Mustang Message: August Edition

We will be closed Friday, July 28th.

Beginning July 31st Office Hours will be 9 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday.

Find us in trailer classroom #17.

To get to the office enter the bus loop from Old Village Road and follow the trailer ramps to classroom #17. We will be in this location during the summer renovation.

In previous years, students have seen teachers appear on Clever before schedules are live on the Home Access Center. While this may occur again, know that changes may be continue to be made. Schedules are not final until August 18th at 5 PM.

If you need help with your HAC login contact the office at 301-472-4800.

Kindergarten 1:30 PM -2:30 PM

• Start in the Cafeteria at 1:30
• Introductions and a brief message from Principal Lynch
• Visit classrooms

Grades 1-5 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Proceed to classrooms for your visit

See this guidance on how to run updates on your laptop. It is recommended that you update your laptop before school starts.

The 2023-2024 SMCPS Calendar has been approved by the Board of Education.

August

August 14 - 6-7 PM, MES Playground, Popsicles with the Principal - Kindergarten Students, New Students, & Their Families Invited

August 16 - Teachers Report to School

August 18 - HAC Opens with Student Schedules at 5 PM

August 21 - Open House

August 23 - Schools Open for Students

Looking Ahead to September

September 4 - Labor Day - All Schools and Offices Closed

September 21 - Two Hour Early Dismissal – No School for PreKindergarten Students

September 22 - No School for Students

September 25 - Picture Day

September 27 - 4th Grade Elms Field Trip. Click here for how to prepare students and more information.

The Renovation continues to move along. Finishes are beginning to be installed in the areas under renovation. Below are some pictures of the media center, office, nurse's suite, and gym as of July 26, 2023.

Volunteer applications are open for new applicants for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

Previously registered volunteers will not be able to re-apply until Monday, August 14th, 2023.

Both new and previously registered volunteers must complete a volunteer application every school year.

In preparation for the upcoming school year, we have created a Google form to collect information for our Daily Car Rider students. Once you complete this form, the office will be able to issue you the new placard for the upcoming school year. Click here for the daily car rider form.

Placards are ready for pickup prior to Open House and the first day of school. The office is currently open on Monday-Thursday starting today through July 27, 2023. We are able to receive visitors from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The office will return to regular office hours Monday through Friday on July 31st.

Additional Kindergarten information can be found at SMCPS - Kindergarten Registration

Click to download the document below to see the press release about Kindergarten Enrollment.