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
Dear Page Families,
Happy New Year!! I hope all families had a restful winter break with family and friends.
1. No School - Snow Day Announced for MCPS Schools and Offices on Monday, January 6th - Watch Superintendent Taylor’s “Snow Day” announcement video: https://mcpsmd.info/SnowDay
**KAH (Kids After Hours) will also be closed - January 6, 2025)**
2. How Snow Decisions are Made in MCPS visit - How do we make weather-related operating status decisions?
3. Reminder to sign up for Text and Email: Alert MCPS - Alert MCPS provides you with emergency information about school operations via text messages (i.e. SMS text or email messages) to devices you register. Signing up for Alert MCPS is free, but your wireless carrier may charge you a fee to receive text messages. This service is provided in collaboration with the Montgomery County government. Weather-related messages are sent in English and Spanish. Below is a
4. Reminder about Student absences - please notify the classroom teacher and main office by email (Dawn_L_Hedley@mcpsmd.org) or by phone of your child's absence. In your message inform the school of the reason for the absence. ex. sick, appointment, travel, etc.
5. 25 - 26 Traditional School Year Calendar - Approved by Board of Education
During the December 5, 2024, Board of Education (Board) business meeting, the Board adopted the school year calendar for 2025-2026. The school year calendar includes a new Student Transition Day, which is a non-instructional full day designed to support students transitioning to new school levels or schools by fostering a sense of belonging and preparedness. It is designed for students in Grades K, 6, 9, Grade 3 students in Grades 3-5 elementary schools, and students new to a school or MCPS.
Highlights from the 2025-2026 Traditional School Year Calendar include:
• 181 instructional days and six built-in contingency days within the school year
• Pre-service Week for Staff: Monday August 18, 2025 – Friday August 22, 2025
• Student Transition Day: Monday, August 25, 2025 (non-instructional full day)
• First Day of School for All Students: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
• Winter Break: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Spring Break: Saturday, March 28, 2026 – Monday April 6, 2026
• Last Day of School for Students: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Districtwide Professional Development Days on Friday, October 17, 2025, and Friday, March 20, 2026
• Grading and Planning Days following the end of each marking period on Monday, November 3, 2025, Monday, January 26, 2026, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and Thursday, June 18, 2026.
See you this week!!
Ms. Brown
Principal
Mark Your Calendars
This Week
MAP testing this month - Parents/Guardians will be informed of the grade level day by the classroom teachers.
Tuesday, January 7th - Join the WT Page PTA Meeting – Tuesday, January 7th at 7 pm
Meeting ID: 853 9765 3409 and Passcode: 384176
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Upcoming Dates
- Monday, January 20th - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Schools and offices closed
- Thursday, January 23rd - Spanish Immersion Interest Meeting @ 9:30 AM and Annual Community Art Show @ Springbrook HS @ 5 - 7 PM
- Friday, January 24th - Save the Date: Bingo Night on January 24th - We need committee volunteers! Please email Tina at vpofmembership@wtpagepta.org if interested.
- Monday, January 27th - Club Photos and Hearing and Vision Testing
- Tuesday, January 28th - End of the 2nd Marking Period and Family Fitness Night @ Page
- Wednesday, January 29th - Grading and Planning for the end of term; no school for students and Spirit Night at Ledo Pizza (flyer below)
Do you own or work for a business that takes supporting the community seriously? Does the thought of showing off your product or services to the William Tyler Page community sound appealing?
The WT Page PTA is gearing up for our 2025 Silent Auction and we need your support! Please consider a donation of goods, services, or experiences to help us raise money for our kids. All proceeds from the auction directly benefit our students, providing everything from classroom supplies, to technology upgrades, to extracurricular activities and special events.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact on our school community. If you are interested in donating, email fundraising@wtpagepta.org by January 15, 2025 to coordinate a convenient pickup or drop-off.
Vacancy Announcement - MCCPTA Delegate
- The William Tyler Page Elementary School PTA is seeking an MCCPTA delegate to serve as our PTA representative on county-wide group meetings. To apply, please email your interest to president@wtpagepta.org .
- 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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- 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
- How can we better serve our children and school? Take the Family Survey here
- MCPS Calendar Survey on 2025-2026 school year calendar
- PTA Members only: Free State PTA wants your feedback to ensure they are capturing the diverse perspectives and priorities within our school communities. Take the Survey here.
- Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, news and meetings.
- Subscribe to our calendar today!
- Committees - Bingo Night, Spring Fling, Silent Auction, Teacher Appreciation & more
Email Tawanna at president@wtpagepta.org if you are interested in volunteering
- Download the Box Tops app -use the WT Page Referral Code: KP1V04U6
