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ROBERT FROST MIDDLE SCHOOL
BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION PACKET
AUGUST 2010
Robert Frost Middle School 9201 Scott Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850
Main Office: 301-279-3949 Counseling Office: 301-279-3965
August 2010
Dear Parents and Students:
Get ready to “Experience Excellence” at Robert Frost Middle School. I hope you are having an exciting and enjoyable summer. In a few weeks, a new school year will begin. I trust our students will arrive at Frost
enthusiastic and ready to successfully meet the challenges of the 2010-2011 school year, and continue the
tradition of academic excellence.
I would like to personally welcome our incoming sixth grade students and our new seventh and eighth grade students. I am very confident that your skills and talents will add to the overall success of our school and that you
will take full advantage of the many opportunities you will find here. To introduce you to your new school and teachers, a half-day orientation for new students will be held on Thursday, August 26th, from
7:55 to 11:40 a.m. Please refer to the orientation details provided in this packet.
In order to serve you better, please make a note of the following numbers. You may reach our counseling
department directly by calling 301-279-3965. To contact a teacher or administrator, please call our main number at 301-279-3949 and you will be transferred to the appropriate office. A listing of e-mail addresses for all staff
may be found on our website. To report the absence of your child, call our main office number: 301-279-
3949.
Enclosed you will find the 2010-11 bus schedule. Our school hours remain 7:55 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Students should report to the locations listed below on the first day of school, August 30th by 7:55 a.m.:
6th Graders – Cafeteria – students enter through the cafeteria doors
7th Graders – Homeroom
8th Graders – Homeroom
A list of homeroom assignments is included in this packet so 7th and 8th grade students know where to go on the
first day of school. Class schedules will be distributed by homeroom teachers on the first day of school. Yellow emergency sheets will be given to your child to take home to verify and update and should be returned as soon as
possible. The price of a school lunch remains the same at $2.75. Families must apply every school year for free or reduced lunch. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch last school year are provided a grace period for the
first month of school, but must reapply by the deadline to continue in the program.
As these tight budget times continue, we appreciate the funding and support the Montgomery County Public
Schools (MCPS) has received from the County Council. We recognize that it is imperative to use our resources in the most efficient and effective manner. MCPS staffing allocations are based on projected enrollment. We
certainly hope that at the beginning of the school year our actual enrollment matches the projected enrollment.
Unfortunately, as a result of this current fiscal situation, it may become necessary for staffing changes to occur in some schools if enrollment comes in below projection and doesn't justify the staffing that was allocated. If there
is a need to make an adjustment in staffing based on actual enrollment, I will do my best to minimize the impact of these necessary adjustments. I will keep you informed and alert you of any changes that may occur at our
school.
I look forward to meeting our new students on orientation day, August 26th, and welcome all students back to
school on August 30th. Expect a great year and expect to “Experience Excellence” at Robert Frost Middle School! Best wishes as you enjoy the rest of your summer vacation.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joey Jones, Principal
HOMEROOM /NOW READING ASSIGNMENTS
2010 - 11
Grade Section Last Name to Last Name Teacher Room 6th 01 A Bri ACKLEY 102
02 Bro Chi CHILDS 219
03 Cho Do FINE 215
04 Dr Ga GARRETT 216
05 Ge Jon GOLDENSOHN 218
06 Joo Kr HARRIS 231
07 Kw Mak McGOUGH 104
08 Man Nd MCKINNEY 214
09 Ne Rev REEVES 230
10 Rew Sha RUBIN 217
11 She Sw SALZMAN 220
12 Sy Wa VARGHESE 103
13 We Z WASSER 212 ______
7th 14 A Bu CARROLL 254
15 By Cho ENGELMAN 204
16 Chu Em GARBER 107
17 En Gol GARBIC 202
18 Gom Hel KROHN 233
19 Hem Kar MADOO 205
20 Kas Ky MEYER 113
21 La Ly OKEEFE 111
22 Ma Ni ANDERSON 101
23 No Ra REDDEN 106
24 Re Se RIVAS 210
25 Sh Sta SCRIBNER 112
26 Ste Wa TOY 203
27 We Z VERDE 211 ______
8th 28 A Be BIANCANIELLO 209
29 Bh Ca CARRILLO 105
30 Ce Da CHANG 257
31 De Ga ESZEKI 250
32 Ge Hu FERNANDES 256
33 Hua Ker GAGNON 258
34 Kes Led HARRIOT 156
35 Lee Man REDDINGTON 251
36 Map My RHINEHART 151
37 Na Peng SCHRENK 252
38 Penh Ri SETTLAGE 259
39 Ro She SHAH 150
40 Shi Tan STOLZ 152
41 Tap Wo WARNER 154
42 Wr Z WEBER 255
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Thursday, August 26, 2010 7:55 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
All incoming 6th grade students and any new 7th or 8th grade students are invited to attend a half-day
orientation session on Thursday morning, August 26th. Transportation will be provided and buses will
pick up students as indicated on the attached schedule. At the conclusion of the orientation program,
buses will be available at 11:40 to transport students back home. Students will be given a brief
introduction to each of their classes. New students will also be issued their lock for their hall locker.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT FOR PARENTS Thursday, September 16th
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Mark Your Calendars to attend the
Principal/Parent Breakfasts 7:30 – 9:00 A.M.
