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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

We want to you to have many ways to stay informed of what is happening in our schools .

SCHOOL WEBSITES, CALANDARS AND TWITTER FEEDS You are also invited to use our On-Line School Calendars which you can access from our schools’ home pages. Dates for all special events appear on this calendar as soon as they have been approved. Periodically glancing at this calendar will keep you informed of events for your child.

MCPS EMAIL NOTIFICATION

To receive timely and important announcements from Montgomery County Public Schools including school closing information and breaking news, please subscribe to MCPS email notification system. To subscribe to this service, send an email message to:

BES: www.bes.mcps.org

@BelviewBees

http://forms.mcps.org/delayclosing.asp

CES: www.ces.mcps.org

@CburgESCoyotes

CPS: www.cps.mcps.org

@CburgPSPups

FBE: www.fbes.mcps.org

@FBEFrogs

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

School-Parent Compact Our school communities include teachers, principal, parents, students, and community partners, who share in the responsibility of educating and supporting each student to succeed in school and become a productive, responsible citizen. Our schools focus on practicing safely, acting responsively, working together, and showing respect each day at school.

Family/Parent Responsibilities: I will support my child's learning and...

 Send my child to school regularly, well-rested, and prepared to learn.  Read with my child at least 15 minutes and talk together about books read.  Establish a homework routine and make sure that homework is completed.  Monitor and limit the use of any screen time (TV, internet, and computer games).  Encourage my child to be an active learner, good listener, and to do his/her best.

Student Responsibilities: I will do my best and...

 Read 15 minutes every day outside of the school day and talk about what read.  Do my homework every day and ask for help if needed.  Be an active learner and follow school/class/rules.  Be respectful of classmates and teachers.  Be responsible with school and personal materials.

School Responsibilities: Our school will support each students' learning and...

 Provide information to families about curriculum, academic assessments and expectations, and the Title I program at the start of each school year.  Communicate student progress on a regular basis.  Support each student's learning by providing additional instruction/materials as needed.

 Provide information and/or workshops to parents as requested.  Schedule parent-teacher conferences every fall and spring.

 Provide families opportunities to participate in his/her child's education and events.  Communicate important information in a format and language parents can understand.  Conduct parent surveys to identify goals and make improvements to Title I program.  Provide a fall and opportunity to participate in District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) meetings to plan, review, and improve parent engagement.

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