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White Oak Middle School Respectful, Responsible, Ready roar—White Oak Wildcat!
White Oak Middle School * 12201 New Hampshire Avenue * Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-989-5780 * FAX 301-989-5696
Bell Schedule 13
Bus Routes 19-23
First Week of School 7
Cafeteria News 17-18
Cell Phones 8
Dress Code 8
Electronic Devices 8
6th Grade Orientation 9
School Calendar 14-15
Staff/Numbers 11
Supply List 8
Inside this issue:
2011 Summer Newsletter
6th Grade August 24 —
Family Picnic
August 25 —
Student Orientation
October 24-28 —
Outdoor Education
School Starts
August 29
Back to School Night
September 15
Principal’s Message Dear Families,
I hope you are having a great summer along with your loved ones. The enclosed information will help you plan for your child’s return to
school. The first day of school will be Monday, August 29.
In thinking about how to report our general progress, I realize that it is difficult to communicate our growth along with hav ing to explain
our Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status. We are one of 24 middle schools in Montgomery County that did not make AYP this past
school year. While we made increment gains with all of our student groups, they were not enough to reach the new and higher goals of
No Child Left Behind (NCLB). I am extremely disappointed that we did not make AYP. I also want to stress that when we look at each
of our student groups, they ALL made progress in 2010-11 from the previous school year. The NCLB stakes were raised this year and
will be even higher next year. We will need to work even more diligently to accelerate the progress each of our student groups makes.
Please consider this letter an invitation to further conversations about our challenges and successes at White Oak Middle School.
It is important that we consider other areas in which our students are continuing to make
strides. We continue to see success with more students successfully passing Algebra 1 with a
grade of C or higher by the end of 8th grade. Our students achieved higher science Maryland
School Assessment scores than ever before. Suspension and ineligibility rates have continued
to stay low, contributing to a more positive climate for our students. We will share more de-
tails about this during our Back to School Night meeting and throughout the school year.
This summer a core group of teachers spent three days getting trained on how we will prepare
for the new Maryland State Common Core Curriculum and Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math (STEM) standards. Our leadership team has met and focused on ensuring that our
programs meet the needs of all of our students. We analyzed our overall data and identified
existing gaps. We realize that the biggest gaps exist along economic status and will be meeting
in August to develop action plans to support students as needed.
I also want to inform you of some changes in our school leadership. Please join me in welcom-
ing our new Math Content Specialist, Ms. Lindsey DaSilva. Ms. DaSilva spent many years teach-
ing Algebra and Geometry at Sligo Middle School. She is replacing Ms. Rose Alvarez, who is in
a new position as a high school math resource teacher. Two of our team leaders have been
promoted to administrative positions: Ms. Ventura and Mr. Hwang. We will miss Ms. Alvarez,
Mr. Hwang and Ms. Ventura and wish them well in their new positions. I want to welcome Ms.
Janelle Peterson as our 6th grade team leader and Mr. Omar Sharief as our 8th grade team
leader. They both come with a wealth of middle school experience.
We are still on track to have the entire building painted by the time school starts, and I can’t
wait for you to see our freshly painted school!
It is my sincere desire that, as our work meeting state standards continues to get more de-
manding, you are able to recognize more and more the dedication, talent, and care that makes
White Oak Middle School thrive with both academic and social success. Everyone’s positive
efforts — the support we continue to get from our parents, the positive attitude our students
bring to school every day, and the dedication from our teachers — will ensure our success in
meeting our goals. I look forward to everyone’s return. Stay classy White Oak!
Sincerely,
Virginia A. de los Santos, Principal
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Mensaje de la Principal
Estimadas Familias,
Espero que Ustedes estén teniendo un grandioso verano al lado de sus seres queridos. La información adjunta les ayudará a
planear el regreso a la escuela. El primer día de clases será el Lunes, 29 de Agosto.
Pensando como reportarles sobre nuestro progreso general, Yo me di cuenta de que es difícil comunicar nuestro cre-
cimiento con algo que tenga que explicar sobre el estado de Progreso Adecuado Anual (AYP). Nosotros somos una de 24
escuelas en el Condado de Montgomery que no hicimos AYP este pasado año escolar. Mientras nosotros hicimos ganancias
incrementales con todo nuestro grupo de estudiantes, esto no fue suficiente para alcanzar las nuevas y altas metas de No
Child Left Behind (NCBL). Yo estoy extremadamente decepcionada porque no hicimos AYP. El interés de NCBL (No
Child Left Behind) fue alto este año y será aún más alto el próximo año. Nosotros necesitamos trabajar con más cuidado
para acelerar el progreso de cada uno de nuestros grupos de estudiantes. Por favor considere esta carta como una invi-
tación para futuras conversaciones sobre nuestros retos y éxitos de la Escuela Media de White Oak.
Es importante que nosotros consideremos otras áreas donde nuestros estudiantes continúan teniendo progreso. Nosotros
continuamos viendo como éxitosamente más estudiantes están pasando Algebra 1 con calificaciones de C ó más alta al final
de 8vo grado. Nuestros estudiantes obtuvieron un alto porcentaje en Ciencias en (Maryland School Assessment – MSA).
Suspensiones y casos de inegibilidad continúan estando bajos, contribuyendo a un clima más positivo para nuestros estudi-
antes. Nosotros compartiremos mas detalles sobre esto durante nuestra reunión de Noche de Regreso a la Escuela y du-
rante todo el resto del año escolar.
Este verano un grupo de profesores estuvieron tres días en entrenamiento para prepararse para el nuevo Curriculum de
Grupo General del Estado de Maryland (Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas). Nuestros grupos de liderazgo se
han reunido y se están enfocando en asegurarse que nuestros programas reunan todas las necesidades que nuestros estudi-
antes necesitan. Nosotros hemos analizado toda nuestra información de datos y hemos identificado algunas discrepancias.
