Celebrate Dr. King’s Life by Serving The CommunityOn Monday, Jan. 21, join thousands of other Montgomery County students and families in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and teachings by participating in the Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s 2019 MLK Day of Service event at the Bethesda North Marriott and Conference Center, from 1-3 p.m.Participants will have the opportunity to help with a wide variety of service projects appropriate for volunteers of all ages, and students can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours.More information
MCPS Hosts Recruitment Fair for Federal EmployeesMCPS is holding an employment open house for furloughed federal employees and contractors. The first event was Tuesday, January 15 and one more will be Friday, January 18. Attendees can interview and apply for all open positions in the school system, including teacher, substitute teacher, maintenance staff, bus drivers, clerical staff and security staff. Attendees should bring their resume and federal identification.Learn more here about times and locations
MCPS Provides Meals for Students Impacted by Government Shutdown Through Dine with Dignity ProgramLaunched in November 2018, the Dine with Dignity program allows students with negative account balances to enjoy traditional breakfast and lunch choices at no cost. Families will be asked to pay off, or to contribute within their means when they can, toward the outstanding balance on their student’s lunch account; the Dine with Dignity Fund pays the remainder. Community members who would like to contribute to the Dine with Dignity Fund can donate online at: https://www.mcpsfoundation.org/pages/our-programs/dine-with-dignity-program.Dine with Dignity
PARENT ACADEMY OFFERS NEW WORKSHOPSThe MCPS Parent Academy offers parents and community members the opportunity to attend workshops that provide information, resources, tools and tips to support their children’s success in school.The 2019 winter season of workshops has begun. You won’t want to miss sessions on mindfulness, college and career planning, ESOL resources and much more. Parent Academy workshops are free. Childcare and interpretation services are provided at all sessions.Parent Academy