Farmland Elementary School
Barnyard Bulletin
November 2015
7000 Old Gate Road
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 230-5919 FAX (301) 230-5424
http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/farmlandes/
Mary Bliss, Principal
[email protected]
Dan Tucci, Principal Intern
[email protected]
Dear Farmland Families,
Many thanks to our fabulous Room Parents and volunteers for making our annual
Halloween Celebration a huge success! The students had a fabulous time at the parade and
classroom parties due to your generosity and efforts.
As our first quarter of school comes to an end, we look forward to welcoming parents and
guardians to our parent-teacher conferences. Some of you have already gotten a head-start
this week! Keeping in mind that the conference time is limited, you may want to plan
ahead which questions you have or information you feel is important to share in preparing
for your meeting. We will be having two early release days next week on November 12 th
and 13th at 1:20 p.m. Please make sure your children know what their plans will be for
getting home on those two days if they differ from their usual dismissal plans.
We had our first quarterly Celebration Assembly on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. It was
rewarding to listen to teachers share the multitude of ways in which some of our children
have grown either in academics, social interactions or self-discipline. It was heart-warming
to see how the individualized and specific recognition of the students was reflected in the
joy and excitement of their moments. We believe in each child’s ability to improve in any
area that he or she puts effort into and we want to recognize those achievements
throughout the year.
At the assembly we were able to officially kick-off our Spirit Sticks incentive! Twenty-nine
students received the Sparky tag and were able to pick out one or two spirit sticks
depending on how many box tops they had turned in or family registrations for grocery/
store promotions. All of these programs help to raise funds to enrich our children’s
academic and social programs. Please take the time to register to sponsor Farmland at
Giant, Harris Teeter, Target, or Amazon Smile (Farmland PTA) or collect Box Tops
(Farmland). The school and PTA are closely collaborating to determine how we can
subsidize all the wonderful activities and programs here at Farmland from these funds.
Thank you for your support!
We want to acknowledge the SGA for their successful fundraiser to benefit March of Dimes
children. Students, families, and staff together raised $2,244.64! We are very proud of our
giving spirit at Farmland.
“Every person is going to leave a legacy. What kind of legacy do you want to leave?”- Bob
Proctor
Warmest regards,
Farmland Elementary is a
school where all people can gain
knowledge, skills and learn how
to take care of themselves.
Important Dates
November 10

Individual Picture Make-Up
Day
November 11

Early Release 1:20pm –
Conferences
November 12

Early Release 1:20 pm –
Conferences

Report Cards Distributed
November 18

2nd Grade to Strathmore (am)
November 25

Early Release 1:20 pm
November 26

No School – Thanksgiving
November 27

No School
December 1

PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
December 2

3rd Grade Spelling Bee Test
December 9

4th Grade Spelling Bee Test
December 16


5th Grade Spelling Bee Test
Winter Chorus Concert
Parents 7:00 pm
December 24 – January 1

