Woodlin Elementary School 2101 Luzerne Avenue Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/woodlines Phone: 301-650-6440 Fax: 301-650-6425 Parents of last year’s 3rd and 4th grade students should’ve received the Spring 2015 PARCC test results. As noted in past communications, as you review your child’s scores, keep in mind that last year was our first year of taking the PARCC test, in which case, it’s natural to have a lower performance on the tests. In the coming months, MCPS will be hosting a number of Parent Information sessions around the County for parents to gain a deeper understanding of what their child’s scores mean. As a staff we will use these data to help inform and align our work in teaching and learning. Planning for the 2016-2017 is just around the corner! As you may have heard, Mr. Bowers have recently proposed a $2.4 Billion recommended operating budget to fund our children’s educational need for the 2016-2017. Please be sure to read in detail his proposal (see info on page two) and I ask you to join me in the advocacy work at the local and state level for our policy makers to Fund Our Future! Upcoming Assessments: When we return in January, students in grades K-5 will be taking the MAP-Math, MAP- P, and Math-R individualized computer assessments and students in grades K-2 will be taking the mClass (reading benchmark test) assessments. Soccer Safety: In an effort to minimize head injuries, we will be discouraging students from heading the ball when they play soccer during recess. If you have a young soccer player, please talk with your child and remind them to not head the ball. Getting To Know Sean Randall-Jones: Howdy, Woodlin Family and Friends. I want to say that I am so happy to be a member of the Woodlin family and in particular the 4th grade team. This is my 6th year of teaching. I have taught 4th grade previously-- for 3 years in Talbot County at Chapel District Ele- mentary School, where I grew up. In 2013, I joined the MCPS team and taught 5th grade for 2 years at Greencastle Elementary School. After two years there, I transferred to Woodlin Elemen- tary and joined the 4th grade team with Mrs. Keller, Miss Barrish, and Miss Roseman. I feel at home at Woodlin with all the support and help that I have received from the parents, staff and stu- dents. I love working with students and want them to learn, but to also have fun at the same time. Victoria Veirs: I live and grew up in Montgomery County. I have 3 siblings, an identical twin sister, an older sister and brother. My sister and mother both work for MCPS. I went to Frostburg State University. I graduated in May 2015 with my undergrad in Early Childhood/Elementary Educa- tion. During my time at Frostburg, I played on the varsity volleyball team for 3 years. I am a die-hard Washington Redskins fan. My family has owned season tickets for the past 12 years. During the sum- mers I love going to the beach to relax and hang out with my family. It’ s unbelievable that we are celebrating another end of a great year and welcoming a new one! Have a safe and won- derful Winter Break and we will see you in 2016! Principally Speaking: A Message from Mrs. Moua Wizard World December 23, 2015 Volume 6, Issue 4 Our Vision Woodlin Elementary School is commied to providing a nurturing environment that encourages students to explore, learn and succeed.
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Woodlin Elementary School 2101 Luzerne Avenue Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Parents of last year’s 3rd and 4th grade students should’ve received the
Spring 2015 PARCC test results. As noted in past communications, as
you review your child’s scores, keep in mind that last year was our first
year of taking the PARCC test, in which case, it’s natural to have a lower
performance on the tests. In the coming months, MCPS will be hosting a
number of Parent Information sessions around the County for parents to
gain a deeper understanding of what their child’s scores mean. As a staff
we will use these data to help inform and align our work in teaching and learning.
Planning for the 2016-2017 is just around the corner! As you may have heard, Mr. Bowers have recently proposed a $2.4 Billion recommended operating budget to fund our children’s educational need for the 2016-2017. Please be sure to read in detail his proposal (see info on page two) and I ask you to join me in the advocacy work at the local and state level for our policy makers to Fund Our Future!
Upcoming Assessments: When we return in January, students in grades K-5 will be taking the MAP-Math, MAP-
P, and Math-R individualized computer assessments and students in grades K-2 will be taking the mClass (reading
benchmark test) assessments.
Soccer Safety: In an effort to minimize head injuries, we will be discouraging students from heading the ball when
they play soccer during recess. If you have a young soccer player, please talk with your child and remind them to
not head the ball.
Getting To Know
Sean Randall-Jones: Howdy, Woodlin Family and Friends. I want to say that I am so happy to be a member of the Woodlin family and in particular the 4th grade team. This is my 6th year of teaching. I have taught 4th grade previously-- for 3 years in Talbot County at Chapel District Ele-mentary School, where I grew up. In 2013, I joined the MCPS team and taught 5th grade for 2 years at Greencastle Elementary School. After two years there, I transferred to Woodlin Elemen-tary and joined the 4th grade team with Mrs. Keller, Miss Barrish, and Miss Roseman. I feel at home at Woodlin with all the support and help that I have received from the parents, staff and stu-dents. I love working with students and want them to learn, but to also have fun at the same time.
