Longview School
13900 Bromfield Road, Germantown, MD 20874
301-601-4830
October 1, 2015
Calendar Reminders
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Longview goes PINK-Wear pink to show your support in the fight against breast cancer
Bus Evacuation Drill
Early Release Day- Students dismiss at 1:20pm
Boosterthon Pep Rally
Rain date for Bus Evacuation Drill
SPIRIT Day- Wear your red and yellow!
Pastries for Parents Open House 9:30-12
Boosterthon
No School for Students or Teachers
Homecoming SPIRIT WEEK- Watch for more information
Homecoming for the High School
Picture Day
Strathmore Concert for 5th graders
Halloween Parade and Parties for the Elementary School
No School for Students-Professional Day for Staff
From the Lion’s Den
Happy Autumn Everyone! October is going to be an action packed month as you can see from the
calendar above. There is a lot going on. All students are invited to participate in SPIRIT WEEK
activities leading up to our Senior High Homecoming events. All students are also invited to
participate in the PEP rally and to watch the RED team and YELLOW team battle it out in our
adapted football game. The High School students will then enjoy a luncheon and dance to finish
off the day.
Pastries for Parents is our open house event on October 12th from 9:30 am to 12pm. I hope you
can join us. Grab a sweet treat then, take a peek at what your child(ren) are learning this year.
The PTA is sponsoring a Boosterthon October 15th. This is a fundraiser to help strengthen our
school and inspire our students and raise money to support our school goals. Students raise money
by getting pledges then participating in a fun walk/run/roll. All students participate regardless of
fundraising. It’s a great community builder and rumor has it, Lancelot the Lion will be making an
appearance.
Michelle M. Mach, NBCT
Coordinator
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Comments Sought on Grading and Calendar Policies
The Board of Education has tentatively approved revisions to Policy IKA—Grading and Reporting. The
Board also has endorsed the interim superintendent of schools’ plan to replace two-hour semester final exams
in high school courses with quarterly marking period assessments. This would require a change to the way
that final semester grades are calculated for high school courses and parents, students, and staff are asked to
provide feedback on four different grading options. To provide feedback on the policy and grading options,
visit the MCPS website at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org, search “assessment strategy.”Feedback is due
by October 19.
The Board also has tentatively approved Policy IDA—School Year Calendar. This is a new policy that will
guide procedures to develop, adopt, and disseminate a school year calendar. Policy IDA will ensure that the
MCPS calendar meets the educational and operational needs of the district and complies with all relevant state
and federal laws. To learn more about Policy IDA and provide feedback, visit the MCPS website and search
“policies”. Comments are due by October 9.
Se Solicitan sus Comentarios Sobre las Políticas de Calificaciones y Calendario
El Consejo de Educación ha aprobado provisionalmente las revisiones a la Política IKA- Calificaciones y
Reportes. El Consejo también ha aprobado el plan del superintendente interino de escuelas para reemplazar
los exámenes finales de dos horas cada semestre, en los cursos de la escuela secundaria, con evaluaciones
trimestrales cada período. Para ello sería necesario un cambio en la forma en que las calificaciones finales del
semestre se calculan para los cursos de la escuela secundaria y se les pide a los padres, estudiantes, y el
personal que provean su opinión sobre las cuatro diferente opciones de calificaciones. Para proporcionar su
opinión
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opciones de política y calificaciones, visite el sitio de internet de MCPS en www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
, y busque "estrategia de evaluación". Su opinión debe recibirse para el 19 de octubre.
El Consejo también ha aprobado provisionalmente la Política IDA— Calendario Escolar. Esta es una nueva
política que guiará los procedimientos para desarrollar, adoptar y difundir un calendario del año escolar. La
Política IDA se asegurará de que el calendario de MCPS cumple las necesidades educativas y operativas del
distrito y cumple con todas las leyes estatales y federales pertinentes. Para obtener más información acerca de
la política IDA y proporcionar sus comentarios, visite el sitio de internet de MCPS y busque "políticas". Sus
comentarios deben recibirse para el 9 de octubre.
MCPS Launches New, User-Friendly Calendar Tool
MCPS has launched a new, user-friendly online calendar tool for families. The tool is customizable and users
can “build their own calendar” based on select categories and what interests them most. The calendar can
be displayed by month or up to 12 months at a time. Users can choose to see the days that schools are open
and closed, Board of Education meeting information, fine arts events, cultural and religious holidays, and
more, such as Parent Academy workshops. The calendar can be viewed as a list or in a calendar template;
it can also be printed or downloaded to a computer or mobile device in iCal format. Access it from the MCPS
home page or at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/.
