As many of you work to fully process your emotions and feelings, I want to let you know that you’re not alone. On January 20, I’ll be hosting a virtual open-dialogue. This will be a chance to share your thoughts, voice your opinions, & express your feelings with your peers.

Another helpful resource for parents: Talking to Kids About the Violence at the U.S. Capitol | Common Sense Media commonsensemedia.org/blog/talking-t… via Common Sense Media

These are some great resources on coping skills and positive social media. Check them out here: docs.google.com/presentation/d…

Please mark your calendars for important upcoming articulation and registration meetings as we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year. Current 6th and 7th graders: January 19 - Parent Articulation meeting - 6:30 to 7:00 pm.

Students, you can earn 1 SSL hour by attending Montgomery County’s virtual livestream event, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Celebration, at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 18, and reflecting through a Google form. Info: ow.ly/VvP250D9y1c #MLKDay #MCPSServes

Students- RSVP for the SMOB Townhall: Open Dialogue - The Current State of our Nation tonight from 6-8pm. Lean in and share your voice. You also can earn 2 SSL hours for participation. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Families please join the counseling department today at 12:00 p.m. for our Family lunch session regarding the lesson delivery of Signs of Suicide. Hope to see you! meet.google.com/uqf-mrbm-dey

MCPS is pleased to announce a new, free student online tutoring and homework help service that will begin Feb. 1. Information: bit.ly/3pm18hV

Celebrating our great Shady Grove MS counselors this week! Thank you for always giving your all for all our students 💙🤍🖤

RespectFest is next week! Have you signed up for the Opening session on Sunday? Jeopardy? Yoga? Self Defense? Register here: bit.ly/respectfest21. Earn 5 SSL hours! You could win Airpods! Amazon, Uber Eats and CAVA gift cards! MCPS Nate Tinbite MCCPTA Moco BOE

It’s that time of year to remind ourselves of digital safety tips! Thanks Danielle R Schultz, PhD, LPC

Shoutout to Christina Kiedrow for holding a High School Special Programs lunch session for our 8th grade Shady Grove MS students. Students: check your Counseling Canvas page for this presentation and more information!

Learning the critical skill of self-advocacy today in Timber Time!

Best wing of the school 💜

No missing assignments?! Christina Kiedrow celebrating student academic success this morning!

.Magruder Colonels, in our small yet mighty community, know that your cluster is here to support you through this healing journey.

First 7th Grade Townhall of the year was a 💯. When asked to use 1 word to describe the start of the year Ss shared: #Happy #Reflective #Fun #Grateful

Former Timberwolves reunited. Always dynamic learning with _yaelita_

First Community Night of the year! New faces joining La Familia 🌍