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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Friday, February 10
Registration deadline for March 10 SAT
Payday

Saturday, February 11
ACT administration

Tuesday, February 14
Board of Education meeting

Monday, February 20
Holiday - Presidents' Day
SHOUT OUTS

A huge thank you to Brenda Huff and the Goshen bus drivers at Shady Grove North for their cooperation and professionalism in assisting us with an early morning facility emergency, which delayed student drop off.Judy Benjamin, administrative secretary, Goshen Elementary School

Congratulations to Doreen Heath for being nominated for the Dr. Edward Shirley Award. She is an outstanding central services administrator leading process improvement to support children. Way to go!Dianne Jones, director, Division of School Plant Operations

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LINKS OF INTEREST

SCHOOL NEWS

Students Write, Publish Stories of “Transitions”

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A group of eighth graders at Silver Spring International MS are selling the book of life stories on Amazon. more
 

A Newfound Interest in Drama

Spurred by teacher Natalie Roots, more than 50 Rosa Parks MS students performed Little Shop of Horrors to sellout crowds. more
 

Redskins Player Visits Longview School to Promote Literacy

Also, read about thousands of dollars raised by high school students for charitable causes. more
 

Celebrating a New Year

Matsunaga Elementary School held its 11th annual Lunar New Year event, which included dancing, playing musical instruments and a schoolwide parade. more
 

ERSC CORNER

Reminder: Use the Balance on Your Flexible Spending Account

Plan to use any remaining balance by March 15, or you’ll lose it.  more
 

IN MEMORIAM

MCPS Remembers

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IN THE NEWS

School-based Staff: Tell Us What You Think

The survey is available online through Feb. 29, and will be used to improve schools’ effectiveness.  more
 

Campaign Season in Full Swing

Be sure to read the Q&A for answers to questions about participation in political campaigns and the distribution of materials in schools.  more
 

Mark Your Calendar to Celebrate Dr. Frieda Lacey

A celebration for the deputy superintendent, who is retiring in June, is planned for June 8. more
 

Superintendent Holds Third Town Hall Meeting with Students

Superintendent Joshua Starr visited Wootton High School earlier today. Watch the video from the event. more
 

Breaking Down the Budget: Areas of Focus

In this final installment, Dr. Starr talks about three areas of focus: professional development, interventions and community engagement. more
 

More Than 400 People Participated in Second Book Club Event

The book selection for the next event is The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner.  more
 

WELL AWARE

Don’t Miss the February Wellness Newsletter

Be sure to read on for strategies—and a new fitness competition—to keep the heart healthy. more
 

Quit Smoking for Good

Be sure to snag your spot for the next session, which begins Feb. 9. more
 

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Interested in a Master's Degree?

Informational meetings are being held for partnership programs at five local universities. more