Don't Miss Mental Health Awareness Week Oct. 10-15

MCPS and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA) will host free virtual events the week of Oct. 10–15 to give youth and families the opportunity to hear from mental health experts on a variety of issues. The weeklong expo will feature daily themes, dynamic speakers and informational videos, as well as two live events: a Waymaking special on student mental health, and a resource fair and Q&A session.

The Waymaking mental health forum will be held from 6:30- 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The virtual resource fair and expert panel will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.

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Nominations Open for Supporting Services Employee of the Year

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Supporting Services Employee of the Year?

Nominations are now open for a supporting services employee who has made an outstanding contribution to MCPS. Nominees should extend themselves beyond basic required duties and contribute to students and the school community by enhancing student learning, creating positive relationships, and making school or the office a better place.

Nominees must be active support professionals with a minimum of three years of service with MCPS.

Administrators, teachers, other support professionals, students and community members can nominate. The deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22. 

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Trades Foundation Seeks Car Donations

The Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) is seeking car donations. Donations will help more than 400 high school students learn how to evaluate, repair and restore used cars. ATF is a nonprofit that fosters automotive education by offering students hands-on instruction in maintenance, repair, sales and marketing.

The ATF accepts donations year-round between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at Damascus, Gaithersburg and Seneca Valley high schools, at Thomas Edison High School of Technology and at the Shady Grove Bus Depot. Donations may be tax deductible. To schedule car donations, call Michael Snyder at 240-740-2047 or email Michael_C_Snyder@mcpsmd.org.

Literacy Council Offers Free ESL Classes for MCPS Parents

In collaboration with MCPS, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) is offering free English as a Second Language classes for MCPS parents. The classes will be held virtually and in-person, and there are options for all levels of English speakers. They are available to any MCPS parent for whom English is not their first language. Parents can complete this interest form to receive a placement test.