AEHS Weekly Newsletter

Good evening, Titan Community,

I hope everyone is having a great weekend and has settled into the new school year. Believe it or not, interims are right around the corner. Interim grades will be submitted on September 27. Please check ParentVue and reach out to teachers if you have any questions regarding your student's classes.

In this week's Newsletter, we have shared an overview of the Emergency Preparedness Drills we will be conducting throughout the year. More information on how students will be prepared to execute these drills will be provided in next week's letter.

Your feedback is vital to our improvement, and we appreciate those who have responded to our Back to School Night survey. The survey is still available for responses below.

We will be holding a Club Fair on Thursday, September 19 during lunch on Main Street. This is an opportunity to promote our clubs, help students gather information, and most importantly, guide students toward joining a club. If you have a student interested in starting a club, have them see Ms. McKenzie in the main office to learn how to complete a Club Proposal Form. We encourage all of our students to get involved with extracurricular activities. Clubs are a great way to create lasting memories. To view the club list, click HERE.

This month, we are celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. Check out our Celebration Calander to see what we have planned.

Also, the Weekly Newsletter will now include SSL opportunities and updates. If your student is interested in earning hours, please use the resource links provided.

Lastly, please see the message below from our PTSA President, Ms. Ann Salzman. We will be having our first PTSA meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm. Join us virtually through Zoom to get updates, engage in discussion, and meet our PTSA Board Members and Committe Chairs.

Best,

Justin Krop

Principal Intern

• September 17 - PTSA meeting 7pm
• September 19 - Club fair at lunch on Main street
• September 27 - Early Release Day and Interim grades.
• October 3 - Non-Instructional Day - No school for staff and students.
• October 14 - DCC Open House
• October 18 - Professional Day No school for students.
• Follow the AEHS Website - Upcoming Events link to see more events that are coming up at AEHS
• MCPS SY23-24 Calendar

Below is a list of all drills we are required to conduct. This year emergency drill include a Parent-Child Reunification (PCR) Drill and one Lock Down with Options Drill.

For additional information on these individual drills, please click each link below.

Lockdown

Shelter in Place

Evacuations and Reverse Evacuation (Fire and Non-Fire)

Severe Weather

Drop, Cover, Hold (Earthquake)

Details on each drill and how we will plan to execute these drills will be communicated in the newsletter next week.

If you have questions regarding our emergency preparedness drills, please submit them HERE.

• Meet the PTSA Board Members and Committee Chairs
• Hear about exciting plans for this year.
• Get an update from and engage in a discussion with Principal Brown.

Zoom and dial in below.

See you virtually next week!

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Safety and security are our top priorities at Albert Einstein High School. In order to maintain a safe environment, students are required to wear their ID badges at all times while on campus.

Key Points:

• ID Visibility: Your ID must be worn around your neck and visible at all times. A lanyard will be provided for students
• Replacement: If you lose your ID or need a replacement, security will provide a replacement at a cost of $5
• School Events: Students must have their school issued ID on their person at all MCPS school sponsored events
• Students are expected to show their ID if asked to so.
• Seniors who have not had their senior photos should use their ID from last year.

Hello Titan families, we would like to hear from you! For those of you that attended Back To School night we would love to hear your thoughts. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey.

https://forms.gle/MiVK7291ZYGGiSSv7

Dear Titan Community

Today is the first day of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, and we are excited to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx communities' rich history, culture, and contributions. At our school, where diversity is our strength, this month offers a wonderful opportunity for all of us to learn from one another and honor the vibrant traditions that shape our world.

Why We Celebrate:
Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, recognizes the achievements of Hispanic Americans who have influenced our country’s history and culture. From the arts and sciences to politics and education, Hispanic individuals have made lasting contributions that continue to shape our society. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in a diverse school like ours helps us appreciate the beauty of different cultures and build a stronger, more inclusive community.

AEHS Celebration Calendar for Hispanic Heritage Month by Paula Pero

How We Can Honor Hispanic Heritage Month:

1. Learn and Share: Learn about Hispanic history, culture, and leaders. Share what you learn with friends and family.
2. Celebrate the Arts: Enjoy Hispanic and Latinx music, literature, films, and art. Visit cultural exhibits, read books by Hispanic authors, or listen to music from various Hispanic countries.
3. Support Hispanic-Owned Businesses: Explore local restaurants, stores, and businesses owned by Hispanic community members.
4. Participate in School Events: Join us for a variety of activities and events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month here at school.

