Springbrook Weekly Digest

Greetings, Students, Staff, and Families,

Welcome back to another edition of the Springbrook Weekly Digest! I hope you had a great weekend. This is week 5 of marking period 4 pelase continue to check student grades in StudentVUE and ParentVUE. Senior interims will be available on ParentVUE, Fri, May 10th.

AP and IB EXAMS CONTINUE THIS WEEK

We administer several AP and IB exams this week. All testing students received information regarding their testing sessions. Students, parents and caregivers, please click here to refer to the schedule for week for upcoming AP and IB examinations.

MISA AND GOVT ASSESSMENTS THIS WEEK

On Tues, May 7, 2024, select students will participate in GOV District testing. The GOV examination is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) graduation requirement. The assessment will take place form 7:45 AM - 11:30AM (3 hours 45 mins), followed by lunch and instructional periods 4-7:

• Lunch 11:30 - 12:15 PM
• Period 4 - 12:20 - 01:00 PM
• Period 5 - 01:05 - 01:30 PM
• Period 6 - 01:35 - 02:00 PM
• Period 7 - 02:05 - 02:30 PM

Non-testing students are expected to attend school on tme on Thurs, May 2nd, and may choose to participate in the following activities:

• Open gym or weight room - GYM
• Yoga - Yoga Studio
• Study Hall - CAFE
• Movies - CAFE
• Video gaming - B109/B110

Student testing locations will be posted on the Canvas page on Fri, May 3. Please contact Ms. Latrice Curtis at latrice.c.curtis@mcpsmd.net regarding testing questions.

SENIOR PARENT CAREGIVER MEETING-COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

Thank you to all of the parents and caregivers that attended the senior parent meeting. For those who were unable to attend this important meeting, please click here to access the important senior dates, events, and the presentation from the evening.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 INFO

MCPS offers Regional Summer School and Central Summer School. Please read the segment on summer school and contact your student's counselor for more registration information.

Please click English or Spanish versions to access more details regarding summer school and contact your student's counselor for additional information.

Please view the Table of Contents to review what's in this issue of the SWD.

Warm regards,

Stephanie Valentine

Principal

Springbrook High School

@springbrookprinc

During the month of May we raise awarness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlight how illness and addiction may affect individuals, families, and society at large.

This month we recognize the achievements and the influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans whose ingenutiy, courage, and perseverance have contributed to the great American experiment.

Everywhere you turn, you see the Ford F-150 vehicle on the roads and highways in our area alone. Considered one of best-selling pickup truck for decades, now Ford is steeting the F-150 into the future with the new Lightning, the first-ever all-electric truck from Dearborn, MI. The person behind it all is Chief Engineer Linda Zhang. Zhang immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 8 years old. Studying at the University of Michigan, Zhang earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Sceince in Computer Engineering, and a MBA.

Here are your 2024-2025 SGA and Class Council Officers. Thank you to all who campaigned and congrats to our new officers! These students are ready to embrace change, learn applicable skills, and embark on new projects to promote leadership, articulate the voice of the student body, and problem solve to better the Springbrook High School community.

On Wed, May 1, 2024, 36 Blue Devils examined the instructional opportunities and college landscape at Goucher College Led by Ms. Brown, internship coordinator, and MoCo Cap Staff, students toured the campus, heard from professors, and visited teaching and learning spaces. A special thank you to Ms. Pinto, Ms. Velaquez, and MoCo Cap Staff, Ms. Broxton and Ms. Sommerville for chaperoning.

Students of the Class of 2025, now is the time to work to apply for an internship or apprenticeship for the SY2024-2025. All sessions will occur during lunch and students must bring their chromebooks. See the flyer for the Friday, dates, and locations during the lunch block.

