Silver Creek Weekly Newsletter

Welcome to October! This is one of my favorite seasons of the year. I love the weather and the change in leaves- the red, orange, and yellow foliage reminds us that change can be a beautiful thing. Interims were posted last Friday, September 27. You may access your child's interim by going to ParentVue and selecting Gradebook and MP1Interims. We commend all of our students for their hard work and we continue to encourage their ongoing efforts.

As a reminder, there is no school for students this Thursday, October 3, 2024.

In the newsletter, the section with an * has 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.

Let's make it an awesome week, Huskies!

Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more. To learn more, please click here.

During this month, students will participate in an MYP activity to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by:

• Acquiring knowledge about ways to respectfully celebrate Hispanic Heritage & Culture

• Identifying elements of our No Place for Hate Pledge that demonstrates an appreciation for Hispanic Heritage & Culture

Did you miss the latest Husky news. You may access the link below from Friday, September 27, 2024 to hear upcoming news & events https://youtube.com/live/shkzmSCfhIA?feature=share

You can see all of the news links located here.

Thanks to our many students who participated in our Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month Open Mic Celebration. We celebrated Latin American stories, poems, culture, and history with fabulous readings in both Spanish and English. And, yes, we enjoyed lots of pan dulce, galletas, and other treats. Stay tuned for more lunchtime events in the LMC.

The Library Media Program welcomes our families to a great new school year! Check out our September MEDIA MONTHLY: NEWS & NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER, here. Highlights include personalized book recommendations, new online resources, instructional updates, and more!

The October newsletter is out for counseling! You can check it out here or go to our website to check it out. https://secure.smore.com/n/8kuzr

Also, please check out the mental health support tab on our website for some workshops for grieving families put on by Caring Matters. All workshops are on zoom.

• 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: Sign up for Husky Help 24-25 (google.com)
  
• The HUSKY PANTRY is open. Please make sure to fill out the FORM above to ensure your child has access to these resources.

If you have questions related to registration/enrollment or transcripts, please contact Ms. Susan Levine, resource counselor at Susan_A_Levine@mcpsmd.org

The PAWSitive Reinforcement Program (PRP) at Silver Creek is designed to promote a school climate that emphasizes and celebrates positive behavior, academic achievement, and personal growth. The program aims to encourage students to embody the core values of Empathy, Equity and Excellence, thereby creating a supportive and inclusive school environment.

Accompanied with the PRP will be the grand opening of a Husky Paws MarketPlace where students can use “Husky Bucks” earned to redeem items. We are in the process of getting the store up and running. The grand opening will be this Friday, October 4. The store will be open during lunch hours only, two days a week to start on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Thank you SO much to our families who have contributed to our school store by purchasing and/or donating items.

After school Activities begin September 10. We have a range of after-school activities to choose from. Please click the link below to view our After School Activities Brochure which includes a description of each activity, the staff member who is sponsoring, the location, and the day of the week the activity begins. Please note that some clubs will begin later in the school year.

We ask that students register for their activity so that sponsors are aware of the number of students attending. The registration link is below. Buses will depart Silver Creek at approximately 4:20 p.m. to take students home. Each bus will take students to their regular bus stop or to a stop nearby. You may also choose to pick your child up from their activity. Please pick your child up at the front of the school at 4:20 p.m.

We look forward to seeing your child at one of our great clubs!
Afterschool Activities Brochure

Registration

Our school’s diversity is what makes us so special. In an effort to recognize the many cultures and backgrounds that make up our community, the PTSA Diversity Council will be hosting special recognitions/activities during lunch to celebrate this uniqueness. These events will give students the chance to learn more about and appreciate the diversity that enriches our school.

Husky Drama will have rehearsals on Tuesday October 1st for All Actors and Wednesday October 2nd for Actors and Stage Crew. There is no Husky Drama on Thursday October 3rd.

Any questions about Husky Drama, please email Ms. Alison Gee, Drama Director, at Alison_C_Gee@mcpsmd.org

Middle School Athletics for the 2024-2025 school year is open to all 7th & 8th grade students. All athletes MUST be registered on ParentVue. Physicals (form SR-8) must be filled out by a medical professional prior to any type of participation. Physicals are valid for up to two years. Copies of the SR-8 form can be found HERE.

• Practices/Games occur every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday after school from 3:10-4:30 or later on game days.

• Registration for the upcoming middle school athletics Fall season (boys’ and girls’ softball and cross country) will be submitted through the ParentVue Portal, which opened on August 12, 2024.

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Sean Brennan, Athletic Coordinator, at sean_p_brennan@mcpsmd.org

Please join B-CC Cheer and Poms for a youth clinic on Thursday Oct 17! This clinic is open to all K-8 students. Clinic participants will learn dances and cheers from the B-CC teams on Thurs from 5-7pm in the B-CC gym and then perform at halftime of the home football game on Fri Oct 18.

There will be different choreography and skills for K-4 and 5-8 participants. Participants will also receive a shirt and bow. This event is $10 per child and proceeds benefit B-CC Athletics. Register via this link.

Please reach out to Coaches Madison Petro (madison_e_petro@mcpsmd.org) or Jennifer Lloyd (jennifer_m_lloyd@mcpsmd.org) with any questions.

This school year, SCMS will be moving to a cell phone-free school. This means that phones are prohibited the entire school day (8:05 - 3:00 PM) The policy will take effect the first day of school, Monday, August 26. Please make sure you and your child review our new cell phone policy to ensure a smooth transition to the school year.

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.

• Apply here
• Learn more about the program

October 3- No school for students and teachers

October 18- No school for students (Professional day for staff)

October 21- October 26- Mental Health Awareness Week

October 25- Principal Coffee (Zoom)

November 1- End of Quarter 1

November 4 - No School for students (Professional day for staff)

November 5- No School for students and staff (General Election)

November 25 & 26 - Early release days for students

November 27- Systemwide Closure—Schools and offices closed

November 28 & 29- Thanksgiving—Schools and offices closed

Link to MCPS Calendar

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

Please find our school directory located on our School's Website with important contact information: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/silvercreekms/staff/directory/

Principal: Dr. Tiffany N. Awkard

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kimberly P. Heidler

Assistant Principal: Ms. Justine Pfeiffer

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
X: @SCMSDrAwkard