Weekly Update

Good afternoon, Farmland families,

As we prepare for the new school year, we kindly ask families to enroll as early as possible. Early enrollment helps us plan class placements and request or retain staff based on projected numbers. As of now, our enrollment is as follows:

  • Kindergarten: 104 students / 5 teachers
  • Grade 1: 126 students / 5 teachers
  • Grade 2: 115 students / 5 teachers
  • Grade 3: 158 students / 6 teachers
  • Grade 4: 128 students / 5 teachers
  • Grade 5: 138 students / 5 teachers

Important Dates to Remember:

  • Kindergarten Playdate
     Sunday, August 17th, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Farmland
    This is a casual opportunity for incoming Kindergarten students and their families to meet and connect before the school year begins.
     
  • Kindergarten Orientation
     Friday, August 22nd, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    Kindergarten families, please plan to attend and bring your incoming Kindergartener with you.
     
  • Meet the Teacher & Transition Day
     Monday, August 25th, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    All families are invited to visit classrooms and meet their child's teacher.

    • New Kindergarten students will stay for the full day after the event.
       
    • Students new to Farmland or new to MCPS are also invited to stay for the school day.
       
    • Returning students (those who attended Farmland last year) will participate in the Meet the Teacher event and leave with their families at 10:30 a.m.

I will share additional updates about staffing, transportation, and back-to-school information the week of August 18.

Lastly, here is the link to our Farmland Elementary School Website, where you'll find posted updates along with our school supply lists and other helpful information.

We're looking forward to a great year ahead!

Warm regards,

April

April Longest

Principal

Farmland Elementary School