Shady Grove Matters

Dear SGMS Families,

As we continue to stay Rooted in Growth, we know that Week 3 brings both opportunities and reminders. All of our students—new and returning—are continuing to adapt, settle in, and strengthen their understanding of SGMS norms and expectations. Thank you for your partnership and support as we guide them through this important transition.

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💚 Join the SGMS PTSA

We are aiming for 80% family participation this year! Your membership helps fund important initiatives, build community, and enrich the SGMS experience for all students.

👉 [Click here for more information and to join the PTSA]

📅 First PTSA Meeting
Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM
📍 SGMS Media Center or join virtually via Zoom (link will be shared soon).

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🍿 Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

Dates: Monday, Sept. 8 – Friday, Sept. 12
Start Time: Opens Sept. 8 at 5:00 PM
Event Code: IQLYIH (to set up your Pop-Up Store)
Video Guide: Click here for a short video —it’s quick, easy, and fun!

🎉 Incentives:

Students & Families: Top seller wins a $40 gift card.

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👕👟 Clothing & Shoe Drive

Donate gently used clothing & shoes in the large bin at the school entrance.
SGMS earns funds based on the weight of donations.
Perfect time to clear out closets and give items a second life!

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📑 Coming Soon

The administrative presentation from Back-to-School Night will be shared soon in both English and Spanish. Thank you for your patience!
We will also provide IXL resources that explain how teachers will use this tool to supplement learning in all major content areas, and how parents/guardians can support and extend that learning at home.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community.

A Grateful Principal

Shenice Brevard

September - October 2025

September Upcoming Events:

Hispanic Heritage Month (1st Half)

Monday, September 8th - Friday, September 12th -🍿 Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

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

October Upcoming Events:

Hispanic Heritage Month (2nd Half)

Filipino American Heritage Month

National Principal Appreciation Month

Thursday, October 2nd - No School for Students or Teachers

Monday, October 20th - No School for Students or Teachers

Monday, October 20th - Friday, October 24th - National School Bus Safety Week

Tuesday, October 21st - Friday, October 24th - Book Fair

Join Literary Arts Club & earn SSL hours. Our club collects creative work like poetry, drawings, photography & videos, then posts it to our website for our school. If you like to organize things, or want to work with websites, Join the club. Meetings will begin in October. You could earn over 20 SSL hours by supporting our community in the Literary Arts Club. See Mrs. South in the media center if you have questions.

Each year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is required by law to inform parents/guardians and eligible students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, P.L. 93-380, and its implementing regulations (FERPA), as well as their rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, 20 U.S.C.1232h and its implementing regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 98 (PPRA).

PPRA Notice for Distribution to Parents/Guardians MCPS website

Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

MCPS Form 281-13

Are you interested in being a member of the SGMS National Junior Honor Society? NJHS is an organization of world-wide high academic achieving students. We focus on scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. This organization is for current 7th & 8th graders with the following requirements: 7th graders need a GPA of 3.5 or higher plus 20 submitted SSL hours by September 30th. 8th graders need a GPA of 3.5 or higher plus 40 SSL hours submitted by September 30th. Applications to be inducted into NJHS will be distributed to qualifying students by the end of October. If you were a member last year, you will continue to be a member this year. If you have questions, please see Ms. Kozma in D114.

NJHS Advertisement

Hello Shady Grove Community!

We have new Physical Education Shirts and Hoodies that may be ordered directly from our school store by using the attached link. The link is active and will remain active until September 26th.

Please reach out to Mrs. Stephens at chanda_m_guitano-stephens@mcpsmd.org if you have any questions.

✨ 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!

Dear 6th Grade Families,

We are excitedly planning the 6th grade Outdoor Education field trip the week of October 27th-31st. There is a Family Information Meeting on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:00pm in the SGMS Cafeteria. Please join us to learn more about this amazing opportunity. Please visit the SGMS website for lots more information.

On September 10th from 6:30-8:00 there is an Open House for Families at The Smith Center! This is a great opportunity to see where your student will be attending Outdoor Education. Free pizza will be offered!