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Week of May 19, 2024
Monday 5/20
5th Grade MAP-M Testing 9:20-11:20 a.m.
4th Grade MAP -M Testing 1:30-3:20 p.m.
Tuesday, 5/21
3rd Grade MAP-M Testing 10:05 - 12:00 p.m.
Slime Time! 2:30 pm
Sky’s The Limit Dance, Grades K-2
Wednesday, 5/22
LFI Field Trip to Maryland Science Center 9:40-2:10
Grade 5 Community Service Park Clean Up 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, 5/23
Chorus and Instrumental Music Assembly for students 9:30 am
Grade 2 Field Trip Robinson Nature Center 9:40 - 1:10 pm
Spring Stonegate Chorus and Instrumental Music Concert 6:30 pm
Sky’s The Limit Dance, Grades 3-5
Friday, 5/24
Grade K Field Trip to National Zoo 9:40-2:10 p.m.
LFI Community Outing
Looking ahead:
May 27: Holiday, Memorial Day - No School
May 28: Grade 4 Field Trip to DC National Mall
Upcoming Dates
June 3: Field Day
June 4: Rain Date for Field Day
June 5: Summer Reading Library Presentations 1:45-2:45 Gr K-4
June 5: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 3:45-6:45
June 6: Stonegate’s Talent Show 6:30 pm
June 6: Grade 5 - End of Year Party 9:30-12:00 p.m. outside
June 7: Grade 1 - End of Year Party 10:00-12:00 p.m. outside
June 7: PreK - End of Year Party 10-11 am
June 7: Kindergarten - End of Year Celebration 1:30-3:00pm (Classroom/Playgrounds)
June 7: Grade 3 - End of Year Party 2-3 pm outside
June 7: PTA Spring Carnival 6-8 pm
June 10: Rain Date for Grade 1 - End of Year Party 10-12 outside
June 10: Grade 4 - End of Year Party 1:30-3:15 back field
June 11: Grade 2 - End of Year Party 10:30-12:30 pm Blacktop/Playground
June 12: Clap out for 5th Graders 2:45pm
June 11: Grade 5 Promotion at Sherwood High School 6 - 7:30 pm
June 13: Early Release 12:55 dismissal/Last Day of School
See the MCPS Yearlong Calendar
Principal’s Message:
Dear Stonegate Elementary Caregivers and Families,
We would like to remind you of the importance of ensuring that your child arrives at school on time, before 9:00 a.m. Punctuality is key for your child’s academic success and overall well-being.
If your child arrives after 9:00 a.m., you must walk them to the main office and sign them in.
Your child’s timely arrival is the responsibility of the family/caregiver. Please do everything in your control to make sure your child arrives at school before 9 a.m.
Fun Run Update:
Thank you so much for supporting this year's Stonegate Shark Fun Run/Glow Run!!
*****Look at some pictures from our Glow Run here*****
The program was incredible and everyone had fun! Stonegate Elementary raised over $23,000 towards student and teacher activities including field trips and cultural arts activities! We could not have done it without your support!
As a school wide prize, Ms. Jones and Mrs. Bozel will be SLIMED by the top 10 fundraising students on Tuesday.
Thank you!
Linda M. Jones
Principal, Stonegate Elementary
Incoming Kindergarten 2024-2025
Calling all incoming kindergarten families–if you have not registered for Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year, please do so ASAP. Registering for your child by May allows Stonegate to plan for the correct number of Kindergarten classes.
If you or someone you know has a child who will be 5 years old by September 1st, it's time to register for Kindergarten. Don’t delay!
2 Ways to Register
Online - You will need to create a ParentVue account here.
Paper Forms - Please email Blanca_E_Gallardo@mcpsmd.org the required documents 1-3 listed below to get started. Health forms can be completed later and additional forms will be sent to you.
Important Documents Needed
Proof of Residency-Property Tax Statement or Current Lease or Shared Housing Documentation
Parent Photo Identification such as driver’s license
Student’s Birth Certificate or other documentation
Health Forms. Required immunizations must be completed prior to starting school. .
More information can be found here
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/enroll/kindergarten/
Spring Chorus and Instrumental Concert
Please join us in the Stonegate Multipurpose Room for our Spring Chrous and Instrumental Music Concert at 6:30 pm
Here is the YouTube link for the livestream if you would like to send it to loved ones! https://youtube.com/live/7tJ9D6Q4rys?feature=share
FIELD DAY 2024
🎉 Welcome, Parents and Guardians! 🎉
Get ready to dive into a day of fun and excitement as we gear up for our annual School Field Day extravaganza on Monday, June 3rd! 🌟
We're thrilled to invite you to join us for a day packed with laughter, games, and unforgettable memories. This will be our first Field Day in the new building, and our first with Mr. Jones at the helm. But wait, there's more!
We need your help to make this event truly spectacular. We're calling on all enthusiastic parents to volunteer and be a part of the magic. Whether you're a pro at organizing activities or simply eager to lend a hand, your participation will be invaluable in ensuring our Field Day is a roaring success! So, let's come together, roll up our sleeves, and create an unforgettable experience for our amazing students.
Sign up today and let's make memories that'll last a lifetime! 🌈🏃♂️🏃♀️
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45AEAD23A3FFCF8-49701016-stonegate
Stonegate Talent Show 2024
Lights, Camera, ACTION! The Stonegate Student Government Association’s (SGA) proudly presents the 2024 Talent Show! This year’s show will be held at Stonegate, on Thursday, June 6th at 6:30pm.
The SGA is excited to present this year’s Talent Show on the evening of Thursday, June 6th! We are currently welcoming all students to sign up to perform on this special night!!! Please complete this interest form by May 21st. We can't wait to watch you shine!!!
