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SEE SOMETHING? HEAR SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING!
Dr. Worthington’s Message Twitter: DrLouise
Worthington@BAKERprincipal
February — African American Heritage Month
February 3-7
National School Counseling Week
WIDA Testing for all ESOL students
Tuesday, February 4 — Activity Buses
Bulldog Advisory in Homerooms for Report Card Distribution
Wednesday, February 5 — Activity Buses
Thursday, February 6 — Activity Buses
February 10-14
Honor Roll Recognition Week
Monday, February 10
MP2 All A photos during lunches
Tuesday, February 11 — Activity Buses
PTA 8th Grade Committee Meeting, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Media
Center
PTA Gathering, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Media Ctr
Wednesday, February 12 — Activity Buses
Thursday, February 13 — Activity Buses
Baker and DHS Cluster Band Concert; 7:00 p.m. at DHS
Friday, February 14
NJHS/SGA “Gift of Friendship Dance” 3:00-5:00 p.m., Baker
Cafeteria
Looking Ahead
This Week Monday, January 27
Professional Day for Teachers — no school for students (possible
make-up day due to emergency school closure)
Tuesday, January 28 — Activity Buses
Marking Period 3 and Semester 2 begin
Wednesday, January 29 — Activity Buses
Thursday, January 30 — Activity Buses
Baker and DHS Cluster Choral Concert, 7:00 p.m. at DHS
Friday, January 31
7th Grade Medieval Times Field Trip, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
John T. Baker Middle School is honored to have been selected to
present our Math 180 program to MCPS Principals on Friday, February
7, 2020. As part of the presentation, MCPS TV will be videotaping
instruction in the Baker Math 180 classroom next week. The training
video will be used for MCPS use only and not for external
communication.
Congratulations to our outstanding staff, Ms. Tolbert and Ms.
Eakins, for having made this honor and recognition possible. Also,
thanks to the parents who have supported their children in this
achievement!
Damascus Cluster Concerts All concerts will be held at 7:00 p.m.
in the DHS auditorium and admission is free of charge. Come and
join us — it’s a great way to take a break from the “cabin fever”
of winter!
January 30 Choral Concert – Damascus High School and Baker 6th
Grade Chorus, Baker Baritone Chorus, and Baker 7th and 8th Grade
Treble Choruses
February 13 Band Concert – Baker MS and DHS
February 27 Strings Concert – Baker MS, DHS, and Feeder
Elementary Schools Grades 5-12
February 28 Evening of Jazz — Baker Jazz Band, DHS Jazz Band,
and special guests Airmen of Note
Many thanks to Instrumental Music teachers Mr. Mike Kamuf and
Mrs. Deb Kamuf, Choral teacher Ms. Kari Liuzzi, and their music
students for all their work this year.
Get Youth Cruiser Smartrip Cards at Baker Baker Middle School is
now a distribution point for Ride-On’s Youth Cruiser Smartrip Cards
(YCSC), the pass students need to access the Kids Ride Free Program
on Ride-On buses and Metrobuses within Montgomery County. When
students obtain the free YCSC at their school, they do not need to
provide the identification/proof of county residence documents
required when they obtain the card at other locations. Students may
get an application from Ms. Nichols in the Counseling Office.
Damascus Cluster Parent Information Night We will have a
Damascus Cluster Parent Information Night at DHS on February 18,
2020, at 7:00 p.m. Parents from the Damascus cluster are invited to
hear topics including:
• What bullying is and how to report it
• Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies/Restorative
Justice
• School strategies to address social emotional well-being of
students
• How staff are building positive relationships with all
students
We will have speakers from each school in the cluster, as well
as The Office of Student, Family, and School Services. We look
forward to seeing you there!
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JANUARY 28–FEBRUARY 20 AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Including Intramurals and Athletics
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MCPS COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE #10
Nominations Open for Annual Distinguished Service to Public
Education Awards The Montgomery County Board of Education is
seeking nominations from the public for its 23rd Annual Awards for
Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored
by the Board to recognize and show appreciation to individuals
(including students), groups, and organizations that have made
exemplary contributions to public education in Montgomery County.