Nosotros hemos comprendido que con estas grandes discrepancias entre diferente estados economicos y nosotros nos
estaremos reuniendo en Agosto para desarrollar planes de acción para apoyar las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes.
Yo tambien deseo informarles de algunos cambios en nuestro liderazgo de la escuela. Por favor unánse a darles la bien-
venida a nuestra nueva Especialista de Matemáticas Contenida, Sra. Lindsey DaSilva. La Sra. DaSilva se mantuvo durante
muchos años enseñando Algebra y Geometría en la Escuela Media de Sligo. Ella esta reemplazando a la Sra. Rose Alvarez,
quien esta ahora en una posición como Profesora de Recursos de Matemáticas de Escuela Secundaria. Dos de nuestros
lideres de grupo han sido promovidos a posiciones Administrativas: La Sra. Ventura y el Sr. Hwang. Nosotros extrañaremos
a la Sra. Alvarez, al Sr. Hwang y a la Sra. Ventura; y les deseamos éxitos en sus nuevas posiciones. Quiero darles la bien-
venida a la Srita. Janelle Peterson como Lider de Grupo de 6to grado y al Sr. Omar Sharief como Lider de Grupo de 8vo
grado. Ambos vienen con una abundante experiencia de escuela media.
Nosotros aún estamos en camino para tener todo el edificio pintado antes de que comienze la escuela, y Yo no puedo espe-
rar más para que Ustedes la vean la escuela frescamente pintada.
Es mi sincero deseo que mientras las estandares del estado de trabajo continuan siendo mas altas y demandan mas de todos,
Ustedes reconozcan más y más la dedicación, talento y cuidado que hace de la Escuela Media de White Oak prosperar
tanto académicamente y socialmente éxitosa. En cada uno de los esfuerzos positivos y el apoyo continúo que seguimos reci-
biendo de nuestros padres, las actitudes positivas que nuestros estudiantes traen a la escuela cada día; y la dedicación de
nuestros profesores nos asegurarán en reunir nuestros metas. Yo espero verlos regresar de nuevo. Sigamos elegantes
White Oak!
Atentamente,
Virginia A. de los Santos
Principal Respetuosol, Responsible, RListo roar
White Oak Wildcat!
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Our Programs
It is coming…
The Maryland Common Core State Curriculum will soon be in all of our classrooms. The state is also commit-
ted to the development and execution of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum as a
major focus. During this school year, we will talk a lot about how Montgomery County Public Schools will en-
sure our curriculum is aligned with the state’s new curriculum. We will also talk about the way students will
be tested in the future to meet the No Child Left Behind standards. Our communication will be crucial this
year to ensure that everyone understands what these changes will mean for each and every White Oak Middle
School student.
The work we have been doing at White Oak Middle School has put us in a great position to meet the standards
set forth by this initiative. Our focus on the adolescent learner, commitment to ensuring critical thinking in all
classes, and extensive use of technology paired with our careful selection of courses that engage students daily
in use of creative approaches to problem solving will be essential components of successfully delivering of the
Maryland Common Core Curriculum and STEM.
We are excited about the emphasis and look-fors that will be the foundation of this new curriculum. In literacy
our students will be expected to:
In math students will be expected to:
These look-fors and emphasis will ensure that all of our students will be competitive in meeting the growing
demands of our society. We are looking forward to working with our entire school community to ensure every-
one can help ensuring all of our students succeed in meeting the state standards. Please stay tuned to our con-
versations throughout the year about how we will implement the new curriculum standards.
demonstrate independence
build strong content knowledge
respond to the varying demands of audi-
ence, task, purpose, and discipline
comprehend as well as critique
value evidence
use technology and digital media strategi-
cally and capably
understand other perspectives and cultures.
make sense of problems and persevere in
solving them
reason abstractly and quantitatively
construct viable arguments and critique the
reasoning of others
model with mathematics
use appropriate tools strategically
attend to precision
look for and make use of structure
look for and express regularity in repeated
reasoning
Department News English/Language Arts Department English/Language Arts team implements new state standards.
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) initiative is a national effort to raise standards and bring more continuity and clar-
ity to classroom instruction. The CCSS addresses five English/Language Arts strands: 1) Reading literary texts; 2) Reading in-
formational texts; 3) Writing; 4) Speaking and Listening; and 5) Language.
English/Language Arts Teachers at White Oak Middle School will be introduced to the new curriculum standards this fall and
the CCSS will be fully integrated in the MCPS curriculum by the 2013-14 school year. In addition to reading skills, the CCSS
emphasizes writing in many forms and provides a more simple and concrete set of expectations for teaching this critical form
of communication.
You are invited to learn more about the CCSS by viewing its webpage at http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/english-
language-arts-standards. The Maryland State Department of Education also has information at http://www.msde.maryland.gov/
MSDE/programs/ccss.
Great Books. Great Minds. The Junior Great Books Program will continue to be an integral part of our language arts curriculum. In the sixth grade we
have Literature Circles (small group discussion that allows for self-selection of texts); seventh grade focuses on Shared
Inquiry (SI is embedded in several anchor text lessons like The Midwife’s Apprentice, Tom Sawyer); eighth grade has So-
cratic Seminar. Students will continue to be exposed to the works of such prominent and diverse authors as William
Saroyan, Amy Tan, Langston Hughes, Mark Twain, Ray Bradbury and John Updike. The emphasis is on developing in students
the ability to think critically by allowing them to grapple with and question the ideas presented in a piece of text. Writing will
continue center state this year throughout all classes and units of study. For more information contact David Field, English
Content Specialist, at 301-989-5780.
Mathematically speaking… All courses will emphasize math opportunities thru out the year. In math classes, we will increase our emphasis on discourse
to justify solutions and apply theories and formulas to real life problems. All classes will experience more opportunities for
small groups to both support and challenge students as needed. The use of manipulative and technology will also become part
of the regular lessons in all levels.
