An important message from Ms. Slatcoff
Please read the attached letter regarding information about our expectations at Earle B. Wood Middle School.
Report cards were distributed Monday
Report cards were distributed on Monday, February 6th during homeroom. Please make sure to check with your child after school to view their report card.
Office of Special Education
The Office of Special Education (OSE) has developed new resources to be shared with staff members, students, and families. Click here for more.
Girls and Boys Soccer Tryouts
Click here to read about soccer tryouts and the basketball games that occurring this week.
National Counseling Week
This week is National School Counseling Week. Our counselors are such a huge part of our Wood Community. We will acknowledge them throughout the week and hope that you can take a moment to send them a quick note of appreciation. Thank you.
Rising 7th and 8th grade registration cards are due ASAP
If you haven't already done so, please be sure to turn in your registration card for next year to your grade level counselor and work with your counselor to complete your google preference form. This needs to be completed this week in order to ensure you get to choose the electives you would like to take next year. Any questions, please see your counselor.
SLL information and opportunities
Click here for more information about opportunities to earn SSL hours and submitting completed forms.
Game Changer Conference
The Game Changer Conference Goal is to prepare our young males for a “Game Changer” experience by helping to regain and build their social emotional wellness, confidence, competencies, and values they need to get to the next level and become a Success Story. Click here for more information.
Outdoor Ed's Next Chaperone Meeting - Wed. Feb. 15 @ 6:30PM
WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are still in need of chaperones for the 6th graders, especially dads. Our next important meeting for Outdoor Ed is next week, Wednesday, February 15th @ 6:30PM. All parent interested in chaperoning need to click here to fill out the correct forms listed on slides 34 & 35 of the slideshow presentation.
Voices of Wood
Mark your calendars and join us to hear the words and music from 30 of your peers for the first ever Voices of Wood open mic night! It will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9th from 6:30 - 8pm in the Wood MS media center. Light refreshments will be provided. Take a chance to win a door prize as well! The event is open to the entire Wood community! Come on out!
Yearbooks are now on sale for the 2022-23 school year!
Yearbooks are now on sale. The early bird price is $30 until April 15th. The cost of a yearbook will increase on April 16th. Buy now to secure your copy of the yearbook. Limited quantities are available. If you have any questions please reach out to Jessica_Luna@mcpsmd.org Order yours today! https://yearbookforever.com/
WIDA testing continues this week
The WIDA ACCESS for ELLs/Alternate ACCESS for ELLs assessment will take place on January 31 - February 8. Your child does not need to study for ACCESS for ELLs. The test is an opportunity for students to demonstrate all the ways that they understand and can communicate in English. Prepare for test day by making sure your child gets plenty of sleep, eats breakfast at school or at home, and brings a fully charged Chromebook to school.
HBCU College Fair - Friday, February 17
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair, co-sponsored by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2023. Click here to find out more.
SGA Donation Drive
Help SGA create backpacks for students in foster care in Rockville by donating the list of new items to room 241 by April 25th. The list of donation items that can be dropped off at room 241 by April 25 are listed here.
Minority Scholars Program Retreat
Montgomery County's Minority Scholars Program will be kicking off their 12th Annual Retreat on Saturday, March 18, 2023! Click here to find out more about it.
Mustang Minute! Click here to ask your question!
