Shady Grove Matters

Dear SGMS Families,

We are hours away from ”Transition Day 2025”, Monday, August 25th, and the first day of school, Tuesday, August 26th, for all returning students. Here are a few “gentle reminders” and new information:

🌳 Transition Day – Monday, August 25, 2025
We look forward to welcoming all incoming 6th graders and new 7th & 8th graders to SGMS for Transition Day! While students enjoy activities to help them settle into their new school, parents will have the chance to:

📅 Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
📍 Location: SGMS Media Center
🕒 Parent/Guardian Session: 8:30–9:15 AM
🚪 Arrival/Dismissal for Students: Doors open at 7:50 AM; dismissal for all bus and car riders is at 3:00 PM

Let’s start this school year, Rooted in Growth – Stronger Together!

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🚌 Transportation Information

The most recent SGMS bus routes are available here:
👉 Download Bus Routes PDF

You can also visit the MCPS Transportation website for the latest updates and helpful resources:
👉 MCPS Transportation Website

If you still need assistance after reviewing these resources, please contact the SGMS Main Office at 240-740-1440.

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We are excited to kick off the school year with our Timberwolf Welcome and Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 28, 2025!

🌟 Timberwolf Welcome – 5:00–5:45 PM
Join us before Back-to-School Night for food, fun, and community connections. We’ll have pizza, snacks, desserts, and drinks available for purchase, as well as resources and community partners on site.

👉 Please bring cash in small bills to make purchases smooth and easy.

📚 Back-to-School Night will begin right after at 5:45ish PM.

Your Grateful Principal,

Mrs. Brevard

August - September 2025

August Upcoming Events:

Monday, August 25th - Student Transition Day

Tuesday, August 26th - First Day of School for All Students

September Upcoming Events:

Hispanic Heritage Month (1st Half)

Monday, September 1st - Systemwide Closure (Schools & Office closed)

Monday, September 8th - Friday, September 12th - Spirit Week

Friday, September 12th - Back-to-School Dane (3:00 pm - 4:15 pm)

Tuesday, September 23rd - No School for Students or Teachers

Friday, September 26th - Early Release Day for Students

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is committed to ensuring our students are equipped with the information needed to be able to promote a positive school culture and ensure the physical, social, and emotional safety for all students. This year’s annual student training module, MCPS Student Expectation Lessons, has two parts, and both are required learning experiences. Please click buttons below for more details.

MCPS Student Expectation Lessons - English | Spanish

✨ Support our Teachers! ✨

Want to brighten a teacher’s day and help stock their classrooms with supplies that make a difference? Many of our teachers have created Amazon Wish Lists with items they need for the year. Even one small purchase helps our students and shows our teachers how much we appreciate them!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t7vHsTy8aZIju2A_x7pX5XPsPzE74MsFI1EYmPYVHHE/edit?usp=sharing

💙 Join the PTSA! 💙

When you join the PTSA, you’re not just signing up, you’re helping create a stronger school community for our students, teachers, and families. Membership is quick, easy, and makes a BIG impact. Come be part of the team!

Annual Notification of Asbestos Management Plan

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Maryland laws and regulations for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Maryland public schools require that:

Notification be sent home to parents/guardians of each student attending the school and distributed to all staff members each school year.
Pesticide and herbicide applications within MCPS are applied only as a last resort or in an emergency situation, and only by licensed and registered pest control applicators.
If at any time a pesticide application becomes necessary, IPM staff will inform you and provide the necessary written notifications to be sent home with students.

Annual IPM Notification

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