Mustang Weekly!

Principal Message

We are excited for another week of learning, growth, and preparation at MHES! This week marks an important milestone for our Grade 3 students as they take the MCAP assessments for the very first time. Our Grade 3 students will assess in ELA Monday through Thursday, and we are asking all families to encourage them to put forth their very best effort and work hard each day.

Families, your support makes a tremendous difference. Please help ensure that all students get a good night’s rest, arrive to school on time, and come ready to learn each morning. We know our students are prepared to shine and show all they have learned throughout the school year!

We are also incredibly excited for our Spring Concert taking place this Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Rockville High School. We encourage the entire MHES community to come out and enjoy the beautiful sounds of our MHES Chorus and Band. Both Mr. K and Maestro are excited to showcase the tremendous growth and talent of our amazing students.

We are grateful to all of our families who continue to uplift and support the arts at Meadow Hall Elementary School. Whether you have a child participating in the concert or not, we encourage you to join us for this special evening celebrating our students and school community. Please see the information below for the week of May 11, 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAY!

May

11- Patrol Picnic

11-14- Grade 3 ELA MCAP Testing (9-11 am)

15- MHES Spring Concert (7pm @ Rockville HS)

19-Grade 5 Field Trip

28- MHES Culture Night! (6:00 pm)

Your Voice Matters: Share your Experience!

At MHES, we value our partnership with families and know that your voice plays a vital role in helping us create the best possible learning environment for all students.

We invite you to share your feedback by participating in the Family Survey. This short survey gives you the opportunity to share your experiences and opinions about our school and the broader school district. Your honest input will help us understand what’s working well and where we can improve.

The survey is easy to complete, takes only a few minutes, and your responses are completely confidential. The results will be used to guide our efforts in strengthening programs, services, and supports for students and families.

The survey is open through June 12, 2026.
To participate, simply click the link below:
https://parentsurvey.mcpsmd.org/

We deeply appreciate your time and commitment to our school community. Your feedback makes a difference!

Updates from Mrs. Jackson!

Free Produce – May 22

Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available on May 22 after school in Portable 4.

We still have space on our distribution list—sign up today!
Register here: Produce Distribution List

Community Pantry – Diapers Available
Our school pantry now offers diapers in sizes 1 through 4T/5T, along with non-perishable food items.
If you are in need, please contact Mrs. Jackson for support.

FREE Summer Program at Meadow Hall
Don’t miss this exciting FREE summer opportunity for students ages 6–12! Space is limited.

Hosted by the City of Rockville
July 6 – July 31
Monday–Thursday
12:30–5:00 PM

Students will enjoy:
Sports
Arts & Crafts
Swimming
Field Trips

Spots fill quickly—secure your child’s place today!
Complete the interest form: Summer Program Registration

Save the Date: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

We are excited to celebrate the community members who have generously given their time this year!

Friday, June 5
9:00 AM

We look forward to honoring our amazing volunteers!

MHES Culture Night- May 28, 2026!

Families,

Don’t forget to come out for our annual MHES Family Culture Night! We have sent home forms for students and families to participate in creating cultural poster boards, and we would love to display as many as possible this year.

The beauty of Meadow Hall Elementary School is that we are a community made up of many diverse backgrounds, traditions, and cultures, and we want to celebrate and showcase them all! If you have not seen the form, please encourage your child to ask their teacher for one so your family can complete it together. Once forms are returned, we will send home a poster board for your family to decorate in honor of your culture and heritage.

Show off your culture at one of our biggest and most exciting family events of the year! We look forward to celebrating the many cultures that make MHES such a special place.

We hope to see you there!

Rock Kidz Summer Enrichment at MHES!

We are excited to share a wonderful summer enrichment opportunity for our students and families. The City of Rockville will be offering a Summer Enrichment Program right here at Meadow Hall Elementary School from July 6 through July 31.

This program is designed to provide engaging learning experiences that support continued growth over the summer months. Please note that registration is first come, first served, and space is limited due to a maximum number of participants.

Families who are interested in enrolling their child should contact Mrs. Jackson and complete the application attached below. Students who are accepted into the program are expected to attend daily for the full duration, as consistent participation is essential to the success of the experience.

We look forward to partnering with families to support students who are able to fully commit to this meaningful summer learning opportunity.

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A Message from Mrs. Rozier, School Counselor!

Mark your calendars: Career Day is coming in June!

We are excited to announce that Career Day at Meadow Hall Elementary School will take place on June 4, 2026!

This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to explore a variety of career paths and learn directly from the experiences of our amazing community members. We look forward to collaborating with families and partners who are willing to share their expertise, passions, and career journeys with our students.

Please be sure to mark your calendars and continue to monitor the Mustang Weekly for upcoming information regarding volunteer sign-ups. Our goal is to make this an engaging, inspiring, and memorable event for all of our Mustangs—and we can’t do it without you!

International Family Resources

Financial, Legal, & Related Services

If you would like our counselor to connect with your child, please fill out the Google Form linked below or give the counselor a call directly. Your communication helps us ensure that every Mustang feels supported and heard.

Counselor Referral Form- FY26

Thank you for partnering with us to care for the hearts and minds of our students! 💙

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! COME SHARE YOUR PROFESSION!

The MHES Career Day Committee is seeking volunteers to come out and share with our students about their profession and career journey. You never know how a simple 20-minute visit may inspire a student to begin thinking about their future and how they, too, can positively contribute to our community and the world!

There is no career too big or too small — we value and appreciate every profession and the important role each plays in our society. We would love to have a variety of careers represented for our students to learn from and explore.

Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity to support our students and school community. If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the link below!

Sign up HERE!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PTA!