MCPS Lanza, Nueva, y Fácil de Usar Herramienta de Calendario
MCPS ha lanzado una nueva herramienta de calendario fácil de usar para las familias. La herramienta es
personalizable y los usuarios pueden "construir su propio calendario", basado en categorías selectas y lo
que les interesa. El calendario se puede mostrar por meses o hasta 12 meses a la vez. Usted puede ver la
información del calendario de todo el sistema, como los días que las escuelas están abiertas y cerradas,
información de las reuniones del Consejo de Educación, eventos de bellas artes, vacaciones culturales y
religiosas, y más, como por ejemplo los talleres de la Academia para Padres. El calendario se puede ver
como una lista o en una plantilla de calendario; también se puede imprimir o descargar a una computadora
o dispositivo móvil en formato iCal.
Usted puede accederlo desde la página principal de MCPS o en
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/ .
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Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity
MCPS has developed a new guide that answers many of the frequently asked questions about the accommodation
of students’ religious beliefs and practices in school and during school-sponsored activities. The publication,
Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity, was developed in collaboration with the Montgomery County
Executive’s Faith Community Working Group and other stakeholders to provide clear information for students,
families, staff, and the community. MCPS is committed to promoting respect and appreciation for the religions,
beliefs, and customs of its diverse student population. The publication has been translated in eight languages—
Spanish, Chinese, French, Vietnamese, Korean, Amharic, Farsi, and Arabic, and is available at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/religiousdiversity/.
Normas para Respetar la Diversidad Religiosa
MCPS ha desarrollado una nueva guía que responde muchas de las preguntas frecuentes sobre las adaptaciones
para las creencias y prácticas religiosas de los estudiantes en la escuela y durante actividades auspiciadas por la
escuela. La publicación, Normas para Respetar la Diversidad Religiosa, fue desarrollada en colaboración con
Montgomery County Executive’s Faith Community Working Group y otros interesados para proveer información
clara a los estudiantes, las familias, el personal, y la comunidad. MCPS tiene como compromiso fomentar el respeto
y la apreciación por las religiones, creencias, y costumbres de su diversa población estudiantil.
La publicación ha sido traducida a ocho idiomas—español, chino, francés, vietnamita, coreano, amárico, farsi, y
árabe, y está disponible en http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/religiousdiversity/.
Strengthening Communications with Spanish-speaking Families
MCPS has launched new multimedia tools that will enable Spanish-speaking families to more easily engage with
schools and the district. The new resources include a redesigned website; a mobile app; and a Facebook page, all in
Spanish. The redesigned website features new content as well as an expanded amount of information that had
previously been available only in English. A new series of videos—Consejos para Padres—provides helpful tips for
parents delivered by Spanish-speaking MCPS staff members. Other video highlights include Momentos
Informativos, which provide news and information about MCPS, and Guia para Padres, videos that help parents
understand and navigate the school system. The videos will be available on the website and on MCPS TV, as well as
on social media sites, including YouTube, the MCPSEspanol Twitter feed, and the new Spanish Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/mcpsespanol). The videos also will be available on the new Spanish mobile app, which can be
downloaded from the Apple store and Google Play. For more information, visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/es/.
Fortaleciendo las Comunicaciones con las Familias Hispanohablantes
MCPS ha puesto en marcha nuevas herramientas de multimedia que permitirán a las familias de habla hispana
participar con mayor facilidad en las escuelas y el distrito. Los nuevos recursos incluyen un sitio rediseñado de
internet; una aplicación móvil; y una página de Facebook, todo en español. El sitio rediseñado de internet cuenta con
nuevos contenidos, así como una cantidad amplia de información que había estado previamente disponible sólo en
inglés. Una nueva serie de vídeos-Consejos Para Padres-proporcionan consejos útiles para los padres de parte de los
miembros del personal de MCPS que hablan español. Otros puntos destacados en video incluyen Momentos
Informativos, que proporcionan noticias e información de MCPS y Guía Para los Padres, videos que ayudan a los
padres a entender y a navegar el sistema escolar. Los videos estarán disponibles en la página de internet y en MCPS
TV, así como en los sitios de medios sociales, como YouTube, Twitter de MCPSEspanol, y la nueva página de
Facebook en español. Los videos también estarán disponibles en la nueva aplicación móvil en español, que se puede
descargar desde su Apple Store y Google Play.
Para más información, ingrese a http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/es/.
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Sign-up for MCPS QuickNotes
MCPS QuickNotes is a free e-mail service that provides subscribers with important news and information about
MCPS programs and activities, plus emergency information. MCPS QuickNotes is offered in seven languages:
English, Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Amharic. Visit www.mcpsquicknotes.org to
subscribe.