On-line Math Practice A variety of computer-based math practice will continue to be available to all students. "Fastt Math" is a self-
paced and highly-motivational research-proven program used to learn math facts. ―Understanding Math" is a
tool to re-teach or cement math concepts. In addition to these resources, teachers will continue to use the
―The Math Forum,‖ a website providing new critical thinking math problems each week. Algebra class teach-
ers will continue to demonstrate the use of the graphing calculator on the Promethean board. Geometry
classes will benefit from Geometer’s Sketchpad, which is used in Geometry classes to demonstrate and
prove theorems graphically. We continue to use mobile laptop carts to incorporate technology resources
into our math instruction.
Study Island - MSA Support Study Island is a web-based program used to practice specific reading, math, science and social studies skills.
Students will be assigned Study Island topics as homework in order to review skills. Teachers review the
results of Study Island assignment to determine areas of need with individual students. To access Study Is-
land, go to www.studyisland.com. You can also access the website by going to our school website
www.whiteoakms.org and click on the link to Study Island on the left hand column. The student’s user
name and password are the same ones they use at school. Students who do not have internet access at
home are encouraged to use the computers in the media center and computer lab before and after school.
When your child is working on a Study Island assignment at home, feel free to provide guidance and support. Encourage your
child to use scrap paper to work out the problem and if necessary drawing a diagram or using process of elimination. Please
remind your child to apply effective effort and not to guess, which can be tempting when using a computer program.
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Science
The science department is pleased to report our students’ improved results on the Science MSA in 2011! The number of students scoring
proficient on the Science MSA increased 11% this year. White Oak 8th graders saw the greatest increase this year since 2008 , the first
year the Science MSA was administered. GO CATS!!!
One of our goals is to further surpass the expectations of test performance and to develop in students a life-
long interest in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). We live in a world that is
dominated by the influence of science and technology. The ability to make informed decisions as consumers
requires an understanding and appreciation of the nature of science. Since science is both a body of knowledge
and a process of investigation, these two components are integral parts of our science instruction.
Science instruction recognizes the natural wonder students bring to the classroom and weaves this curiosity into learning experi-
ences. Students should do science, not just hear or read about. We support that science is best experienced through open-
ended, hands-on inquiry that promotes student-generated questions that result in students thinking and acting like scientists.
Social Studies White Oak Middle School is excited about implementing the MCPS initiative which is aimed at cultivating financial responsibility
in schools. This fall, the sixth grade social studies classes will participate in five Economics for Success lessons through the Junior
Achievement program. The goal of the program is to help middle school students gain a realistic understand-
ing of financial issues through an interactive curriculum. Students will explore skills, interests, values, and the
world of work to make informed education, career, and life decisions. They will apply their knowledge of per-
sonal finance to comprehend needs versus wants and to make decisions about using cash versus credit that
will result in sound money management, regardless of income. At Back to School Night, a flyer/postcard will
be available with more information about the program and inform parents on how they can volunteer.
Budget Updates
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. In some cases, it may become necessary for staffing
changes to occur in 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, we will do our best to minimize the impact of these neces-
sary adjustments. We will keep you informed and alert you of any changes that may occur at our school.
Consideraciones Para Reducción o Aumento en el Personal: En estos momentos difíciles donde el presupuesto es muy apretado, agradecemos los fondos y el apoyo que las Escuelas Públicas
del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) ha recibido de parte del Concejo del Condado. Reconocemos que es indispensable el
usar nuestros recursos de la manera más eficiente y efectiva. Las asignaciones del personal están basadas en las inscripciones que
se proyectan. En algunos casos, puede ser necesario el reducir el número de personal en caso de que el número de inscripcio-
nes sea más bajo que el proyectado y no justifica el personal que se designó. En caso de que sea necesario hacer un ajuste de
personal basado en inscripciones actuales, haremos lo mejor para minimizar el impacto de estos ajustes. Los mantendremos
informados de cualquier cambio que pueda ocurrir en nuestra escuela.
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Student Schedules: Schedules will be mailed Monday, August 8. Please look it over with your child. We
hope that your child has a schedule that appropriately challenges him or her academically, includes engaging electives, and has support classes where needed. Please address any concerns about courses selected with your child's counselor. We would like to minimize disruptions at the beginning of the year and ensure an easy transition by having all students to begin the year with correct schedules.
Students Taking Classes for Credit
The following classes may be taken for credit at White Oak Middle School
Spanish levels 1, 2, and 3
French levels 1, 2, 3
Algebra
Honors Geometry
Advanced English A/B
Introduction Engineering Design A/B If your child is currently enrolled in high school courses while in middle school, the following is 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. If your child is currently enrolled in Advanced English in grade 8 and he/she 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 and/or B fi-nal 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 re-ceive updates throughout high school. College admissions offices receive copies of student transcripts when stu-dents apply to colleges in their senior year. Please feel free to contact your child’s school counselor if you have any questions or concerns about high school credits earned in middle school.
Reminders . . .
Summer Reading—students are reminded to read two books from the suggested summer reading list and complete a read-
ing form. Reading lists are available in the counseling office or on White Oak’s website www.whiteoakms.org.
Summer math packets are available in the counseling office or on the web at www.whiteoakms.org
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First Week of School . . .
T he first day of school sixth grade students will report to the cafeteria, seventh grade students will report to the gym and
eighth grade students will report to the courtyard. Students will be on a 1 through 7 period schedule day for the first two
weeks of school. Starting September 14 students will start two days of block scheduling per week.
Handouts the First Week of School
Listed below are some of the forms/handouts that students will receive during the first week of school. Please complete
forms and return to the school.
Student Emergency Information Sheets (Required) — Please follow directions on back to update infor-
mation. It is imperative that the school has information to contact a parent or guardian in the event of an emer-
gency. Please keep the school up to date on work, home and cell numbers as well as e-mail address and the
names of people to contact in case of emergency.
