It's the final week of the College Tour Experience for ninth-grade students!

For the schedule: mcpsmd.info/3vRtklp

Tune in for the Champions for Children Event on May 1 at 6:30 p.m. to see who will be named Teacher of the Year, Supporting Services Employee of the Year and more top educators!

Don't miss this spectacular event on the MCPS website or YouTube account.

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🗓️ Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 18 at Takoma Park Middle School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for the Newcomer Resources and Services Fair.

This free event will have immigration attorneys, resources and classes.

Text 'FAIR' to 240-447-1862 on WhatsApp to attend.

Starting the fourth quarter, parents can keep an eye out for attendance messages on the Remind app to ensure their child is in school every day.

Students will be sent home with assignments that count towards attendance, with extra time for challenges or unforeseen circumstances.

In this week's 'Things to Know' message, you’ll find:

-  A reminder for Monday, April 22
- The results for the next Student Member of the Board of Education
-  How to comment on the education of English language learners
+ More

Read all about it here: mcpsmd.info/3w5VcCb.

Parents can stay updated on their child's progress through ParentVue.

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) wants to hear from parents/guardians of students receiving special education.

It will only take them FIVE minutes to complete the survey:  mcpsmd.info/3xOL3KB.

The Board of Education wants your opinions on policies regarding homework and board appointments of MCPS leaders.

The comment period will close on April 24: mcpsmd.info/49CJ1dK.

Check out the NEW To The Point episode on The Pathway, a guide created to help students, families and teachers work together for student success.

Watch now: mcpsmd.info/3xFbEdf.

The results are in, and the students have spoken!!

Congratulations to Praneel Suvarna for being elected as the next Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2024-2025 school year 👏👏👏

The Board of Education is seeking comment on Emergent Multilingual Learners legislation until May 6: mcpsmd.info/4aWBJmu.

🎓✨ Give your student a head start on exploring post-secondary options and campus life with the College Tour Experience.

For the remaining colleges, universities and tour dates: mcpsmd.info/3vRtklp.

Next month, students may take standardized assessments that count for 20% of their final semester B grades.

Learn more information about the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) : mcpsmd.info/3vULaUq.

📚 Don’t Miss the FREE Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 18! With more than 100 authors and illustrators scheduled to appear, you don't want to miss this event.

📌SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 18 at Bohrer Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn more: mcpsmd.info/4aXcKPL

Tune in tomorrow on YouTube for a NEW episode of To The Point! You'll find out how MCPS is empowering students for success in college, career and community readiness with The Pathway.

Have you shared your input yet on the next superintendent?

👉 It's not too late to submit this SHORT survey and help shape the future of MCPS: bit.ly/3PZN1hK

The MCPS Youth Climate Summit was a stepping stone for middle and high school students to make a real difference in their communities✅🌱