Montgomery County Public Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools Warn Families Of Virtual Kidnapping Scam

... in Maryland said they have heard from parents reporting they are receiving these terrifying phone calls. The school district said there have been a handful of complaints from parents in different schools around the county. The school district has sent out emails warning parents about this scam and to immediately notify their school and police if they receive one of these calls. In this virtual kidnapping scam, the criminals search online to find out information on a family and then call claiming they have abducted their son or daughter. “The parents have said they received this call [hearing] an ominous voice, often from an international phone number,” said Montgomery County Public Schools spokesperson Derek Turner. “The caller usually says they have their child and they will hurt the child if a certain amount of money isn't provided to the caller over a wire service. Some parents have said they have heard kids screaming in the background, which you can only imagine exacerbates the fear.”. Turner said they do not ...

Alexandria City Public Schools To Close For 'a Day Without Women' Due To Teacher Absence

... to stay home,” Scott says. “So, I can image some parents are feeling pretty overwhelmed right now.”. Some activities, like the Campagna Center Early Childhood and After School Programs, as well as all rec programs, will continue as usual. "All Campagna Center Early Childhood Programs (Head Start, Early Head Start) and Campagna Kids After School programs will operate on the normal schedule. Campagna Kids Before School Program will be closed (Samuel Tucker and Polk Elementary School sites). "All Rec programs at schools will continue to operate as usual. "All ACPS scheduled after-school activities for March 8 will continue as planned.". Campagna before-school programs at Samuel Tucker and Polk elementary schools will be closed. Breakfast and lunch programs at Patrick Henry Elementary, Jefferson-Houston School, the Cora Kelly School, William Ramsey Elementary, Francis Hammond Middle ...

Second Crash Involving School Bus In Two Weeks Occurs At Christiansburg Intersection

... crash involving school bus in two weeks occurs at Christiansburg intersection By Travis Williams __link__ 381-1643 __link__. A Montgomery County school bus was involved in a midday collision in Christiansburg Thursday. A sedan crashed into the back of a bus transporting eight high school students and four adults, including the driver, while it was stopped at the railroad crossing on North Franklin Street at about 12:33 p.m., said Christiansburg spokeswoman Melissa Powell. Subscription Required. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Have an online subscription. Choose an online service. CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS: Add unlimited access to our digital content, including __link__ and our e Times, to your current print subscription for just $1.99 for the first month. Need an account? Create one now. k Am!@H 6= D 2:5 ?@ ...

Lack Of Snow Days Leaves School Officials Wondering

... on Friday, June 16, and that is the plan.”. While it’s not likely at this point that schools will have to close for more than four days, Onijala explained that if Montgomery County were to exceed the number of days set aside in case of weather emergencies, “then we start having conversations about extending the school year or applying for a waiver.”. In Prince George’s County, Maryland, the current school calendar sets the last day of school as Friday, June 9 and any snow makeup days would be added to the end of the year, said Lynn Mc Cawley, senior public information specialist for the school system. “We use them as we need them,” said Mc Cawley. Looking at the records from years past, Mc Cawley noted that the last time the school system had only one snow day was in the 2007-2008 school year. In contrast, in the 2009-2010 academic year, the school system used nine. In Montgomery County, Onijala was asked whether she’s disappointed the school system hasn’t had a snow day this year. “You know, everyone loves a good snow day,” she said, “but as long as we can have kids ...

Somerset County School Closings, Delayed Openings For Wednesday, March 15, 2017

... 2017. The following Somerset County districts have announced the will be closed. Bedminster Township. Franklin Township Public School District. The following Somerset County districts have announced delayed openings. Bernards Township School - 2-hour delay. Lord Stirling School (Basking Ridge) - 90-minute delayed start. Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools - 10 a.m. start. Warren Township Schools - 2-hour delayed start. Watchung Borough - 2-hour delayed start. Watchung Hills Regional High School - 2-hour delayed start. Schools that do not appear on this list are not necessarily open; this could mean that the school has not made school closing or delayed opening information available or has not responded to query calls. This list will be updated as more information becomes available. The following senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services will be closed Wednesday: Hillsborough, Montgomery, Quail Brook, Warrenbrook and the Senior Wellness Centers in ...

