Farmland Elementary School

Good evening, Farmland families,

A very big Thank You! to all the volunteers who came to school and spoke with students during last Friday's Career Day. Students were treated to an interesting and diverse group of careers. One of the highlights was Mr. Brian van de Graaff, Meteorologist from 7 News, who spoke with fourth-grade students about weather fronts, tornadoes, and many other interesting facts and experiences of being a meteorologist. In addition, students enthusiastically participated in a live television segment on Good Morning Washington. (Click here to view the segment.) A special thank you also goes out to Miss Mason and Mrs. Mann for coordinating this special day for students. 

Join us for our annual International Night this Wednesday, April 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the blacktop area behind the school. Families are invited to immerse themselves in cultures and countries from around the world. Nineteen countries will be showcased, offering attendees the chance to explore and learn. Students can journey with their "passports" to collect stamps from each country they visit. Exciting attractions include a photo booth, fashion show, and captivating performances. Our esteemed fourth-grade teacher, Mr. Zhou, will serve as the MC for the festivities. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. Additionally, a quiet room will be provided for students who might need a moment of respite. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday evening. 

Your attendance is greatly appreciated, and we kindly ask that you keep a watchful eye on your children throughout the event. Restrooms and the quiet room will be accessible, while the remainder of the school will be closed.

Below are this week's updates: 

• Asynchronous Learning Day
• Articulation Parent Feedback Needed
  Farmland Small Playground
• Pedestrian Safety Art Contest 2024
• 2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration and Orientation
• Parent-Teacher Association Updates
• Upcoming Important Dates
• Contact Information 

Asynchronous Learning Day - Monday, April 22

On Monday, April 22, all students will engage in asynchronous learning. Initially scheduled as a professional development day for teachers and a potential make-up day for students, this day has been designated for asynchronous learning experiences. Your classroom teacher sent information about asynchronous learning last week. If you missed it, please click on this document to access the grade-level information. If you have any questions, please contact your classroom teacher. 

IMPORTANT: Articulation Parent Feedback Needed! 

In the coming months, staff will be working on a process called articulation, in which staff work on organizing class assignments for the next school year. We do not consider requests for specific teachers, but, rather, seek information about your child's learning style, strengths, and areas needing support. 

Parent/guardian input is valuable and helps inform decisions for the upcoming school year. We aim to create diverse homerooms where all students can thrive. If you wish to submit feedback for this process, please click here to access the 2024-2025 Feedback Form. Filling out this form is optional. The deadline for submitting this form is Monday, April 29, 2024. Teachers will review parental feedback to inform placement decisions. Teacher assignments and class placements will be shared at Open House in August due to ongoing enrollment changes throughout the current school year and summer.

Please complete one Farmland Student Feedback form for each of your children attending Farmland.

Farmland Small Playground

I am overjoyed to share that as a part of the state's annual construction budget process, the District 16 legislative team (Senator Kelly and Delegates Love, Wolek, and Korman) secured $150,000 to ensure our playground is accessible for students with disabilities. While we don't have an exact start date for this project, we are hoping to begin this summer. 

Pedestrian Safety Art Contest 2024

Deadline to Submit : April 30, 2024 by: 11:59 p.m. 

The Montgomery County Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has launched its annual Pedestrian Safety Art Contest for all elementary school students (private & public) in Montgomery County. The purpose of the contest is to have students use their creativity to educate themselves and others about the importance of walking safely. Not only is it important for students to go to school, but they MUST get there safely.

Please encourage your students to participate in the contest by having them create artwork related to pedestrian safety. Ideas can be SUBMITTED IT HERE! There is NO entry fee for any student who participates in the contest. Winning artwork be displayed on the SRTS website, and social media, and will be awarded the prizes below:

PRIZE INFO

K-3rd Grade Prizes

• 1st Place - $75 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
• 2nd Place - $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
• 3rd Place - $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

4-5th Grade Prizes

• 1st Place - $75 Amazon Gift Card
• 2nd Place - $50 Amazon Gift Card
• 3rd Place - $25 Amazon Gift Card

BONUS SCHOOL PRIZE: The school with the largest number of submissions (based on percentage of student population) will win $200 to MICHAEL'S for art supplies.

For more information, CLICK HERE or visit our website below for more information about the contest.

Montgomery County, MD School Art Contest (montgomerycountymd.gov)

To view the 2023 winners click here.

2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration and Orientation

2024-2025 Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. Children who will be five by September 1, 2024, are eligible. 

Registration will be online through the ParentVUE portal. If your family is new to MCPS, you will need to create a ParentVue account here. For more information about eligibility and the registration process, please visit the MCPS Kindergarten Enrollment webpage. 

Registering your child as early as possible is important. Kindergarten Orientation will be held on the morning of May 10. Only students who are fully enrolled will be invited to Orientation. If you have specific questions you can email our school registrar, Kari Auel at kari_r_auel@mcpsmd.org.

Parent-Teacher Association Updates

Yearbook Orders! Last Chance to Order a Yearbook - Deadline is TONIGHT, April 14
If your child wants a yearbook, be sure to place your order on the Classic Photo website tonight, Sunday, April 14. There will not be extra copies available for purchase, so get your order in tonight.  

Use this link to order: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/farmlandelementary  

Not sure if you ordered a yearbook already? Check your email for a confirmation email from support@yearbookmarket.com.

International Night  Wednesday, April 17, 5:30-7:30 PM

Join us on the blacktop behind the school for an evening of festivities inspired by cultures and countries around the world! Travel to activity-filled tables prepared by Farmland families,  representing 19 countries from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe, plus passport stamps, photo booth, fashion show, performances, a special booth featuring 5th-grade students' travel brochures, and more. Pizza and snacks for sale. Quiet activities room for those who need a break. This event is a highlight on the calendar every year and we hope you will join us!  See the attached flier! https://drive.google.com/file/d/18HUOAYcNQj7JhCrWJnd1jJ8kqiQJoEHQ/view 

Volunteers needed! We still need a handful of volunteers to help sell pizza and snacks as well as supervise in the quiet activities room. Please sign up for a half-hour spot if you can, thank you!

Your attendance is greatly appreciated, and we kindly ask that you keep a watchful eye on your children throughout the event. Restrooms and the quiet room will be accessible, while the remainder of the school will be closed.

Upcoming Important Dates

Click here to access the event calendar.

Contact Information

Mrs. Longest, Principal, April_D_Longest@mcpsmd.org

Ms. Davis-Jones, Assistant Principal, Aara_L_Davis-Jones@mcpsmd.org

Ms. Harrison, Administrative Secretary, Theresa_T_Harrison@mcpsmd.org

Mrs. Auel, Registrar and Attendance Secretary, Kari_R_Auel@mcpsmd.org

Best regards,

April

April D. Longest

Principal

Farmland Elementary School

Office Phone: 240-740-0660