Rosa Parks Middle School PTA

Sherwood High School Registration Information Night -    1/28/2010

Sherwood High School invites students and parents of incoming 9th graders to come to an informational night to:

• Learn about course offerings and academic programs for students
• Meet school staff
• Learn details of 9th grade
• Learn about the course registration process and important dates

Students and Parents of Incoming 9th Graders:

• 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.   Course Fair in Auxiliary Gym (receive information about high school courses and programs)
• 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.    9th grade meeting in the Ertzman Theatre

(Snow date:  Thursday, February 4th)

The new lineup of Parent Academy workshops for the winter is now available. Starting January 21 and continuing through March, you can attend a range of workshops designed to give you tips and strategies to help your children be successful in school.

for more information:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/

Stop by the DFCP office at 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 50, on Friday, January 22, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Learn about the school system and have your questions answered.

Addition Drop In for Coffee and Conversation will be held
Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 am – noon
Saturday, April 17 from 10 am – noon

see: http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/familycommunity/news/1458.10_AskMCPS_CoffeeFlyer.pdf

SSL hours are due and must be turned in by Jan 8, 2010 for any SSL hours done during the first semester.
Deliver your completed forms to Mrs. Fellows.

All SSL hours must be turned in to Mrs. Fellows *IN PERSON*.  You may not send, mail or drop off SSL forms.  Don’t wait to the last day.

The SSL form is available on the MCPS website:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/.

The MCPS website has links to pre-approved SSL opportunities.  If you would like to volunteer for an organization that is not on the list, you may fill out pre-approval form PRIOR to beginning the activity.  There is very specific information posted on the website about what can count for SSL hours.

One frequent question relates to service to a church/synagogue. The following is taken directly from the MCPS website:

Can a church, synagogue, or other religious body sponsor SSL activities?  Yes.
The service activity must have a *secular purpose* (non-religious) and be based on a recognized need in the community.   The service must reach beyond the participants in the eligious event to members in the greater community.  SSL activities cannot include preparation or participation in the performance of religious services.  Religious institutions and their activities are often on the pre-approved but not recruiting list.  This means that you can earn hours for helping at a food/clothing drive but not for assisting in a religious school lassroom.

Another question relates to fundraisers.  A fundraiser may count (get pre-approval) if it serves an organization, not an individual, and is held in a public location only.

Reminder from: rpmspta Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rpmspta/cal

Volunteer Hours Due At The Beginning of Each Month for the previous month.

Montgomery County Public Schools collects volunteer hours from schools each month and uses that data to assess how well schools are meeting the county mandate to partner with parents in their children’s education.

If you spent any time on Rosa Parks business this month – whether at school or at home – we need to know!

You can log your volunteer time in the white volunteer book in the main office or email your hours to Susan Donsky at donskymom@verizon.net by Friday.