Victoria Veirs: I live and grew up in Montgomery County. I have 3 siblings, an identical twin sister, an older sister and brother. My sister and mother both work for MCPS. I went to Frostburg State University. I graduated in May 2015 with my undergrad in Early Childhood/Elementary Educa-tion. During my time at Frostburg, I played on the varsity volleyball team for 3 years. I am a die-hard Washington Redskins fan. My family has owned season tickets for the past 12 years. During the sum-mers I love going to the beach to relax and hang out with my family.
It’s unbelievable that we are celebrating another end of a great year and welcoming a new one! Have a safe and won-derful Winter Break and we will see you in 2016!
Principally Speaking: A Message from Mrs. Moua
Wizard World
D e c e m b e r 2 3 , 2 0 1 5 V o l u m e 6 , I s s u e 4
Our Vision Woodlin Elementary School is committed to providing a nurturing environment that encourages students to explore, learn and succeed.
Woodlin Elementary School 2101 Luzerne Avenue Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
The FY 2017 Operating Budget—A Call to Fund Our Future
Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers submitted a $2.4 billion recommended operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017 to the Board of Education on December 8. Mr. Bowers’ operating budget recommendation includes investments to improve student literacy and math skills; build the cultural proficiency of staff; foster stronger partnerships with the community and our families to support stu-dents; and better organize the district to ensure every student is prepared for college and careers.
There are a variety of ways that you can learn more about the MCPS budget and become involved in the budget process this year, including the new Budget 101 website; Neighbor to Neighbor small-group discussions; Parent Academy workshops; and an over-view of the budget and other documents available on the MCPS budget webpage. Visit the budget webpage at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/budget/ to read more about these resources and how to make your voice heard.
Don’t miss the chance to share your ideas and views on the proposed budget at two upcoming public hearings: the first is Thurs-day, January 7; the second is Thursday, January 14. Both hearings will be held at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carver Education-al Services Center. Starting December 14 at 9:00 a.m., individuals may call the Board of Education office at 301-279-3617 to sign up to testify at the public hearings.
El Presupuesto Operativo para el Año Fiscal 2017—Un Llamamiento a Financiar Nuestro Futuro
El Superintendente Interino Larry Bowers presentó el 8 de diciembre al Consejo de Educación un presupuesto operativo recomen-dado de $2.4 mil millones para el Año Fiscal 2017. La recomendación del Sr. Bowers para el presupuesto operativo incluye inver-siones para mejorar las destrezas de alfabetización y matemáticas de los estudiantes; aumentar la competencia cultural del perso-nal, fomentar colaboraciones más sólidas con la comunidad y nuestras familias para apoyar a los estudiantes; y, organizar mejor el distrito escolar para asegurar que todos los estudiantes estén preparados para la universidad y para carreras.
Hay varias formas en que usted puede conocer más sobre el presupuesto de MCPS y participar en el proceso presupuestario este año, incluyendo la nueva página de internet Presupuesto 101; conversaciones en grupos pequeños de Vecino a Vecino; talleres de la Academia para Padres; y, un resumen general del presupuesto y otros documentos disponibles en la página de Internet del Pre-supuesto de MCPS. Visite la página de Internet del presupuesto en www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/budget/ para leer más sobre estos recursos y sobre cómo hacer oír su voz.
No se pierda la oportunidad de compartir sus ideas y opiniones sobre la propuesta presupuestaria durante dos audiencias públicas que se llevarán a cabo próximamente: la primera es el jueves, 7 de enero, la segunda es el jueves, 14 de enero. Ambas audiencias serán a las 7:00 p.m., en el auditorio de Carver Educational Services Center. A partir del 14 de diciembre, a las 9:00 a.m., las per-sonas que deseen testificar durante las audiencias públicas pueden llamar a la oficina del Consejo de Educación, teléfono 301-279-3617, para inscribirse. 2016-2017 School Year Calendar
The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2016–2017 school year. School will begin on Monday, August 29, 2016, and is scheduled to end on Friday, June 16, 2017. The calendar was developed in partnership with the Montgomery County Council of PTAs, the school district’s three employee associations, and the Montgomery County Region of Maryland Association of Student Councils, as well as other community members and school system leadership. The calendar can be found on the MCPS website at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar and will soon be available in seven languages—Amharic, Chinese, English, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Calendario Escolar 2016-2017
El Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery ha aprobado el calendario para el ciclo escolar 2016-2017. Las clases co-
menzarán el lunes, 29 de agosto, 2016, y están programadas a finalizar el viernes, 16 de junio, 2017. El calendario fue desarrolla-do en colaboración con Montgomery County Council of PTAs, las tres asociaciones de empleados del distrito escolar, y Montgomery County Region of Maryland Association of Student Councils, además de otros miembros de la comunidad y el liderazgo del sistema escolar. El calendario se puede encontrar en
el sitio de Internet de MCPS (www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar) y pronto estará disponible en siete idiomas—amárico, chino, inglés, francés, coreano, español, y vietnamita.
