Message from the Principal
Happy Mother’s Day! May is an exciting and an incredibly busy time of year for our students. Many of our students will be involved in AP testing during the month. Our seniors are also in their last month of school and we are moving quickly towards graduation. The updates this week include specific information for our seniors, information regarding AP exams, and of course summer offerings at Wootton and through MCPS’s Virtual Summer School Program.
Finally, as we move towards the end of the school year, please encourage your students to continue to stay engaged and connected with their coursework and their teachers. This year has offered many challenges for our students, and it’s important to encourage them to continue to work hard in their classes. As always, thank you for your tremendous support and continued partnership.
Please see below for other important information:
Weekly Schedule - A Week
IN PERSON: Instructional Group B (Last Name: L-Z) in the building on May 10, May 11, May 12 and May 14 for those students who have chosen to return.
Information about students’ Instructional Model is available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE under Student Info.
Monday 5/10 - Period 1-4 schedule
Tuesday 5/11 - Period 5-8 schedule
Wednesday 5/12 - Period 1-4 schedule (buses will run)
Thursday 5/13 - Professional Day/No School for Students
Friday 5/14 - Period 5-8 schedule
Senior Updates - Ms. Cocker, 12th Grade Administrator:
It is hard to believe that seniors only have 3 weeks left in school! I know the excitement is building as we move towards graduation day. However, continue to urge our seniors to continue to work hard and finish strong. Please remember that seniors’ last day is Friday, May 28, 2021.
We will host senior parent graduation meetings this week on Tuesday, May 11th at 7 pm and Wednesday, May 12th at 11 am. The topics for this meeting include graduation, updates for the senior planners, and final senior reminders. The webinar link to the meetings is here. Passcode: Wootton.
A material collection day for seniors will be held on Wednesday, May 19th from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. More information will follow. All senior obligations must be cleared by May 28th.
If you have any questions regarding senior updates, please contact the email of Ms. Jane Cocker, senior administrator, at jane_e_cocker@mcpsmd.org.
AP Exam Schedule
Please check the schedule for the dates and times of the exams.
Summer Institute at Thomas S. Wootton HS and MCPS Virtual Summer School Program
Thomas S. Wootton HS and MCPS have planned a wide range of summer programs. At the high school level, there will be a wide range of opportunities to earn high school credits in all subject areas required for graduation, for both repeat and original credit, as well as non-credit options in local schools. Below you will find information about our Summer Institute (both in-person and virtual options) and the MCPS Virtual Summer School Program.
Please click here for more information.
Kindergarten Registration Is Open!
Registration is now open for parents looking to register their child for an MCPS kindergarten class for the 2021-2022 school year. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021. For more information about eligibility guidelines, registrations or required documents to complete an application, call 240-740-4530 or visit the MCPS website.
¡Las inscripciones para Kindergarten ya están abiertas!
Las inscripciones ya están abiertas para los padres que buscan inscribir a sus niños en una clase de Kindergarten de MCPS para el ciclo escolar 2021-2022. Los niños deben haber cumplido 5 años para el 1ro. de septiembre, 2021, o antes. Para más información sobre las normas de elegibilidad, inscripciones o para saber qué documentación se necesita para completar una solicitud, llame al 240-740-4530, o visite el sitio web de MCPS.
Board Seeking Comment on Two Policies
The Montgomery County Board of Education is proposing amendments to Board Policy ACF, Sexual Harassment, and to new draft Board Policy ACI, Sexual Harassment of Employees. The Board is seeking public comments on the amended policies until Monday, May 17, 2021.
Consejo Solicita Comentarios Sobre Dos Políticas
El Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery propone enmiendas a la Política del Consejo ACF, Acoso sexual, y al nuevo borrador de la Política del Consejo ACI, Acoso sexual de empleados. El Consejo está buscando comentarios públicos sobre las políticas enmendadas hasta el lunes, 17 de mayo de 2021.
Workforce Readiness Conference for High School Students Set for May 13
The MCPS Workforce Readiness Conference for High School Students will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 13. This event will provide key tools and information to students planning to enter the workforce after graduation.
Conferencia de preparación para el campo laboral para estudiantes de secundaria programada para el 13 de mayo
La Conferencia de preparación para el campo laboral de MCPS para estudiantes de secundaria se llevará a cabo a las 10 a.m. el jueves, 13 de mayo. Este evento proporcionará herramientas e información clave a los estudiantes que planean ingresar al campo laboral después de graduarse.
Be Sure to Check Out the Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival This Month
The Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), a celebration of books, writers and literary excellence, started May 1 and continues through Friday, May 28. The event is virtual and offers live and pre-recorded programming on weekdays and weekends.
The event includes more than 30 author presentations, as well as writing workshops for adults, teens and children. More information is available here.
Asegúrese de visitar el Festival Virtual del Libro de Gaithersburg este mes
El Festival del Libro de Gaithersburg (GBF por sus siglas en inglés), una celebración de libros, escritores y excelencia literaria, comenzó el 1ro de mayo y continúa hasta el viernes, 28 de mayo. El evento es virtual y ofrece programación en vivo y pregrabada los días de semana y fines de semana.
El evento incluye más de 30 presentaciones de autores, así como talleres de escritura para adultos, adolescentes y niños. Hay más información aquí.
MCPS Seeks Summer Rise Hosts
The MCPS Partnerships Unit is seeking Montgomery County businesses, government agencies and nonprofits to participate as hosts for the 2021 Summer RISE program. Registration is now open.
Summer RISE provides rising MCPS juniors and seniors with career-based learning experiences and helps employers to cultivate a talent pipeline. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning opportunities related to their field of interest.
MCPS Busca Anfitriones para Summer RISE
La Unidad de Colaboradores de MCPS está buscando empresas del condado de Montgomery, agencias gubernamentales y organizaciones sin fines de lucro para participar como anfitriones del programa Summer RISE del 2021. Las inscripciones ya están abiertas.
Summer RISE proporciona a los estudiantes que ingresarán a los Grados 11 y 12 en MCPS experiencias de aprendizaje basadas en carreras y ayuda a los empleadores a cultivar la reserva de talento. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en oportunidades de aprendizaje práctico relacionadas con su área de interés.