
Argyle Weekly Newsletter
Argyle Week of March 17, 2025 Schedule
IMPORTANT DATES:
- WOW 8th Grade Field Trip: Monday March 17, 2025
- SGA Meeting in RM 202: Wednesday March 19, 2025 3pm - 4:15pm
- Capstone Career Day for 8th Graders: Thursday March 20, 2025
- Grading and Planning; No School for Students: Monday March 31, 2025
Health Room Message; 6th Graders Only π
According to Maryland immunization laws, ALL students going to 7th Grade must have both a Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal (MCV) vaccine. Parents/Guardians are urged to provide to the health room the documentation of the Tdap and MCV immunizations as soon as possible this current school year, or before the first day of school next year.
During Spring Break, there is a limited quantity of these vaccines, free of charge, for all current Grade 6 through 12 students in Montgomery County. Please call for an appointment. You must take a copy of your child's vaccination record to one of the following locations for free Tdap/MCV vaccines on these dates only:
Wednesday, April 16th, 8:30am β 2:30pm at 8630 Fenton St 10th fl, Silver Spring MD (240-777-3160)
Wednesday, April 16th, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm at 12900 Middlebrook Rd. 2nd floor, Germantown (240-777-3380)
Tuesday, April 15th, 9 am β 3:00pm at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring MD (240-777-1050)
Wednesday, April 16th, 9 am β 3:00 pm at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring MD (240-777-1050)
Please call the Argyle Health Room at 240-740-6372 if you have any questions or need assistance in meeting these requirements. Thank you for helping to ensure the health and safety of the children in our schools.
Ryan Goldstone, RN, SCHN
Los reglamentos de vacunaciΓ³n de las escuelas de Maryland requieren que TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES que entran al SΓ©ptimo grado deben tener la vacuna del TΓ©tano, difteria y la tos ferina acelular (Tdap), y la vacuna meningocΓ³cica (MCV). Estamos pidiendo que los padres/apoderados del estudiante muestren prueba de estas vacunas de su hijo(a) a la sala de la enfermera escolar lo mΓ‘s pronto posible este aΓ±o escolar, o antes del primer dΓa de escuela del prΓ³ximo aΓ±o escolar.
Durante las vacaciones de primavera, hay una cantidad limitada de vacunas GRATIS para estudiantes que estΓ‘n en los grados 6 al 12 y serΓ‘n ofrecidas solamente durante las siguientes fechas en las clΓnicas de las vacaciones de primavera. Por favor llame para una cita. Usted deberΓ‘ de tomar una copia del registro de vacunaciΓ³n de su hijo(a) a una de las siguientes localidades para que su niΓ±o pueda recibir las vacunas de Tdap/MCV gratis:
miΓ©rcoles, 16 de abril 8:30am β 2:30pm at 8630 Fenton St 10th fl, Silver Spring MD (240-777-3160)
miΓ©rcoles, 16 de abril, 8:30am β 2:30pm at 12900 Middlebrook Rd 2nd fl Germanton (240-777-3380)
martes, 15 de abril, 9 am β 3 pm at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring MD (240-777-1050)
miΓ©rcoles, 16 de abril 9 am β 3 pm at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD (240-777-1050)
Llame a la sala de salud a 240-740-6372 si tiene preguntas o si necesita asistencia para cumplir estos requisitos. Gracias por su ayuda en asegurar la salud y bienestar de los niΓ±os en nuestras escuelas.
Ryan Goldstone, RN, SCHN
SGA Meetings
AMS Sports
Registration is done ENTIRELY through ParentVue! ALL paperwork should be completed online! If you have any questions please see Mrs. Harrison (RM 235) or send an email at Rebekah_R_Harrison@mcpsmd.org
β½ Mark your calendars for AMS Soccer games β½
If you have any questions, please feel free reach to our soccer coaches:
Boy's Soccer Coach: assan_cham@mcpsmd.org
Girl's Soccer Coach: aunner_j_diaz-martinez2@mcpsmd.org
Grade Level Message π
ACC7+: Students are working on finding the slope and y-intercept from a graph, equation, and table. Encourage your student to keep working on practice problems on IXL! Students will start Unit 6 (Functions & Volume) at the start of March.
