Please see below for upcoming Montgomery County Public Schools Parent Academy workshops and events:Computer Smart (part 5 of 5)
Monday, November 21
6:30-8:30pm
Explore the MCPS website and online resources, set up an Edline account, and learn about Microsoft Office programs in this beginning-level workshop. Facilitate by an MCPS technology teacher
Earle B. Wood Middle School, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville 20853
Superintendent’s Book Club
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
7:00-8:30pm
MCPS Superintendent, Dr. Starr is planning three book club events for the 2011-2012 school year, which will give the community an opportunity to learn about his educational philosophy and approach to managing MCPS. He has selected Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck for the first book club event. The first book club event will be held Tuesday, November 29, at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville, and will be available live on MCPS TV and online. The event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m and will be conducted in the MCPS TV studio. Staff, parents and the community are invited to participate. The event will be a panel discussion including the author (live via Skype) and audience questions and comments. Dr. Starr looks forward to you joining the conversation.
Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Auditorium, Rockville 20850
Curriculum 2.0 Information Night
Thursday, December 1
7:00-8:30pm
Curriculum 2.0 has been developed to create a more exciting learning experience for our students in Grades K-5. Built upon the existing Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum, Curriculum 2.0 blends reading/language arts and mathematics instruction with lessons in science, social studies, music, art, and physical education in a way that spurs creativity and critical thinking skills. Come learn about the new curriculum at this session.
Sligo Creek ES, 500 Schuyler Rd., Silver Spring 20910
Understanding Severe Irritability and Bipolar Disorder in Children & Youth
Thursday, December 1
7:00-8:30pm
Kenneth Towbin, M.D will discuss what parents can do to help a child who is struggling with irritability (severe temper tantrums and rages) and “hyper” behavior (distractible, hyperactive, trouble sleeping), understanding treatment options, and current research in pediatric psychiatry conducted at the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH).
Westland MS, 5511 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda 20816
Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget Presentation
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
7:30pm
Presented by Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr
Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Dr., Rockville 20852
Curriculum 2.0 Information Night
Thursday, December 15
7:00-8:30pm Curriculum 2.0 has been developed to create a more exciting learning experience for our students in Grades K-5. Built upon the existing Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum, Curriculum 2.0 blends reading/language arts and mathematics instruction with lessons in science, social studies, music, art, and physical education in a way that spurs creativity and critical thinking skills. Come learn about the new curriculum at this session. Roscoe R. Nix ES, 1100 Corliss St., Silver Spring 20903
Childcare and interpretation services are provided at all workshops.
To register and learn more about the Parent Academy, visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/
You can also “like” the Parent Academy on facebook to get more updates about workshops and tips for helping to support your child’s learning http://www.facebook.com/pages/MCPS-Parent-Academy/139362779441525
Please let me know if you have any questions or requests for additional information.
Best regards,
Rachel Sprecher
Partnership Manager
Department of Family and Community Partnerships
Montgomery County Public Schools
850 Hungerford Drive, Room 50
Rockville, MD 20850
301-279-3256 (office)
240-388-5256 (mobile)
THE MCPS PARENT ACADEMY
http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/
