Good afternoon, Farmland Families,

 

I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend.

 

Please remember that THIS Wednesday, April 15, is an Early Release Day. If your child’s dismissal plans will be different from their normal routine, please be sure to communicate those plans with both your child and their classroom teacher. Students will be dismissed at 1:20 p.m.

 

Temperatures this week are expected to be quite warm; please be sure your child comes to school each day with a water bottle labeled with their name. Students will be encouraged to use their water bottles during recess and throughout the day to stay well-hydrated.

 

Later in this Update is the link to our annual student articulation feedback form with families. This is an opportunity for you to share your child’s strengths as well as any additional information that will help us best support them. While you are always welcome to reach out directly to your child’s teacher or school counselor, we ask that all formal input for placement and planning be included in this form.

 

The form will close on May 1, 2026.

 

Thank you for your partnership, and have a wonderful week!

 

Warm regards,

April

April D. Longest

Principal

Farmland Elementary School

Congratulations to the Farmland students who represented our school at this year’s MCPS Mid-County Community Art Show. The exhibit was held at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus from April 7 to April 10. Due to limited space in this countywide show, only a select number of artworks could be displayed. We are extremely proud of the student artists whose work was featured.

 

Julia Davis - Stimely

Ethan Zussman - Stimely

Andrew Lee - Goldberg

 

Alina Cui - Malusky

Julia Kun - Goodman

Safiyya Saif - Asad

 

 

Gefen Ben-Ilan - Brothman

Lucas Bennett - Eyers

Margo Chebanenko - Singman

Leo Hoang - Brothman

Cocolynn Lei - Brothman

Nadiya Nisak - Eyers

Natalee Paultre - Harris

Tenzin Powers - Harris

Ella Shohet - Singman

Big shoutout to Mrs. Gleeson, Mrs. Butterworth, Ms. Stimely, Ms. McClure, and our amazing Farmland students who laced up and showed up for the MCPS 5K Run/Walk! 🎉🏃‍♀️

 

With perfect weather on our side, participants enjoyed a scenic route through Bohrer Park and back to John H. Harvill Stadium at Gaithersburg High School, all while supporting an incredible cause. In partnership with the Dine with Dignity campaign and the Manna Food Center, the event helped raise awareness and funds to tackle student meal debt and highlight the importance of nutrition and wellness in our community.

 

From start to finish, it was a fantastic morning supporting our students and enjoying time together. Way to go, team! 👟💙

 

Come celebrate our diverse and vibrant Farmland community and enjoy learning about different countries and cultures by visiting country tables, learning from our global Farmland community, and enjoying special performances. We will also be collecting new and gently used clothing for our sister school, Harmony Hills, at the event!

 

The event is VERY WELL ATTENDED. Order pizza in advance: we will only have limited pizza sales on site, please pre-order your pizza by Tuesday, April 14th - proceeds benefit our 5th grade!

 

 

It’s time to celebrate! The United States of America is turning 250 years old! Montgomery County Public Schools will commemorate America’s birthday with an eBook recognizing student talent from all of its schools. Each school will select one student’s work, a poem, a short essay, an artwork, music, a performance, or a literary performance to represent it in the eBook that will be shared with students, families, and the larger community.  

 

Student entries must reflect the eBook's theme: “Many Voices, One Nation.” Students can submit their work according to the guidelines contained here. The deadline for submission is April 20, 2026. 

 

No explicit or offensive language and/or images are permitted. All student work MUST BE ORIGINAL.   

 

Go to the Farmland Media Website for more information on how to submit student work to be posted on our website.

Bring your future Kindergarten Sparky to our Kindergarten Open House! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn more about our school community. Kids After Hours will also be on hand to share information about their summer program and fall daycare sign-ups.

 

When: Tuesday, June 2 | 4:45–5:45 p.m.

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Secure your copy of this year’s keepsake filled with unforgettable memories.

 

Uncertain if you already ordered? Search your email for a receipt from no-reply@yearbookmarket.com.

 

 

We will NOT have extra copies for sale after the deadline, so please place your order before the deadline!

 

 

Don’t miss out on our annual Silver Diner Dine out on Thursday, April 23, from 5-9 pm at the Rockville location. We typically have a large turnout, but we are aiming higher this year, with a goal of 100 Farmland community participants. Silver Diner will donate 20% of sales to Farmland PTA. Valid on DIne-in, To-Go and catering orders. Note - Orders via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and other third-party delivery services do not count. 

The final weeks of the school matter — a lot.

 

End-of-year assessments, including the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), measure what students know, understand, and can do after a full year of learning. These results help measure student progress, inform instruction, and contribute to each school’s performance on the Maryland School Report Card. How can families help? Read more.

 

Montgomery County community leaders and professionals with expertise in communication and engagement are invited to apply to join the Board of Education’s Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement, a key initiative designed to deepen collaboration between the Board and the community.

 

This committee will play a critical role in strengthening community ties, improving transparency and driving meaningful engagement around the Board’s most important initiatives. Committee members will help bolster and amplify the district’s communication strategies and ensure that all voices are heard on vital issues impacting our schools and communities.

 

Apply by Friday, May 1.

 

The Division of Specialized Support Services will hold a webinar for families from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, focused on what’s new in special education services, staffing and supports — and why. MCPS special education leaders will provide context for what this means for schools and classrooms. The session will be held virtually, featuring a brief presentation followed by questions and answers. The Zoom link is available here.

 

There are two other upcoming events for special ed families — the monthly SECAC meeting on April 23 and the Special Education Family Resource Fair on May 9. Read more.