Ms. Nicole Brown, Internship Coordinator, consistently thinks of creative ways to advantage our Springbrook students. Ms. Brown connects hundreds of students each year with apprenticeships and internships. However, many students must apply for their Maryland state driver's license or take the Maryland permit driving test. To mitigate this challenge and provide opportunities for students to be eligible to drive to apprenticeships and internships, Ms. Brown has partnered with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to provide onsite permit (pen/paper) examinations at the Brook.

• Interested Apprenticeship and Intership students and additional students should see Ms. Brown in G202 to pick up a field trip form.
• Students must be 15 and 9 months by May 20, 2024
• The opportunity is limited to the first 60 internship or apprenticeship students (first come, first served)
• Examination will take place on Wed, May 29 at 2:30 PM in TR2

Juniors interested in the Urban Alliance paid full-year internship must register here and attend the following virtual information sessions:

• Monday, April 30 - 4:00 - 4:30 PM
• Monday, May 14 - 4:00 - 4:30 PM
• Monday, May 28 - 4:00 - 4:30 PM

Zoom Information:
Meeting ID: 823 5175 9746
Passcode: 495403
Link:https://theurbanalliance-org.zoom.us/j/82351759746?pwd=a09yeXh4Y3RJOGlrTkp1UElwbFFsQT09&from=addon

Gymnastic Coach Sarah Molina and her team recognized senior Sabina Williams-Ridley before their final home meet against Blair and Whitman. Coach and players are thrilled to have enjoyed bonding and supporting one another during the 2023-2024 season.

Senior Sabrina Williams-Ridley with the gymnastics team.

Senior Sabrina Williams-Ridley and Coach Sarah Molina.

Coach Peter Bikakis and the girls tennis team recognized Senior Ana Villlatoro before their match against Damascus. Anna has worked diligently toward improving her various swings and strikes this tennis season while encouraging and supporting her teammates as well.

Senior AnnaVillatoro with family and Coach Peter Bikakis.

Senior Anna Villatoro and Coach Peter Bikakis.

Tammy Patterson, College and Career Information Coordinator, highlights Coach Akiel Russell for being proactive in immersing athletes in college preparation! Athletes engaged in topics regarding, time management, self-advocacy, academic prowess, college essay writing, SAT/ACT, NCAA Eligibility and more. Thank you for the presenting, Ms. Alyssa Bower, counselor. Awesome job Coach Russell!

In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Book of the week is Rise: A Pop History of Asian American from the Nineties to Now by Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, and Philip Wang. Illustrated by Julia Kuo.

The history of Asians in America is a complicated matter. As journalist Yang, blogger Phil Yu, and producer Philip Wang, point out in their new book, it's possible to trace this history back to atleast the 1760s, but the umbrella term of Asian American didn't exist until 1968. Instead of focusing on the long history of exploitation and exclusion, Yang, Yu, and Wang turn to look at the last three decades with a focus on the advances that have been made in entertainment and politics. The result is a remarkable collection of stores from Asian Americans: a mix of essays, interviews, comics, playlists, and more. (Library Journal Starred Review (January 1, 2022).

Senior Yoseph Zerihun has his attention set towards Vanderbilt University in the fall where he plans to major in political science as an undergraduate student. Yoseph is the recipient of the prestigious Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship which affords him full-tuition plus one summer stipend for an immersive experience following his sophomore or junior year. Yoseph looks forward to becoming a constitutional or criminal defense change agent in our political system. Way to go Yoseph!

Springbrook's Red Carpet Prom will be held at the University of Maryland (UMD) Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center from 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM, followed by After Prom at the University of MD TerpZone, inside the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. Prom tickets are on sale until April 24, 2024.

Prom will take place on Fri, May 10, 2024, at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center followed by After Prom at the TerpZone from 12:00 - 3:00AM. After Prom means delicious food, desserts, bowling, pool, air hockey, henna artists, prizes, and much more. Seniors and juniors may attend After Prom, although they did not attend Prom. Tickets are $10 for those who did not attend Prom. Be sure to register for After Prom by scanning the QR code on the After Prom flyer. Be sure to register for After Prom by scanning the QR code below.

The Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship is a paid opportunity for youth to lend their voice to the public discussion on civic education. The Fellowship is a 10-month program (August 2024 - May 2025) for U.S. high school students that will provide leadership opportunities for students, including civic and media workshops, learning how to articulate and share youth perspectives on civic education; and showcasing youth civic learning experiences. Students are expected to seek engagement from peers and others from their local community.

Applicant Eligibility:

1. U.S. high school students for the 2024-2025 school year (rising 9-12th graders)
2. Interest in civics, education, equity, government, history, or politics
3. Required attendance at our in-person convening in Washington D.C. (travel, lodging and meal accommodations paid for by iCivics, and its generous donors. Tentative dates are September 26-29, 2024)
4. Required attendance to all virtual meetings throughout the year
5. Completion of Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship 2024-2025 Application
6. Nominated by an educator/mentor using the Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship 2024-2025 Educator/Mentor Nomination Form - https://forms.gle/xL1S2DsuqLvwszYG7

Application

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8YUizVPa4-6wXqCsbVQGEUtiiOTLZpr584TJJ37_xojprBw/viewform

After this program, students will be able to:

• Strengthen their student voice to convey their lived civic experiences and contribute to the public discussion on civic education.
• Engage community members around youth civic needs from a student-focused perspective
• Leverage civic skills developed throughout the program to engage with decision-makers and other stakeholders to influence outcomes in their community
• Understand the relationship between civic knowledge, civic engagement, and social influence skills as tools necessary to navigating civic institutions
• Become ambassadors for equity in civic education and part of a larger network of former Equity in Civics Youth Fellows

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) is lnext week! Please help the PTSA celebrate and show appreciation to all of the SUPERHERO Staff that support our children everyday! OUR SUPERHERO THEMED POWER STATIONS will need to be refilled daily to FUEL our SUPERHERO Staff.

Please Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040448AEAF2EA4FC1-46817830-20232024#/ to bring snacks. Thank you in advance! Your contributions are greatly appreciated!!

After Prom is the party that takes place after the Prom. It is an alcohol- and drug-free environment for our Class of 2024 students to continue celebrating and having fun following the Prom. Students have endless food and desserts for the evening and partake in a variety of games (e.g., video games, pool, bowling, etc.). After Prom is sponsored by the PTSA. The PTSA is requesting the assistance of parents to host After Prom.

Ways for Parents/Caregivers to Support After Prom:

• Volunteer to support After Prom by signing up here.
• Provide donations for After Prom by clicking here.

The Springbrook PTSA makes us aware that Harris Teeter supports Springbrook High School when you use the school code at checkout.

1. Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to the Springbrook school code 1781 by visiting www. harristeeter.com, sign in to your profile and add 1781 to your account.

2. Use the school code at checkout.

Springbrook parents and caregivers, consider ordering native plants if you have an outdoor garden. Planting native plants is a beautiful way to promote environmental stewardship while supporting local wildlife. The National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife program has educated and empowered people to plant to save wildlife. Native plants provide vital food and shelter for local wildlife. Native plants build healthy soil, reduce water usage, and withstand local weather and pests.

Tuesday, April 16th, we will have our PTSA Meeting at 5:30PM in the Media Center with dinner catered by our Culinary Arts Department. Also, we will have a guest speaker, Ms. Maria Fernanda Villarroel, our Career Coach. Please join us and spread the word!

In need of tutoring. Please click the English or Spanish link to contact teachers who support tutoring opportunities at Springbrook High School.

Safety is extremely important to our Blue Devil Community!

Blue Devils if you've seen something concerning at school, please use this QR code to report the incident. Providing details, location, and timeframe is really helpful.

Email: Stephanie_Z_Valentine@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/springbrookhs/
Location: 201 Valley Brook Drive, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-3800
Instagram: @springbrookprinc