October 6, 2024

Dear Coyote Community,

Last week, we enjoyed a vibrant and spirited Homecoming celebration! It was wonderful to see our students and staff come together to participate in themed days, decorate the halls, cheer at the pep rally, and support our football team at the big game, all culminating in a fantastic dance. The sense of pride and community spirit across our school was truly inspiring. Thank you to all the families who supported our events this week!

Looking ahead, we have another exciting opportunity to showcase our community pride at Cluster Night on Thursday. This special event brings together our greater community and feeder schools to celebrate the incredible achievements within the Clarksburg cluster. The theme for the night, "You Belong Here," reflects our shared commitment to fostering a sense of belonging for all students, families, and caregivers. We want every member of our community to feel connected and proud to be part of our schools.

The flyer included provides further details about the evening. We hope you can join us for all or part of this meaningful event!

Let’s carry our resilience forward and make the most of the exciting week ahead!

Last week we congratulated Moyinoluwa Aladeniyi on being a semi-finalist for the Posse scholarship. This week we can also celebrate Bryan Rivera Soza who is also a semi-finalist! Both students are part of our P-Tech program.

It is an amazing program and it is thrilling to have TWO semi-finalists here at Clarksburg. Unfamiliar with what Posse is and the goals of the foundation? Check out the website at the link below.

Please see the exciting press release recognize our state championship winning girls' basketball coach Sissy Natoli as a Coach of the Year. We are excited to see what this season holds for Coach Natoli and our team.

A quick update on CHS's implementation of IDs for all staff and students.

• This is an MCPS mandate that we need all staff and students to comply with.
• Most students are arriving with their IDs on or attached to their backpacks. This is great and needs to continue.
• The expectation is that he IDs are visible all day, not just upon arrival. Caregivers . . . please help reinforce this message.

Thank you for your help and support.

National Walk and Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. We encourage students, families, and staff to walk and/or bike to school to commemorate this very healthy and safe alternative to traveling to school. More information is available at the following website:

https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/.

Please see Clarksburg High School's attached flyer about Chick-fil-A Germantown Town Center's Battle of the Schools for students, families, & staff. Our day is October 28. You can see from the flyer that winning schools receive catering credit.

Please join our students as they showcase their musical talents at Comus Inn. The flyer below provides date, time and location.

Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.'s Achievement Week celebration honors African American male students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Each student receives a certificate of achievement and at least $100. The top 4 students will receive $5,000 scholarships to attend the university of their choice.

See application information below.

See information below regarding applying for the state student member of the board.

Please see the flyer below for information about the open house highlighting career readiness programs CHS students can access at SVHS.

Consider attending Senator Nathaniel’s Exum Legislative Youth Day in Annapolis. This event is designed to provide an opportunity for students to engage and participate in the legislative process, experience the power of civic engagement, and participate in practical exercises regarding how the Maryland General Assembly operates. This year's program will take place on Saturday, October 12 from 8 AM to 2 PM and will exclusively cater to high school students. See the flyer below.

Here is the link to the registration form: https://forms.gle/kgTbGv62vRtR2f2R8

Registration Deadline is October 4th

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is in search of civic-minded students grade 6-12.

Since 2004, the Montgomery County Board of Elections has conducted the Future Vote Initiative to encourage students from grades 6 to 12 to participate in elections. The program also provides an experience for young people that will shape their values and character and give them an understanding of what it means to exercise their vote and empower others to do the same.

To apply, review the registration instructions provided here: 2024_FV_Registration_Instructions_03292024-2.pdf (montgomerycountymd.gov).

Future Vote deadline is October 16, 2024, with mandatory training held from October 8-17, 2024.

Training information, dates and locations provided during registration.

• FV FAQs Montgomery County Board of Elections: Future Vote FAQs (montgomerycountymd.gov)
• Future Vote Recognition by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Montgomery County MD 2018 Clearinghouse Award Winner | U.S. Election Assistance Commission (eac.gov)

Students 16 years or older are eligible to register to vote and serve as election poll workers. Each minor must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Maryland State Board of Elections, that they meet all qualifications for voter registration in the State. Each student will earn a minimum $250 stipend or up to 25 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours per full day of service. Individuals who served at the polling places or early voting in previous elections will receive a $100 bonus per full day served ($50 for half-day shifts). To serve in this paid volunteer position election workers must be U.S. citizens, registered to vote in the State of Maryland, able to speak, read, and write the English language, and cannot hold, or be a candidate for, public or party office. In addition, election workers may not serve as campaign managers for candidates or as treasurer for any campaign finance entity. Training is required and will be provided to election workers. This includes an online quiz and in-person classroom training held now through October. Volunteers will be paid for completing training and working during Early Voting and/or on Election Day. Due to the diversity within the county, voters who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. We offer several different positions, full-day, and part-day.

To apply, text SERVE to 77788, or EJ Connection - Montgomery County Board of Elections (montgomerycountymd.gov). The Maryland voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

• High School Election Worker FAQs High School Poll Workers - Montgomery County MD
• Position Description & Stipend/SSL Amounts Montgomery County Board of Elections - Election Worker Job Descriptions (montgomerycountymd.gov)

Clarksburg High School is excited to partner with the Montgomery County Career Advising Program (MoCoCAP) to offer grade 9 students an opportunity to visit a regional university on November 12, 2024. Early exposure to college can assist students in making more informed decisions about their post-secondary plans and further students' development toward college, career, and community readiness.

