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 Penguin Fun Run Fundraiser:The day is here! You can now sign up for our Page Penguin Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $5,000 for playground equipment. Signing up is easy and free!
⭐️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.
Key Dates to Remember:
💻 Sign up online OPEN at MyBooster.com – Start TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/03/2024
👟 Event Day – 10/11/2024
*Need help signing up? Video instructions HERE.
2. Back to School Night (BTSN) Welcome Video - This year we pushed out the BTSN Welcome video prior to Back to School Nights, in case you missed it here is the video link - https://youtu.be/QbZCDHMfMwQ
3. Back to School Night Survey - We want to hear from our families about BTSN. Please take 2 minutes to complete this survey - https://forms.gle/TqdDLJU3enmq5aZEA
4. Hispanic Heritage Month - We proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th - October 15th. This is a time to recognize and honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Throughout the month, our students will engage in activities that highlight the significant impact of Hispanic leaders, artists, scientists, and change-makers on our nation and the world.
As part of our celebration, each classroom will be decorating their classroom doors to represent different Hispanic countries, showcasing the diversity and beauty of these cultures. We are also excited to announce that we will be hosting an evening Hispanic Heritage Event on October 10th at 6:30 PM.
5. Early Dismissal Day - Reminder, Friday, September 27th is our first early dismissal day of the year. Students will be dismissed at 12:55 PM. (Note that we start calling students down for dismissal at 12:45.) Please make sure you have made arrangements for student pick-up.
**Note there is no pre-kindergarten on this day**
See you bright and early Monday Morning.
Ms. Brown
Principal
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Dates
This Week
- Tuesday, September 24th - PTA Spirit Night @ The Big Greek Cafe - See Flyer Below
- Friday, September 27th - Early Dismissal @ 12:55 PM (No Pre-Kindergarten Classes)
- Last Week for Back to School Spirit Wear Sale - sale ends Tuesday, September 24th (See Flyer Below)
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, October 1st - General PTA Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 3rd - No School For Students and Staff and PTA Boosterthon Fundraising Starts
Friday, October 4th - PTA Movie Night to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Join the PTA for a Fun-filled Family Movie featuring Disney's - "Coco" See the new Flyer to pre-order Pizza (See New Flyer Below)
Thursday, October 10th - Hispanic Heritage Evening Event @ 6:30 PM and PTA SIP n' Paint event from 6:30 - 8:00 PM (see information below)
Friday, October 11th - PTA Boosterthon - Page Fun Run - Register for our school fitness fundraiser at Mybooster.com. Our goal is to raise $5000 for playground equipment to benefit all students at our school. We also need volunteers! Sign up to volunteer here!
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.
Join & Renew Your PTA Membership
- 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!
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WT Page PTA Calendar
- Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, news and meetings.
- Subscribe to our calendar today!
Calling all Volunteers- We need your help!
- Boosterthon - Sign up to volunteer here
- Book Fair - sign up to volunteer here
- Sip n' Paint - October 24th
- Committees - Reflections, Bingo Night, Winter Dance, Spring Fling, Silent Auction, Teacher Appreciation & more
Email Tawanna at president@wtpagepta.org if you are interested in volunteering
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!!
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
Comfort Cases Community Day on October 3rd - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Comfort Cases are backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for youth entering the foster care system. Typically, children are given a trash bag to pack up their belongings when they are removed from their homes. They are working to end this practice while providing the essentials for a child’s first few days in foster care.
Page Community Day: October 3rd from 1 -3 pm at 9300 Gaither Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Limited spaces available: Spots for 5 adults and 15 children. Sign up here!
Boosterthon - Page Fun Run
- Boosterthon is a school fitness fundraiser that involves students participating in physical activities, such as running or exercise challenges.
- Fundraising Starts October 3rd and final event on October 11th
- Boosterthon - Page Fun Run - We need volunteers! Sign up to volunteer here!
PTA - Sip n' Paint
- Sip n’ Paint – October 10th, 6:30 – 8 pm
- Items created by students at our Sip n' Paint event can be submitted as an entry to the National Arts Reflections Program. RSVP for Sip n' Paint here.
- For more information visit: https://www.wtpagepta.org/services-3 Please contact Miranda at VPofprograms@wtpagepta.org with any questions.
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.
MCCPTA
- MCCPTA Town Hall - topic is on Cell Phone Policy, scheduled for September 12th at 7:00 pm. Please register here to join the virtual meeting
- Big Learning seeking science and Lego robotics after-school instructors: Send resume to Jane de Winter, exec@biglearning.org, or contact to learn more.
Free State PTA
- Volunteers Needed for Free State PTA Nominating Committee:
- Responsibilities include identifying potential candidates, conducting interviews, and presenting a slate of nominees to the PTA membership.
- If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please click the link to access the application form by Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Superintendent’s Community Engagement Meetings
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. They are set for:
Monday, Sept. 23, Montgomery Blair High School, 7–8 p.m.
Repeated Message - Directory Information Withholding - due by September 12, 2024
Each year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is required by law to inform parents/guardians and eligible students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,(FERPA), as well as their rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).
FERPA requires MCPS to give parents/guardians and eligible students the opportunity to request that directory information be withheld. PPRA requires educational institutions to notify parents/guardians and eligible students of their rights concerning the district’s conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. The PPRA notice for distribution to parents/guardians can be found on the MCPS website, and is available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese and Amharic.
Schools can provide directory information for public listings such as honor roll, awards, and other notices in the newspaper or on the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) website. A student’s name, address, and telephone number may also be released to organizations of any combination of parents, teachers, and students of a school. Unless you tell them not to, schools can release the information without your prior consent.
Directory Information includes the following items: student’s and/or parent’s name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number; student’s date of birth; major field of study; grade level; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; degrees and awards received (including honor roll); most recent school attended; dates of attendance; photograph, or other likeness; the weight and height of members of athletic teams; and other similar information.
If you do not want the school to release your directory information, complete the information below and return this notice to your school by September 12, 2024. MCPS Form 281-13 (Traditional Schools). Annual Notice for Directory Information and Student Privacy, contains the appropriate information, and also is available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese and Amharic