Thank you so much for all of your star power! ⭐️⭐️
Spring NWEA MAP Testing
The Measures of Academic Progress (also known as MAP) testing window overlaps with the MCAP testing window. Please take note of the testing dates for your child below and make every effort for them to be present on testing day in order to not miss instructional time for testing makeups.
May 20: 4th and 5th Grade MAP-M (Math)
May 21: 3rd Grade MAP-M
Pre-K Registration for MCPS
Caregivers for children 4 years old on Sept. 1, 2024 can register online or in person for Prekindergarten or Head Start. Families must be income-eligible to apply. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/dtecps/earlychildhood/prek/
For all languages (click HERE)
PTA News
Mark Your Calendar
The June PTA Meeting (virtual) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 at 8 pm. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be shared prior to the meeting.
Join us on Friday, June 7 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm for the Stonegate Spring Carnival to celebrate a fantastic school year and all of the hard work of our students and staff. The carnival will be held at the school with exciting games, inflatables, and food trucks. Look out for more details soon.
Stonegate Snack Pantry
We have a few more weeks of school and want to ensure that our Sharks have snacks to get through their day. Please consider making food or monetary donations to stock the Snack Pantry. Snack items can be purchased from the Snack Pantry Amazon Wish List or monetary donations can be made via the Stonegate PTA website. 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. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
Stonegate Spirit Wear
Check-out the Stonegate On-Demand Store for new spirit wear. All orders will be shipped directly to your address.
May 2024 Lunch Menu
There are different menus for Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Inclement weather closures can affect the meal choices.
May 2024 Lunch Menu for Grades K- 5:
English | español | français | 中文 | Portuguese | 한국어 | tiếng Việt | አማርኛ
May 2024 Menu for Pre-K:
English | español | français | 中文 | Portuguese | 한국어 | tiếng Việt | አማርኛ
Apply now for Free Meals at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Interested families must reapply each school year. It takes 15 minutes!
Field Trips
We are learning every day in school and on field trips! Here is a list of upcoming field trips. This list will continue to grow as additional trips are planned and more details are finalized. We want to thank our PTA for sponsoring several trips so our students can enjoy them for free!
Permission slips are coming home with students. Please check your student’s folder and return the permission slip.
For field trip payments, we encourage online payments at https://mcpsmd.schoolcashonline.com/ School Cash Online is MCPS’ online payment system. Cash or checks payable to Stonegate Elementary are also accepted, but for safety and security purposes, online payments are preferred.
Students will not be denied the opportunity to attend a trip due to financial hardship. If you need to make special arrangements to cover the cost of the trip, please contact your child’s teacher via email or note.
SchoolCash Online
Pay for field trips online! Activate your account today. With your account, you will receive an email each time there is a new activity fee added for your child(ren).
One-Pager - Parent Registration Instructions - 2022 - Montgomery
Attendance MATTERS!
Regular school attendance is a major predictor of academic success
Set routines to establish good attendance patterns
Notify the school when their child is going to be absent on any given day
Provide a written note or physician’s certificate for absences or tardiness within 3 days of the students return to school
Plan vacations or trips around the school calendar to avoid unnecessary absences.
Doors open at 8:40 am for students to begin arrival. Students should arrive at school before 8:55 a.m. each day. This allows the students time to hang their belongings and get to their classrooms. When students arrive after 9:00 a.m. they miss important announcements and important time with their teachers. Please arrive on time!
If a student is absent 10 consecutive days they will be withdrawn.
MCPS will require schools to complete the following forms: MCPS Student Permanent Withdrawal, regardless of student age and the MCPS Educational Interview for Withdrawal Prevention. Then the forms will be filed in the student’s cumulative folder.
Montgomery County Food Distribution
Click on the link below for information about food assistance resources in Montgomery County.
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html
Clothing to Cash
Clothing to Cash® is a program that collects new and used clothing, shoes, sheets, towels, and all textiles and pays the school for every pound collected. As your child is outgrowing clothes, don’t throw those clothes away, give clothes a second life by donating them to Stonegate.
This recycling program is a win-win! It’s free and convenient for families and also serves as an ongoing fundraiser that serves our students and school community.
Stonegate families, relatives, neighbors, and staff are all encouraged to participate!
ParentVUE
ParentVue is a central online location for students and their parents, guardians, or other authorized adults to access MCPS student information. Parents/caregivers who do not have an account created will receive a letter from MCPS with instructions and access codes for activation.
Here is a ParentView quick guide and directions for activating your account. If you need an activation letter or assistance, please contact the office.
Here is the MCPS Parent Tech Support Website:
https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/parents/tech-info-support
Your Remind Settings
Stonegate ES is communicating through Remind, which sends texts to parents. If you aren’t receiving the messages or you would like to add additional contacts, you can add or remove email addresses and phone numbers.
Adjust your account settings for Remind at www.remind.com.
Choose “Sign up” and enter your phone number. Your account as an MCPS parent will come up and will allow you to edit your communication settings.
Add a phone number for a caregiver:
Do you need an older sibling, a grandparent or other caregiver to receive text messages from the school? Add an additional phone to receive school wide Remind text messages by using that phone to text @436ch8 to the number 81010.
Stonegate Elementary School
Stonegate Elementary School
14811 Notley Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
Main Office: 240- 740-7430
Arrival 8:40-9:00 a.m.
Dismissal 3:25 p.m.
All walkers will exit through the front doors. We ask that caregivers please greet your students behind the cones away from the front entrance of the double doors.
Picking up early?
If you need to pick your child up early, please do so before 3 p.m. The main office cannot accommodate parent pick-ups after 3:00 p.m.
Principal: Linda_M_Jones@mcpsmd.org
On X: @StonegatePrin
Assistant Principal: Franny_S_Wooler@mcpsmd.org
Visit us on the web at: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/stonegatees/