Good Afternoon Wootton Community,

Over the summer, Wootton experienced school facility upgrades. This included the school being painted, bathroom upgrades, improvements to the auditorium, and ADA upgrades to campus grounds. This was phase one of a two year project. Please consider attending the PTSA meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 7PM. We need the Wootton community to be engaged with this project. The PTSA will host guests from the MCPS Division of Planning, Design and Construction to share the options for the new bus loop to be constructed over the summer. This is your opportunity to see the options and provide feedback to the MCPS Division of Planning, Design and Construction project team so they can finalize the design and move forward with permitting: click here to join the Zoom.

Graduation Validation (GV) is an MCPS requirement. Annually, the GV Team reviews the profile of every students to verify a student is on track to graduate. This intentional process supports Wootton's high graduation rate. Part of the process requires us to share information with Wootton families. GV letters are being prepared to be sent out to students in the classes of 2025 and 2026. You will be receiving a letter in the mail outlining the current remaining requirements your child needs to graduate from MCPS. This is just a summary letter to make you aware of what your child has left in regards to courses, student service learning hours and Maryland state testing. If you have any questions about the letter please contact your child’s counselor or administrator.

Respectfully,

Doug

MON, NOVEMBER 25 - TUE, NOVEMBER 26 Early release days for students

WED, NOVEMBER 27 – FRI, NOVEMBER 29 Thanksgiving Break – schools and offices closed

Sharing the good news about our recent noteworthy events -

• Wootton Poms participated in the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade.
• Wootton Volleyball competed in the State Volleyball Championships yesterday. Although the team fell to North Hagerstown High School, we are SO proud of their successful season!
• Wootton Boys' football will advance in the playoffs beating Magruder High School on Thursday. Congratulations!

Congratulations to the casts and crews of Game of Tiaras and Elephant and Piggie's for a tremendous run. I hope that many of you came to enjoy these shows. A huge thank you to Dr. Lazarus and the Wootton staff members who supported these productions.

This contest challenges teenagers to create an original video to promote awareness about the dangers of illicit opioids, fentanyl and risk of overdose. The video contest is open to all 6th - 12th grade students living in Montgomery County. Top prize is $4,000, second place is $2,000, third place and fan favorite winners will receive $750 all donated by The Magnolia Companies in honor of two young Montgomery County residents lost to fentanyl; Michael Pisarra and Matthew Loudon.

The 2024 contest is now open and accepting entries.

All entries are due by midnight on November 12, 2024.

To register please click on this link

Regular daily attendance is expected. It is critical to a child's academic success. Parent/caregiver support of regular daily attendance is essential. Parents/caregivers should provide a note within 3 days stating the reason for absence. This will ensure the absence is marked excused. Students who were absent from school have the responsibility to request make-up work from their teacher.