Happy First Day of School!

Wonderful visit with our MCPS partners; visiting classrooms and seeing learning in action! #day2 @DirectorOSSWB Shebra Evans Stephanie Sheron Desmond Mackall

Lovely serenade from the orchestra Ms. Snead

Tons of fun during our visit to Pyle MS - observed in math, tech and English classes - and chatted with students as classes changed. Lots of spirit this first week ⁦Chris Nardi⁩ ⁦@DirectorOSSWB⁩ ⁦Julie Yang⁩

Students at Stephen Knolls School work with their teachers and paraeducators to create projects that reflect their interests. Thankful for Principal Abby Brandt and the dedicated staff ⁦⁦Stephen Knolls School⁩ ⁦@DirectorOSSWB⁩

Movement, music and a ton of enthusiasm during our visit to Carderock Springs ES. The building sparkled - so appreciative of the bldg services team. Carderock is truly an inspiring place Anita Chan @DirectorOSSWB

We had our Dog Day for students today during our lunch periods as part of our Mental Health Awareness week activities.

Some our cuddly canines.

Wonderful time today!!! Mackenzie Phelps Stephen Knolls School @DirectorOSSWB

Our first Town Halls of the year were amazing! We recognized our classes who have won Bears_CARE awards and classes shared all of the things they’re learning in SEL. So proud of our 🐻 Lucy Barnsley @DirectorOSSWB

5th Grade Open House this year has transformed into a Chesapeake Bay Watershed Symposium. Amazing work and wonderful job sharing their knowledge!

We had a fantastic Open House this morning with a community circle, SIP goal sharing, and classroom visits with feedback. So great to see so many families! What a great Friday! Katie Guenthner @DirectorOSSWB

We had a great day welcoming parents into school for our Open House. Thank you for visiting! Lucy Barnsley @DirectorOSSWB

Out-of-school time is approaching on the 29th! Visit here for engaging opportunities for students while school isn't in session: bit.ly/4b0u1Zo.

Our first staff meeting of 2024 involved reviewing our December walk through data and determining next steps for our professional development. ⁦@DirectorOSSWB⁩ ⁦@Pilarbenavid⁩

FYI: Staff, parents and students. MCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday for MLK Day.

FYI, parents and staff! Schools will reopen on Tuesday, April 2. We wish you a wonderful break :)

Thank you to District 14 Legislative Team members Senator Zucker, Delegate Mireku-North for joining our Open House and handing out backpacks to our students. Delegate Bernice Mireku-North Jewel Sanders Donna Redmond Jones

Summer Leadership and Preservice weeks were amazing. We synergized and focused on our message of CommUNITY Strong for the upcoming school year! Go Falcons! Donna Redmond Jones Jewel Sanders

Now that Remind has been implemented in all schools this year, teachers, students, and parents can stay connected throughout the year. Parents can watch this quick YouTube tutorial to learn how to use the messaging platform: mcpsmd.info/3ZmxP3K.