Parents

    Stay Connected

    The new Stay Connected website serves as a one-stop shop for all the tools that students, staff, and parents may use to stay informed and connected with MCPS.
    Visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/stayconnected/ for more information.

    Policy CNA

    The Montgomery County Board of Education approved changes to Policy CNA, which guides the distribution of informational materials and flyers in schools. Under the revised policy, nonprofit organizations will be able to send printed materials home with students in elementary schools up to four times a year. However, such distribution no longer will be allowed in secondary schools. The revised policy will still allow MCPS, government agencies and Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) to distribute printed materials in all schools at any time during the year. The updated Policy CNA decision trees for elementary and secondary schools may be found at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/flyers/

    Directions to Schools and Facilities

    MCPS QuickNotes

    The back-to-school edition of MCPS QuickNotes is available online. MCPS QuickNotes is a monthly e-mail newsletter with the latest news and information about MCPS programs and activities. Please encourage your staff and your families to subscribe so they can have the latest news from MCPS. A blurb is provided below that you can include in your newsletters.
    To subscribe to MCPS QuickNotes, visit
    www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/quicknotes/welcome/english/

    The back-to-school edition of MCPS QuickNotes may be found at
    www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/quicknotes/currentissue/english/

    Sign-up for MCPS QuickNotes and Alert MCPS

    MCPS QuickNotes is a free e-mail service that provides subscribers with important news and information about MCPS programs and activities, plus emergency information. MCPS QuickNotes is offered in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Visit www.mcpsquicknotes.org to subscribe. Alert MCPS allows you to receive text messages or e-mail from the school system during weather-related emergencies and other major events that impact school system operations. Signing up for Alert MCPS is free, but please check with your wireless provider about charges associated with text messages. Sign up at http://alert.montgomerycountymd.gov.

    Suscríbase Para Recibir QuickNotes y Alerta MCPS

    MCPS QuickNotes es un servicio gratuito por correo electrónico que ofrece a los usuarios noticias e  información importante acerca de los programas y actividades de MCPS, además de información de emergencia. QuickNotes se ofrece en seis idiomas: inglés, chino, coreano, español, francés y vietnamita. Visite www.mcpsquicknotes.org para suscribirse. Alerta MCPS le permite recibir mensajes del sistema escolar por texto o por correo electrónico durante emergencias relacionadas a condiciones meteorológicas y otros sucesos de importancia que afectan las operaciones del sistema escolar. Suscribirse para recibir Alerta MCPS es gratis, pero por favor verifique con su proveedor de servicios inalámbricos para saber si hay cargos asociados al envío de mensajes de texto. Suscríbase ingresando a http://alert.montgomerycountymd.gov.

    Curriculum 2.0

    MCPS is continuing to introduce its improved curriculum for the elementary grades—Curriculum 2.0. Curriculum 2.0 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 science, social studies, the arts, and physical education. It also helps students develop the creative and critical thinking skills that are extremely important for success in the 21st century. In 2012–2013, Curriculum 2.0 will be implemented in Grades K–3 in all schools, and report cards for those grades will be improved to provide parents more information about how students are performing in specific areas. More information is available on the web site atwww.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0 

    Currículum 2.0

    MCPS continúa presentando su currículum mejorado para los grados elementales—denominado Currículum 2.0. El Currículum 2.0 está diseñado para proveer una base sólida en las áreas de lectura, escritura y matemáticas, mientras que renueva el énfasis en otras áreas, como ser ciencias, estudios sociales, artes y educación física. También ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar las destrezas de pensamiento creativo y crítico que son sumamente importantes para triunfar en el Siglo XXI. En el 2012-2013, el Currículum 2.0 será implementado en los Grados K–3 de todas las escuelas, y los boletines de calificaciones para esos grados serán mejorados para brindar a los padres más información acerca de cómo los estudiantes se están desempeñando en áreas específicas. Más información está a disposición en www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0