Winter Break
January 18

Holiday – No School
January 22
Mrs. Bliss (Mary)
Principal
Farmland

2nd Marking Period Ends
January 25

No School
January 26


3rd Marking Period Begins
Spelling Bee 9:30 am
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Counselor’s Corner—Stephanie Mann
During November, I will be discussing in all classes how we can show others we care and the
importance of cooperating when working with others. In grades K-5, I will be reading the story
Have You Filled a Bucket Today by Carol McCloud to help students identify ways that they can
show others they care. The concept of bucket filling is an effective metaphor for encouraging kind
and considerate behavior and for teaching the benefits of positive relationships. Students in grades
K-2 will demonstrate their understanding by filling each other’s buckets by saying kind words and
helping each other. Students in grades 3-5 will demonstrate their understanding of Caring by filling
each other’s buckets by giving each other compliments. Students in grades K-5 will also have the
opportunity to work in small groups to accomplish a task. The students will demonstrate what cooperation looks like by
working together, taking turns, sharing, and listening to each other’s ideas. Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns. My email address is Stephanie_ [email protected] and my telephone number is 301-230-5919. I
look forward to working with you and your child!
Let’s Talk About Character
The Pillar of Character for the month of November and December is Caring. Students at Farmland show they Care by greeting
each other with a smile and saying hello, helping each other, and by saying kind words.
Caring means: be kind, be considerate of other people’s feelings, help people in need, forgive others, and show appreciation.
Halloween Costumes
We had several Farmland families donate costumes for our students and the students at our sister school, Harmony Hills. Thank
you very much for your support! Your act of kindness is spooktacular!!!!!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled on and around Monday, November 11th and Tuesday, November
12th. If you have not scheduled a conference time with your child’s teacher, please take
this opportunity to contact the teacher to schedule the conference. If you are an ESOL
parent and you would like an interpreter, please let your child’s teacher know and we will
make arrangements for an interpreter to attend the conference with you.
The parent/teacher conference is an opportunity for you to meet with the teacher and
discuss your child’s academic and learning skill progress for the first quarter. To make
the most of your allotted time, it would be beneficial to consider the following questions
before meeting with the teacher:
 What are my goals for my child this year?
 What specific concerns do I have about my child’s academic progress this year?
 What questions do I have about expectations, curriculum, standards, and evaluation techniques?
As you reflect on these questions, think about questions you might have for your child’s teacher and write them
down ahead of time.
The teachers at Farmland are committed to student success and make instructional decisions based on what is
best for children. Conference time is an excellent opportunity to thank and compliment your child’s teacher for
the work that he or she does to help your child learn.
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Art News
What will students learn during art in November?
Kindergarten — Imaginary Wild Things
Where are the Wild Things…? They are in the art room. Students in kindergarteners will be
reading the book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Students will identify how the
creatures in this story are fictional or imaginary, but have features that we can identify on other
animals (i.e. bird’s beak, lion’s fur, fox’s tail). Students will create a NEW Wild Thing by combining different animal features using Lines and Shapes. Students will then learn about textures (sharp, rough, fluffy, bumpy)
and how they can tell how something feels or looks like it would feel. With this fact, students will demonstrate an understanding of textures by drawing or painting 3-4 different textures in and around their Wild Thing artwork.
First Grade—Eric Carle Mix-Up
Students will study the illustrations of Eric Carle and see step by step how he creates the collages in the pages of his picture
books. After reading his book The Mixed-Up Chameleon, students will discuss how would this Chameleon look if it saw different animals at the zoo? Students will decorate Eric Carle paper by using paint, forks, sponges, cardboard & stamps to make
textured collage paper. After it’s dry, that paper will be cut and assembled into a new mixed-up animal. Students will demonstrate an understanding by creating an original mixed-up animal with 3-4 different parts cut & arranged from decorated paper.
Second Grade—Moody Seascape Painting
Building on their prior knowledge of landscape paintings from first grade, second grade students will study the art work on
the water called Seascapes. Students will analyze several seascape paintings by artist like Claude Monet, Winslow Homer,
Edward Hopper and J.M.W. Turner. Using water color paints students will be introduced to six (Wet-on-Wet, Blending,
Sponging, Scratching, Crayon Resist, & Masking) watercolor techniques. Students will demonstrate an understanding by
using 3-6 different techniques to complete the foreground, middle ground & background of a seascape.
Third Grade—Victorian Architecture
