Weekly Update
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Good evening, Farmland Families, A REMINDER that this Monday and Tuesday are early release days, with Tuesday being the last day of the school year. As this is the last week of school, this will be the last Farmland Update until the second week of August. I will reach out during the summer if needed to communicate with the community. I would like to take a moment to express my thanks to Mrs. Tracy Miller, our PTA President, for her incredible dedication and leadership. Tracy has been a tremendous partner and a strong liaison between Farmland families and the school. She is an excellent listener, thoughtful, understanding, and always willing to ask questions and offer feedback that help move Farmland forward. Tracy leads with integrity, maintains trust and discretion in every interaction, and always puts all students first. Her commitment to our school community has made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful for the strong and successful partnership we've built. As Tracy steps down from her position, I want to recognize the countless ways she has supported Farmland's students, families, and staff. Thank you, Tracy, for your time, care, and unwavering dedication. You have been amazing, and you will be greatly missed! We truly appreciate everyone who helped make the class parties so special for our students! It was wonderful to see all the smiles and laughter during the class parties. The fun outdoor games and prizes would not have happened if it were not for Mrs. Becky Franks, who planned and coordinated everything for all 870 students on a $100 budget! We are so grateful to Becky and the parent volunteers who helped bring joy to the final days of school. We also want to recognize Ms. Taylor for organizing a fantastic Peer Buddy event with students from Farmland, Tilden, and Walter Johnson. Farmland's 4th and 5th grade Peer Buddy students, who have been supporting classmates in our Learning for Independence program throughout the year, did a wonderful job helping out during the event. Many of the visiting students were former Farmland friends, making it a true community celebration. Everyone enjoyed crafts, time on our new playground, and inflatables, thanks to Kids After Hours for providing these activities! Finally, thank you to the staff and families who made our 5th Grade Promotion so memorable. While we'll miss our fifth graders greatly, we are excited for the bright journey ahead and wish them all the best. For families who are moving on from Farmland, thank you for being part of our community. We wish you continued success and happiness! Thank you again for a wonderful year! Warm regards, April April D. Longest Principal Farmland Elementary School Please see below for this week's important updates:
Click here to access last week's Farmland Weekly Update. Early Dismissal Reminder: Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17, are half days of school While dismissal is at 1:20 p.m., please arrive by 1:15 p.m. if you are picking up students. In addition, please ensure your child is aware of how they are getting home. If plans change, contact the teacher and the office at 240-740-0660 as early as possible. While sometimes unavoidable, last-minute changes are very stressful for students. Survey to Record Absences for Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17 Montgomery County Public Schools has extended the school year to Tuesday, June 17, with the last two days (Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17) designated as early release days. Please click here to fill out this form to let us know if your child will NOT be in school on any of these days. Please fill one of these out for each child in your family who will be absent. There is no need to email Mrs. Sanchez if you have submitted the form. Literacy Curriculum Info Session (Grades 3-5) Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, MCPS will phase out the current Enriched Literacy Curriculum (ELC) and implement one of two enrichment models aligned with the CKLA curriculum. Farmland will implement Model 1: CKLA Accelerated Pacing, offering two accelerated ELA classes per grade (3-5), with placement based on multiple academic criteria. All other classrooms will use the standard CKLA pacing with embedded enrichment and support during FIT. We'll share more details at our rescheduled Curriculum Info Session tomorrow, Monday, June 16, at 6:00 PM. We will not be recording the session, but will share the presentation. Class placement notifications will be sent home on Tuesday, June 17. Please check your email for this information. Click here to share feedback or ask questions. Zoom Info: Topic: Farmland Literacy Curriculum Info Session for Grades 3-5 Time: Jun 16, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/86139345964?pwd=3vs9sZ5YnfBDBQx9x6SCEUyXuFfai5.1 Meeting ID: 861 3934 5964 Passcode: SPARKY2025 Find your local number: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/u/keCbdZfwDK Summer Reading and Math Practice Click here to access the optional summer work. This work is not mandatory and will not be turned in, but it can help keep skills fresh over the summer break. If you have any questions, please email your child's homeroom teacher before the end of the day this coming Tuesday, June 17. (Teachers do not check email over the summer.) The links will also be available on our website, which you can access by clicking the button above. Students are also encouraged to use DreamBox over the summer. Most students know how to log in, but if your child needs help, reach out to their classroom teacher (again, before the end of the day this coming Tuesday). Click here to access information about summer reading activities and events at the Montgomery County Public Libraries. Final Communication and Class Assignments for Next Year As a reminder, this is the final email for the 2024-2025 school year. Communications will resume in the second week of August. Final class lists will be posted on August 20 via ParentVue. Please note that class assignments may change throughout the summer due to enrollment fluctuations and teachers who have taken other assignments. Farmland has collected family feedback throughout the survey, which was previously filled out. We have used this when creating class assignments. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending emails to us requesting specific teachers or asking for class changes, as final assignments will not be altered based on these requests. 2025-2026 School Supply List Please click here to access the school supply list for next year. It will be posted on the website, too. Farmland Survey: Share Your Experience! We truly value our partnership with families and believe your feedback is vital in helping us create the best possible learning environment for all students. So far, 77 individuals have completed the survey, but we need your help to increase that number! The District has extended the survey window through this Wednesday, June 16, 2025, so there's still time to share your voice. Your responses are confidential and will help guide improvements to our programs, services, and student support. We appreciate your continued partnership. Click here to participate: https://parentsurvey.mcpsmd.org/ Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Updates Final PTA Meeting- Monday, June 16, 7:00 PM, via Zoom Only
Have a question you'd like us to answer during the meeting? Submit it here PTA Meeting Zoom Login Info Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. We look forward to seeing you online Monday evening! |
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