Clarksburg High School grade 9 students may choose between a field trip to visit Montgomery College - Rockville Campus or participate in asynchronous Virtual College Tours via myMCPS classroom.

Space is limited for the in-person field trip opportunity and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please submit (1) the permission slip and (2) complete the Google form to register for this field trip. Permission slips are due to Ms. Kathleen Martinez in Room 108 by Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Blank forms will be available in the College and Career Center-Room 108

For more information please contact Ms. Lindsay Cao, Assistant Principal, Clarksburg High School, at lindsay_cao@mcpsmd.org

Remember, the deadline to return the permission form is Tuesday, October 29, 2024 (two weeks before trip)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hablantes de español ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Experiencia de visita a la universidad para estudiantes de noveno grado

La escuela secundaria Clarksburg se complace en asociarse con el Programa de asesoramiento profesional del condado de Montgomery (MoCoCAP) para ofrecer a los estudiantes de noveno grado la oportunidad de visitar una universidad regional el 12 de noviembre de 2024. La exposición temprana a la universidad puede ayudar a los estudiantes a tomar decisiones más informadas sobre sus planes postsecundarios y promover el desarrollo de los estudiantes hacia la universidad, la carrera y la preparación para la comunidad.

Los estudiantes de noveno grado de la escuela secundaria Clarksburg pueden elegir entre una excursión para visitar la locacion de Montgomery College en Rockville, Maryland o participar en visitas universitarias virtuales asincrónicas a través del aula myMCPS.

El espacio es limitado para la oportunidad de la excursión en persona y se llenará por orden de llegada.

Permiso firmado por el padre/tutor: envíe (1) el permiso y (2) complete el formulario de Google para registrarse para esta excursión. Los formularios de permiso deben entregarse a la Sra. Kathleen Martínez en la sala 108 antes del martes 29 de octubre de 2024. Los formularios en blanco estarán disponibles en el Centro Universitario y Profesional, sala 108.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Lindsay Cao, subdirectora de la escuela secundaria Clarksburg, a lindsay_cao@mcpsmd.org.

Recuerde que la fecha límite para devolver el formulario de permiso es el martes 29 de octubre de 2024 (dos semanas antes del viaje).

Flyer (English+Spanish)

Permission Slip - English

Permission Slip - Spanish

Google Registration Form (English+Spanish)

The Holiday Giving Project has provided Thanksgiving and December holiday assistance to low-income households for over 30 years. A network of social workers, school counselors, and human service professionals refer families in need of assistance. Local non-profits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies serve Holiday Giving recipients, as donations are available. If you and your family are in need and would like to be referred for possible assistance for the holiday season, please complete this referral form to provide the required information. Resources are limited. While a referral is not a guarantee of assistance, the Project helps as many families in need as donations allow. Please complete this form no later than Thursday, October 24, 2025.

El Programa de Asistencia para los días de Fiesta ha proporcionado para el Día de Acción de Gracias y ayuda en las festividades de invierno, a familias de bajos ingresos durante más de 30 años. Una red de trabajadores sociales, consejeros escolares y profesionales de servicios humanos, refieren a aquellas familias e individuos que necesitan ayuda. Asociaciones sin fines de lucro, organizaciones religiosas, y agencias de gobierno proporcionan ayuda a quienes reciben esta asistencia, de acuerdo a las donaciones disponibles. Si usted y su familia necesitan ayuda y les gustaría ser referidos para posiblemente recibir asistencia para la temporada festiva, por favor llene el siguiente formulario de referencia. Los recursos son limitados, por favor solicítelos solamente si usted y su familia realmente lo necesitan. Aunque ser referido no es garantía de asistencia, el Programa ayudará a tantas familias con necesidad, como las donaciones lo permitan. Fecha de vencimiento:

24 DE OCTUBRE. forma

There are no changes in meal prices this school year and students who qualify for reduced-price meals will continue to receive meals at no cost. Funds can continue to be added to student meal accounts at no charge by bringing cash or checks directly to school cafeteria managers. Prepayments on student meal accounts can be made through www.MySchoolBucks.com; note the increase from $1.95 to $2.49 per transaction for the 2024- 2025 school year. Meal prices:

• Breakfast: Regular price: $1.30

• Lunch: Regular price: $2.80

Free and reduced price meals continue to be available for qualifying families. The application is done on line. Information and the link can be found in the document below. Please do not delay in appyling as we do not want students to go without breakfast or lunch if they desire a school meal.

September 15- October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month

October 10 -- Cluster Night @ CHS Football

October 16 -- PSAT Day

October 18 -- School Closed (staff professional development)

November 1 -- Marking Period 1 ends

November 4 -- School Closed (grading and reporting day)

November 5 -- School Closed (election day)

Our CHS website has a wealth of information related to subjects like attendance, student service learning, athletics and more. Please take time to check it out so you have accurate information about policies and procedures at CHS.