DOLPHIN'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 21st
* S C H E D U L E * THIS* WEEK
* Many families have already met with their teachers or have scheduled dates upcoming. (Please reach out to your teacher ASAP if you have not scheduled your conference.)
There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 24th. Enjoy the holiday Dolphin Families!
TELL* US * WHAT * YOU * THINK
Happy Thanksgiving
Elementary Menu Changes Due to School Closing on Wednesday November 24, 2021
Please read below to find the updates provided by the county for lunch choices:
Monday November 22,2021
R: WG Hamburger w/Crinkle Cut Potatoes
A: Grilled Cheese WG Sandwich w/ French Fries
Tuesday November 23, 2021
R: WG Pancakes
A: WG Potato Crisp Fish Fillet w/ WG Hamburger Bun
Monday November 29, 2021
R: WG Personal Pizza
A: Chicken WG Patty w/WG Hamburger Bun
Tuesday November 30, 2021
R: WG French Toast Sticks
A: Cheesy Pull Aparts w/ Marinara Cup
CLAIM LOST & FOUND ITEMS ASAP
Please remember to check the Lost and Found for missing items. Parents spend so much money on important items that students need and we want to ensure items are returned to the correct dolphin. Due to the large number of items, we will need to clear out our lost and found soon.
* S U P P O R T I N G * O U R * D O L P H I N S *
Please ensure students are well rested on Sunday night and allow extra time to talk about emotions and the transition into the school week. We invite you to reach out to your child’s teacher or the counselors if there is information we should know to support with a smooth transition.
SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON CALENDAR OPTIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
MCPS has developed three calendar scenarios that reflect different start and end dates for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, one scenario (Scenario C) shows the full spring break at a different time than the other two (Scenarios A and B).
All draft scenarios include:
A minimum of 180 instructional days
Full spring break
Contingency days
Additional early release days on Sept. 14, Dec. 7 and March 15 for school-based professional development.
P A R E N T -TEACHER - A S S O C I A T I O N
DIY FIDGET TOOL-CRAFT MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Waters Landing ES media center is in search of pony beads/ perler beads, craft-quality string or cord (not elastic), and pipe cleaners. We would like to make some homemade fidgets. Families, if you have beads, string, or pipe cleaners to donate please send it in to the library media center. Thank you!
C O V I D - 19 PROCEDURES & UPDATES
COVID - 19 PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
We continue to rely on our families to screen their children daily for symptoms. To help us avoid quarantine, we are asking that you please continue to screen your children at home and if they have even one symptom of COVID-19, or are awaiting COVID test results, please do not send them to school. This is particularly important as it is a collective responsibility that we exercise caution and be conservative in our approach.
The single symptoms that the health room staff screen for and will result in quarantine are cough, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell, fever ≥100.4°, sore throat, severe headache, diarrhea or vomiting. Please do not send your children to school with any of these symptoms. This is essential for us to continue to remain in school without quarantine.
**F A M I L Y * R E S O U R C E S **
FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS
Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income. They may also qualify if they are receiving Food Supplement Program (FSP) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits. Families may apply for meal benefits by completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for the current school year.
Apply online NOW at MySchoolApps.com (Translations available)
Click here for English video tutorial. Click here for Spanish video tutorial.
Federal eligibility guidelines change each school year; therefore a new application must be submitted each school year. All students in the family should be listed on one household application. A notice will be mailed home for each student if you are approved for meal benefits or do not qualify for meal benefits. Please keep this important document for your records and use throughout the school year. Families may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year.
Households that are unable to apply online should contact their school or the Division of Food and Nutrition Services at 301-284-4900.
Please click here to apply online.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00-4:30.
(Students may enter the building at 9:10)
Below are emails and phone numbers for support in the school:
Main Office (240) 740-1020
Admin Secretary - Ms. Ramirez: Patricia_Ramirez@mcpsmd.org
Front Office Secretary - Ms. Herrera: Jeannette_Herrera@mcpsmd.org
School Principal - Ms. Shorts: Lisa_N_Shorts@mcpsmd.org
Assistant Principal- Ms. Bannon: Gina_L_Bannon@mcpsmd.org
Parent Community Coordinator - Ms.Moore: Shanique_V_Moore@mcpsmd.org
Counselors
Ms. Bronstein: Melanie_E_Bronstein@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Vandergrift: Sarah_G_Vandegrift@mcpsmd.org
Health Room
Ms. Glad: Beth_M_Glad@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Parelli: Jean_M_Perrelli@mcpsmd.org
Home of the Dolphins!
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/waterslandinges/
Location: 13100 Waters Landing Drive, Germantown, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-1020