Reunification (Emergency) Information / Authorization for Release of Student Form – (Required)
It is important to list all family members, neighbors, etc., who you authorize us to release your child to. We will
NOT release your child to anyone who is not listed on this form. If we do not receive this form back, we will
release child only to parent/guardian.
Student Insurance Information (Optional)
Free/Reduced Lunch Application Form (Optional) — Distributed to the youngest in family. Please com-
plete and return to school.
Pest Management Notice to Parents (Optional) — Return only if your child has allergies and/or issues
with pesticides that may be used in schools.
Your Rights Regarding Student Records and Directory Information (Optional) — Return forms by
Friday September 10, only if you do not want information published.
Student planners — Every student will receive an agenda/student handbook free of charge. Students will be
charged $10.00 to replace a lost planner. The purpose of the planner (which incorporates the student hand-
book) is to help students with organizational skills and increase communication between the staff and parents.
Parents and students should review the WOMS policies and the discipline policy together and sign the first page
of the handbook.
Cafeteria pin # — Parents may pay on line at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/foodserv/debitsystem/online_prepay.shtm or deposit funds into
their child’s account for breakfast and lunch through the school. Checks should be made payable to White Oak
Cafeteria. Please include child’s name on the check.
Consent and Release Form for Web and Pictures (Required)
Movie Permission Form
Movie Permission
Throughout the school year, teachers may want to show a film to supplement their curriculum that is
rated PG (parental guidance suggested) by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Films se-
lected to be shown in the classroom will be identified as essential to the instructional process by advancing
students’ understanding of important concepts or processes. Parents are asked to complete the permis-
sion form distributed the first week of school. If you do not grant permission, your child will be provided
an alternative educational experience. PG-13 movies will only be shown if the county gives a waiver.
General School Information
School hours are 7:55 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Cell Phones: ALL secondary school students may possess portable communication devices on MCPS property and at MCPS-sponsored activities. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the device is turned off and out of sight during the school day and in the classrooms. Secondary school students may NOT turn on/use the device once they enter the school building until the end of the official instructional day (3:00 p.m.) on the campus. Use of devices by secondary school students riding to and from school on MCPS buses also is permitted as long as it does not impact the safe operation of the school bus. Refer to A Student’s Guide to Rights and Responsibilities for more information.
Dress: While student dress and grooming are responsibilities of parents and students, some school activities and classes may require special dress for reasons of safety and health. In addition, it is the expectation that students follow specific guidelines while at White Oak MS as indicated: no bare feet or unlaced shoes; pants must be secured at the waist by belt, suspenders or elastic waistband; proper attire for Physical Education; no hats, bandannas, head bands, head coverings worn in the building; no chains; no clothing which advertises weapons, alcohol, drugs, illegal or prohibited activities or contains profanity or sexual references or innuendo, reveals undergarments or disrupts the instructional program; no mid-riff tops, muscle shirts, halter tops or tank tops. Shorts and skirts are to be no more than five inches above the knees. The outer skirt or short must be five inches above the knee even if students wear leggings or stockings underneath. Students may not wear leggings or stockings independent of a skirt or pair of shorts.
Early Dismissal: Students should drop off an excuse note to the attendance secretary in the Main Office before first period class. Students’ parent/guardian must sign students out in the Main Office when leaving school and sign students back in when returning during the school day. Students will not be released by way of a phone call. Please remember to bring a note for an early dismissal. Anyone picking up a student will be asked to show ID.
Electronic Devices (i.e., MP3, Ipods, Games, etc.): WOMS is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices such as MP3 players, Ipods, games, etc. Please leave these items at home. These items are not to be in use during the regular school day from 7:30 a.m. (arrival) until 3:00 p.m.
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Shop Office Depot — use our school
ID number # 70047375
and
earn funds for school!
Student Fees and Suggested Supply List
Calculators Math 6 and 7: In class students will use the TI-
30x calculator. For home, any calculator will be
sufficient.
Algebra and Geometry: A TI-83 Plus graphing calculator
is necessary for both home and class assignments. Graphing
calculators are necessary for students to demonstrate mas-
tery of the mathematics curriculum, beginning with Algebra
1. Students are encouraged to buy their own graphing calcu-
lators to use during Algebra 1 and subsequent mathematics
courses.
If a student does not purchase a graphing calculator, one will
be loaned to the student for the school year. Students bor-
rowing graphing calculators are asked to provide batteries
needed to keep them in working order throughout the
school year.
Students who borrow a graphing calculator will be given a
financial obligation if the calculator is lost or damaged. The
obligation will be for the amount of $80.00.
PE Spirit Wear
$10.00 PE Shirt
$10.00 PE Shorts (or $15 for shirt and short)
$20.00 PE Sweat Pants
$25.00 PE Hooded Sweatshirt
(or $55 for all four PE items)
Backpack/book bags (No larger than 8 1/2‖ x 11‖ to fit
into lockers.)
Book Covers
Compass
Graph paper
Notebook Binder – large three-ringed
Notebook Case or pouch for pencils, pens, etc.
Notebook Dividers (seven) (not folders)
Notebook paper reinforcements
Notebook paper (wide rule)
Pencils #2
Pencils – Colored
Pens (Blue or Black ink only)
Protractor
Ruler (metric/standard)
Scissors (student blunt point)
Spiral notebook (Science classes)
Highlighters
New—
Lower
prices!!
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D.E.A.R. Every morning, every-
one at White Oak Middle School
will Drop Everything and Read
(DEAR) for 20 minutes. Much of
the work students do requires
reading. In order to get better at
it, students will need to practice reading more and more.
Although we will dedicate 20 minutes of reading in school
everyday, we hope the practice continues at home. It will
be helpful if all students begin collecting material to read
during the summer. For unlimited number of books at no
cost, consider a library card before the year begins. We
hope the time we provide inspires more and more reading!
