
The Falcon News
Volume 4, Edition 7, September 24, 2023
First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Ms. Williams and all the Fields Road staff for a great Back-to-School Night, where they provided valuable information. I'd also like to express my gratitude to the parents who attended and received this information. It was great seeing many familiar faces and meeting some new families as well!
We are working on scheduling our first PTA meeting and other fun events and we will get that information out as soon as dates are solidified.
I just want to remind you that we are still going strong for our PTA Membership Drive through October 6th!
Members are the main source of collaboration and revenue for the PTA. As parents, not only are we the key drivers of collaboration between the parent community and the team at Fields Road Elementary, but our dues and donations are the only way we can afford to pay for all the great PTA events, activities, and programs throughout the school year. As a reminder, you do need to sign up for the PTA each year.
Help your student and their class win an Ice Cream Party and $50 Scholastic dollars for their classroom!
Sign up here: https://fieldsroadpta.memberhub.com/store/items/709280
I just want to thank everyone who has already signed up as well as the wonderful volunteers who have already stepped up this year to help bring Fields Road Elementary some great events.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sandra Toledo
Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Dear Families,
Get ready to treat your “shelf”—the PTA-sponsored Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Fields Road Elementary, October 16-20!
Set the vibe by:
· Previewing titles in the digital flyer and book blurbs
· Jumpstarting the fun with printable coloring pages and activity sheets featuring favorite book fair characters
· Making a date to shop with your student(s) at FRES, October 16-19, 8:30a-4:00p, or October 20, 8:30a-12:30p
· Marking your calendars for the Bingo Night Pre-sale on Friday, October 13, 6:30p-7:30p, and Family Night on Tuesday, October 17, 6p-8p
· Creating a new eWallet account for each student and transfer any unspent funds from past book fairs
· Signing up to volunteer and get first access to your student’s favorite titles
· Logging in to the PTA Facebook group on Oct. 2, 6:00p-6:30p, for a general information session – you can also post questions before or after the session, and I’ll answer them in the comments
Contact the PTA Book Fair Co-chair, Karin Lee (klee.fres@gmail.com), with any questions.
MCPS NEWS
Stone Mill Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon School
Stone Mill Elementary School has been selected as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Stone Mill is the 43rd MCPS school to win this honor. The school was among 313 public and 40 private schools being recognized this year. It is one of six schools in Maryland to win the honor. Read more.
Register and Verify Your ParentVue Information
The Annual Verification process allows for families to update contact information, collect important information about parent(s)/guardian(s) and the student. This includes any medical, immunization, language preferences, and emergency information that school staff need to know. MCPS uses ParentVUE to collect this information electronically. Online registration is available now until Oct. 20th.
We have online registration quick guides in several languages available to support you in this process.
English | Español | 中國人 | 한국인 | Français | Português | Tiếng Việt | አማርኛ
Summer SSL Hours Due by Sept. 29
Student Service Learning (SSL) hours earned over the summer should be turned in to the school SSL coordinator by Friday, Sept. 29. All SSL forms completed during the summer and the 2023-2024 school year should be turned into the school’s SSL coordinator no later than the required deadline of May 31, 2024.
All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate. Middle school and high school students can find a variety of opportunities that follow the SSL guidelines on the MCPS SSL webpage.
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Throughout the month, MCPS schools will be celebrating the unique culture and traditions of students, teachers, staff and community members who trace their roots to hispanic heritage.
Hear from some of our students.