@Lead2Support Agreed. As a longtime administrator, I believe in quiet, deeply human leadership. It’s about humility. It is never about being extraordinary or being the person everyone notices. It is about lifting others up and helping them recognize their own efficacy, voice, and power.
The more you know… Did you know that MCPS (and likely many other districts) have no formal policy banning use of the n word? Let’s unpack that a little using Kendi and the CRT tenet of “Whiteness as Property.”
Families who need to register their child for kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year can do so:
1. Online
2. Over the phone, by calling 240-740-5999
3. Using paper forms.
More information: https://t.co/SbCqpEu20X
State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced today, May 6, 2020, that all Maryland public schools are to remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year: https://t.co/WpNeb00Pix
Having a Chromebook/MiFi issue or another tech problem? MCPS has set up a parent call number 240-740-7022. The line is open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri & is staffed w/ English & Spanish speaking staff.
Learn about phase two of online learning in MCPS, grading and reporting, and more during a virtual conversation tonight, April 29. Watch online at 6 p.m. at https://t.co/GFOAwMhr0v or on @MCPSTV cable channels Comcast 34, Verizon 36 and RCN 89.
MCPS has launched a new online registration/enrollment process to support families who wish to enroll their children. Learn more: https://t.co/Gs662tpM7B
Good morning! Today MCPS will provide two days’ worth of meals at meal sites. Additionally, printed instructional materials will be available. More information: https://t.co/QT1n4ta7CV
Please read this important community update which has information on the next phase of online learning, grading for the 4th marking period, and the school calendar: https://t.co/3nYj19l0MZ
Good morning! Did you know K-5 @MCPS students can watch supplemental educational programming from Eureka Math on MCPS-TV cable channels Comcast 34, Verizon 36 and RCN 89? We’re airing the math series all weekend! See the schedule at https://t.co/95or2dyCFx.
Oficiales del estado anunciaron hoy que todas las escuelas del estado de Maryland estarán cerradas hasta el 15 de mayo.
Durante los próximos días, compartiremos información adicional a la comunidad de MCPS sobre los planes de continuidad de aprendizaje.
Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced on April 17 that Maryland public schools will be closed until May 15. Additional information will be sent to the MCPS community about plans for the continuation of online learning in the coming days.
Don’t forget that the third marking period ends tomorrow, Friday, April 17. Remember, students and parents can stay up-to-date on work and assignments by checking myMCPS Classroom, Google Classroom, email or other communication tools that students are accustomed to every day.
¡Atención! A partir del 20 de abril, el servicio de alimentos se ofrecerá cuatro días a la semana (lunes, martes, miércoles y viernes). Material educativo será distribuido cada miércoles, comenzando el 22 de abril. Vea más: https://t.co/LYQuc3mL5A
Beginning April 20, MCPS meal service will take place four days a week instead of five to reduce opportunities for the spread of COVID-19. Printed instructional materials will be distributed at meal sites every Wednesday beginning April 22. More info: https://t.co/ADHA36VNZL
MCPS has expanded its use of the Alert MCPS system to send systemwide messages of significant importance to the community, in addition to information about emergency closings and delays. Notices come in the form of emails and text messages. Learn more: https://t.co/B1ZwYgV3RM
Reminder: Women Who Care Ministries will provide weekend meals for families today, April 10, from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. @MannaFoodCenter will distribute weekend food sacks from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at several sites on Saturday, April 11. Info: https://t.co/QT1n4ta7CV