Grading and Reporting
Homework 10%
Formative assessments 50%
Summative assessments 40%
EDLINE
Edline is a Web-based classroom-to-home communication sys-
tem available through the internet to enhance communication
among parents, students and teachers that provides the aca-
demic progress of students. It requires a valid user name and
password which is provided by the school. If internet access is
not available from home, any computer with internet access
may be used – at your local public library, school media center
or community center. Access Edline by going to
https://www.edline.net/pages/White_Oak_Middle_School or
www.whiteoakms.org.
Keeping track of progress is one of the best ways our students
can ensure the best grades possible. We are striving to have all
assignments posted on Edline ahead of time and keeping grades
current for immediate feedback. We also want 100% of our
students to utilize Edline to keep track of their progress and
100 % of parents to activate their Edline accounts.
Please contact Ms. Madelyn Badger to obtain Edline ac-
counts.
Eventos para los meses de agosto y septiembre: 24 de agosto ............... Día en Familia para los estudiantes de
sexto grado, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
25 de agosto ............... Orientación para nuevos estudiantes
29 de agosto ............... Primer día de clases para los estudiantes
5 de septiembre......... Día Feriado—Dia del Trabajo
15 de septiembre ...... Noche de Regreso a la Escuela, 7:00 p.m.
22 de septiembre ...... Reunión con Padres de Familia sobre
Clase de Salud
28 de septiembre ...... Media jornada de clases para los Grados, K-12
29 de septiembre ..... Rosh Hashanah—No habrá clases
August 24 ................. 6th Grade Family Picnic
6:00-8:00 p.m.
August 25 ................. New Student Orientation
7:55 to 11:40 a.m.
August 29 ................. First Day of School
September 5 ............ Holiday – Labor Day
September 15 .......... Back-to-School Night, 7:00 p.m.
September 22 .......... Health Parent Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
September 28 .......... Early Release K-12
September 29 .......... Rosh Hashanah—No school for Students
Upcoming Activities for August and September
SIXTH GRADE ORIENTATION DAY
Orientation for incoming sixth graders will be held Thursday, August 25, 2011. Bus schedules
for orientation program will follow a normal morning pick-up schedule and return students home
on a three-hour early dismissal schedule (see pages 19-21 for bus routes). Students will report
to the cafeteria. Orientation will begin at 7:55 a.m. and will conclude at 11:40 a.m., (buses will
return students to their regularly scheduled drop-off points).
New Outdoor Education Date: Sixth grade students will be attending Outdoor Education the week of October 24-28.
After School Activities
All students who remain after school must be under the direct supervision of a White Oak staff member in a supervised after school ac-
tivity. Students are encouraged to participate in school extracurricular activities. Please note that some activities are offered at different
times depending on the season. Be sure to check eligibility requirements for activities. Activity buses depart at 4:15 p.m. At that time
students must leave the school grounds.
Middle School Interscholastic Sports Program
All eligible seventh and eighth grade students may try out for sports offered through the interscholastic program. The sports offered
during the year include softball, basketball, soccer and cross country. Tryout dates for the boys and girls softball teams will begin the sec-
ond week of September along with cross country. Exact dates will be available at the end of August. Practices will run on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Activity buses will be available for the teams. Basketball tryouts will begin
in December and soccer in March. After the student has made the team, he/she must pay the extracurricular activity fee to partici-
pate.
To try out for teams, students must have an up-to-date physical on record at White Oak. The middle school physical is good for two
calendar years from the date of the physical. It is county policy that students must have a physical to try out. Students should
make appointments over the summer if they want to try out for the softball team in the fall. The county physical form (345-22, Part 3)
can be picked up in the counseling office at White Oak or obtained on the MCPS website
www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/forms/pdf/345-22.pdf or www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics/middlesch.shtm Extracurricular Activity Fee Forms are mailed directly to all students during July. The annual fee supports adult-
supervised extracurricular activities, such a sports and clubs for middle and high school students. Student who pay the fee are
entitled to participate in one or more programs during the year. The fee is a one-time fee of $30 for the 2010-2011 school
year. A reduced fee of $15 is available for students whose family incomes are less than $35,000. Parents can pay the ECA fee
online using a credit card by going to MCPS website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/parents/ and click ―online‖ to pay Extra-
curricular Activity (ECA) fee.
White Oak Middle School is proud to announce that we will be establishing a chapter of the National Junior Honor
Society this school year, 2011-12. The National Junior Honor Society recognize students' achievements in class and in the community and en-
courage children to continue doing their best in these areas. In a society where students are often pressured to let academics and service slide
(they aren't ―cool‖ activities), Honor Society provides a support system where children can develop friends with similar goals while having fun. If
you have a student who qualifies, the National Junior Honor Society is a good choice to encourage values that will carry your child into their
future.
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leader-
ship, Service, Character and Citizenship.
Age Levels: Students in the 2nd semester of 6th grade through 9th grade
Membership Criteria:
Scholarship: 85%, B average or 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Service: Volunteer service conducted by the student without compensation
Leadership: Leadership experience from school and community can be considered
Character: Positive character qualities including honesty, respect, courtesy, etc.
Citizenship: Civic involvement and demonstration of civic values such as freedom, democracy and justice.
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After School Activities
Chess Club
Drama / Play Production
ESOL Homework Club
Green Team
National Honor Society
SGA
Step Team
School Store
Yearbook
Intramural Sports (Grades 6, 7, 8)
Badminton
Basketball Shoot-Out
Polar Basketball
Track Challenge
Volleyball
Interscholastic Sports (Grades 7, 8)
Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer
Boys’ and Girls’ Softball
Cross Country (Coed)
Staff to Know
Please notice that some of our staff members have changed positions due to promotions or interest areas. Congratulations to all of our new leaders and those taking on new responsibili-ties.
