Contact Information
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
WT Page Principal's Message
Dear Page Families,
Here is some important information that I would like to share with you this week.
1. Page Fun Run Boosterthon Fundraiser Update - Thank you to the Page PTA, families, students, and staff who came out to our first Fun Run Boosterthon. We will share the final fundraising total next week.
2. Lost and Found - Due to changing weather - cool mornings and warm afternoons, we have accumulated lots of jackets, sweaters, and hoodies. As a reminder - please put student names in jackets and hoodies and on lunch boxes and water bottles, so they can be returned. Also remind your children to visit the lost and found. All items not claimed will be donated to the Clothing For Cash White Donation Box and the end of the quarter - November 4th.
3. A Big Thank you from the Page PTA - A big thank to our Movie Night committee co-chairs, Mrs. Walker - AP, KAH for providing popcorn, helpers before and during the event, all the volunteers that stayed to clean up after the movie, and the Building Services Team for making this a successful event! We appreciate you and cannot do it without you.
4. Hispanic Heritage Month Evening Event - We had a fun evening event with the Einstein dancers Titanes Salseros, a Food Truck – A Venezuelan food truck, Salsa dance lessons, and a Scavenger Hunt that highlighted classroom doors that have been transformed into colorful displays representing various Spanish-speaking countries. Each door showcased a combination of maps, flags, famous people, and animals native to that country, along with other cultural symbols.
5. Hispanic Heritage Month Ends with an Assembly and HHM Spirit Week - Hispanic Heritage Month Ends October 15th - We will have an in school assembly and HHM Spirit Week to culminate its ending - tomorrow we will start the week with - "Wear Clothes to Show Hispanic Culture" on Monday, October 14th For the rest of the week please see the flyer below.
See you bright and early Monday Morning.
Ms. Brown
Principal
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Dates
This Week
Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week - (See Flyer Below)
- Wednesday, October 16th - PTA Spirit Night at Chipotle (Show flyer in restaurant at checkout or for Online orders, use code: ACT8RWE)
- Friday, October 18th - No School for Students
Upcoming Dates
- Week of October 21 - 25 - Bus Driver Safety Week and Red Ribbon Week/Mental Health Awareness Week begins
- Monday, Oct. 21, Paint Branch High School, 7–8 p.m. Superintendent’s Community Engagement Meeting - Superintendent Thomas Taylor will be meeting with as many stakeholders as possible to learn more about the Montgomery County community and to build lasting relationships. Part of this includes upcoming listening sessions at three schools. Responsibilities include identifying potential candidates, conducting interviews, and presenting a slate of nominees to the PTA membership.
- Wednesday, Oct. 23 - No Pre-Kindergarten and The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence (BBC) is hosting a Town Hall featuring MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, who will discuss key issues affecting our community and schools. Register here.
November 1st - Fall Festivals
November 4th - End of the Quarter - Grading and Reporting Day - No School for Students
November 5th - Election Day - Schools and Offices Closed
November 25th - 26th - Early Release Day for Students
November 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Schools and Offices Closed
November 11th - Veterans' Day - Open House
PTA Vacancy - Recording Secretary
Key Responsibilities:
- Record the minutes of all meetings, including general meetings, board of directors meetings, and executive committee meetings.
- Be prepared to read the records of the previous meeting at each subsequent gathering.
- File and organize all meeting records and documents in an accessible manner.
- Maintain a current and up-to-date membership list.
- Perform additional duties as outlined in the PTA bylaws or as assigned by the PTA or board of directors.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to take clear, concise, and accurate meeting minutes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience with record-keeping and document filing.
- Familiarity with PTA operations is a plus but not required.
If you are passionate about supporting the mission of our PTA and have the skills to contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply.
-To apply, please submit a brief statement of interest to Tina Chang the VP of Membership (vpofmembership@wtpagepta.org) by October 24,2024.
We look forward to hearing from you!
- 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.
Calling all Volunteers- We need your help!
- PTA Financial Review: We are looking for three members to serve on the financial review committee to conduct an examination of the PTA financial records. Please contact us at president@wtpagepta.org if interested. PTA members only!
- Book Fair - sign up to volunteer here
- Committees - Reflections, Bingo Night, Winter Dance, Spring Fling, Silent Auction, Teacher Appreciation & more.
Reflections Art Program - Accepting Imperfection
- National PTA Arts Program - Students are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts.
- More information to come. Please contact Miranda at VPofprograms@wtpagepta.org with any questions.
Teachers Lounge Snack Donation
- 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
Join & Renew Your PTA Membership
- Renew every year
- Join for as low as $12
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WT Page PTA Calendar
- Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, news and meetings.
- Subscribe to our calendar today!
Box Tops for Education
- Download the Box Tops app, use the WT Page Referral Code (KP1V04U6) and scan your receipts to help us reach our goal. Buy Box Top products, refer friends and family and other parents in the school to download the app. This will help us reach our goal of $500!!
Apply for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) for 2024 - 2025 School Year
FARMS applications must be completed each school year. New for the 2024 - 2025 school year students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for meals. The application for FARMS is online and has been updated for the new school year. Apply using www.MySchoolApps.com; this is the preferred application method. You can also apply online using the QR code.