October 8, 2010
January 14, 2011
April 15, 2011
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – Sign up in late September Frost offers many extracurricular activities throughout the school year. We hope all students will participate in the activities that they enjoy. Listed below are some of the clubs and activities which will meet during this school year. Additional clubs may be added depending on student interest, availability of sponsors, and funding. A one-time extracurricular activity fee (ECA) of $30 must be paid for students to participate in after school activities. ECA forms were mailed directly to students in July. Parents can pay the ECA fee by check or online using a credit card Credit card payments are accepted at the secure MCPS website: http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/fms/payeca.shtm. Parents will receive an e-mail receipt when they pay online. Mailed payments must be sent to the address on the form. Payment will not be accepted at the school. Athletic Team Sports* - Grades 7 and 8 only (Cross Country, Softball, Basketball, Soccer) In order to try out for a team sport, a student must have a current physical examination (within the past year) recorded on a Health Inventory form (MCPS #SRS-6). Students trying out for one of the athletic team sports are not required to pay the fee until they have made the team. The following list is a sample of clubs that have been offered in the past. Clubs to be offered for this school year will be finalized depending on sponsor availability and funding.
Art Club International Club Science Club
Computer Works Intramural Sports – all grades Student Government Association Crafts Club Jazz Band Taking Care of Business (TCB)
Dessert Theatre Literary Magazine Talent Show
Fitness Club LYLAS Yearbook Club
Friends of Frost Math Team Wootton Tutoring
Games Club Newspaper Club Math Matters
FROM THE FROST COUNSELING DEPARTMENT… The Frost Counseling Department would like to welcome back our returning students and parents and also welcome all of our new students and parents to our Frost family. Counselors have been busy all summer planning for the upcoming school year. We are currently in the process of balancing class sizes and finalizing student schedules. New students will receive their schedules at the August 26th orientation. Returning students will receive their new schedules on the first day of school. Frost counselors are always available to speak with students and parents. Please note that during summer months, each counselor does not work every day although there will always be at least one counselor in the building between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. You can reach us by calling 301-279-3965 or by email (see below). During the school year, students wishing to talk with their counselor need only to request a pass from their teacher to meet with their counselor. Parents who would like to meet with their child’s counselor should call to arrange an appointment. Counselors are available to discuss all concerns with students regarding school, friends, home or just life in general. All counselors will visit classrooms during the last week of September to present a classroom guidance lesson which includes information about counseling services, supports available to our students, and how students can meet with their counselor. We will also administer a needs assessment to our students. Our classroom and group counseling programs will be formed based on the needs of our student body. All information from the needs assessments is kept confidential. Montgomery County Public Schools has college articulation agreements with Montgomery College by which students can earn college credit for classes. A brochure providing information to students and their parents/guardians about the career cluster model and the respective Career Pathway Programs was mailed to parents in June. Additional copies are available in the Counseling Department. We will again be sponsoring Career Day for our 7th grade students on Friday, December 3, 2010. If you have an interesting career to share, our would like to volunteer to assist us with document preparation and/or our speaker luncheon, please contact Kathy Hallas in the Counseling Office by email or phone (301-279-3965). The Frost Counseling Department will continue to offer opportunities throughout the year for individual and group counseling as well as classroom guidance programs. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or concerns that you might have. We are here to help both you and your child(ren) have a successful and enjoyable school year.