Students will explore Victorian architecture, a style of houses that became very popular in the United States in the late
1800’s. After comparing and contrasting this style of houses to other styles from around our neighborhoods, students then
will design their own Victorian style homes. Students will design the Façades or front view plans of a new Victoria home using rulers and drafting tools on paper. Students will demonstrate an understanding of Victorian Architecture by including
specific features: off-centered doorways, bay windows, textured siding, front gables, elaborate trim, arched fanlights, and
rounded tower with turret in their drawing.
Fourth Grade—Monochromatic Portrait
Students will explore the life and artwork of Pablo Picasso as they view the evolution of his portrait styles throughout his
life. Seeing how his style became more abstract later in his life, students too will create a new style of portrait for themselves.
Students will unify their portrait by painting everything one color, a monochromatic piece. Students will demonstrate their
ability to produce a monochromatic painting using their one color and mixing different values to create a wide range of tints
(color + white), tones (color + gray) and shades (color + black) for their portrait.
Fifth Grade—Radial Loom Weaving
Students will learn about weaving yarn in a non-traditional loom. Students will create a circular loom by threading string
warp on a paper plate like the spokes of a bicycle wheel. Starting in the middle and weaving outwards, students will weave
yarn under and over the warp to create a woven circle design. Students will demonstrate an understanding by weaving a 3-4
inch radial design in their loom.
Contact Information:
Carols Rodriguez
[email protected]
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PE News—Rob Adkins and Susan Pickett
Physical Education
Here is what’s going on over the next month in physical education class.
Kindergarteners will be learning what it means to be over/under, on/off, near/far, in
front/behind in relationship to objects and body parts. One way they will demonstrate
their learning is through OVER UNDER BASEBALL.
First graders will be learning about non-locomotor skills or how to make their bodies round (curved), narrow, wide, twisted, symmetrical,
nonsymmetrical. One way they will demonstrate their learning is through FREEZER POP TAG & ABC TAG.
Second graders will be learning how to lead/follow, mirror/match, meet/part with a partner in the gym. Students will also be learning
about rules for a social movement setting. Two ways they will demonstrate their learning is through CREATIVE DANCE &
COOPERATIVE GAMES.
Third graders will be learning how to perform a forearm pass back to a partner with beach balls and volleyballs. Students will learn
about the importance of setting goals for physical activity. Two ways they will demonstrate their learning is through VOLLEYBALL
GAMES & FITNESS STATIONS.
Fourth graders will be learning how to perform an overhead pass to a partner beach balls and volleyballs . Students will also be learning
how to be personally and socially responsible in a movement setting. Two ways they will demonstrate the learning is through
VOLLEYBALL GAMES and FITNESS STATIONS.
Fifth graders will be learning how to move left or right while performing a forearm pass back to a partner beach balls and volleyballs.
Students will also be learning how to design a realistic and challenging physical fitness activity plan with short-term goals. Two ways they
will demonstrate their learning is through VOLLEYBALL GAMES and FITNESS STATIONS.
PTA
Hi Farmland families,
Thank you to all who attended the Halloween Dance! It was so much fun! It was great to see so
many of our sweet children in their costumes!
Secondly, thank you to those who participated in our Silent Auction! It was a HUGE success!
There were some amazing items so CONGRATULATIONS if you were a winner!
Our next PTA meeting is Tuesday, November 3rd at 7PM. Our speaker for this meeting is Joe Piff. Mr. Piff is the Cluster Rep for Walter
Johnson High School and he is going to be speaking about topics that affect our cluster, such as school capacity issues at Tilden Middle
School and Walter Johnson High School. This is very important to our area and I encourage you to attend.
SILVER DINER night is coming up Thursday, November 5th from 5:00pm-8:00pm! Come eat and support our
school! We also need your help to RUN THE SILVER DINER with our teachers and principals! Shifts are for 45
-60 minutes from 5:00pm-8:00pm. It’s a lot of fun to help serve our families. Please help if you can!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f45aaa6283-silver1
Check out our new Spirit Wear! There are SO many new items! Zip hoodies, Flannel pajama pants, high socks, and MORE!
For those of you that have not joined the PTA. Please do. Joining the PTA, by completing the membership forms (and paying $20) will sign
you up for our email list so you will know about upcoming events and other important information.
Follow us on Facebook (Farmland PTA) which will help us keep you informed!
We are utilizing our website http://www.farmland-pta.org , so you can check there for ALL PTA info!
Thank you!
Amanda Michalowicz
Farmland Elementary PTA President
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Farmland Elementary School
Music News
What will students learn during music in November?
In November, students will be working on mastering a variety of skills during their
music classes.
Kindergarten students will continue to demonstr ate r esponding to music by r esponding to dir ections and
