School-Based Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics Coming Soon

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20+ Book Club

Mrs. Stock, the media specialist, and Mrs. Shorts, the media assistant at Monocacy Elementary School are sponsoring a reading club at school to encourage students to read in their spare time. The goal is for students to read at least 20 books at their level by the end of the year. Entry forms with an explanation of the reading program are in this Thursday’s home folder. After they’ve signed it, students should return the entry form to the media center and keep the book list form for parents to initial each time a student has finished a book. We hope this will be a fun way for students to monitor their time and reading preferences.

School-Based Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics Coming Soon

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will conduct free, nasal spray flu vaccine (FluMist) clinics in November for children 18 and under. The Centers for Disease Control recommends the seasonal flu vaccine every year for everyone 6 months of age and older. On Monday November 11th , there will be a flu clinic at Monocacy Elementary School, following early dismissal of students.Notification letters will be provided to students in early October. Registrationis required for these free clinics due to limited vaccine supplies.Montgomery County is also providing injectable seasonal flu vaccine at other clinics in various locaitons throughout the county. Call 311 for locations, or go

Curriculum 2.0: Building a Stronger Foundation

MCPS is continuing to introduce its improved curriculum for the elementary grades—Curriculum 2.0. It is designed to provide a strong foundation in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics, while placing a renewed emphasis on other areas, such as social studies, the arts and physical education. Curriculum 2.0 also helps students develop the creative and critical thinking skills that are important for success in the 21st century. This year, Curriculum 2.0 will be implemented in grades K–5 in all schools. More information is available on the website at

Save the Date! MCPS State of the Schools Event Set for November 11

Superintendent Joshua P. Starr will deliver his second State of the Schools address on Monday, November 11, at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda. MCPS parents and community members are invited to join Dr. Starr as he shares his vision for preparing all students for success and we celebrate the outstanding students of Montgomery County Public Schools. This free event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and will feature artwork and performances by MCPS students. Visit the State of the Schools website at for more information and to RSVP.

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