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,
Be sure to read the newsletter for important updates, upcoming dates, and valuable information to stay connected and informed!
1. Read-A-Thon THANK YOU! William Tyler Page Elementary School PTA extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading. We can't wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year! Remember to spend your rat bucks! They will expire in the coming week!
2. Please Note: For the 2025-2026 school year, Kindergarten registration will be online through the ParentVUE portal starting February 3rd. Children must be age 5 by September 1, 2025 to be eligible for enrollment. Age and Attendance Requirements. Please visit the MCPS link here for more information - https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/enroll/kindergarten/
3. Admission Process for Elementary Immersion Program - Immersion Lottery process opened on February 3rd and closes on April 11th. Parents/guardians interested in participating in the immersion lottery must submit their completed interest form online by April 11, 2025. Upon submitting an online immersion interest form, parents/guardians will receive an email with a summary of their immersion program request. The Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services will email student placement notifications to parents/guardians and will correspond with elementary schools regarding student placement in the middle of May 2025. Here is a link to the Frequently Asked Questions and MCPS Immersion Video.
5. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! YOUR OPINION MATTERS! - Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services will be mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services during the week of February 14, 2025. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage paid envelope by May 30, 2025. The survey may also be completed online. Please look for details in your survey packet. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.
6. PTA End of the Year Bash Brainstorm Meeting - March 26th at 7:00 pm
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7. Change of School Assignment (COSA) requests for the 2025–2026 school year Please Read - COSA requests for the 2025–2026 school year will be accepted between February 3 and April 1, 2025. Please provide a COSA booklet to parents/guardians who inquire about a school assignment change. New for the 2025-2026 school year, parents must submit their request for a change of school assignment (COSA) online through their ParentVue portal. The parent making the request will be copied on an email notification sent to the administrative team of the student's current school shortly after the submission; this will serve as their "receipt" of request and will be sent to the email they entered when completing the online form.
COSA requests will not be accepted after April 1, 2025, unless the family is new to their address or there is an emergency event that could not have been foreseen. QUESTIONS: Contact DPPAS at Cosarequest@mcpsmd.org.
Mark Your Calendars
This Week
Women's History Month
- Monday, March 24th - 5th grade Family Life Lessons Begin and Registration for Spring Game Changer Conference 4th - 12th graders(See Flyer Below)
- Wednesday, March 26th - PTA Spirit Night at Kusshi Sushi from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (flyer below)
- Locations: Kusshi Sushi: Downtown Silver Spring, Bethesda or Rockville Town Center
- A portion of the proceeds are donated to our school! Show the flyer or mention WT Page Elementary School. - Friday, March 28th - Last Day of 3rd Marking Period
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Upcoming Dates
- March 31st - No School for students
- April 1st PTA In-Person Meeting at 7 pm - Ready, Tech, Go!
- April 4th - Report Cards available in Synergy
- April 8th - Report Cards go Home
- April 14th - 21st - Spring Break
- May 6th (PTA Elections – Flyer attached) As we continue working together to support our students, teachers, and school community, we invite you to participate in our upcoming PTA election and also encourage you to run for the listed position or nominate someone who you think would be a great leader. Submit your Nomination today!
- June 3rd (tentative) PTA Meeting
We want your input!
- How can we better serve our children and school? Take the Family Survey here
- The Maryland Governor's Commission on South Asian American Affairs is asking parents and students of South Asian descent to complete a survey on their experiences and perspectives on education.
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We Need Snack Donations - March 2025!!
- 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
- Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, news and meetings.
- Subscribe to our calendar today!
- Download the Box Tops app -use the WT Page Referral Code: KP1V04U6
- Immigration Supports for MCPS families - Message from MCPS **
Our schools are and will always remain safe places where every child—regardless of immigration status—is welcomed, valued, affirmed, validated, respected, and loved. Below are some important resources for our families here at Page ES:
- Resources for students and families
- MCPS Immigration webpage with more resources (Students/Families)
Freed School Portraits - Still available - Don’t forget to order your school portraits! School pictures play a vital role in our fundraising efforts, with proceeds supporting community engagement events, PTA programs, and initiatives such as faculty and staff appreciation. You can order your child’s pictures online through Freed Photography. If you haven’t received the link, please contact them directly at support@freedphoto.com.
It’s important to note that the school nor the county pays Freed Photography. Instead, they rely entirely on the sale of portraits. We are so grateful to this wonderful local company for donating their time and expertise to make our students and staff look and feel their best.
By purchasing a beautiful portrait of your child, you’re preserving precious memories and supporting Freed Photography and the important programs that strengthen our school community.
Thank you for your support!