cues in singing games, finger plays, and songs. They will also perform singing games with the class with and
without instruments and props. They will also continue to explore steady beat with and without instruments and by
using locomotor and non-locomotor movement in class. Our critical thinking skill focus will be on fluency and
intellectual risk taking.
First grade students will compar e, per for m, and move to musical sounds that demonstr ate contr asts in fast/
slow, loud/soft, and high/low through a variety of cultures and styles of music. Students will continue to play
classroom instruments and should be able to perform a steady beat on them. Our critical thinking skill focus will
be on fluency and intellectual risk taking.
Second grade students will per for m songs and dances fr om a var iety of histor ical per iods and wor ld
cultures. These dances will include performing sequences of movements to songs and other pieces of music.
Students will also use classroom instruments to perform a bordun to accompany a given melody. Our critical
thinking skill focus will be on analysis and metacognition.
Additionally, second grade students will be attending a FREE trip to The Music Center at Strathmore on
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 fr om 9:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They will be back to school in time for lunch.
This program will give our students exposure to the full sound of the National Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert
hall setting. Please sign and return your child’s permission slip and have him/her return it as soon as possible to
their homeroom teacher. These students will be preparing for this wonderful field trip during their music classes,
as well.
Third grade students will focus on identifying simple and compound meter s and common meter s in wr itten
musical examples. They will also practice drawing bar lines and writing meter signatures. Students will continue
to practice singing a varied repertoire of music with correct posture and relaxed tone production. Our critical
thinking skill focus will be on evaluation and metacognition.
Fourth grade students will focus on impr oving their singing by demonstr ating var iation of dynamics and
tempi with proper breath management. They will sing a variety of songs, including three-part rounds. Our critical
thinking skill focus will be on elaboration and effort, motivation, and persistence.
Fifth grade students will pr actice singing with clear diction and vocal expr ession as they lear n and per for m
partner songs and songs with descants. Students will also listen to and use music vocabulary to describe form in
musical selections from a variety of historical periods and cultures. Our critical thinking skill focus will be on
synthesis and metacognition.
Fifth grade chorus updates: Please mar k your calendar s for :
The Winter Choral Concert at Farmland Elementary School on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at
7 p.m. (Call time is 6:45 p.m.)
The Cluster Concert at Tilden Middle School on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. (Call time is
6:00 p.m.)
Students should wear a white shirt and black pants/skirt for both sets of concerts, please.
Contact Information:
Anne Kasab [email protected]
Theresa Kormann [email protected]
Samantha Lalley: [email protected]
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Farmland Elementary School
Media Center News
What will students learn when they visit the media center during
the month of November?
Parents and students can access our online subscription resources from home. In order to log in, you will need
the passwords. Passwords may be obtained from the media center!
Kindergarten:
Students are working on making personal connections from narrative texts. They learn to focus on details that authors use to describe
events. Students examine how authors use facts and information from non-fiction texts to write narrative texts.
1st Grade:
Students will use the resources of the media center to support different writing projects, including an opinion paper and an informational
paper. Students will choose a topic and explore the resources of the media center to support learning about this topic.
2nd Grade:
Students will explore the organization of nonfiction resources in the media center. They will formulate research questions related to a
broader topic and will use text features of print and digital resources to gather and record information. They will use research gathered
early in the quarter to support development of details for a narrative text.
3rd Grade:
During this marking period, students explore the concept of how people improve technologies to meet their wants and needs. They learn
about the relationship between humans and the development of technology by researching a specific technology. They learn how
technology changes over time by examining historical photographs. Student will work in groups to create a project about their chosen
technology.
4th Grade:
Using the school’s inquiry process, students examine businesses in the region, determining what needs these businesses meet, and which
community needs could be fulfilled by creation of new businesses. Students use an inquiry process and collaborative methods to share
their inquiry and research, organize data and share their findings and conclusions regarding the businesses in the community and what
specialized businesses might be needed. Students evaluate and select online sources based on currency, authority and relevance.
