Welcome to Redland MSBack to School Night

2021

LEADERSHIP2

Administration

PrincipalMr. Matthew Niper

Assistant PrincipalsDr. Shasha LoweMs. Kristen Range

Parent LeadershipMaria Fraggetta - PTA President

Irene Johnson - NAACP Parent RepresentativeLisbeth Argueta - Hispanic Parent Representative

Join the PTA:https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/redlandms/pta/

Our Students5

Total Students: 594*

6th Grade – 192

7th Grade – 182

8th Grade – 220

Student Ethnicity:

African American - 22%Asian - 10%Caucasian - 20%Hispanic - 43%Multi-Racial - 5%

*As of September 14

Celebrating our 50th Year!

Core Values - Redland MSRespect Self

Respect OthersRespect School

Upcoming at Redland

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Fall Testing Information

What is MAP?

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a state-aligned comput-erized adaptive assessment program that provides educators with the information they need to improve teaching and learning and make student-focused,data-driven decisions.

Conducting this Fall MAP will help teachers see what students know and help to plan instruction. MAP will be used as a measure of learning and impact.

Test Date: Wednesday, September 15th MAP-R

MAP-M Last Week

2021 EARLY FALL MCAP ASSESSMENTS

RMS Early Fall Testing Schedule

10/5 & 10/6 -ELA

10/7-Math

10/19-MISA 6th grade ONLY

● A part of our COVID-19 recovery efforts-Results will help educators better understand learning needs

● Shorter version of the traditional assessments

● Will measure how well students performed in content presented during the 20-21 school year

Extracurricular Activitiesand

Athletics

Anime ClubArts and CraftsBocce Book WarsFitness ClubGame ClubGentlemen of TomorrowGSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)

Jazz BandNational Honors Society(GPA requirement)

NewspaperSERT/Green TeamStudent Government (SGA)(GPA requirement)

Variety ShowYearbookYoga

Monday, September 20, 2021 Digital pamphlet available online withclub descriptions and meeting times available.

Thursday, September 23, 2021 Students access digital pamphlet and sign up online during advisory class. Google form willbe available on school website as well.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Activities available to start!Activity busses run Tuesdays, Wednesdays,and Thursdays

Athletics Coordinators Daniel_G_Ottalini@mcpsmd.orgLori_L_Enicks-Kniss@mcpsmd.org

All Academically Eligible (GPA 2.0) 7th and 8th Graders

Fall Co-Ed Cross CountryBoys SoftballGirls Softball

Tryouts NOW!Registration due 9/22Season starts 9/28

Winter Boys BasketballGirls Basketball

Registration open 11/23Tryouts December

Spring Boys SoccerGirls Soccer

TBD ~March

Athletics Coordinator Daniel_G_Ottalini@mcpsmd.org

● Registration forms submit online● Starting with winter season vaccinations required● Please reach out with questions

Safety at Redland

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PPE and Social DistancingAll rooms have allocated cleaning supplies that are replenished.

All rooms have a bag of PPE supplies that can be replenished at any time.

CDC recommends that students are 3 ft apart from each other, chest to chest. We have set up as many classrooms as possible to provide 3 or more feet between students.

Quarantine Information

Health RoomMs. Faakornam Deegbe

240-740-0901

It’s Time for Lunch!

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Cafeteria / LunchFree Breakfast and Lunch

Seating for 200 students providing social distancing

Tables labeled with number and letter

Lunch Schedule30 minute lunch period

Students arrive to cafe, get seated at cafe tables, and wait for announcements from staff.

Media Center and Courtyard are open most days for students. (10 students per location)

Once all students are through the food service line, outside areas/activities are available.

Daily Schedule

TechnologyChromebooks

Lost Chromebooks - Contact Brenda Young

Cell PhonesBefore School, Lunch, After School

Counseling OfficeRamona Daly

Jay Megary - Grade 8Melissa Finch - Grade 6Sarah Klotz - Grade 7

Main Office StaffCara Witmer

Cheryl Paris - AttendanceJanelle PetersCeliana Lopez

Need Assistance?

FAQs:1. When does Contact Tracing occur and how?

a. Once a positive case has been determined the Health Room and Administration will begin contact tracing.

b. Every teacher has an electronic seating chart that can be viewed to determine close contact in classrooms.

c. The cafeteria tables and labeled and numbered for students. We can use cameras to verify close contacts.

d. Buses do not have assigned seats but camera footage could be used in an emergency situation.

2. Car Rider Situation Update?a. We have personally asked some parents to use the top lot for pick up

ONLY. This will continue to be addressed.b. Car Ridership has tripled this year.

FAQs:3. When is Outdoor Education for 6th Graders?

a. On-Site Experience at Outdoor Ed - One Full Day Students come to Redland at normal timeStudent arrival at Smith: 10:00 a.m.Site Orientation: 10 - 10:30 a.m.First Rotation (instructional session): 10:30 - 12:20 Lunch: 12:20 - 1:15 Second Rotation (Instructional Session): 1:15 - 3:00 p.m.Third Rotation (Instructional Session): 3:05 - 4:55 p.m. Dinner: 5:00- 5-45 p.m.**Evening Activities: 5:55 - 7:30 p.m. - Campfire, planetarium, night hike Board buses: 7:30 p.m. to return to school

b. Parent Pick-up at Redland at 7:45pm

FAQs:1. Can 6th Graders try out for sports?

a. No, students must be in 7th or 8th grade.b. Any changes to this policy would be communicated to all families.

2. Are vacations permitted during school?a. Please email your administrator to discuss.

3. Who do we contact about needed vaccines?a. Please contact the Health Room Staff or Dr. Lowe.

4. What type of cases can we buy for the Chromebook?a. Here is a link to one we know fits:

i. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BTQR9BY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

b. There are a variety of cases available on many different sites.