Nominations will be accepted in the following categories:
• business • community individual (which can include students) •
community group • MCPS staff • school service volunteer •
individual pioneer
Nominations in other categories must be of individuals
(including MCPS students), groups, or organizations that have,
within the past three years, provided service, support, and
commitment to public education as demonstrated by:
• an outstanding contribution of time and expertise to school
system programs,
• development and/or implementation of an exemplary program or
project, or
• a contribution that results in systemwide benefit.
Nomination forms are available on the Board of Education website
or from the Board office. Completed nomination forms must be
received in the Board of Education office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
March 6. More information is available at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/community/awards/. Se abren las
nominaciones para los Premios Anuales por Servicio Ilustre a la
Enseñanza Pública El Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery
solicita nominaciones del público para sus vigésimo terceros
Premios Anuales por Servicio Ilustre a la Educación Pública. Los
premios son auspiciados por el Consejo de Educación para reconocer
y agradecer las contribuciones ejemplares de individuos (incluyendo
estudiantes), grupos y organizaciones a la educación pública en el
Condado de Montgomery. Se aceptarán nominaciones en las siguientes
categorías:
• negocio • individuo de la comunidad (que puede incluir
estudiantes) • grupo comunitario • personal de MCPS • voluntario de
servicio a las escuelas • pionero individual
Las nominaciones en otras categorías deben ser personas
(incluyendo estudiantes de MCPS), grupos u organizaciones que en
los tres últimos años han proporcionado servicio, apoyo y
compromiso hacia la enseñanza pública como lo demuestra lo
siguiente:
• una sobresaliente contribución de tiempo y experiencia con los
programas del sistema escolar,
• desarrollo y/o implementación de un programa o proyecto
ejemplar, o
• una contribución que resulta beneficiosa para la totalidad del
sistema.
Los formularios para las nominaciones están disponibles en la
página web del Consejo de Educación o en la oficina del Consejo.
Los formularios de nominación completados deben ser recibidos por
la oficina del Consejo de Educación antes de las 5:00 p.m., del
viernes, 6 de marzo. Hay más información disponible en
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/community/awards/. Nominations for
Presidential Awards Open to STEM Teachers The Presidential Awards
for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest
honors given by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science,
technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science
teaching. The awards were established by Congress in 1983. The
awards recognize teachers who have deep content knowledge of the
subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students
to be successful in those areas. Since the program's inception,
more than 4,800 teachers have been recognized for their
contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
Parents/guardians, students, or members of the general public may
nominate exceptional individuals who teach science, technology,
engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science in Grades K-6 for
this award year. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree
and have at least five years of teaching experience. The nomination
deadline is Sunday, March 1. The application deadline is Friday,
May 1. Winners receive a $10,000 award from the National Science
Foundation, along with recognition and professional development
opportunities. For more information and to complete a nomination
form, visit www.paemst.org/nomination/nominate. Están abiertas las
nominaciones para los Premios Presidenciales para Maestros de STEM
Los Premios Presidenciales por la Excelencia en la Enseñanza de
Matemáticas y Ciencias (Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching) son el mayor honor otorgado por
el gobierno de los Estados Unidos específicamente por la enseñanza
de ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (science,
technology, engineering, mathematics–STEM) y/o ciencia de la
computación en los Grados K–12. Los premios fueron establecidos por
el Congreso en 1983. Los premios reconocen a maestros que poseen un
profundo conocimiento del contenido de las materias que enseñan y
la habilidad de motivar a los estudiantes y facultarlos para que
sean más exitosos en esas áreas. Desde la incepción del programa,
más de 4,800 maestros han recibido reconocimiento por sus
contribuciones dentro del aula y a su profesión. Los
padres/guardianes, estudiantes o miembros del público en general
pueden nominar a individuos excepcionales que enseñan
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/community/awards/https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/community/awards/https://www.paemst.org/nomination/nominate
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ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería, matemáticas y/o ciencia de la
computación en los Grados K–6 para los premios de este año. Los
solicitantes deben tener como mínimo una licenciatura y un mínimo
de cinco años de experiencia en la enseñanza. El plazo límite para
las nominaciones es el domingo, 1ro de marzo. El plazo de solicitud
es el viernes, 1ro de mayo. Los ganadores recibirán un premio de
$10,000 de la Fundación Nacional de la Ciencia (National Science
Foundation), junto con reconocimiento y oportunidades de desarrollo
profesional. Para más información y para completar un formulario de
nominación, visite www.paemst.org/nomination/nominate. January 29
Special Education Workshops Open to Parents/Guardians The MCPS
Office of Special Education is hosting several workshops for
parents/guardians on Wednesday, January 29. The workshops are being
held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Weller Road Elementary School, 3301
Weller Road in Silver Spring. The following topics will be
discussed—
• The A to Z’s of Section 504 Plans • Parent Preparation for an
Individualized Education Program
Meeting • Strategies for Supporting a Student with Anxiety •
Practical Communication Skills to Use with Your
Preschooler More information and registration is available at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/special-education/19.12.09%20Parent%20Workshop%20flyer.pdf.