5th Grade:
Through the lens of social studies content including the study of events between the American Revolution and the development of the
United States Constitution, students will research either the civil rights movement or the women’s suffrage movement in order to write
an informative piece about how the conflicts and compromises of the movement caused change in the United States government. They will
use their research to write an informative piece to explain the movement, the results of the conflicts or compromises and the resulting
change in government. Students create a multimedia product to present their research and learning about the movement. For an opinion
piece, students use their research to write about a key event, person, or activity instrumental in causing a change in the United States
government.
Please help your students remember to return their books in on time so that they can continue to check out books!
Montgomery College
Workforce Development & Continuing Education
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in one of the most exciting technology programs for youth at Montgomery
College .
BLACK R OCKET PRODUCTIONS
Registrations Are Still Open!
This one-day technology program is offered for students, grades 4 – 6 and offers distinct programs in Creative Sciences, Digital Arts, and Leadership.
The program is held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Germantown campus of Montgomery College.
Students will participate in two workshops that emphasize self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands-on
learning. Workshops include: Droids and Bots, Code Creators, Video Game Design, Digital Animation, FX: Special Effects, Minecraft Designs, and
Minecraft Modders.
These workshops are filling very quickly, so register NOW!
For additional brochures or registration information,
contact YOUTH PROGRAMS
at 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917 or access brochure online at http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/wdce/youthpdf/blackrocket.pdf.
Important News
POSTPONED: 2015 School—Based Flu Vaccine Clinics
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) has postponed the flu vaccine clinics that were
scheduled to take place on November 2, 11 and 12. MCPS will
provide updated information as soon as new dates are set by DHHS.
Nominate an Outstanding Teacher
Marian Greenblatt Excellence in Education Awards: The Marian
Greenblatt Excellence in Education Master Teacher Award recognizes three
full-time teachers in kindergarten through Grade 12 who have a
demonstrated record of promoting student success, such as closing the
achievement gap. Awardees are named for the elementary, middle and high school levels. One of the
teacher award winners is chosen as the MCPS Teacher of the Year, represents the school district as a
contender for the Maryland State Teacher of the Year award and could become the National Teacher of
the Year. More information is available here. Deadline: Friday, Jan. 9
The Marian Greenblatt Excellence in Education Rising Star Teacher Award recognizes a first-, second-,
third- or fourth-year full-time teacher in kindergarten through Grade 12 who has a demonstrated record
of promoting student success. This teacher contributes to a professional learning community of students,
staff, parents and community. Deadline: Friday, Jan. 9
The Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award: This award recognizes a fulltime teacher in prekindergarten through Grade 12 who instills in students a desire to learn and achieve.
Each nominee must have a minimum of five years teaching experience, three of which must be in MCPS.
This teacher also must understand the individual needs of students, encourage their talents, and foster
their self-esteem. He or she demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and possesses the
ability to share it effectively with students. The nominee fosters cooperative relationships with his/her
colleagues and the community and demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities. Deadline: 4 p.m. on
Friday, Jan. 9
The Shirley J. Lowrie Thank You for Teaching Award: This honor recognizes extraordinary
elementary school teachers who have a deep dedication to the teaching profession. These elementary
school teachers, prekindergarten through Grade 5, must work directly with students in the classroom on
a daily basis, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the subject matter, and effectively communicate that
subject matter to students. The nominee should be a teacher who goes the extra mile to ensure that
students receive the support they need to succeed. Deadline: Friday, Jan. 9
Farmland Elementary School
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Important School Information
Homework Help is Here!
Ask teachers for help Mondays 6-9:30pm and Tuesday-Thursdays 4:30—9:30 pm, on MCPS TV's
Homework Hotline Live (HHL). Watch teachers here as they work with you to solve homework
problems.
To ask your question: From 4 to 6 pm Tuesday-Thursday, call 301-279-3234 (STILL THE BEST-talk directly with a teacher). From 6 to 9 pm Monday and 4 to 9 pm Tuesday-Thursday, send a text
message from this website, or send a text message from your cell phone to 724-427-5445,
tweet@askHHL, or send an e-mail to [email protected], or post a message on the HHL Facebook
wall.
For scheduling updates: Watch the HHL Facebook wall, or follow HHL on Twitter. Watch
behind-the-scenes action on Instagram.
Highly Gifted
Application Process for
Third Grade Students