FROST COUNSELING STAFF Direct Line: 301-279-3965
Ms. Phyllis Brown, Counseling Secretary/Registrar [email protected] Ms. Eileen Lisker, Resource Counselor [email protected] Mr. Brian Gregory, 6th Grade [email protected] Ms. Katherine Hallas, 7th Grade [email protected] Ms. Rosaline Blond (part-time), 8th Grade A – I [email protected] Ms. Karen Johnson (part-time), 8th Grade A – I [email protected] Ms. Kris Douglas, 8th Grade J – Z [email protected]
Robert Frost Middle School 9201 Scott Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850
Main Office: 301-279-3949 Counseling Office: 301-279-3965 Fax: 301-279-3956
August 13, 2010
Dear Parent or Guardian: If your child is currently enrolled in high school courses while in middle school, please be aware of the following information that may affect your child’s high school transcript. Credit and grades for middle school students taking a high school course are awarded based on the following:
Students must pass the course each semester.
Students must pass the final examination at the end of the second semester. Students who meet these criteria, by earning an A, B, C, or D, will receive high school credit and will have these grades count towards their Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school grade point average (GPA). If your child is not satisfied with the grade earned, he or she may retake the course in Grade 7 or Grade 8 if is available, or they may retake the course in high school. All courses approved for earning high school credit in middle school follow the procedures outlined above, except for Advanced English in Grade 8. Since your child is currently enrolled in Advanced English in Grade 8 and may not be able to retake Advanced English, high school credit for this course will only be awarded based on the following:
Students must pass the examination at the end of the second semester and must earn an A or B final grade in each semester to be awarded high school credit.
Students who do not earn an A or B in the course will not receive high school credit and their grades will not count toward their high school grade point averages—the course will not be reported on the high school transcript.
A high school course will be recorded automatically on the high school transcript, once a student has entered high school. Students receive their first copy of their high school transcript in March of their Grade 9 year and receive updates throughout high school. College admissions offices receive copies of student transcripts when students apply to colleges in their senior year. The transcript shows credits students have earned in high school courses, their cumulative MCPS GPA, and a weighted MCPS GPA. MCPS GPAs are calculated on a four-point scale, awarding four points for an A, three points for a B, two points for a C, 1 point for a D, and 0 points for an E, using the final semester grade for each course. A quality, or extra point, is awarded for honors, Advanced Placement, and advanced-level classes for some final grades. Grades of A, B, and C in honors high school courses earn a quality point toward a student’s weighted MCPS GPA. It is important to note that many competitive universities do not use the MCPS calculated GPAs. Instead, they use their own calculations based on the profile of students they are seeking. Your student’s counselor has details about earning high school credit in middle school. If you have questions, please contact the school’s counseling office. Thank you for being an active partner with us in your child’s education.
Sincerely, Joey N. Jones, Principal
EDLINE
Edline is the on-line system that allows parents and students the ability to monitor the student’s grades/assignments. We will continue to communicate student progress with our parents using the internet-based Edline Program. All parents and
students returning to Frost will use their previously established screen names and passwords to access the program.
Parents new to Frost or parents who did not activate their accounts this past school year, will receive activation codes with instructions in the mail during the opening weeks of school. Students new to Frost will receive access and be given
the opportunity to activate their accounts during the first few weeks of school.
SAFETY, SECURITY and EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS A review and update of our school emergency and evacuation procedures has been completed over the summer. We
realize the importance of emergency/crisis preparedness such as the practice of fire evacuation, code red and code blue
drills and will practice these drills throughout the school year. Parents play an important role in the event of an emergency by cooperating with school officials and following established procedures set into motion for the safety of
everyone. More detailed information about Frost’s emergency plan is outlined in the parent handbook. Also, Frost is equipped with a digital Closed-Circuit Television Camera System. Cameras are located in the hallways,
media center, cafeteria, gymnasium and outside of the building. These cameras contribute to a safe and
secure learning environment.
