Good afternoon, Farmland families,

 

I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. It looks like spring is finally here!

 

As a reminder, Spring Break will be Monday, March 30, through Monday, April 6. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 7. The office will be closed during Spring Break. If you need to contact the school in an emergency, email your grade-level administrator.

 

This week is STEAM Week! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. On Tuesday, students will enjoy a special assembly sponsored by our PTA and Kicks Karate.

 

We encourage all families to join us for STEAM Night on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for an evening of engaging, hands-on activities. Please see the information below for additional details.

 

As the weather gets warmer, we would also like to remind everyone to practice safe habits when walking, biking, or riding scooters to school. Please talk with your child about wearing a helmet. We understand it can be easy to forget, so consider attaching the helmet to the bike or scooter each evening as a reminder. Additionally, please remind students to walk to the corner to cross and not between parked cars.

 

Finally, when dropping off or picking up students, please park on the street or use the car rider line. This helps ensure that all students arrive and depart safely.

 

Thank you for your continued partnership.

 

Warm regards,

April

April D. Longest

Principal

Farmland Elementary School

We had a wonderful community service night, with students, families, and staff coming together to support others. Participants assembled over 100 care bags for The Tree House and created beautiful placemats for residents at a local retirement home. It was a fun evening filled with service, connection, and community. We also enjoyed pizza and raised additional funds to support our 5th-grade end-of-year celebrations.

 

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this great cause, and a special thank you to the Farmland staff for organizing this annual event.

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.

 

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

 

We hope to see you there!

Each year, our PTA sponsors STEM Week - S.T.E.M. stands for “science, technology, engineering, and math.” And this year, STEM is evolving into STEAM - the “A” is for ART! To celebrate this addition, we are including our annual Reflections Art Competition recognition in our STEAM night festivities.

 

PTA will host an assembly this week celebrating the inclusion of ART in STEAM. Kicks Karate North Bethesda will be presenting to all grades to talk about (and demonstrate) how martial arts blend science and artistry. Thank you, as always, for your generous support, and thanks to Kicks Karate for coming to Farmland to give an assembly for ALL Farmland students!

 

Join us for a free evening of hands-on science and art activities for families to enjoy together, along with recognition of all our Reflections Art Competition entrants and winners this year. All families are welcome to attend, including rising kindergarten families! Get dinner from Trippy Tacos and dessert from Captain Cookie, and stop by the Johns Hopkins Pediatrics table to thank our sponsor!

 

Come celebrate our diverse and vibrant Farmland community and enjoy learning about different countries and cultures. Parent volunteers interested in signing up a table may do so through this link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080F4AA5AF22A0FA7-62952803-international.

 

We are also planning a cultural showcase. If your child is interested in participating, please sign up using the same link. Any questions can be directed to megharajaram@gmail.com.

 

Lace Up for a Cause: Superintendent’s Shuffle Coming April 11. Mark your calendars and lace up your sneakers! The first-ever Superintendent’s Shuffle is coming to Bohrer Park on Saturday, April 11.

 

Join us for a morning of community and movement in support of the MCPS Educational Foundation’s Dine with Dignity Campaign to help eliminate student meal debt. Registration starts at $30 and includes a race bib, T-shirt, and event-day activities. Learn more and sign up!

 

Planning for summer? MCPS High School Summer Programs help students stay on track — or get back on track — for graduation. These programs give high school students the chance to earn original credit or improve grades in required courses. There will be six high school locations across the county, two sessions, and classes meeting four days a week. Students should contact their school counselor to complete the registration process in Synergy.

 

 

To better support special education student learning, Montgomery County Public Schools will increase the Extended School Year (ESY) instructional day from 4 hours to 6 hours for Summer 2026, Monday through Thursday. Families of students enrolled in ESY summer services for Summer 2026 will receive information directly from their individual schools as planning continues.

 

Please note that schools and offices will be closed on Fridays during the summer programming. Additional information regarding transportation and ESY program sites will be shared as it becomes available. We will continue to provide updates as plans are finalized.

 

 

Program Component Information Program Dates - July 7 – August 6, 2026

Instructional Day - 6 hours daily

Weekly Schedule - Monday – Thursday

Fridays - Schools and offices closed

Transportation - More information coming soon

ESY Sites - More information coming soon