Students will take the Quarter 3 District Assessment (on Functions) half-way through March. IXL Leaderboards!!! We had some amazing results for the February Leaderboard, our students have been working so hard. A new leaderboard has been started for the month of March, students can win prizes for being top 5!
Students will attend the WOW field trip on Monday, March 17th.
Students are participating in a Capstone Career Day on March 20th.
Magnet: Students are working on their Capstone Pitches.
Science: Students and staff at Argyle Middle are participating in March Mammal Madness. Students had opportunities to create their brackets in science class. You can follow along with the battles which will be added to this slide deck.
Parent Cafe at Argyle MS
Join us for our Parent Cafe on March 18th at 6pm
Families we ask that you RSVP with you the number of adults and children that will be joining us.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Kennedy HS Principal Hiring
MCPS and Identity are partnering to build a brighter future for John F. Kennedy High School! We need your help, we need your voice! Forget what you know! This process will be DIFFERENT than ever before! You can get involved in three different ways. Choose one, choose two, choose three!
Youth Town Hall with Councilmember Fani-GonzΓ‘lez
Councilmember Fani-GonzΓ‘lez, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Council, is hosting a Youth Town Hall on Monday, March 31st, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Parks and Planning Commission Headquarters in Wheaton.
This event is designed for middle and high school students to engage in important conversations about the future of arts and culture in our county. Whether students are passionate about music, theater, photography, technology, or just want to learn more about whatβs happening in their community, this is a fantastic chance for them to engage!
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, March 31st, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Location: 2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor, Wheaton, MD 20902
- Lunch and SSL hours will be provided.
- Registration: Montgomery County Cultural Plan Youth Town Hall
We would appreciate it if you could forward this opportunity to your students. The registration deadline is March 27th, or earlier if capacity is reached. If accommodations are needed, we encourage registration by March 17th to ensure we can make the necessary arrangements.
AAHI Sessions: Embracing Our Minds
Join Us for Embracing Our Minds: Mental Health Education Series!
Asian American LEAD would like to invite you and your family to Embracing Our Minds: A Youth Wellness Eventβa meaningful three-part series focused on mental health, self-care, and community healing for AAPI and BIPOC youth and their families. ππΏ
π Date: Saturday, March 14th, April 5th, May 10th (attending all three dates will earn additional raffle prizes, SSL hours for youth, and the chance for your family to win Apple Airpod Pros!)
π Location: Newport Mill Middle School (11311 Newport Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902)
ποΈ Free Admission | Food & Giveaways Provided! | Youth Earn SSL hours or Paid Stipend!
This event will feature engaging workshops, expert-led discussions, and valuable resources to support your child's mental well-being. Families will have the opportunity to learn together, explore cultural healing practices, and build a supportive community focused on youth wellness.
Letβs work together to create safe spaces for open conversations about mental health and well-being. Register today and bring your family: [Click Here to Register]
We look forward to seeing you there!
π Drama Director Needed π
FAMILY RESOURCES
Arrival Time for Students; Doors Open at 7:50am
We kindly ask that students arrive at the time the doors open, which is at 7:50 AM. We do not have staff available to supervise students before that time, so if they arrive earlier, they will need to wait outside. As we are currently experiencing extremely cold mornings, we want to ensure students are not waiting in the cold for extended periods of time.
In the event of a 2-hour delay announced by the county, the doors will open at 9:50 AM.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us ensure a safe and comfortable start to the day for all students.
Car Riders Expectations
We expect that families dropping off and picking up students will adhere to the same expectations. These expectations are:
- Follow directions from Argyle staff, including stopping when indicated
- Pull as far forward as possible so that cars can fill in along the drop off and pick up line next to the school grounds; do not stop in the middle of this space near the handicap parking spaces
- Be prepared to drop off and pick up so that cars can move quickly
- Do not use parking spaces for drop off or pick up at any time
- Stay in your vehicle at all times
- Students should only exit and enter their car from the side of the parking lot next to the school building; students should not cross through the parking lot
Drivers who consistently disregard these expectations may be asked not to use the drop off and pick up areas. We appreciate your support in keeping our parking lot safe at all times.
Dismissal Policy
Any requests for early dismissal or dismissal changes for your child cannot be accommodated after 2:45 PM. This cut-off time is necessary to ensure the safety and efficient operation of our school dismissal process.
