Meadow Hall Staff Newsletter

A huge THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to Randa Kassis, retiring effective February 1st. We so appreciate your hard work and dedication to our Autism students and families after all these years. We will truly miss having you and your expertise. Enjoy retirement!! And don't forget... you promised to come sub for us;) We'll miss you too much otherwise.

We'd like to welcome UMD Junior interns to Meadow Hall. They will be here every Tuesday and Thursday and some full immersion weeks.

Kathryn Granger (Garcia)

Sofie Sorteberg (Gordon)

Kate Davenport (Rybacki)

Emily Stafford (Newman)

We also have our UMD Senior Interns returning to us from their winter break. They will be here full-time and will soon engage in a 4-week takeover. Welcome back!!

Valerie Fortuescue (Rowell)

Savannah Stewart (Hummer)

Shannon Kraham (Ainsworth)

Cayla Justiniano (Schaal)

Testing Links:

Daily Winter Testing Schedule

Click here for all you need to know regarding MAP testing!

As we begin to plan for the FY24 season, leadership needs to know colleagues' intentions for the new school year. I ask that all staff complete the survey linked here by Friday, February 3, 2023. If you need to speak with me, please note that on the survey, and we can schedule a time to chat. Thank you, and have a great day!

Survey of Intent-FY24

As I work this year to improve my practice as an Assistant Principal, I ask that you complete this very short survey. I plan to use this feedback during the second semester. All staff – MCEA and SEIU… please respond😊 If something isn’t applicable to you, simply choose the “not applicable” option.

I know everyone is short on time, so I very much appreciate you taking the time to complete this. Thank you!!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9DR5FZ8

Kindergarten

• Grading and Reporting: Measurement and Data (MD) is included as part of instruction but not reported out in the gradebook. The pacing guide provisions for only two days in Module 3. Only two days could be used for MD instruction or assessment.
• Assessments: There is no Evidence of Learning district assessment for MP3. This is a change from last year. Teachers are still encouraged to use all recommended assessments.
• Content: There are four word problem types introduced in kindergarten. As you prepare to teach, take note of Add To with Result Unknown, Take From with Result Unknown, Put Together with Total Unknown, and Put Together with Both Addends Unknown. All students should be proficient with all four types of word problems by the end of kindergarten. The OA Progressions Document (beginning on page 6) includes descriptors and examples of each.

Grade 1

• Grading and Reporting: Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA), Measurement and Data (MD), and Geometry (G) are included as part of instruction but not reported out in the gradebook. The End-of-Module 3 assessment includes 3 MD standards, however, this assessment is not required. Many teachers broke up this assessment to include as part of their topic quizzes in MP2. For this reason, MD is NOT reported in MP3.
• Assessments: Mid Module 4 has been revised. Please refer to the assessment overview for the current assessment and rubric.

Grade 3

• Grading and Reporting: Geometry (G) is included as part of instruction but not reported out in the gradebook. There are only four lessons that include Geometry in MP3.

Grade 4

• Grading and Reporting: Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) are included as part of instruction but not reported out in the gradebook. Module 5 has only one OA lesson.

Math 4/5

• Grading and Reporting: Numbers and Operations-Fractions (NF) and Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) are included as part of instruction but not reported out in the gradebook. In Module 6, there are only three NF lessons. There are no stand-alone OA lessons or assessment questions in Module 7.
• Assessments: End of Module 7 is designated as the Evidence of Learning District Assessment. This is a change from last year.

Grade 5

• Grading and Reporting: Measurement and Data (MD) and Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) are included as part of instruction but not reported out in the gradebook. Module 5 includes 7 lessons with MD, however the Mid-Module Assessment occurs after lesson 9 (in MP4). If teachers are collecting grades during these lessons, hold them until MP4.

The Office of Special Education (OSE) has developed new resources to be shared with staff members, students, and families. OSE news now has YouTube videos, flyers/bulletins, Twitter, and events posted on Facebook for our community and is sharing these opportunities with families all over the county. The OSE Family Support Center also provides virtual drop-in sessions via Zoom to engage, answer questions, and assist students and their families.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063543524256. Our Facebook handle/account is: MCPS Special Education. • Twitter handle/account: @MCPSMDSpecialEd. • YouTube MCPS Special Education: https://www.youtube.com/@MCPSMDSpecialEd. Our channel provides content through videos uploaded monthly from our Special Education Community and Citizens Advisory Committee meetings and other live events. • Montgomery County Public Schools: Special Education Community Information page.

Join the fun on Word Read Aloud Day - February 1st

Click here for the slides and resources!

The Social Studies department is asking for feedback on the Remembrance and Reconciliation Lessons.

If you taught the lesson(s), please complete the following form:

Lesson Facilitator Remembrance and Reconciliation Feedback Form

Please have students in grades 3-5 complete this feedback form at your earliest convenience. The survey link may be posted on your myMCPS classroom or Google Classroom. It is not necessary to have 100% participation, but we'd like the majority of students to complete it.

Grades 3–5 Student Remembrance and Reconciliation Feedback Form

Meadow Hall will be hosting class Valentine's day parties on Tuesday, February 14th at 2:30pm. (2pm for second grade). Students may choose to exchange Valentine's Day cards, but would need to bring in enough cards for all students in the class. Food is permitted, however, carefully check the allergy list. Teachers can have up to 4 parent volunteers with priority going to families of students with severe allergies.

Join our Meadow Hall PTA as we host a dine out event with the new Creek Lodge Bar & Grill on Tuesday, February 7th. Dine in or call to order pick-up to support our school. They will give 10% of the profits from any sales of their dinner menu during the hours of 5-11pm. This does not include the happy hour or Taco Tuesday menu.

Where: Norbeck Plaza, 5566 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD 20853
When: Tuesday, February 7 from 5:00-11:00 p.m.
How: Dine in or order carry out from the dinner menu
Website: https://thecreeklodgebar.com/

Phone: (240) 669-8872

Then join us anytime March 3rd through March 5th at Jersey Mike’s Subs. You can order in the restaurant, over the phone, or through the app to support our school. Gift cards also count towards the fundraiser.

Where: Wintergreen Plaza, 895 - D Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
When: All day Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5
How: Dine in or order carry out
Website: https://www.jerseymikes.com/28017/rockville-md
Phone: (301) 339-8017

Complete R&R survey if you taught the lessons

Post R&R student survey for grades 3-5

Complete Survey of Intent

Complete AP survey

Communicate with families regarding Valentine's Day party

Thursday, February 2nd - winter concert

• Grades K-3 will meet from 2-2:30pm
• Grades 4-5 will meet from 2:40-3:10pm

Monday, February 6th - "Growth Celebrations"

• Grades K-3 will meet from 2-2:30pm
• Grades 4-5 will meet from 2:40-3:10pm

Tuesday, February 7th - Leadership mtg @ 3:45pm

Tuesday, February 7th - PTA mtg @ 7pm

Tuesday, February 14th - Class Valentine's Day Parties

Tuesday, February 21st - Staff mtg @ 3:45pm

Monday, February 27th - make-up pictures and candid shots

Tuesday, February 28th - Equity mtg @ 3:45pm

Friday, March 17th - class photos and 5th grade panoramic

Email: Ilana_N_Simhon@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/meadowhalles/
Location: 951 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-5260