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Ashburton Elementary School

Upcoming Dates and Events 
 
Lunch & Recess Volunteer Training
Volunteers must attend a lunch/recess training to volunteer for SY 2025-2026. The training will occur throughout the year, and the lunch/recess sign-up will be shared with parents who attended one of Ashburton’s training sessions.  Sign-up up will be shared after the training with attendees.  Please contact Ashley Kinney (Ashley_M_Kinney@mcpsmd.org) for any questions regarding Lunch/Recess Parent Volunteers.
  • In-Person: Parent Lunch/Recess Training Dates are below-
    • Th 1/8 - 9:30-10:00
    • Fri 2/20 2:30-3:00
    • 3/11 - 9:30-10:00 
    • 5/4 9:30-10:00
Outdoor Recess 
Please note that we send students outside for recess each day, unless the temperature is below 30 degrees (MCPS Policy), too wet, or students are unable to access the blacktop. Children are outside for 35 minutes of recess. Please make sure your child is dressed for outdoor weather, with a coat, gloves, and hat if applicable. Don’t forget to label those items with your child’s name.
 
Inclement Weather Information 
The safety of our MCPS community is critical, and being able to communicate with students, staff, and families during severe weather or other emergencies is of the utmost importance. Use this Link to find all the ways you can connect with MCPS to receive emergency operational information from the school system. 
The current operating status options for the school district appear on the MCPS website and on individual school websites. In the event of a change in operational status, this Link will provide more information about the MCPS Operating Status options. 
 ● Code Green - Normal Operations 
● Code Yellow - Delayed Opening 
● Code Blue - Early Dismissal 
● Code Orange - Schools Closed/Offices Telework 
● Code Red - School System Closed
The MCPS website will also post a notice at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ You may sign-up for automatic email notification ‘QuickNotes’ by going to https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/alertmcps/ 
You can also listen to the radio and TV for announcements on snowy or icy days. 
School Delays Due to Weather: When school is delayed, usually classes will begin 2 hours later than the regular starting time. The school will open at 10:30 a.m. School will end at the regular time unless otherwise announced. Buses would run on a 2-hour later schedule. 
Early Dismissals Due to Weather: Early dismissal due to weather conditions is usually 2 ½  hours earlier than regular closing time. For Ashburton, our dismissal begins at 12:50 p.m. when there is an early dismissal. Buses may be delayed by poor road conditions. When the school is closed, extracurricular activities and school activities scheduled for the evening are automatically canceled.
 
Prospective Parents Open House
We have planned a number of Prospective Parent Open Houses at Ashburton Elementary School. The dates are January 12th, February 9th, and March 9th, all to be held in person at Ashburton from 9:30-10:30 a.m. We will welcome all parents who are considering Ashburton for their children or just want to find out about the school.  There will be a short presentation, time for questions with the principal and a school tour. Please share with your neighbors. 
Questions, please feel free to contact Marney Jacobs, Marjorie_E_jacobs@mcpsmd.org
 
Best Regards,
 
Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Kinney, and Mrs. Olson 
 

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