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
Dear Page Families,
1. Reminder - MAP and WIDA continue testing this week. You can help your child prepare for testing by doing the following:
- Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep, and eats properly the day of a test.
- Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Try to make the morning of the test a pleasant one.
- Make sure your child has taken any needed medication.
- Ensure that your child is present during testing (children generally perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than during a make-up session.)
- Ensure your child arrives to school on time the day of the test. Students should arrive starting at 8:40 a.m.
- Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully.
- Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank.
- Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early. This is not a race.
2. Hearing and Vision Testing - In accordance with Maryland State Law students in Montgomery County Public Schools are screened for possible vision and hearing problems. Trained hearing and vision screeners will be screening students new to MCPS, students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, new students and students referred by teachers because of possible signs of hearing or vision problems. The screeners will be at Page ES on Monday, January 27th & Tuesday, January 28th.
Children who do not see clearly or are unable to hear what their teacher and classmates are saying have a harder time learning at school. You will receive a referral form, via US mail, to take to your child’s doctor if your child fails the screening. If your child is already under care for a hearing or vision problem, or you do not wish your child to be screened at school because of conflicts with your religious beliefs, please notify the school nurse in writing.
If your child wears glasses or contacts they should wear them every day and bring them to the screening. School based vision screenings may not detect every vision problem. To learn more about possible vision problems and symptoms or health conditions that may require additional evaluation go to Montgomery County Government’s website at this link:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/PHS/SchoolHealth/HearingVision.html
Contact your school’s nurse if you have questions about your child’s screening.
3. Reminder - Meet Montgomery County Councilmember, Ms. Kristin Mink from District 5 at the Tamarack Triangle Community Association meeting held at Page ES on Tuesday, January 21st @ 7:00 PM. Councilmember Mink serves on the County Council’s Public Safety Committee and the Education and Culture Committee where she is the Council’s Lead for Libraries. She will be presenting from 7:00 - 7:25 pm)
4. Reminder - 5th Grade Families Mark Your Calendar - Briggs Chaney Middle School Meeting - January 21st (See Flyer Below)
5. Bingo Night – Friday, January 24th 7-8:30 pm (Flyer attached) - Join the PTA for a fun-filled event with plenty of chances to win prizes while playing the classic Bingo game.
- RSVP and sign up to volunteer – Help to make this a successful event!
- No need to make dinner plans! Pre-order your cheese or pepperoni pizza and we will have it ready for you.
See you this week!!
Ms. Brown
Principal
Mark Your Calendars
This Week
MAP and WIDA Access testing this month - Parents/Guardians will be informed of the grade level day by the classroom teachers.
Monday, January 20th - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Schools and offices closed and Inauguration Day
Tuesday, January 21st - Briggs Chaney Family Meeting for 5th grade families - 5:30 PM Special Education Meeting and 6:30 PM - General Information Meeting
Wednesday, January 22nd - Step Afrika Assembly
Thursday, January 23rd - Spanish Immersion Interest Meeting @ 9:30 AM and Annual Community Art Show @ Springbrook HS @ 5 - 7 PM
Friday, January 24th - Save the Date: Bingo Night on January 24th - We need committee volunteers! Please email Tina at vpofmembership@wtpagepta.org if interested.
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Upcoming Dates
- Monday, January 27th - Club Photos and Hearing and Vision Testing
- Tuesday, January 28th - End of the 2nd Marking Period and Family Fitness Night @ Page
- Wednesday, January 29th - Grading and Planning for the end of term; no school for students and Spirit Night at Ledo Pizza (flyer below)
- Saturday, February 8th @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - White Oak on the Weekend at White Oak Middle School (For 5th Grade Immersion Students) - (Flyer Coming Soon)
Summer Camp Registration Opens Tuesday, Jan. 21: Montgomery County Recreation
Montgomery County Recreation is hosting safe, fun and exciting summer camps. Camp registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21 for county residents. Explore the digital program guide ahead of registration day.
Applications are being accepted for 2025 Rec Assist, which provides eligible residents the opportunity to receive a scholarship for recreation programs. For more information about summer camp registration, visit the website or call 240-777-6840.
MCCPTA: Know Your Rights - January 22nd at 7 pm
o Do you have questions about possible changes to immigration policies and how it may affect you? MCCPTA presents: Know Your Rights (For Impacted Families), featuring Tamara Castro Marquez. A CASA Attorney will be present to talk about these changes, answer your questions, and explain how you can be prepared.
o Meeting ID: 882 2460 3494 | Passcode: 692321
o Join the Zoom Meeting on January 22nd at 7 pm
Last Call for Silent Auction Donations - Items still needed
Do you own or work for a business that takes supporting the community seriously? Does the thought of showing off your product or services to the William Tyler Page community sound appealing?
The WT Page PTA is gearing up for our 2025 Silent Auction and we need your support! Please consider a donation of goods, services, or experiences to help us raise money for our kids. All proceeds from the auction directly benefit our students, providing everything from classroom supplies, to technology upgrades, to extracurricular activities and special events.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact on our school community. If you are interested in donating, email fundraising@wtpagepta.org by January 15, 2025 to coordinate a convenient pickup or drop-off.
Vacancy Announcement - MCCPTA Delegate
- The William Tyler Page Elementary School PTA is seeking an MCCPTA delegate to serve as our PTA representative on county-wide group meetings. To apply, please email your interest to president@wtpagepta.org .
- Renew every year
- Join for as low as $12
Three great reasons to JOIN the PTA
❶ Amplify your voice.
❷ Have fun and meet new people!
❸Benefit from money-saving deals. PTA members save time and money on major brands. Check for the latest offers.
- 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
- How can we better serve our children and school? Take the Family Survey here
- MCPS Calendar Survey on 2025-2026 school year calendar
- PTA Members only: Free State PTA wants your feedback to ensure they are capturing the diverse perspectives and priorities within our school communities. Take the Survey here.
- Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, news and meetings.
- Subscribe to our calendar today!
- Committees - Bingo Night, Spring Fling, Silent Auction, Teacher Appreciation & more
Email Tawanna at president@wtpagepta.org if you are interested in volunteering
- Download the Box Tops app -use the WT Page Referral Code: KP1V04U6