Ashburton School News
Field Day: Volunteers Needed
Field day will be May 22, 2026, and it is not possible without the help of our community!
Please fill out the corresponding grade level form below to volunteer.
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K-2 volunteers will be needed from 9:15 am-12 pm
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3-5 volunteers will be needed from 12:20-3:05 pm.
MCAP Testing Calendar Update:
Please review the linked AES: Testing Schedule carefully. We ask that all students arrive at school on time and ready to begin testing.
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Students who arrive late will need to wait in the main office until the testing session is complete.
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Students who are absent due to illness will be scheduled for a make-up session.
4th & 5th Grade Testing Schedule
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April 27
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April 28
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April 29
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April 30
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May 1
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Gr 4 and 5
MCAP ELA, Session 1
9:30-11:30
(lunch/recess will switch)
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Gr 4 and 5
MCAP ELA, Session 2
9:30-11:30
(lunch/recess will switch)
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Gr 4 and 5
MCAP ELA, Session 3
9:30-11:30
(lunch/recess will switch)
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Gr 4 and 5
MCAP ELA, Session 4
9:30-11:30
(lunch/recess will switch)
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May 4
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May 5
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May 6
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May 7
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May 8
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Gr 4 and 5
MCAP, Math Session 1
9:30-10:45
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Gr 4 and 5
MCAP, Math Session 2
9:30-10:45
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Gr 4 and 5
MCAP, Math Session 239:30-10:45
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Gr 4 and 5
MCAP, Math Session 4
9:30-10:45
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To further support families, here are some resources and practice materials you can use at home to help your child feel more comfortable with the testing experience:
MCPS Districtwide Spring Survey
Your Voice Matters: Share Your Experience!
At Ashburton, we value our partnership with families and know that your voice plays a vital role in helping us create the best possible learning environment for all students.
We invite you to share your feedback by participating in the Family Survey. This short survey gives you the opportunity to share your experiences and opinions about our school and the broader school district. Your honest input will help us understand what’s working well and where we can improve.
The survey is easy to complete, takes only a few minutes, and your responses are completely confidential. The results will be used to guide our efforts in strengthening programs, services, and supports for students and families.
The survey is open from April 19, 2026, through May 10, 2026.
To participate, simply click HERE:
To participate, simply click HERE:
We deeply appreciate your time and commitment to our school community. Your feedback makes a difference!
Informal Kindergarten Playdates
Kindergarten Parent Orientation, August (TBD)
Parents may attend a presentation about the school program and logistics to ensure students have a successful start to the school year. Learn about riding the bus, ordering lunch, and school communications.
Kindergarten Transition Day
August 24th - We will be sending more information from Ashburton and MCPS about Transition Day. Students will be able to meet teachers and have a day to get oriented to Ashburton and Kindergarten. All new to Ashburton students will be invited to attend. School bus transportation is provided to students who will ride the bus in 2026-27.
Online Registration is Active
Registration is for all children who will be 5 years-old on or before September 1, 2026. For more information about eligibility guidelines, registration, or required documents to complete an application, visit the Kindergarten Enrollment - Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD | Montgomery County Public Schools | Rockville, MD
Early Entrance to Kindergarten (EEK)
Children who will turn 5 between September 2 and October 15 may be eligible for an Early Entrance to Kindergarten process. Children who are born after October 16 will not be eligible this school year. Please contact the school if your child may be eligible for EEK testing; you cannot register online.
Online Registration:
Go to your ParentVUE (if you have an account), create an online ParentVUE account, or obtain paperwork. You will want to create a ParentVUE account regardless of whether you will register online or by paper; ParentVUE is how you access all records and communication about your child. Make sure you pick the school year 2026-27.
Paper forms:
MCPS will send us registration packets that you can pick up in the school office. You can register by paper after March 16, 2026.
You will want to start to collect documents for enrollment.
- Proof of residence (lease, property tax bill)
- Proof of birth (birth certificate, passport)
- ID for the parent enrolling the child
- Health records; immunization records (either a printout from the doctor or a form) are required in order to start school but do not have to be received at this time to be registered. The SR-6 form must be completed by a physician.
- We will have kindergarten registration packets available at school soon. If you choose to get the forms online, you will need to fill out the following forms:
- 560-24, New Student Enrollment Form 560-24.pdf (montgomeryschoolsmd.org)
- 565-1 Student Emergency Form 565-1.pdf (montgomeryschoolsmd.org)
- 345-17 MD State Pre-Kindergarten Experience Form 345-17.pdf (montgomeryschoolsmd.org)
Please note as you fill out the registration form online or by paper: there are 3 questions about home language, and it is critical that the impact of the survey is understood. If a language other than English is indicated by 2 of the 3 questions, students will be assessed for English language support services. If they test into Emerging Multilingual Language services, it is mandated that this is continued until assessment releases them.
Please contact marjorie_e_jacobs@mcpsmd.org or Yang-Yang_Lin@mcpsmd.org with any questions about registration, Early Entrance to Kindergarten, or any other enrollment questions.
Yearbook
We’re excited to share that the Ashburton Yearbook is on sale! 🎉 Capture the memories of this school year by purchasing a yearbook for $30 until May 12th. Be sure to check out the flyer here for all the details — you won’t want to miss this! Buy the yearbook NOW! Order here!
Lunch & Recess Volunteer Training
Volunteers must attend a lunch/recess training to volunteer for SY 2025-2026. The training will occur throughout the year, and the lunch/recess sign-up will be shared with parents who attended one of Ashburton’s training sessions. Sign-up will be shared with attendees after the training. Please contact Ashley Kinney (Ashley_M_Kinney@mcpsmd.org) with any questions regarding Lunch/Recess Parent Volunteers.
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In-Person: Parent Lunch/Recess Training Date is below:
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5/4 9:30-10:00 a.m.
- AES Dismissal Board
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Change of Daily Dismissal Form-to be completed by 2 p.m.
- MCPS Food & Nutrition Menu
- Report an Absence Form
Best Regards,
Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Kinney, and Mrs. Olson
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