STUDENT DROP OFF / PICK UP AREAS
Students are encouraged to ride their assigned bus to and from school. The number of parents driving their children to school has increased over the last few years and parents who choose to drive their children are encouraged to carpool. Parents must follow the directions of our security assistants upon entering the main driveway. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, the lower lot on the right has been designated as the student drop off and pick up area. Only buses are permitted in the circle driveway in front of the school from 7:30 am – 8:00 am and again at dismissal time 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm.
CELL PHONE POLICY Middle School students may possess cell phones during the school day and during school sponsored activities. It will be the students’ responsibility to ensure that the device is turned off and out of sight during unauthorized times of use. Students may not turn on their phones until the official end of the instructional day. Use of cell phones while riding to and from school on MCPS buses is also permitted as long as it does not impact the safe operation of the school bus. Cell phones may not be used by students on MCPS or commercially chartered buses used for school sponsored activities during the official instructional day. Students may not use camera phones to take pictures of other students, staff members or visitors without their verbal consent. If pictures are taken without consent this is considered to be a violation of privacy.
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING SUMMER ACTIVITIES Approved student service learning hours performed over the summer are due to the Student Service Learning Coordinator
(Ms. Bethany Carroll) as soon as possible when school resumes. For general information, the list of approved organizations and/or to download forms, go to the MCPS SSL website: www.mcpssl.org
Robert Frost Middle School
STUDENT STATIONERY (PERSONAL SUPPLIES) FOR 2010-2011
(This document has been revised to reflect the MCPS School Board changes regarding Course-related Fees)
“Every school provides without charge the textbooks, supplementary readers, audio/visual aid,. stationery, and materials of instruction necessary to teach the curriculum or needed by the students to demonstrate mastery of curriculum.”
ALL STUDENTS
Assignment Book: Each student is encouraged to purchase an assignment book from Frost for $7.00 during the first week of school. The assignment book will not be used as a hall pass, nor is it part of the student’s grade. Personal Supplies: Wide ruled notebook paper, 1 set of dividers, pencil pouch, black/blue pens, #2 pencils with erasers, and 2 glue sticks. Locks for Hall Locker & PE Locker: Students new to Frost (6th graders and new 7th & 8th graders) will be issued locks for their hall lockers at orientation and/or during the first week of school. Students are expected to keep the same hall lock for 6th, 7th & 8th grades. Returning 7th & 8th grade students who need a lock may purchase a lock for $5.00. Locks for the PE locker will be issued the first week of school during PE class.
Physical Education Uniform: It is recommended that all students have a change of clothing for physical education class. PE uniforms will be sold during the first week of school. Purchase of the uniform is optional. Students may wear their own clothing for PE (navy blue shorts, white or gray t-shirt, sweatshirt and sweatpants for cold weather). Please make sure that your child’s uniform is marked with his/her name. Checks should be made payable to Robert Frost Middle School. The optional uniform cost is as follows:
Athletic Shorts (navy) $10.00 T-shirt (white or gray) $10.00 Hooded Sweatshirt $25.00 Sweatpants $13.00 Athletic Shoes and Socks (student provides)
Other Recommended Supplies:
Students are asked to bring the following items to school as personal student supplies: 3-hole punch that fits in binder, mini stapler w/ staples, mini hand-held pencil sharpener, and a small pair of safety scissors.
Students are asked to bring their own personal calculator (labeled with name). Please wait to see what your math teacher suggests. Students taking Algebra or higher are encouraged to purchase their own graphing calculator. If a student cannot purchase a calculator, one will be loaned to the student for the duration of the course. Any damage to or loss of the loaned calculator will result in a financial obligation.
6th GRADE STUDENTS – In addition to the supplies listed above, 6th grade students are encouraged to
purchase a three inch 3-ring binder, 100 page hard cover composition book for science and a set of 3 fine line markers (black, red, green). Individual teachers may request additional composition or spiral notebooks, but students should wait until directed by the teacher.