ADMINISTRATORS /
MAIN OFFICE .............................................. 301-989-5780
Principal ................................................... Ms. de los Santos
Assistant Principal ............................................. Mr. Allrich
Assistant Principal ............................................ Mrs. Shorts
Administrative Secretary ..................... Ms. Geiser-Kline
School Financial Specialist ........................ Ms. Carpenter
Attendance Secretary ..................................... Mrs. Krisch
Main Office Secretary .................................... Mrs. Ramos
COUNSELING OFFICE .......................... 301-989-5790
6th Grade Counselor ................................. Mrs. Khelawan
7th Grade Counselor ................................ Mrs. McDonald
8th Grade Counselor/Resource ......................... Ms. May
Counseling Secretary ........................................ Ms. Ponce
Team Leaders ................................................ 301-989-5780
Grade 6 .......................................................Mrs. Dickerson
Grade 6 .......................................................... Ms. Peterson
Grade 7 .............................................................Mrs. Sutton
Grade 7 .................................................................. Mr. Eddy
Grade 8 ............................................................... Mr. Grove
Grade 8 .............................................................. Mr. Sharief
Coach/Content Specialists .................... 301-989-5780
English ...................................................................... Mr. Field
Foreign Language/ESOL .................................... Ms. Miller
Literacy/Staff Development .................. Ms. Councilman
Math Coach ....................................................... Ms. DaSilva
PE/Arts ...................................................................Mrs. Kart
Science ....................................................................Ms. Davis
Social Studies ................................................. Ms. Bradfield
Special Education ................................................ Mr. Scotti
MEDIA CENTER .......................................... 301-989-5728
Media Specialist ............................................... Mrs. Badger
Media Assistant ..................................................... Mrs. Toy
Health Room .................................................. 301-989-5727
Nurse ................................................................... Mrs. Hsieh
Health Technician ...................................... Ms. Rhoderick
Cafeteria ........................................................... 301-989-5729
Manager .............................................................. Ms. Turner
Security Assistants ................ Mr. Crouch & Mr. Smith
Building Service Manager ................. Mr. Washington
Important Telephone Numbers
Number
Attendance/Main Office ................................ 301-989-5780
Cafeteria ........................................................... 301-989-5729
Counseling Office ........................................... 301-989-5790
Health Room ................................................... 301-989-5727
Media Center .................................................. 301-989-5728
Special Education ............................................ 301-989-5732
School Buses/Transportation
Dispatch Info ............................................. 301-879-1062
MCPS Information.......................................... 301-279-3853
MCPS Emergency Announcements ........... 301-279-3673
MCPS Homework Hotline ........................... 301-279-3234
MCPS Foreign Language Assistance ESOL Parent Center .................................. 301-230-0670
Welcome . . . New Staff
Ms. Manal M. Agabein ........................................ Special Education
Ms. Harveen Bindra ................................................................... Math
Ms. Dianne Carpenter ....................... School Financial Specialist
Ms. Lindsey DaSilva ............................... Math Content Specialist
Ms. Belkis Dubman ........................................ ESOL Paraeducator
Ms. Kisha Hammonds .......................................................... Science
Mrs. Vivian Hu ........................................................................... ESOL
Ms. Lynneta P. Koren ................................................................ SCB
Mr. Graham Lear ................................................................... English
Ms. Dorothy Leissa .............................................................. Science
Mrs. Meghan McDonald ................................................ Counselor
Ms. Mara Pellittieri ................................................................. English
Ms. Jenelle Peterson .............................. 6th Grade Team Leader
Mrs. Vanessa Ramos ..................................Main Office Secretary
Mr. Omar Sharief ................... Social Studies/8GR Team Leader
Mr. M. Jason Wenner ............................................... Social Studies
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1-7 SCHEDULE
7:30 Students may enter the cafeteria/gym
7:45 Students are dismissed from the cafeteria/gym
7:50 Warning Bell for DEAR/1st Period
PERIOD Min. TIME
1 25 Attendance & Announcements
DEAR
7:55 – 8:20
1 44 8:20 – 9:04
2 47 9:08 – 9:55
3 47 9:59 – 10:46
4 & 5 LUNCHES/PERIODS
6A
30
47
47
A Lunch: 10:46 – 11:16
4th Period: 11:20 – 12:07
5th Period: 12:11 – 12:58
7B
47
30
47
4th Period: 10:50 – 11:37
B Lunch: 11:37 – 12:07
5th Period: 12:11 – 12:58
8C
47
47
30
4th Period: 10:50 – 11:37
5th Period: 11:41 – 12:28
C Lunch: 12:28 – 12:58
6 47 1:02 – 1:49
7 47 1:53 – 2:40
DEAR BLOCK SCHEDULE
(DEAR = Drop Everything and Read)
Time
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
A B A B A B
7:55 - 8:24 29 DEAR DEAR DEAR DEAR DEAR DEAR
8:24 - 9:24 60 1 1 1 1 1 1
9:28 - 10:58 90 2 3 2 3 2 3
6A 90 Lunch
11:02 - 11:32
4
11:02 - 11:45
5
11:02 - 11:45
4
11:02 - 12:32
5
11:02 - 12:32 7B 90
4
11:36 - 1:06
5
11:36 - 1:06
Lunch
11:49 - 12:19
8C 90 4
12:23 - 1:06
5
12:23 - 1:06
Lunch
12:36 - 1:06
1:10 - 2:40 90 6 7 6 7 6 7
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School Calendar 2011– 2012
August 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26 ........................ Professional Days for Teachers ..... No school for students
August 29 ......................... Monday ........... First day of school for students
September 5...................... Monday ........... HOLIDAY – Labor Day ................ Offices & schools closed
September 15.................... Thursday ........ Back-to-School Night
September 28.................... Wednesday...... Grading/Planning .......................... Early Dismissal day K-12;
students dismissed after lunch
September 29.................... Thursday ........ Rosh Hashanah ............................. No school for students & teachers