Good morning, Parents and Guardians!

We're back for another school year and the students are already working hard to produce a quality yearbook that will be treasured in the coming years.

This year, we are working with Walsworth Yearbooks and are hoping to publish a bigger, better, and less costly yearbook for Einstein students and families. Please see the active link below to begin pre-ordering your 2024-2025 yearbook!

P.S. - The EARLYBIRD price is only $80 for a limited time!

Over 80 representatives from colleges and universities will have tables in the gym and will be sharing information with students. Take a look at the list of colleges and universities registered for the AEHS College Fair. This list will be continually updated. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uLx-OnqrrTiyAaO5ZPERBM8MphY3jgXV/

Please help us hold our Titan student-athletes accountable by taking accurate attendance. According to MCPS athletics rules:

ATTENDANCE:

• Participation in any athletic event or practice requires student-athletes to attend all of their scheduled classes on the day of the event or practice. Student-athletes who have pre-scheduled activities, such as a medical appointment, court appearance, driver's exam, or religious observance, will be permitted to participate in events/practices on the day of the absence, provided approval for the absence has been granted in advance. The athletics specialist in each school will establish a procedure for obtaining this approval and for handling unforeseen emergencies. Prior approval is not necessary for approved school activities. Student-athletes who have an excused absence on Friday may participate in athletic events on Saturday.

• A student-athlete who is absent from any class without obtaining prior approval may not participate in practices or contests on the day they are absent.

• Student-athletes who do not obtain prior approval and do practice will not compete in the first contest after the violation is verified.

• A student-athlete may not compete in the first scheduled contest after an unexcused absence is verified.

• Repeated unexcused absences or chronic tardiness to any class will be sufficient reason for declaring a student ineligible at any time.

ACADEMIC:

• A student must maintain a minimum 2.0 unweighted marking period grade average with no more than one failing grade in a marking period in order to participate in any athletic contests or to participate in or attend any practices during the next marking period. This regulation does not apply to students who are:

• Entering from a non-MCPS school for the first time; eligibility standards become effective after they complete their initial marking period in MCPS.

• Entering high school for the first time (first time ninth graders); these eligibility standards become effective as of their second year in high school as initially determined by their marking period average in the fourth quarter of their first year of high school.

AEHS Athletic Boosters A new school year means the sports seasons have begun! Whether you have a student participating in athletics, just enjoy "Friday Night Lights", or simply love supporting high school sports, we invite you to show your support by joining the AEHS Boosters! Boosters are the people you see selling spirit wear at football games and other events, or selling you hot dogs and hamburgers at football games. Or perhaps you've bought mulch from Boosters for your yard in the spring. What you may not know is that Boosters provides 6 scholarships to graduating seniors, provides new and improved equipment for the concession stands, buys equipment for athletic teams to supplement what is received from the county, as well as help pay for other capital improvements in the stadium and in the gym. We can't do those things without your support! The Boosters offers five levels of annual membership - anything $20 or higher includes some swag. We invite you to find the level that suits you and join (or re-join) us at https://aehsboosters.com/join2/!

Yearlong and fall season athletic passes are now available on GoFan. The Year-round pass is good for ANY home regular season contest (gym or field). The fall pass is good for all home regular season contest up until the end of fall sports. Albert Einstein High School Events and Tickets by GoFan

Fall Sports are under way. Please visit our website for more information on games and events!

• Athletics website: https://einsteinathletics.org/

Welcome to the NEW SSL Corner! Each month we will feature news and opportunities in our community for students to earn SSL hours. Here are the opportunities for

September SSL. Spanish version.

Please be aware, SSL hours earned this past summer are due September 27, 2024.

Forms and important dates can be found HERE

For more information, please Visit MCPS SSL

Here's our newest Hall of Fame and Alumni News! September 2024

Things to Know (montgomeryschoolsmd.org)

Visit our AskAlbert link to submit your questions!

Want something included next week? Please submit it your information by the Friday before. HERE.