7TH GRADE STUDENTS – In addition to the supplies listed above, 7th grade students are encouraged to
purchase a three inch 3-ring binder and an 8-1/2 x 11 spiral notebook for Social Studies.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2010-2011 Cafeteria News and Secondary School Meals Information
Food and Nutrition Services serves more than 12 million meals annually. We support healthy meal options for students and continually explore new ways to enhance the nutritional contribution and student acceptability of meals. For more information, visit us on the Web at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/foodserv
The cafeteria continues to offer the convenience and flexibility of SNAP, a computerized cash register system. Depositing funds into a cafeteria account eliminates the need for a child to carry money every day. Students enter their Personalized Identification Number (PIN) to access their account. The PIN for students returning to the same school remains the same. New students receive their PIN on the first day of school. Any money left on a student’s account last year is available for spending this year. Prepayments to a student’s account may be made prior to the start of school. To make a prepayment:
Use myLunchMoney.com, a new online service to make a prepayment using a credit card. Parents also can check meal account balances, sign up for recurring payments, and much more. Go to myLunchMoney.com to register.
Complete the form below and include a check payable to the cafeteria. Please put the child’s first name, last name, and PIN number on the front of the check.
Check Acceptance Policy Checks used to pay for school meals must contain an address, phone number, and student PIN number. Returned checks are subject to recovery for the face value and Maryland state allowed fee of $35 through an electronic debit or paper draft to the same account. Your payment by check constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you have any questions concerning our check acceptance policy, please call CHECKredi at 1-800-239-1222.
SECONDARY SCHOOL MEAL PRICES
Lunch Meal $2.75
Reduced-price Lunch Meal $0.40
Breakfast Meal $1.30
Reduced-price Breakfast Meal $0.00
Milk $0.60
What is a School Lunch? Students are offered a variety of choices and may select up to 5 components of a meal at the regular meal price. A complete meal includes:
2 oz. of meat/meat alternate
2 different fruits/vegetables
1 serving whole grain/breads
8 oz. of milk: fat free or 1%
Free and Reduced-price Meal Applications Families who meet certain federal income standards are eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits. All children use a PIN number so confidentiality is maintained and no child is overtly identified as receiving free or reduced-price meals. Applications for meal benefits are sent home with the youngest in family in the information packet given out at the start of each school year. Only one application is needed for all students in a household. A new application must be completed for any family requesting
assistance this school year.
PREPAYMENT FORM Please make the check payable to the cafeteria and include the name of your school. Please put your child’s first name, last name, and PIN number on the front of the check. This check is for cafeteria purchases ONLY. Please list each student separately and bring payment to the cafeteria manager. Thank You! Student Name _________________________________________ PIN _____________ Amount $ ____________ Student Name _________________________________________ PIN _____________ Amount $ ____________ Student Name _________________________________________ PIN _____________ Amount $ ____________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Name ______________________________________________________________________
Notification of Rights Under the
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
This notice informs parents/guardians and eligible students (emancipated minors or those 18 and older) of their rights
regarding conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams.
These rights are spelled out in the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (20 U.S.C. § 1232h; 34 CFR Part 98). The
law and regulations require educational institutions, such as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to notify
parents and eligible students of their right to—
1. Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following
protected areas (―protected information survey‖) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of
the U.S. Department of Education (USDE):
• Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent
• Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family
• Sexual behavior or attitudes
• Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior
• Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships
• Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers
• Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents
• Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility
2. Receive notice of a parent’s right to inspect any third party survey, protected information survey, instrument
nt information for the purposes of marketing or selling such information, or instructional
material used as part of the student’s educational curriculum.
3. Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of—
• any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; and
• any nonemergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance
administered by the school or its agent and not necessary to protect the immediate health and
safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screening, or any physical exam or
screening permitted or required under state law.
MCPS developed and adopted policies regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in
the administration of protected surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing,
sales, or other distribution purposes. MCPS will directly notify parents and eligible students of these policies at least
annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes.
MCPS also will directly notify parents and eligible students, by U.S. mail or e-mail, at least annually at the start of
each school year, of the specific or approximate dates of the following activities and provide an opportunity to opt a
student out of participating in—
• collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution;
• administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by USDE; and
• any nonemergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents/guardians and eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with the—
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
Montgomery County Public Schools
Your Rights Regarding Student Records and Directory Information
What schools can do: What parents and students over 18 can do:
Directory Information Schools provide directory information for public listings such as
honor roll, awards, and other notices in the newspaper or on the
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) website. A
student’s name, address, and telephone number may also be
released to Parent Teacher Associations (PTA). Unless you tell
them not to, schools can release this information without your
prior consent.
What is Directory Information?
