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. Reminder this week is Spirit Week for Red Ribbon and Mental Health Weeks. See the calendar below. Monday is wear something Comfy and Cozy.
1. Digital Citizenship Week was October 14 - 18 and William Tyler Page Elementary School is a recognized Common Sense School. We use digital citizenship lessons from Common Sense Education in Media to help our students learn the habits and skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly in school, at home, and beyond.
WHAT IS DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP?
Kids today may seem like experts at using technology, but the digital world requires all kinds of skills and habits that kids don’t just pick up as they go. Digital citizenship helps them learn those skills. The Common Sense lessons help kids in grades K–2 develop healthy media habits and learn how to be safe online. Lessons for kids in grades 3–5 continue to focus on screen time and online safety. Older kids also learn about how to recognize cyberbullying, what is and isn’t OK to share online, and how to find credible news and information.
WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO
Common Sense Education provides resources to help you support your kid’s learning. As we teach these lessons in class, we’ll be sending home tip sheets, videos, and activities for you to do with your kids. You can visit the Common Sense website at www.commonsensemedia.org
for more.
2. National School Bus Safety Week, will occur October 21-25, 2024. It is a public program designed to educate the public about the importance of school bus safety. Each year schools organize events to bring attention to school bus safety and to recognize the critical role school bus employees play in providing safe transportation to our students. This year's theme is "Driving Safely into the Future."
3. Mental Health and Red Ribbon Week is this week October 21 - 25, 2024 and we’re coming together to focus on two important causes: Mental Health Awareness and Red Ribbon Week. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and taking care of our minds can help us lead more balanced, fulfilling lives. Throughout the week, we'll be sharing resources, tips, and stories to help break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and promote emotional well-being.
Additionally, Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living drug-free. This campaign encourages individuals to make healthy choices and empowers communities to work together in fostering a safer, drug-free environment. To celebrate both initiatives, we will be hosting a **Spirit Week**! Join us in showing your support through themed dress-up days and activities that will help spread awareness.
4. Shout-Out from the PTA: Penguin Fun Run - A big thank you to our Boosterthon committee chair, thank you Mr. Unger and Ms. Fox for helping make it a successful event, helpers before and during the event, and all the volunteers that stayed to clean up after the run. We appreciate you and cannot do it without you.
5. Hispanic Heritage Month Ends - All classrooms participated in learning about Spanish Speaking countries, which included learning about the country, animals, artists, songs, dances, food, and more. Take a look below at the collection of dances, songs and door decorations.
See you bright and early Monday Morning.
Ms. Brown
Principal
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Dates
This Week
- Week of October 21 - 25 - Bus Driver Safety Week and Red Ribbon Week/Mental Health Awareness Week begins
- Monday, Oct. 21 - PCR (Parent Reunification Drill) - Today we conduct a practice - PCR drill with a select group of staff, students, and parent volunteers. This drill is only used and needed to quickly reunify students and families during an emergency situation.
- Monday, Oct. 21, Paint Branch High School, 7–8 p.m. Superintendent’s Community Engagement Meeting - Superintendent Thomas Taylor will be meeting with as many stakeholders as possible to learn more about the Montgomery County community and to build lasting relationships. Part of this includes upcoming listening sessions at three schools. Responsibilities include identifying potential candidates, conducting interviews, and presenting a slate of nominees to the PTA membership.
- Wednesday, Oct. 23 - No Pre-Kindergarten and The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence (BBC) is hosting a Town Hall featuring MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, who will discuss key issues affecting our community and schools. Register here.
- Thursday, October 24 - Social Studies Team hosting Curriculum Night Webinars - The MCPS Social Studies team is hosting a series of Curriculum Night webinars for families to learn more about how social studies is taught in MCPS and how its curricula in kindergarten through 11th grade incorporate the history of various ethnic and cultural groups. The webinars will be held from 6:30–7:30 p.m. on the following dates–Arabian History (flyer attached) Register here!
- Friday, Oct. 25th - Fall Picture Make-Up Day
- November 1st - Fall Festivals
- November 4th - End of the Quarter - Grading and Reporting Day - No School for Students
- November 5th - Election Day - Schools and Offices Closed
- November 14th - International Heritage Night @ 6:30 - 8:30 PM (SAVE THE DATE) and Freed Family Portrait Night
- November 25th - 26th - Early Release Day for Students
- November 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Schools and Offices Closed
- November 11th - Veterans' Day - Open House
PTA Vacancy - Recording Secretary
The William Tyler Page Elementary School PTA is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to serve as the Recording Secretary. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of our organization by maintaining accurate records and providing administrative support to the PTA leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record the minutes of all meetings, including general meetings, board of directors meetings, and executive committee meetings.
- Be prepared to read the records of the previous meeting at each subsequent gathering.
- File and organize all meeting records and documents in an accessible manner.
- Maintain a current and up-to-date membership list.
- Perform additional duties as outlined in the PTA bylaws or as assigned by the PTA or board of directors.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to take clear, concise, and accurate meeting minutes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience with record-keeping and document filing.
- Familiarity with PTA operations is a plus but not required.
If you are passionate about supporting the mission of our PTA and have the skills to contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply.
-To apply, please submit a brief statement of interest to Tina Chang the VP of Membership (vpofmembership@wtpagepta.org) by October 24,2024.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Take the Family Survey Here
- 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.
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.
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
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!
- Book Fair - sign up to volunteer here
- 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