October 21 ........................ Friday ............. MSTA Convention ......................... No school for students & teachers
October 28 ........................ Friday ............. 1st Marking Period Ends
October 31 ........................ Monday ........... Professional Days for Teachers ..... No school for students
November 10 .................... Thursday ........ Parent Conferences K-8 ................ Early Dismissal at 12:10
November 10 .................... Thursday ........ Report cards distributed
November 11 .................... Friday ............. Parent Conferences K-8 ................ Early Dismissal at 12:10
November 23 .................... Wednesday...... Day before Thanksgiving .............. Early Dismissal day K-12;
students dismissed after lunch
November 24 & 25............ Thu & Fri ........ HOLIDAYS – Thanksgiving ........ Offices & schools closed
December 24 ..................... Friday ............. HOLIDAY – Christmas ................ Offices & schools closed
December 26-30 ................ ........................ Winter Break ................................. No school for students & teachers
2012 January 2 ......................... Monday ........... Holiday—New Year’s Day ............. Offices & schools closed
January 16 ....................... Monday ........... HOLIDAY – Dr. King, Jr., Day .... Offices & schools closed
January 20 ....................... Friday ............. 2nd Marking Period Ends
January 23 ....................... Monday ........... Professional Days for Teachers ..... No school for students
February 1 ........................ Wednesday...... Report cards distributed
February 20 ...................... Monday ........... HOLIDAY – Presidents’ Day ....... Offices & schools closed
March 2 ............................. Friday ............. Grading/Planning .......................... Early Dismissal day K-12;
students dismissed after lunch
March 29 ........................... Thursday ........ 3rd Marking Period Ends
March 30 ........................... Friday ............. Professional Day for Teachers ...... No school for students
April 2-April 5 .................. Mon – Thu ...... Spring Break .................................. No school for students & teachers
April 6 & 9 ........................ Fri & Mon ....... HOLIDAYS – Easter .................... Offices & schools closed
April 12 ............................. Thursday ........ Report cards distributed
May 28 .............................. Monday ........... HOLIDAY – Memorial Day .......... Offices & schools closed
June 12 ............................. Tuesday .......... Last day of school for students ..... Students dismissed after lunch
June 13 ............................. Wednesday...... Professional Day for Teachers
June 21 ............................. Thursday ........ Report cards mailed
School Contingency Calendar:
If the school year should be disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed, it will be extended.
If schools are closed: The school year will be extended by:
5 days ................................ one day to June 13, 2012
6 days ................................ two days to June 13 and 14, 2012
7 days ................................ three days to June 13, 14 and 15, 2012
8 days ................................ four days to June 13, 14, 15 and 18, 2012
9 days ................................ five days to June 13, 14, 15, 18 and 19, 2012
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Calendario Escolar: 2011 - 2012
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, de agosto ................. Días profesionales para los maestros............................... No habrá clases para los estudiantes
29 de agosto ............ lunes ....................... Primer día de clases para los estudiantes
5 de septiembre. ..... lunes ....................... Feriado—Labor Day (Día del Trabajo) ........................... Oficinas y escuelas estarán cerradas
28 de septimbre ..... miércoles............... Media jornada de clases para los Grados K-12 ............ Calificación y planeamiento. Los estudiantes
se retirarán después del almuerzo..
29 de septiembre. .. jueves ..................... Rosh Hashanah ....................................................................... No habrá clases para estudiantes y maestros
21 de octubre.......... viernes ................... Convención de MSTA .......................................................... No habrá clases para estudiantes y maestros
28 de octubre.......... viernes ................... Finaliza el primer período de calificaciones
31 de octubre.......... lunes ....................... Día profesional para los maestros .................................... No habrá clases para los estudiantes
10 de noviembre. ... jueves ..................... Media jornada de clases para los Grados K-8 ............... Los estudiantes se retirarán después del almuerzo
10 de noviembre. ... jueves ..................... Conferencias de padres y maestros
10 de noviembre. ... jueves ..................... Distribución de los boletines de calificación
11 de noviembre .... viernes ................... Media jornada de clases para los Grados K-8 ............... Los estudiantes se retirarán después del almuerzo
23 de noviembre ... miércoles............... Media jornada de clases para los Grados K-12 ............. Los estudiantes se retirarán después del almuerzo.
24 y 25 de noviembre ............................. Feriado—Thanksgiving Day ................................................ Oficinas y escuelas estarán cerradas
(Día de Acción de Gracias)
26 de diciembre. ..... lunes ....................... Feriados—Christmas (Navidad) ........................................ Oficinas y escuelas estarán cerradas
27-30 de diciembre ................................. Vacaciones de Invierno ........................................................ No habrá clases para estudiantes y maestros
201209 2 de enero ................ lunes ....................... Feriado—Año Nuevo (New Year’s Day) ....................... Oficinas y escuelas estarán cerradas
16 de enero ............. lunes ....................... Feriado—Martin L. King Jr., Day ...................................... Oficinas y escuelas estarán cerradas
(Conmemoración del Dia de Martin Luther King, Jr.)
20 de enero ............. viernes ................... Finaliza el segundo período de calificaciones
23de enero ............... lunes ....................... Día profesional para los maestros ................................... No habrá clases para los estudiantes
1 de febrerio............ miércoles............... Distribución de los boletines de calificación
20 de febrero. ......... lunes ....................... Feriado—President’s Day (Día de los Presidentes) ..... Oficinas y escuelas estarán cerradas
2 de marzo ............... viernes ................... Media jornada de clases K-12 ............................................. Planeamiento/calificación.
Los estudiantes se retirarán después del almuerzo.