Directory information includes the following items: student’s
name, address, and telephone number; date and place of birth;
major field of study; participation in officially recognized
activities and sports; degrees and awards received (including
honor roll); most recent school attended; dates of attendance;
photograph or other likeness; the weight and height of members
of athletic teams; and other similar information.
If you do not want your school to release your directory
information, complete the form below and return it to your
school by September 10, 2010.
This form must be completed every school year.
Your school will assume you agree to the release of directory
information, unless this form is returned by Friday, September
10, 2010.
If you need to change your decision at a later date just contact
your school directly.
If you enroll after September 10, 2010, you can complete this
form at the time of enrollment.
Student Educational Records Schools must provide you the opportunity to inspect student
educational records within 45 days of receipt of such request.
They also must provide you an opportunity to ask for
amendments or for a hearing to challenge the content of the
record if you believe it contains information that is inaccurate,
misleading, or in violation of the student’s rights to privacy.
(Grades are not subject to challenge.)
If requested, schools may disclose educational records without
consent to another school in which a student seeks to enroll.
You may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education if you believe your rights have been violated and
efforts to resolve the situation with MCPS have not proven
satisfactory.
Family Policy and Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
202-260-3887.
• These rights are spelled out in the Family educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and can be referenced in 99.7 of 34 CFPP, Part 99.
• Additional information may be found in MCPS Regulation JOA-RA, Student Records, available on the MCPS website or at your local
school.
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Montgomery County Public Schools
Request to Withhold Directory Information for the 2010–2011 School Year
� Please do not release any directory information. (See definition above)
� Please do not release the following part or parts of directory information: (check all that apply)
� Name � Telephone � Photograph � Other (specify)______________________________
EXCEPTIONS TO WITHHOLD REQUEST:
� Please release for the PTA directory � Please release for Honor Roll publication
Student’s Name__________________________________________Grade___________ID#________________
School____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________ Date
Return this form to your school ONLY if you do not want directory information released.
A Message from the PTA President … Dear Frost Families,
I extend a warm welcome to the 2010-2011 school year to all new parents and happy returns to veteran Frost parents. I am Judi Casey and will be serving my final year as Frost PTSA President. My husband and I have two seventh grade boys at Frost this year. We also have three older children, 27, 23 and 19, who have long since graduated from Frost Middle School.
Parental involvement in schools is strongly correlated with increased student success. I urge you to become involved with the Frost community- we are so fortunate to have an amazing group of students, and an exceptional staff, all of whom benefit directly from our parental involvement. As our children grow older, they may not need us, as parents, in the same ways they did as youngsters, but they do need us to stay involved in their lives.
The Frost PTSA will strive to enhance the many facets of our students lives, but we will need your help! Parent involvement and our close interactions with staff and administrators determine our success at a PTSA.
The PTSA meetings are a wonderful way to keep updated with what is occurring in our children’s’ lives at school and increasing our awareness of community issues which may have an impact on our children. We generally meet the second Tuesday of each month in the Frost Media Center at 7:30 pm- please join us. Our first meeting this year will be Wednesday, September 15th.
I urge you to visit the PTSA website, www.robertfrostpta.org to learn about opportunities for parental involvement. Please subscribe to the email list serve on www.robertfrostpta.org . All communication from the PTSA will be through email this year. The Frost Informer will be distributed through the email list, as will the daily morning announcements.
Finally, please join the Frost PTSA. There is a membership form enclosed in this packet and by your generous donation, we will be able to fund many activities throughout the year that directly benefit you and your students.
Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns,
Judi Casey Robert Frost PTSA President 301-424-7817
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Mark Your Calendars for PTSA meeting (Sept. 15th, 7:30) and Back to School Night. (Sept 16th, 7 pm)
Send in enclosed Directory Form if you DO NOT want your child’s name to appear in the Directory.
Bookmark the Frost PTSA website: www.robertfrostpta.org and the Frost school website: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/robertfrostms/
Join the PTSA. A membership form is enclosed. There will also be forms at Back to School Night.
Subscribe to Frost email sponsored by the PTSA at www.robertfrostpta.org . You will receive all Frost information and updates by email this year.
Fill out the enclosed parent volunteer form. We need everyone’s help
Frost Middle School PTSA Membership Form 2010-2011
JOIN THE FROST PTSA NOW!!