Regístrese para MCPS QuickNotes
MCPS QuickNotes es un servicio gratuito por correo electrónico que ofrece a los usuarios información importante
acerca de los programas y actividades de MCPS, además de información de emergencia. MCPS QuickNotes se
ofrece en siete idiomas: inglés, español, francés, coreano, chino, vietnamita y amárico. Ingrese a
www.mcpsquicknotes.org para subscribirse.
The SAT is Changing
The College Board has made significant changes to the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT in an effort to better align the
tests with high school curricula and the skills necessary for college and career readiness. The revised
PSAT/NMSQT will launch in October 2015 and the SAT in March 2016. The redesign affects the way the test is
structured, administered, timed and scored. MCPS has been working closely with the College Board, principals,
school staff, and other partners to ensure that schools are prepared for these changes. The College Board has
launched a partnership with the Khan Academy to provide free, personalized SAT practice for all students.
Students can set up free accounts on Khan Academy’s website where they will have access to—
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four official full-length practice tests, plus study and test-taking tips;
thousands of practice questions, video lessons and hints;
diagnostic quizzes to pinpoint areas for practice; and
feedback from instructors.
For more information, visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/highschool/.
SAT está Cambiando
College Board ha hecho cambios significativos al PSAT/NMSQT y al SAT en un esfuerzo por alinear de mejor
manera los exámenes con los currículums y las destrezas necesarias para preparación universitaria y profesional.
El lanzamiento del PSAT/NMSQT modificado será en octubre 2015 y del SAT en marzo 2016. El rediseño afecta
la manera en que la prueba está estructurada y es administrada, medida, y calificada. MCPS ha estado trabajando
estrechamente con College Board, directores de escuelas, personal escolar, y otros colaboradores para asegurar
que las escuelas estén preparadas para estos cambios. College Board ha lanzado una colaboración con Khan
Academ y para proveer práctica gratuita y personalizada del SAT para todos los estudiantes. Los estudiantes
pueden abrir cuentas gratis en el sitio de Internet de Khan Academy, donde podrán tener acceso a—
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cuatro pruebas completas y oficiales de práctica, más consejos de estudio y para rendir el examen;
miles de preguntas de práctica, lecciones en video, e indicaciones de ayuda;
pruebas diagnósticas para localizar áreas de práctica; y
comentarios/sugerencias de los instructores.
Para más información, ingrese a www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/highschool//.
If a student is going to be absent, parents should call and inform the school. In addition, please send a note
stating the reason for his or her absences and a doctor’s certificate if the absence is for five or more consecutive
days. Students who are absent for two or more weeks are entitled to receive Interim Instructional Services (IIS).
(Formally HHT) Students receiving IIS are not considered absent from school.
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New Season of Homework Hotline Live!
Homework Hotline Live! (HHL) is back for its 30th season, offering students in grades K–12 free homework
assistance from MCPS teachers. Students can contact HHL teachers from 4:30–6 p.m. on the phone or 4:30–9:30
p.m. online on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 6-9:30 p.m. online on Mondays.
Students can ask questions by:
 Making a phone call to 301-279-3234
 Visiting the HHL website (AskHHL.org)
 Sending a text message to 724-427-5445
 Sending an email (question@AskHHL.org)
 Posting a message to Facebook (facebook.com/AskHHL)
 Send a tweet to @AskHHL
 Posting to Instagram (AskHHL)
Homework Hotline Live! can be viewed on MCPS-TV (Comcast 34, Verizon 36, RCN 89) and on the Web at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/itv/hhl/
¡Nueva Temporada de "Homework Hotline Live"!
"Homework Hotline Live!"HHL regresa en su temporada número 30, ofreciendo a los estudiantes de los Grados
K–12 ayuda gratis de los maestros de MCPS para hacer las tareas. Los estudiantes pueden comunicarse con
los maestros de HHL de 4:30 a 6:00 p.m., por teléfono; en línea los martes, miércoles, y jueves de 4:30 a 9:30
p.m.; y en línea los lunes de 6:00 a 9:30 p.m.
Los estudiantes pueden hacer sus preguntas:
 Llamando por teléfono al 301-279-3234
 Visitando la página de Internet de HHL (AskHHL.org)
 Enviando un mensaje de texto al 724-427-5445
 Enviando un mensaje electrónico a question@AskHHL.org)
 Poniendo un mensaje en Facebook (facebook.com/AskHHL)
 Enviando un "Tweet" a @AskHHL
 A través de Instagram (AskHHL)
Homework Hotline Live! (¡En Vivo–Línea Para Ayuda con las Tareas!)¡se puede ver por MCPS TV (Comcast
34, Verizon 36, RCN 89) y por Internet en www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/itv/hhl/.
Enroll Your Child in PreK!