Md. School Bus Driver Charged With Sex Offenses

... State’s Attorney’s Office on this matter. Pursuant to our memorandum of understanding with these agencies and MCPS policies and regulations, the Special Victims Investigations Division of the Montgomery County Police Department requested us not to share any details broadly with the community until now to avoid prejudicing the ongoing investigation. Mr. Rodriguez was immediately placed on administrative leave once MCPS became aware of the allegations. The allegations presented in the charging document are disturbing and completely unacceptable. They represent a serious breach of trust, responsibility, integrity and the law. This behavior does not reflect the principles and values of MCPS on our community, and it will not be tolerated. As always, we are committed to the well-being of all our students. A support team of school psychologists, counselors and pupil personnel workers from MCPS will join with our staff on Monday, March 6 and will be available, as needed, to provide counseling and support to ...

Prospective Teachers Wanted For Montgomery County Public School Job Fair

... and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.". Prospective teachers should understand the MCPS curriculum, policies and effective instructional practices. It is also important to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, the central office, students, parents and the community. Potential teachers must meet Maryland state certification requirements in their appropriate field of ...

Program To Stop Summer Slide Helped Hispanic, Underprivileged Students, Study Shows

... program, the data indicated. “The issue of the summer slide is absolutely real, it’s absolutely critical and it’s one we have to address as quickly as possible,” County Council member Nancy Navarro said Thursday, according to an episode of MCPS Moments. Navarro championed the program and helped secure $750,750 in county funding to cover half the cost. The nonprofit Rales Foundation and other contributors paid for the rest, a press release stated. Officials hope to expand the program to serve 4,200 students by 2019. Teachers certified through MCPS staff the BELL program, which offers students instruction in literacy and math and also provides daily breakfast and lunch, a range of activities and field trips. “We are thrilled to see the positive impact that this program has had on our students’ performance in several key ...

Federal Government And School Closures And Delays In The D.c. Area For March 14

... politics. Be the first to know about new stories from Power Post. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set. Photos: Winter Storm Stella hits the District. View Photos. A powerful Nor’easter in the Mid-Atlantic delivers every type of winter precipitation imaginable across the metro region. A powerful Nor’easter delivers every type of winter precipitation imaginable across the metro region. March 14, 2017  A woman crosses Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post. Wait 1 second to continue. By Washington Post staff By Washington Post staff March 14 at 5:01 AM. Federal government offices in the D. C. region will open with a three-hour delay Tuesday because of the winter ...

Harriet Tubman Possible Name For New Bethesda Middle School

... School. Residents recently signed a petition encouraging Montgomery County officials to name the second Bethesda Middle School after Harriet Tubman. By Cameron Luttrell (Patch Staff) - March 13, 2017 3:29 pm ET. KENSINGTON, MD — A second Bethesda-Chevy Chase Middle School — built to relieve crowding at Westland Middle School — is currently under construction on Saul Road in Kensington. Montgomery County Public Schools chose four potential names for the school: Kensington, Silver Creek, Harriet Tubman and Dr. Paul L. Vance, who was a former Montgomery County school superintendent who died at the age of 83 in 2015, Montgomery Community Media reports. There's now a petition on __link__ encouraging the Montgomery County Board of Education to name the second Bethesda Chevy Chase Middle School after Maryland-born Harriet Tubman. "This recommendation appropriately recognizes Ms. Tubman’s historic role in freeing enslaved Marylanders, as well the need for more diversity in Montgomery County school names," the creator of the petition, Joe Zogby, wrote on the petition's website. "Moreover, of all ...

Refreeze Begins After Snow, Sleet Cover Dc Area

... a coming freeze and kids who are enjoying a snow day. (Published Tuesday, March 14, 2017). Most accumulation ended about noon Tuesday, but some snow showers and flurries lingered into the afternoon. Governments Get Out the Plows. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency, urging residents to use common sense and stay off the roads. Park Service Goes From Turning on Fountains to Clearing Snow. "Our state is taking every precaution and coordinating all available resources to respond to this winter storm," Hogan said. "Now is the time to remain alert and regularly check for updated weather forecasts as conditions change.". D. C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was called to the White House to discuss snow preparations with President Donald Trump. Tree Damage Across Prince George's County. Shovels aren't the only tools needed to bounce back from the winter storm in the D. C. area. News 4 Prince George's County Bureau Chief showed why axes may also be needed for some of the clean-up. (Published Tuesday, March 14, 2017). In D. C., more than 200 plow trucks were deployed by 7 p.m. Monday; ...