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Sligo Weekly Newsletter
Week of 6/10/24
Calendar
This Week:
June 10: 7th Grade Trip
June 11: 6th Grade Trip
June 10: 8th Grade Promotion
June 13: Last Day of School
Sligo Spotlight
Each week, the “Sligo Spotlight” will showcase the excellent teaching and learning happening within our walls. Please check this link each week for new updates.
Chromebook Collection and Next Year
We hope this letter finds you well. As we approach the end of the academic year, we would like to inform you about an important update regarding our Chromebook usage.
The last day for students to use Chromebooks will be May 31. Starting June 3, we will begin collecting these devices. Please ensure that all Chromebooks, along with their chargers and any other accessories, are returned on time to facilitate a smooth collection process. Additionally, it is imperative that students turn in all missing computer work prior to June 3.
Looking ahead to the next school year, we are making a significant change to our technology program. We will be transitioning from our current 1:1 model, where each student is assigned their own Chromebook, to a cart model. In this new model, classrooms will be equipped with a class set of Chromebooks.
This decision has been made for several important reasons:
Reduce Distractions: By not having a computer available at all times, we aim to minimize distractions and help students focus more on their in-person learning experiences.
Reduce Breakage: With less individual handling, we expect to see a decrease in the number of damaged devices.
Reduce Lost/Missing Devices: Managing Chromebooks at the classroom level will help us reduce instances of lost or missing devices.
Increase In-Person Engagement: With less reliance on technology, we hope to foster greater in-person interaction and engagement among students and teachers.
We believe these changes will enhance the learning environment and contribute positively to our students' educational experience. Next year, we will roll out a process for families that require a chromebook for home usage. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we implement this new model. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school administration.
Virtual Career Exploration Day
Are you interested in learning more about high school program options for your soon-to-be high school student? Do you have questions about where and how to access these programs? Join us on Wednesday June 12th at 6pm for a MCPS High School Program Webinar. Hear from program supervisors of AP/IB, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Dual Enrollment, Career Advising, Work Based Learning, and Regional/Countywide Programs about the local, regional and countywide high school programs available to students. Your student has a wide variety of high school program options. Being informed as early as possible is the best first step to paving their high school path. Register using the link below. A link to the webinar will be shared prior to the event.
Registration link: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l4lu-CiUSS-yPnElNdc2IA#/registration
Questions? Email Andrea Buckley at Andrea_S_Baick@mcpsmd.org
Sligo 8th Grade Pano
Optional Summer Math Packet
As summer approaches, naturally, we all think of math! Well, some of us do anyway here at Sligo. Over the course of the next two weeks your children will be receiving math packets for their next year‘s math class to practice over the summer.
We will also have some extra packets in the office, should you like to come by and grab one.
We will also place math website links on our Sligo webpage, in case you wish to do work online.
please remember that this is just practice for next year’s math classes.
Have a safe and relaxing summer.
The Sligo Math Department.
Yearbook Sales
*All yearbook sales between May 22 and June 15th will be directly mailed to your residence over the summer.
Chromebook Best Practices
Hello families, we need your help to ensure students are ready to learn each and every day. Part of that readiness is ensuring that students bring their charged chromebook to school every day. We have an extremely limited number of loaner computers and are, at times, unable to accomodate the number of students who did not bring a computer. We appreciate your support in ensuring that your student is prepared for school every day.
After School Activities
Sligo MS is proud to host a robust offering of after-school activities, clubs, and athletics this year! Please review the link here to view all of the opportunities for students to get involved. This information is also present on the Sligo MS Website under the “After School Info” tab.
Please note the activity sponsor, dates, times, and location of each club. Some activities (Interscholastic Athletics, intramurals, and certain clubs) require permission slips, which students can ask the sponsors for. Any club requiring a permission slip will inform students at the first meeting. All grade levels are welcome in each activity, with the exception of the Interscholastic Athletics teams, which are for 7th and 8th grade students only. Please reach out to the activity sponsor or coach with any specific questions you may have.
Limited MCPS transportation is provided for activities on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Your bus stop may not be your regular bus stop. Please review the after school buses here. Speak with your students about their method of transportation home and how they will get home from activities safely.
We are looking forward to a great year of after-school activities!
Personal Mobile Device Policy- "Away All Day"
Personal Mobile Devices (PMD) such as cell phones, tablets, wireless headphones, handheld gaming systems, etc. will not be used during the school day. Students should expect to keep devices out of sight upon arrival, or keep their devices at home. PMDs can be used after school or after-school activities. Parents will be asked to pick up devices used during the school day.
Parents and caregivers, we appreciate your support in helping our students stay engaged in learning. If you need to send a message to your child during school hours, please contact the main office at (301) 287-8890. We are happy to relay messages to students during non-instructional times.
Below are useful parent resources about kids and personal mobile devices.