MCPS offers a free, half-day prekindergarten program in schools throughout the county for income-eligible
families. This program gives children the skills and knowledge they need to be ready for kindergarten. Spaces
are still available for the 2015-2016 program. Children must be 4 years old and families must be income-eligible
to apply. Prekindergarten students attend daily classes Monday through Friday, in the morning or afternoon.
Enroll your child today! Call 301230-0676 to begin the enrollment process.
¡Inscriba a Su Hijo/a en PreK!
MCPS ofrece un programa gratuito de prekindergarten de medio día en escuelas de todo el condado para las
familias que son elegibles por concepto del ingreso familiar. Este programa ofrece a los niños las destrezas y
conocimientos necesarios para estar listos para kindergarten. Todavía hay cupos disponibles para el programa
del 2015–2016. Para poder aplicar, los niños deben tener 4 años de edad y las familias deben ser elegibles por
concepto del ingreso familiar. Los alumnos de prekindergarten asisten a clases diarias, de lunes a viernes, en
la mañana o en la tarde. ¡Inscriba a su hijo/a hoy mismo! Llame al 301-230-0676 para iniciar el proceso de
inscripción.
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Stay Connected
Montgomery County Public Schools
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/index.aspx
Longview School
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/longview/
Matsunaga Elementary/Longview School P.T.A.
www.meslvpta.org.
Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA)
http://www.mccpta.org/
MCCPTA Special Education Committee
http://www.mccpta.org/Special_Education.html
Montgomery County Public Schools
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
Department of Special Education
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/
Additional Information and Resources
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/infomcps.shtm
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE!
TO JOIN THE PTA
Sign up is easy -- join online at matsunagapta.org, at our PTA membership table during Pastries for
Parents, or send in your membership form to the Longview School office in backpacks!
Questions? Contact April Croharé, MES/LV PTA Representative aprilcrohare@aol.com
Fall 2015 Parent Academy is Under Way!
The MCPS Parent Academy is back with an exciting lineup of free workshops for parents. The 2015 fall session
is under way and includes sessions on choosing the right college, teen substance abuse, religious diversity,
special education, cyber safety, and more. All workshops are free and are held at schools and locations
throughout Montgomery County. The schedule of workshops is
available at www.mcpsparentacademy.org
La Sesión de Otoño de la Academia Para Padres está en Marcha!
La Academia Para Padres de MCPS regresa con una interesante serie de talleres gratuitos para los padres. La
sesión de otoño del 2015 está en marcha e incluye sesiones sobre cómo elegir la universidad adecuada, abuso
de sustancias en los adolescentes, la diversidad religiosa, educación especial, seguridad cibernética, y más.
Todos los talleres son gratuitos y se ofrecen en escuelas y otros lugares en todo el Condado de Montgomery. El
horario de los talleres se encuentra disponible ingresando a www.mcpsparentacademy.org
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LONGVIEW SCHOOL
Mission Statement
Longview is a progressive, student-centered school where high expectations foster independence and self-esteem in an
atmosphere of teamwork and caring.
Vision Statement
The staff at Longview School believes that all students can reach their maximum potential when:
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There are clear standards and high expectations for academic performance
Social and emotional growth is promoted through individual and group experiences
The instructional program includes the use of teaching a variety of strategies and actively involves
students
There is an environment that is safe, caring and positive.
There is a united partnership of staff, parents and community committed to excellence in learning.
Picture Day
October 28th
Wear your best smile!
GO PINK!
Wear Pink on October 1st to show
your support of the fight against
Breast Cancer!
Wish List
Items help enhance the curriculum
 Decorative fall items-leaves, gourds, pumpkins, fruit etc
 Decorative winter items- snowmen, snowflakes, toy sled, toy skis
hand held fans, fleece throws, etc.
 Kinara
 Items from around the world-clothing, music, crafts, money,
maps, stamps, etc.
 Small spray bottles
 Kente cloth
 Small stuffed animals- All kinds
 Toy planes, cars, trucks, buses, etc.
 Confederate soldier cap, Union soldier cap, Tri corner hat,
Women’s bonnet, etc.
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Prices
Youth : M, L - $13
Adult : S, M, L, XL - $15
Adult : XXL- $17
Name: ________________________________________________
Teacher: ______________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Cash/Checks Accepted. Make checks payable to: MES/LV PTA
Return to Longview Main Office. Immediate Delivery. Order While Supplies Last.
Size
Quantity
Price
Total
Total Amount Due: __________________
Questions? Contact April Croharé at aprilcrohare@aol.com or (240) 388-0286
SPIRIT WEAR!
The t-shirts are red with a black and yellow imprint.
The
cost is $15.00. Make checks payable to Matsunaga/Longview PTA.
Be sure to specify the requested size and send the envelope
with your child’s name and classroom on it to the Longview
Office. You should receive your new t-shirt in 2 or 3 days.
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