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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Monday, May 27
Holiday - Memorial Day

Thursday, May 30
Board of Education meeting

Friday, May 31
Payday

Saturday, June 01
SAT administration

SHOUT OUTS

Thank you to our staff who worked to make our Earth Day such a huge success. What you did made a huge difference for our community and is proof that we really are a Green Ribbon School.Karina Hirschhorn, media specialist, Cedar Grove Elementary School

Thanks to Sheria Pope, science teacher at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School, who works tirelessly to help students understand the often-difficult-to-understand concepts in science. Many are benefitting.Theresa Liska, special education paraeducator, A. Mario Loiederman Middle School

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LINKS OF INTEREST

GREAT STAFF

Three Staff Members Win Counselor of the Year Honors

The trio—who work at Einstein High, Argyle Middle and North Chevy Chase Elementary schools—will be honored at the May 30 Board of Education meeting. more
 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Board of Education Discusses Environmental Sustainability

The Board also talked about changes in the COMAR requirements and curriculum advisory committees, and approved three resolutions.  more
 

SCHOOL NEWS

Eight Eastern MS Students Win Awards for Documentary Filmmaking

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The students were honored by C-SPAN after participating in the national contest. Eastern won more awards than any other school. more
 

Richard Montgomery Student Wins National Award for Musical Composition

Inside, read about students winning arts awards, raising money for a children’s cancer clinic and learning about the environment. more
 

HAPPY TRAILS

Retirement Celebrations

Read about your colleagues who are leaving MCPS. more
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sign Up for Financial Education Workshop June 4

The workshop is free and will cover retirement planning, taxes, college planning and organizing an estate. more
 

Know Someone Who Deserves a Shout Out?

Publicly acknowledge a colleague with a ‘thank you’ in The Bulletin. Submit one today! more
 

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Thinking about a Master's Degree?

Check out these partnership programs at the University of Maryland, Towson University, Washington Adventist University and Hood College.  more
 

IN THE NEWS

Honoring Contributions to Special Education

A May 13 event recognized 35 individuals and groups for providing support and encouragement to students. more
 

The Countdown to Graduation

Students are about ready to turn the tassle on their achievements. more
 

MCPS Has New Process for Streaming Live Board of Education Meetings

The new service, Swagit, also allows for video to be easily shared by email and on social media.  more
 

Thirteen Students Win NAACP Scholarships

The students attend 10 high schools and were given $1,000 scholarships.  more
 

Watch New Episodes of mcpssuper and Education Matters

The programs take a look at student and staff engagement, and alternative education programs within MCPS. more
 

Superintendent Releases Data on Final Exam Performance and Course Completion

Read this statement from Dr. Joshua Starr. It was released on May 17. more
 

WELL AWARE

Free Health Screenings Available for MCPS Staff on July 9

The screenings—for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index—are available by appointment. more
 

Crossing the Finish Line Together

MCPS will celebrate the end of the Million Mile Challenge with a walk around the Rockville High School track on May 28. more
 

Managing Your Weight

An upcoming seminar will help you prepare for roadblocks as you begin your weight loss journey. more