prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can recover from mental disorders and live full and productive lives.
Don't forget to purchase your SCMS yearbook!
Time is running out. All parents/caregivers interested in purchasing an SCMS yearbook, please go to walsworthyearbooks.com, and click on Buy a Yearbook at the top of the page. Then type in Silver Creek Middle School when the dialog box pops up.
The cost of the yearbook is $35.
PARENT RESOURCES
*Principal Coffee
We are excited to have principal coffees once a month on Fridays from 8:30-9:10 am. Our last principal coffee of the year was Friday, May 24. If you missed it, you may view it below. We look forward to a great end of the school year and resuming the principal coffees next school year. Thank you for your continued support, collaboration, and feedback.
Parent Handbook
Please locate the parent handbook on our website. All the information you need is located here for your convenience.
https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/silver-creek-parent-handbook/home
*Latest MCPS Updates from Thursday, May 23
Here are things to know from Thursday May 23 . Get information about graduation, summer school, SSL hours, the inaugural season of girls' flag football, upcoming community events, and good news about our staff and students.
Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps
Montgomery County Recreation offers a wide variety of exciting summer programs throughout the County with an emphasis on safety, convenience, affordability, and most of all fun. There are a ton of summer programs designed to appeal to a variety of campers.
Please find additional information on how to register located on the website: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/
Free and Reduced Meals
The application is now open for parents and guardians to complete and submit for assistance with the cost of school meals. Families of students who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals can apply for this service. Eligibility is based on family size and gross income. Beginning this year, students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for breakfast or lunch meals.
*Upcoming Dates to Remember
May 27- Memorial Day Holiday- NO School
June 7- 8th Grade Promotion 6PM
June 12- 8th Grade Trip to Six Flags America
June 13- Last Day of School for students- Early Release day
You may view the comprehensive list of important dates HERE
Link to MCPS Calendar
Early Dismissal Reminder
If you need to pick up your child for an early dismissal, please send your child in to school with a note to give to the main office. This will help to facilitate your child being ready in a timely manner and will minimize any potential disruption to instruction. We greatly appreciate your cooperation.
Student Absence
If a student is going to be absent, the parent/guardian is asked to call the attendance line at 240-740-2201 the morning of the absence. In your message, please include the information listed below:
1. Parent/Guardian name
2. Full name of your student (First & Last); student ID#
3. Date(s)of absence
4. Reason for absence
If you have any questions regarding attendance procedures, parents may email a note to Ms. Pamela Carroll-Sykes, attendance secretary, at Pamela_M_Carroll-Sykes@mcpsmd.org
Important Contacts
Silver Creek Middle School
Principal: Dr. Tiffany N. Awkard
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Heidler
Assistant Principal: Mr. David O'Shell
School Hours: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
Main Office: 240-740-2200
Registration & Counseling: 240-740-2211
Attendance Line: 240-740-2201
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/silvercreekms/
Location: 3701 Saul Road, Kensington, MD, USA
Phone: 240 740 2200
Twitter: @SCMSDrAwkard