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While the first group of students are currently scheduled to begin the transition back to in-person learning on Feb. 1 if metrics allow, MCPS has not determined specific dates for when the other groups of students will begin to phase in. The Board meeting will begin at 11 a.m. and you can watch it live on the MCPS website and on MCPS TV (Comcast 36, Verizon 34 and RCN 89). Details about what in-person experiences will look like will be shared following the meeting.

SUMMARY (Plain Text): MCPS will begin a phased-in return to in-person instruction on January 12, 2021, with a focus on specific special education programs; certain Career and Technology Education programs that require hands-on experiences for licensure; and other special student populations. If health metrics continue to be met, larger groups of students will begin phasing in on February 1, 2021, the start of the second semester.

SUMMARY (Plain Text): The Board of Education will hold its virtual work session on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Closed session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the business meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon FIOS Channel 36, RCN Channel 89, and by phone (Dial-in Number: +1-202-860-2110, Access Code: 171 922 2291).

SUMMARY (Plain Text): The COVID-19 Pandemic has deeply impacted many families in Montgomery County. The MCPS Educational Foundation, the Montgomery County Council of PTAs volunteer network, and MCPS is asking our very giving community to support the Families Helping Families campaign. Funds donated to the MCPS Educational Foundation Crisis Relief Fund—COVID-19 will be exchanged for grocery gifts cards and distributed.

SUMMARY (Plain Text): Calling all middle school and high school students! MCPS is launching Let’s Talk Careers, a monthly live speaker series highlighting MCPS alumni from a variety of fields, such as healthcare, entrepreneurship and engineering, who will share their career journeys. The first one will be Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 10–11:30 a.m. and feature CAVA co-founders Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos and Dimitri Moshovitis. Students can submit questions prior to the session and live through YouTube chat. You can watch on the MCPS website or on MCPS-TV (Comcast 34, Verizon 36 and RCN 89).

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