Paw Print #33

4/25 Newsies Musical 6 :00 PM

4/26 Newsies Musical 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM

4/28/5/21 ELA MCAP Assessments

May 6 Social Studies State Testing (8th grade only)

The MBMS 8th Grade ELA Team is pleased to announce the winners of their annual small business competition,

• **5th Place:** Mobile Medics by Alivia Gray and Emilio Huerta Sanchez

• **4th Place:** Faith Fit by Tyler Mehl and TJ Barbour

• **3rd Place:** Accelerated Restoration by Brandon Jenkins

• **2nd Place:** Relived Sports by Sadie McNeeley and Lyla Windsor

• **1st Place:** Terminal 12 by Ashlynn Dent and Catie Rose

A big congratulations to all our winners! Your efforts truly exemplify the vision we have for fostering innovation and problem-solving in our community. We would also like to thank all participants for their hard work and creativity in bringing these ideas to life.

We would also like to thank the following small businesses for supporting this event:

Capital Clubhouse

Dairy Queen Charlotte Hall

The Tackle Box

Mission BBQ

Third Eye Comics

Brusters

S-Kape Salon

Social on Fenwick

Randy’s Ribs

Viking Axe Throwing

Pizza Hotline

Cheer Extreme

SMCPS & Healthy St. Mary’s are partnering again this year for our Annual Mental Health Fair on May 10th at the James A Forrest Career & Technology Center.

Mental Health Fair Electronic Sharing Flyer.

• We are inviting students from all elementary, middle, and high schools to submit artwork for our Annual Mental Health Fair! Artwork should be no larger than 11x14 inches and should reflect this year’s theme: “Be Kind to Your Mind: Engage, Connect, Thrive.”

• Submission Details: Deadline: April 22, 2025

• Where to Submit: Ms. Brennan, MBMS School Social Worker (located in the guidance suite)

• Artwork Requirements: On the back of each piece, please include the student’s full name, student ID number, age, school, and grade.

• The chosen artwork will be displayed at the Mental Health Fair on May 10, 2025, at the James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center. Notification to the student/family will be made for each artwork chosen to be displayed.

Rising 9th grade resource

The program of studies for school year 25-26 has been posted: https://www.smcps.org/offices/curriculum-instruction/program-of-studies

Parents, please browse through it with your student.

There will be a Rising Freshmen Orientation for Spanish speakers on April 9 @ the Lexington Park Library from 5-7 PM.

Academy Program Opportunities

Do you want to see what current STEM students are learning about and researching?

The STEM Showcase will be on April 24th at GMHS from 5-7 PM.

The 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:

PTSO General Meetings

(all meetings are at 2:45pm in the Media Center)

- Wednesday, May 14

Dances

- 8th Grade (June 6)

Ongoing Fundraisers

- Croc Charms/key chains

- MBMS Magnets