Parents of Third Grade Students
Please remember that the
deadline for handing in the
applications for the
Highly Gifted Centers is Friday
November 6th. If you are
interested in
applying, please go to the website
http://
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
curriculum/specialprograms/
elementary/highly-giftedcenters.aspx
The application is there for you.
.
Homework Hotline Live has been helping students for 30 years. It
is a service of Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools. In
addition to this website, HHL can be viewed in Montgomery
County on cable TV (Comcast 34, Verizon FIOS 36, RCN 89).
Student Council News
November 3—6
From November 3-6, Farmland will
be encouraging students to bring
in their extra Halloween candy.
This candy will be donated to local
Homeless shelters.
Winter Weather Emergencies
Winter weather emergencies, such as snow and ice, may cause disruptions in school
operations, including the closure of school, a delayed opening, or an early dismissal. This
letter provides information about the procedures used when such disruptions occur. Also,
information is provided about the weather contingency plan that would add student
instructional days to the end of the scheduled school year if schools are closed for more than four days due to excessive
weather emergencies.
Closure of Schools
When schools are closed systemwide, all instructional programs and extracurricular activities in schools are cancelled. Private
child-care providers in school buildings may elect to stay open if the schools are closed but the administrative offices are open.
In extreme conditions, administrative offices also may be closed. If this occurs, private child-care programs located in school
buildings are closed as well.
Delayed Opening
A delayed opening means that schools open two hours later than scheduled. All school buses operate on the same delayed
schedule, and, therefore, the pick-up times are two hours later than normal. When elementary schools open on a delayed
schedule, the following programs are cancelled—morning sessions of Head Start, prekindergarten, and other specialized
programs or field trips scheduled before 10:50 a.m. (e.g., the Thomas Edison High School of Technology morning session).
Activities that begin after 10:50 a.m. will be held as scheduled. Afternoon sessions of prekindergarten begin at the regular time.
Parents should continue to check for radio, television, or web announcements in the event a decision to delay the opening of
schools is reconsidered and a decision to close schools for the day is made (by 7:00 a.m.).
Early Dismissal
An early dismissal means that schools will close 2.5 hours earlier than scheduled. All school buses operate on that same early
schedule, and, therefore, drop-off times are 2.5 hours earlier than normal. When elementary schools close early, afternoon
prekindergarten and other early childhood programs are cancelled as well as any special programs or field trips scheduled after
10:50 a.m.
Public Announcements
Information about school operations is announced publicly as soon as possible on area radio and television stations, Montgomery
County Public Schools Cable TV (Comcast Channel 34, Verizon FIOS Channel 36, and RCN Channel 89), Outlook, on the Internet at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org, and on a recorded telephone message at 301-279-3673. Emergency e-mail announcements are
available by signing up for MCPS QuickNotes on the school system’s home page. If schools are closed or delayed, the
announcement is made no later than 5:00 a.m. (or the night before if possible). If schools are closing early, the announcement is
made by 11:00 a.m.
Emergency Weather Contingency Plan
An emergency weather contingency plan will add student instructional days to the end of the scheduled school year if schools are
closed more than four days because of weather emergencies. The current school year for students ends on Friday, June 17,
2016. However, if schools are closed for more than four days due to weather emergencies, the following schedule would extend the
school year in order to add the necessary make-up days:
If
If
If
If
If
schools are closed for five days, the school year will be extended by one day to June 20, 2016.
schools are closed for six days, the school year will be extended by two days to June 21, 2016.
schools are closed seven days, the school year will be extended by three days to June 22, 2016.
schools are closed for eight days, the school year will be extended by four days to June 23, 2016.
schools are closed nine days, the school year will be extended by five days to June 24, 2016.
Weather Conditions and Decisions
The school system uses a variety of sources of information to determine whether to close schools, delay the opening of schools, or
dismiss schools early. These sources include actual physical inspection of road and school conditions by transportation officials
and other staff at areas throughout the county and an analysis of independent reports from the National Weather Service, AccuWeather, and the news media. The most severe weather conditions within the county are used as the basis for decision making.
Consistent procedures are maintained in order to respond quickly to emergency weather conditions and protect the safety and
well-being of students.
All public schools within Montgomery County adhere to the same schedule relating to emergency weather conditions. The
decision to change school operations is made by the interim superintendent of schools or his designee and affects all schools
within the school system.