5 Things to Know

1. Important Information for the Fall Sports Season

We are two weeks away from the start of the high school fall sports season! Here are some key items, as we prepare for the first day of tryouts and practices on August 9, 2023:

High School Fall Sports Registration

Registration for high school fall sports is available through ParentVUE. Tryouts and practices for high schools start on August 9, 2023; details regarding tryout/practice logistics are available through the local school and team(s). Systemwide resources are available on the MCPS Athletics webpage.

Middle School Fall Sports Registration

Registration for middle school fall sports will open through ParentVUE on August 14, 2023, at noon. Tryouts and practices for middle schools start on September 12, 2023. Details regarding tryout/practice logistics are available through the local school and team(s). Systemwide resources are available on the MCPS Athletics webpage.

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2. It’s Not Too Late: Unlock the Power of Summer Reading

Summer is the perfect opportunity to foster a love for reading in children beyond entertainment. According to the science of reading, reading is vital to your child's growth and development. Readers go on journeys through books, expanding their vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills. The brain's ability to learn in childhood makes this the perfect time to nurture strong reading abilities, empower all children's academic journeys, and teach empathy and critical thinking skills.

As you plan summer activities, consider incorporating reading into the daily routine. Whether it's a captivating tale or educational materials, every page turned is a pathway to a bright future for all children.

Resources

• Montgomery County Public Libraries

• National Education Association: Get Serious About Summer Reading

• Imagination Soup: 2023 Summer Reading Lists of Best Books For Kids

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3. MCPS is Hiring!

Come out to the MCPS Job Fair on Tuesday, August 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus Student Services Atrium, located at 51 Mannakee Street in  Rockville. We are hiring for professional staff, teachers, administrators, support staff, paraeducators, substitute teachers, food services and more. Check out other upcoming recruiting events:

• Department of Transportation job fair on Friday, July 28 from 10a.m.-2p.m. at 16651 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville. 

• Join us for a virtual info session for special education positions from 6-6:30 p.m. on July 31 or August 7. 

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4. Save the Date: Annual Back-to-School Fair  

MCPS is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall. The event is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn about the school system and county programs and services. There will be family-friendly activities, entertainment, an immunization clinic and more. Westfield Wheaton is located at 11160 Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton. Stay tuned to the website for updates throughout the summer.

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5. Students Spotlight 

Students Receive Extra Support Through ELO SAIL Summer Program

The 2023 session of the MCPS Extended Learning Opportunities Summer Adventures in Learning (ELO SAIL) Program ends this week. This free, 17-day summer program for students in Title I elementary schools helps reduce summer learning loss and prepares students for next school year while providing students fun summer activities.  Students have been engaged in hands-on, exciting and enriching literacy, mathematics, and science or STEM instruction, as well as social emotional learning.

Students Participate in smART Camp

The smART summer program is a free visual art summer camp for rising MCPS elementary students in Grades 1-5. The camp is offered in partnership with the MCPS Summer RISE program. Rising high school juniors and seniors are provided an opportunity to work with veteran teachers to explore the field of art education as a viable college to career pathway.