We understand that there may be occasions when you need to make changes to your child's dismissal plan, but after 2:45 PM, it becomes increasingly challenging to implement these changes without causing disruptions. Please make sure to communicate any changes or early dismissal requests to the school's office well in advance of this time to allow us to make the necessary arrangements.
Student Attendance
Parents or guardians should handwrite or email student excuse notes to Ms. Patricia Hernandez, Argyle's attendance secretary. Phone calls will not excuse any absences until a note has been turned in to the main office.
If you have any questions or need to email an excuse note, please get in touch with Argyle's attendance secretary Mrs. Patricia Hernandez at patricia_v_hernandez@mcpsmd.org
For more information on the attendance policy, please click here
Message from our Health Room
Parents and caregivers - Please send your students with a refillable, reusable water bottle every day. Hydration is an important part of learning and staying healthy. There are refilling stations throughout the school to ensure your student has access to water all day. Please ensure your student is eating breakfast and lunch whether it is a meal from our school cafeteria or a meal packed from home.
Stay Informed About Weather-Related Changes
With winter weather just around the corner, updates to school schedules and operations may sometimes need to be made. To receive the latest information on delays, closures and operational changes, Stay Connected, subscribe to Alert MCPS, and monitor our color-coded status system.
Keep Your Contact Information Current
To ensure you receive timely notifications, please update your contact details via the ParentVUE link on the MCPS Community Tech Support website.
Learn more about the color codes.
MCPS Operating Status Inclement Weather, 2024-2025
MealViewer: New Menu Tool Rolling out for Breakfast and Lunch
MealViewer, the new interactive menu platform for Montgomery County Public Schools breakfast and lunch menus. Students, caregivers, school staff, nurses, and community members will have digital access to menus and meal information. MealViewer launched on Sunday, December 8, 2024. MealViewer can be accessed via a browser or the MealViewer app on Android or iPhone. No signin or passwords are required to view menus. As of January 1, 2025, PDF menus will no longer be available.
Please use this link to view Argyle MS: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/ArgyleMS
SchoolCash Online
Montgomery County Public Schools has transitioned to a new online payment system called SchoolCash Online as its preferred method of payment for all school-related fees.
SchoolCash Online helps parents/guardians and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly, and easily. SchoolCash Online will help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments directly into schoolsβ bank accounts and eliminating the need for teachers to handle money. In addition, once registered, you will be immediately informed about school activities!
The new system puts all of the school-related fees online for purchase so users can make purchases online using a credit card or e-check. A processing fee will be included on all items available for purchase, regardless of the type of payment used on SchoolCash Online or at the school.
Parents/guardians can register now at - Click here
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
Below are emails and phone numbers for the following departments:
Administration (240) 740-6370
School Principal - Mr. Allrich | James_K_Allrich@mcpsmd.org
8th Grade Administrator - Ms. Lee | Edith_U_Lee@mcpsmd.org
7th Grade Administrator - Ms. Turner | Hannah_D_Turner@mcpsmd.org
6th Grade Administrator/ Magnet Coordinator: Ms. Chao | Cortney_E_Chao@mcpsmd.org
Main Office (240) 740-6370
Administrative Secretary - Ms. Chavarria | Johana_M_Chavarria@mcpsmd.org
Front Office Secretary - Ms. Molina | Karin_G_Molina@mcpsmd.org
Attendance Secretary - Ms. Hernandez | Patricia_V_Hernandez@mcpsmd.org
School Financial Specialist - Mr. Magruder | Timothy_W_Magruder@mcpsmd.org
Counseling Office (240) 740-6380
Resource Counselor/ SSL Coordinator - Mr. Lilja | Email: Matthew_J_Lilja@mcpsmd.org
Counseling Secretary/Registrar - Ms. Ramirez | Email: Araceli_P_Ramirez@mcpsmd.org
8th Grade Counselor - Ms. Andich | Email: Kristen_M_Brinker@mcpsmd.org
7th Grade Counselor - Ms. DeWItt | Email: Genevieve_A_Dewitt@mcpsmd.org
6th Grade Counselor - Ms. Ford | Email: Miyah_M_Ford@mcpsmd.org
Argyle Magnet Middle School
Website: www.argylems.org
Location: 2400 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Argyle-Magnet-Middle-School-102726228178724/
Twitter: @ArgyleMagnetMS