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. MCPS Required Safety Drills: MCPS requires all schools to conduct required safety drills. We conduct 5 fire drills, a lockdown, shelter-in place, directed evacuation, reverse evacuation, severe weather, and earthquake (DROP, COVER, and HOLD). This year we will also conduct a practice - Parent Reunification Drill (PCR) with a select group of staff and students. Here is a video that reviews the required drills - Emergency Preparedness Drills video and MCPS Emergency Preparedness Webpage
2. Grade-Level Newsletters: Grade level newsletters have started in most grade levels and will become weekly after Back-To-School-Night. These newsletters will inform families of instructional content, special events, testing schedules specific to your child's grade and important messages. Please keep an eye out for these newsletters and review them carefully to stay informed and involved in your child's education.
3. Family Events: In addition to academic commitments, we have several family events, celebrations, and PTA fundraiser that take place during the school year. These events are fantastic opportunities for you to engage with other families, celebrate your child's achievements, and create lasting memories together.
4. Attendance Reminders: MCPS remains committed to working closely with families to support student attendance. A message will be automatically sent when a student is absent for three, five, and 10 days during the quarter. These messages are designed to be informative, culturally competent, empathetic, and supportive. Remember, school staff are always available to help remove any barriers to your children’s attendance.
5. Download the Remind App: As a reminder we are no longer using ClassDojo and have moved to using the Districtwide Communication Tool - REMIND. Here is a link to the Remind App so it can be loaded directly on your phone similar to ClassDojo - Download the Remind App here: rmd.me/a
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, the amazing weather, and had some family fun!
Ms. Brown
Principal
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Dates
This Week
- Thursday, September 12th - Lockdown and Shelter Practice Drill and Directory Withholding Form Due, if you do not want your information shared. (See information below - Information from Past Newsletters)
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, September 15th - Hispanic Heritage Month Starts
Wednesday, September 18th - Back to School Resource Fair and K - 2nd Back-to-School Night @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 19th - Back to School Resource and 3rd - 5th Back-to-School Night @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 21st - Burtonsville Day - See Flyer Below
Tuesday, September 24th - PTA Spirit Night @ The Big Greek Cafe - See Flyer Below
Friday, September 27th - Early Dismissal @ 12:55 PM
Thursday, October 3rd - PTA Boosterthon Begins
Friday, October 4th - PTA Movie Night - See Flyer Below
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
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
Boosterthon
- 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
- We need volunteers! Contact Tawanna at president@wtpagepta.org with 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.
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