29 de marzo............. jueves ..................... Finaliza el tercer período de calificaciones
30 de marzo............. viernes ................... Día profesional para los maestros .................................... No habrá clases para los estudiantes
2-5 de abril ............... ................................. Vacaciones de Primavera .................................................... No habrá clases para los estudiantes
6 y 9 de abril ............ viernes y lunes ........ Feriados—Easter (Pascuas) ................................................. Oficinas y escuelas estarán cerradas
12 de abril ................ jueves ..................... Distribución de boletines de calificación 28 de mayo .............. lunes ....................... Feriado—Memorial Day (Día de los Caídos) ............... Oficinas y escuelas estarán cerradas
12 de junio ............... martes .................... Ultimo día de clases para los estudiantes ....................... Los estudiantes se retirarán después de almuerzo.
13de junio................. miércoles............... Día profesional para los maestros
21 de junio ............... jueves ..................... Boletines de calificación se distribuyen por correo
Calendario Escolar Contigente (en caso de eventualidades) 2011–2012
Si el ciclo escolar fuese interrumpido por causas de emergencia que obligarán el cierre de las escuelas, el ciclo escolar será extendido.
Si las escuelas ... El ciclo escolar
estuviesen cerradas... será extendido por... 5 días ................................................................ 1 día — hasta el 13 de junio de 2012
6 días ................................................................ 2 días—que serían los días 13 y 14 de junio de 2012
7 días ................................................................ 3 días—que serían los días 13, 14, y 15 de junio de 2012
8 días ................................................................ 4 días—que serían los días 13, 14, 15, y 18 de junio de 2012
9 días ................................................................ 5 días—que serían los días 13, 14, 15, 18 y 19 de junio de 2012
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Back to School Night
Thursday, September 15, 2011
6:30 pm — Edline Activiation and
instructions (in media center)
7:00 pm — Follow student schedule
Back-to-School Night will be held at White Oak on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Par-
ents are invited to learn about the instructional program and meet their child's teachers,
counselors and administrators. (Note -- parents should not park in the fire lane in front of the
school on Back-to-School Night.)
October 10, 2011— Open House
(Columbus Day)
Parent Visitation
Boys’ & Girls’ Softball Schedule, 3:15 pm
Date Boys’ Games Girls’ Games
Tues., Sept. 27, 2011 White Oak at Takoma Park Takoma Park at White Oak
Wed., Oct. 12, 2011 White Oak at Lee Lee at White Oak
Tues., Oct. 18, 2011 Newport Mill at White Oak White Oak at Newport Mill
Tues., Oct. 25, 2011 Key at White Oak White Oak at Key
Thurs., Oct. 27, 2011 White Oak at Eastern Eastern at White Oak
Coed Cross Country Schedule, 3:15 pm
Date Location
Tues., Sept. 27, 2011 Takoma Park at White Oak
Wed., Oct. 12, 2011 Lee at White Oak
Tues., Oct. 18, 2011 White Oak at Newport Mill
Thurs., Oct. 27, 2011 White Oak at Eastern
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Ways to Support Our School
Renew your commitment with Safeway
and update and/or enroll in eScrip at www.escrip.com. Participating
merchants contribute a percentage of purchases to schools. Follow the easy steps and designate
White Oak Middle School. Our school ID number is 6586891. Be sure to click on White Oak
Middle School in Silver Spring. Help our school earn funds throughout the year.
Giant’s A+ Bonus Bucks Program starts in October and run through April.
Earn cash for White Oak each time purchases are made using your GIANT
CARD. Re-register and add White Oak Middle School - number 00886
to your card. For more information check out Giant’s website at
www.giantfood.com/aplus.
Schools earn credit on qualifying purchases at the store, online or over the phone through the
year. You can participate in both Worklife Rewards and credit the school at the same time—
just provide membership card and school’s id number at time of purchase. Be sure to mention
White Oak Middle School and/or our school ID # - 70047375. Our school receives
credit for FREE supplies when you shop at Office Depot for student and school supplies.
Clip ―Box Top for Education‖ coupons and drop off in the main office any time. Just look
for the Box Top logo on hundreds of products — Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant,
cereal, snack products., Avery school and office supplies, Ziploc storage bags and containers,
Heffty disposable tableware, Kleenex, Cottonelle & Huggies products.
School earns .10 cents for each Box Top coupon.
Website www.boxtops4education.com
Use your Target® Visa® or Target® Card. School will receive a percentage of each pur-
chase from Target through the Take Charge of Education® program. It's easy. Just visit
www.target.com/tcoe, or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school.
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Aug. 10 through
Sept. 13, 2011
The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc.
The George B. Thomas Learning Academy is a tutoring and mentoring program available to help students reach
their potential through individualized assistance with school work, study skills, and test-taking skills. Classes are
held on Saturday mornings. Focus is on reading, language arts, mathematics and core academic subjects for stu-
dents in grades 1-12. Additional information is available in counseling office or by calling 301-320-6545. Informa-
tion is also available on MCPS website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/gbtla/
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WEB SITES, INFORMATION AND E-MAIL
A wealth of information is available on the MCPS web site.
MCPS main web page: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
Call Center: Anyone with questions about the school system can call the MCPS Call
Center at 301-309-MCPS (6277), open weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm to serve the
public. Operators are available in English and Spanish.
School calendar for 2011-2012: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/calendars/future/
Curriculum and Middle School Reform Information:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/middleschool/
Middle School Athletics Information and forms:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics/middlesch.shtm
News and emergency announcements are just a click away with Quick Notes, the MCPS monthly email
newsletter. It’s available in six languages. Sign up at www.mcpsquicknotes.org.
Parent Connection: Current issue of quarterly newsletter is available online.
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/parentconnection/
Parent Academy: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/
Pay for child’s lunch online at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/foodserv/debitsystem/online_prepay.shtm Click on
“mylunchmoney.com” to set up an account.
Get all your HSA questions answered on www.HSAexam.org
Student Rights and Responsibilities: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/students/rights
Teacher’s e-mail address: In most instances, the teacher’s e-mail address is the teacher’s first name, middle ini-
tial and last name followed by @mcpsmd.org. Or click on the staff list on White Oak’s website:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/whiteoakms/
SAMPLE: [email protected]