Good News
For the fourth year, students at Longview School participated in the TRYathlon, a whole school event celebrating the hard work and dedication of its students with complex physical and intellectual disabilities.
About 80 students cycled, walked and rolled with the help of their adaptive equipment, teachers, therapists and support staff. Longview also welcomed many parents and students from nearby Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School, who celebrated the great work and dedication of Longview students.
Some Matsunaga students in the autism program also participated in the event. “It is a day where we celebrate the hard work and what our students can do!” said principal Sarah Starr. Check out the photo gallery.
Four Students Named Presidential Scholar Semifinalists
Four MCPS students have been named semifinalists for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program awards, one of the top awards honoring distinguished graduating seniors. The four are among 13 from the state of Maryland. They are: Maximilian P. Belyantsev, Annie Guo and Angelina Xu, all from Richard Montgomery High School, and Digonto Chatterjee, from Thomas S. Wootton High School.
French Immersion Program Celebrates 50 Years
The MCPS French Immersion program celebrated 50 years during an event on April 27 at Walt Whitman High School that included speeches from current and former faculty and students and student performances.
The event welcomed two special guests— Susan Churchill, whose father, Dr. Gabriel Jacobs, was principal of MCPS’ first French immersion school, and Dr. Myriam Met, expert in immersion education and former MCPS world languages supervisor.
The French Immersion program began at the former Four Corners Elementary School, and since then, has grown and prospered. There are now two schools in MCPS that have programs at the elementary level—Maryvale and Sligo Creek, and two that have programs at the middle school level—Gaithersburg and Silver Spring International. The MCPS program serves as a model and inspiration for immersion programs across the country. Check out the photo gallery.
Woodlin Students Meet Governor During Annapolis Visit
Sixty fourth grade students from Woodlin Elementary School visited Annapolis to learn about the history of Maryland, and were fortunate enough to spend 30 minutes with Gov. Wes Moore during their visit to the State House. He enthusiastically shared his responsibilities as governor, his family’s journey as immigrants from Cuba and Jamaica, and answered questions from students. He even signed autographs! The students were truly inspired by his story and his knowledge of the U.S. government.
Also during the visit, students toured downtown Annapolis to learn about its significance during colonial times and resources the port provided for settlers. They ended the trip with a boat ride, where they learned about the Chesapeake Bay, its vast resources and the naval academy.
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