The Frost PTSA supports and speaks on behalf of our children in the school, in the community, and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children, assists parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children and encourages parent and public involvement in the public school system. Our funds
provide enrichment opportunities for Frost students, guest speakers for students, parents and staff, teacher appreciation events, and publications such as the Student Directory and Frost Informer.
*Individual annual dues: $25/adult (includes a Student Directory) and $5/student.
Note: memberships are individually and personal - NOT per family.
*Financial assistance available - please contact Dr. Jones for details.
*Additional donations are always welcome!
*Checks payable to Robert Frost PTSA
Adult Name(s)___________________________________________________________________ *Student Name(s) and grade(s)____________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone___________________________ Cell Phone_______________________________ E-mail_________________________________________________________________________ ___Adult Memberships x $20………………………………………………..$___________ ___Student Memberships x $5………………………………………………..$___________ ___Addt’l Directories x $5…………………………………………………..$___________ Additional Donations…………………………………………………………$___________ TOTAL……………………………………………………………………….$____________
Checks may be mailed or brought to Robert Frost Middle School, 9201 Scott Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, Attn: PTA Membership. Questions? Please contact Leonza Machielse at 301-527-1771 To subscribe to Frost e-mail, visit the Frost PTA website at www.robertfrostpta.org Joining the PTA does not automatically subscribe you to Frost email. *must be filled in for directory delivery
Frost PTSA 2010-2011 Student Directory Withhold Form
Your student will automatically be listed in the directory using the current information on record with the school (legal name, address and phone). If you do NOT want your student listed in the directory, complete this form or the Request to Withhold Directory Information at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/studentprivacy/. Please return this form to the main office, by Friday, September 10, 2010 in an envelope labeled “PTSA Directory” or mail it to Frost Middle School, 9210 Scott Dr., Rockville, MD. 20850 Attn: PTSA Directory. Student’s Legal Name___________________________________________________________________________ Parents Legal Name____________________________________________________________________________ Grade in 2010/2011_________________________________________________________________________________ Parent Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________ ______ I DO NOT wish to have my child listed in the Student Directory
FROST PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP (Please Print Clearly)
Parent Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Student Name: _____________________________________________Grade ___ on Team: (circle) A or B
Student Name: _____________________________________________Grade ___ on Team: (circle) A or B
Student Name: _____________________________________________Grade ___ on Team: (circle) A or B
Home # ____________________________ Work # ______________________________________________
Cell # ______________________________ E-mail _______________________________________________
Days and Hours Available: __________________________________________________________________
THANK YOU!
Grade 6 Support Team: (circle) A or B __Parent Coor5dinator __Field Trips __Recognition __Team Events ___
Grade 7 Support Team: (circle) A or B __Parent Coor5dinator __Field Trips __Recognition __Team Events __Chaperone 8th Grade
End of Year Dance
Grade 7 Support Team: (circle) A or B __Parent Coor5dinator __Field Trips __Recognition __Team Events __Chaperone End of Year Trip __Chaperone 8th Grade End
of Year Dance __Purchase Supplies __Set-up Special Event Support
___Academic Arts Fair ___Career Day Speaker ___Dessert Theatre ___International Night ___Simulated Congressional Hearing ___Picture Days ___Project Linus ___Talent Show ___Other (call me)
Departmental Support ___Band/Orchestra Support ___ESOL Support ___Guidance Advisory Committee ___Graphic Art Assistance ___Grounds Beautification ___Media Center Assistance ___Main Office Volunteer (subst. list) ___Health Room-regular/routine ___Health Room-hearing/vision screening
___MCCPTA ___Membership ___NAACP ___Reflections Arts Program ___Safety/Security Concerns ___Spirit Wear ___SSL Hours ___Staff Appreciation ___Student Support ___Student/Parent Programs ___Sunshine ___Technology ___Volunteers ___Website Support ___Welcome Wagon grade:_______________ language:_________
___Book Fair ___Box Tops/Printer Cartridges ___Cluster ___Dances ___Destination Imagination ___Directory and Advertising ___Family Events ___FLES Chinese ___FLES French ___FLES Spanish ___Frost Informer Newsletter ___Health ___Helping Hands (formerly Day of Giving) ___Hospitality
PTSA Committee Support