Keeping it SAFE Sponsoring Video Contest Addressing Teen Alcohol
Use The Keeping it SAFE Coalition: Under Twenty-One Alcohol
Prevention Coalition is sponsoring its annual video contest to
create a 30-second public service message addressing the risks and
dangers of under 21 alcohol use. The contest is open to teams of
two or more students enrolled in Montgomery County middle and high
schools. Cash prizes of $100 to $1,000 are up for grabs to the
winning teams. Entries are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28.
The Keeping it SAFE Coalition is a multi-agency, public-private
coalition, whose main objective is to deter underage alcohol use,
reduce youth access to alcohol, and to reduce the effects of
alcohol use in youth under the age of 21. Visit
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dlc/education/kis/coalition/ for more
information and official contest rules. Concurso de Video para
Promocionar el Mantenerse Seguros (Keeping it SAFE) Examina el
Consumo de Alcohol por Parte de los Adolescentes La coalición
“Keeping it SAFE” para la prevención de consumo de alcohol por
parte de menores de 21 años está patrocinando su concurso anual de
videos para producir un mensaje de servicio público de 30 segundos
de duración examinando los riesgos y peligros del consumo de
alcohol por parte de menores de 21 años.
El concurso está abierto a equipos de dos o más estudiantes
matriculados en escuelas de enseñanza media y escuelas secundarias
en el Condado de Montgomery. Hay premios de $100 a $1,000 en
efectivo para repartir entre los equipos ganadores. El plazo límite
para las inscripciones es antes de las 4:00 p.m., del viernes, 28
de febrero. Keeping it SAFE es una coalición pública y privada
compuesta por varias agencias, cuyo principal objetivo es disuadir
a los menores de edad en el consumo de alcohol, reducir el acceso
de los jóvenes al alcohol y reducir los efectos del consumo de
alcohol en jóvenes menores de 21 años. Visite
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dlc/education/kis/coalition/ para más
información y para ver las reglas oficiales del concurso. Free
Screening of Documentary Screenagers The Montgomery County Council
of Parent Teacher Associations, Inc. (MCCPTA) Safe Technology
Committee, in partnership with Ridgeview Middle School, is hosting
a free screening of the documentary Screenagers at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 4. The screening will be held at Ridgeview Middle
School. Parents/guardians, students, and staff are invited to this
event to learn more about social media’s effects on children.
Please RSVP to [email protected]. Proyección Gratuita del
Documental Screenagers El Comité de Tecnología Segura del Concejo
de Asociaciones de Padres y Maestros del Condado de Montgomery,
Inc. (Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations,
Inc.–MCCPTA), en asociación con Ridgeview Middle School, está
presentando una proyección gratuita del documental Screenagers el
día martes, 4 de febrero, a las 7:00 p.m. La presentación será en
Ridgeview Middle School. Se invita a los padres/guardianes,
estudiantes y miembros del personal a este evento para conocer más
acerca de los efectos de las redes sociales en los niños. Por favor
confirme su asistencia en [email protected]. Community Engagement
Meetings on Use of Technology MCPS will be hosting a series of
community engagement meetings to gather feedback regarding the
incorporation of technology into instructional programs and the use
of cell phones in schools. Additionally, the district would like to
hear perspectives on how the use of technology in schools is
affecting students’ home life. The meetings are open to families,
students, and staff. The regional meetings will be held on:
• Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Montgomery Village MS from
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Robert Frost MS from 6:00 to
7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Hallie Wells MS from 6:00 to
7:30 p.m.
For additional information, please contact the Office of the
Chief Academic Officer, at 240-740-3040.
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