Community Update - Week of Sept 4th
Sharing information for the Wootton High School community.
A Message from Mr. Nelson
It was exciting to see so many of you at this year's Wootton Back-to-School Night. I want to express my thanks and appreciation to the dedicated staff members who took the time to prepare and present at this important annual event. Your contributions played a crucial role in making the event informative and engaging.
To parents and caregivers, your presence is welcomed at Wootton. Your commitment to your child's education demonstrates the strong partnership between home and school. Your engagement at BTSN reflects your interest in creating the best possible learning experience for our students.
Here's to a successful and fulfilling academic year ahead!
Sincerely,
Doug Nelson, principal
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Wootton Student Leadership
Welcome to Wootton - New Students
Back-to-School Night Messages
Learn More about the New MCPS Pathway to College, Career, and Community Readiness
Calendar Reminders
MON, SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day – Schools and offices closed
TUE, SEPTEMBER 5 Registration Deadline for PSAT for 11th grade
PSAT at Wootton
The PSAT will be administered districtwide on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The PSAT will be taken digitally only, with students accessing the assessment through the Bluebook application. The PSAT and SAT assessments are used to measure students' College and Career Readiness.
The PSAT will remain free to all Grade 10 students. Every Grade 10 student must participate. However, Grade 11 students must pay the $15.25 fee for the assessment and are encouraged to participate to obtain additional SAT practice and participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Only Grade 11 students must register for the PSAT/NMSQT assessment by paying the fee before Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The deadline to order PSAT/NMSQT test materials is earlier than in past years. Your payment will be your registration via School Cash Online (SCO). Please see the full community message here.
If you have any further questions, please contact your child's school counselor or Ms. Stephanie Labbe regarding the PSAT assessment at Stephanie_C_Labbe@mcpsmd.org.
AP Exams- May 2024
Beginning in the school year 2023–2024, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will pay for all Advanced Placement (AP) in alignment with the Maryland Blueprint and the MCPS strategic plan.
- Exams for students enrolled in an AP or IB course are at no cost to students and families;
- Students enrolled in an AP course for the school year 2023–2024 will be expected to participate in the corresponding AP exam;
- Students who elect to take an AP exam and are not enrolled in the corresponding AP course will be responsible for paying for the AP exam;
Important Dates
AP exam registration deadline is November 15, 2023.
More information about registration will shared as we get closer to the November 15th deadline. AP Coordinator: Bradley Rohner
Class of 2024 Parent Meeting Recording
Learn More About Wootton's Composting Program
MCPS School Calendar 2024 - 2025 Feedback
Use this form to provide feedback on next year's school calendar. This feedback represents one component of the development process incorporating feedback from a variety of stakeholders, including students, staff, and families.
We will consider educational interests, operational needs, mandated school closures by state law, compliance with minimum instructional days and credit hour requirements, contingencies for inclement weather and other emergencies, staff professional days and early release days, alignment with assessment schedules, etc.
Pre-order your Yearbook for the 2023-24 School Year Today!
- Reserve a copy at the back-to-school sale price of $70
- To purchase, go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob and use School code # 14787324
- The sale ends Oct. 31st. Parents of seniors can purchase senior ads at this time as well!
Attendance Procedures
Join the Wootton PTSA
The Wootton PTSA supports the school in countless ways. Please be sure to become a member of this important organization.
Membership Information:
Family Memberships (2 parents and 1 student) are $76
Individual Parent Memberships are $35 each
Student and Faculty Memberships are $6 (both are eligible to apply for PTSA grants)
Community Member Memberships are $35
General donations are welcomed. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Our EIN is 52-1703987.
There are a variety of ways to join the Wootton PTSA:
**Preferred Method** AtoZConnect (payment can be made with any credit card)
Square store (payment can be made using Apple Pay, GPay, or a credit card)
Check out our YouTube tutorials if you need help signing up for the PTSA.
Questions? Send an email to ptsa_membership_chair@tswoottonhs.org.
Important Wootton Reminders
Student Drop-Off
Student drop-off is located in the lower lot. Please do NOT drop your students off on Wootton Parkway. It is extremely dangerous to do so. Please utilize the drop-off location in the lower parking lot to keep our students (and you!) safe.
Please do not park in the neighborhoods near Wootton HS
Drop-Off Table
If you need to drop-off something for a student, you can use the drop-off table in the main office. Students can check the table between classes or during lunch. For safety reasons, food that hasn’t been picked up by 3:00 p.m. will be thrown out. Other items like clothing, etc. will be giving to lost and found after one week.
Lunch Procedures
Please be reminded that Wootton has a closed campus during lunch in an effort to ensure the safety and security of our students. Students are not permitted to leave school grounds to purchase lunch. Students are also not permitted to accept food deliveries from outside vendors.
Support the Wootton Athletics Mattress Fundraiser
Support the Wootton Athletics Mattress Fundraiser. There will be 30 different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost less than retail stores. In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows, premium sheets, mattress protectors, and even adjustable power bases!!
Visit the Facebook event and click “GOING”, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE OUR POSTS: FACEBOOK EVENT LINK. Check out THIS VIDEO to see how it works!