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

McDonald’s Dine Out - May 13
FUNDrive - June 4 and 5

McDonald's Dine Out May 13th, 5pm – 8pm. 2101 Veirs Mill Road (across from Twinbrook Shopping Center). Enjoy a meal while helping us celebrate our students’ achievements! McDonald’s will donate 15% of all sales to support Meadow Hall’s 5th graders and their end-of-year promotion and celebration.

Save the date for another FUNDrive. Time to clean out your closets for Meadow Hall! Community drop-off is June 4 and 5. Donate your gently used clothes, bedding, household goods, and books to our FUNDrive. The more we collect, the more we earn to support our school!

Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FACA72AA4F8C52-63618340-clean#/

We’d love your help! No PTA membership required to volunteer. Email info@mhespta.org to find out how you can get involved.

Event Information

MHES Spring Concert at RHS!

When?

Friday, May 15, 2026, 07:00 PM

Where?

Rockville High School, Baltimore Road, Rockville, MD, USA

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Come out and celebrate the amazing work of our MHES Chorus and Band students! We hope to see you there at Rockville High School this Friday!

Aladdin Jr. Tickets Are Now on Sale!

What: Aladdin Jr. The Musical

When:

Friday, June 5, 2026 @ 7pm

Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 1pm* and 7pm

Sunday, June 7th, 2026 @ 4pm

Where:

Rockville High School Auditorium

The Wood Middle School Drama and Music Department will present a 90-minute abbreviated version of the Disney musical Aladdin. This musical is family-friendly and just the perfect length to introduce musicals to younger audience members. Come see Aladdin rise to royalty in this delightful take on the original movie. Pre-sale tickets are only $8.00 and available today! All MCPS staff members are eligible for one free ticket. The pre-sale ends on Tuesday, May 27th at 11:59 p.m. Tickets at the door are available for $10.00. We accept cash, check, and credit card (SchoolCash Online). Concessions will be available.

Click here to order your tickets today!* tinyurl.com/aladdintix26

Questions? Please email bree.h.cox@mcpsmd.net

See you at the theatre!

MCPS NEWS!

Time is Almost Up … MCPS Needs to Hear From You

There are only a couple of days left to reply to the survey, and it will take less than 10 minutes! Share with us what’s working well and where we can improve as a district, from academics and communication to the overall school and office climate. Your input does matter.

This important annual survey is open until May 10. Learn more and take the survey.

Families: Take the survey.
Students: Take the survey. No student ID required!

Parents, Keep Up the Great Work at Home!

It is testing and assessment season, and we are so proud of the way students are showing perseverance and focus.
Your support at home remains important:

Maintain consistent sleep routines.
Encourage positive thinking and effort.
Remind your child to use strategies such as taking their time and checking their work.

Learn More About MCPS Summer Programs
Registration for Summer School!: MCPS is offering the Ignite Middle School Academy, which will offer math and literacy at six sites. Register on ParentVue. There is also in-person high school and virtual high school summer school. Check out College Essay Writing and Test Prep to build student confidence and reduce test anxiety. Talk with your high school counselor to sign up.

In Case You Missed It …Distinguished Service to Education Honors

Earlier this week, MCPS and the Board of Education celebrated outstanding contributions to education last night at its 2026 Distinguished Service to Education Honors. During the event, 22 individuals and organizations were recognized for their dedication and commitment to the success of MCPS students, and the district named the 2026–2027 MCPS Teacher of the Year. Read more and see photos. Watch a video replay of the evening.

Now You Know — Graduations

Did you know all MCPS high schools will hold graduation ceremonies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County this year? Every ceremony will take place at the same location, making it easier for families to plan ahead. The festivities begin on May 28. Can’t attend in person? All graduations will stream live on the MCPS YouTube channel so you can watch from anywhere.

See the graduation speakers, dates and times for every high school.

Reminders

Bus Driver and Bus Attendant Job Fair: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. The fair will be held at the Division of Transportation Services, 16651 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville.
Gaithersburg Book Festival: Happening 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg.
Kindergarten registration: If your child turns 5 by Sept. 1, register for full-day kindergarten. Sign up NOW! Learn more.
Prekindergarten & Head Start registration: For 3- to 5-year-olds ready to get started with MCPS. Eligibility is based on age and family income. Learn more.

For Students

*NEW* Montgomery History Art Exhibit: As part of the county’s 250th anniversary on Sept. 6, Montgomery County student artists (8th grade through high school) are invited to submit work to “MoCo at 250: Then and Now.” Deadline: Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Montgomery Can Code: This free weeklong summer camp is open to MCPS rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Learn more: English / español / 中文 / français / Português / 한국어 / tiếng Việt / አማርኛ
Annual Job Interview Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Open to seniors who want to start a career right after graduation.
KID Museum is offering upcoming opportunities for students, including summer camps and a free Invent the Future Expo. Summer camps are available for K–8th grade students from June 22–Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Invent the Future Expo will be held from 10 a.m.-2p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at 3 Bethesda Metro Center. Register.

Stay Connected to MCPS

VISIT the MCPS homepage.
CALL 240-740-3000. Staff take calls from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, in English and Spanish (240-740-2845). Visit the AskMCPS website.
READ news and information sent via email and text message and on the MCPS News page.
FOLLOW the MCPS social media pages:
x.com/mcps / facebook.com/mcpsmd / instagram.com/mcps_md facebook.com/mcpsespanol / x.com/MCPSEspanol / instagram.com/mcpsenespanol
SIGN UP for emails and text alerts and make sure your ParentVue information is up to date.
WATCH the MCPS cable channels Comcast 34 (1071 HD), Verizon 36 or RCN 89

More MCPS Resources

MCAP Season is Near!

Third through fifth grade students across the state of Maryland will begin taking the MCAP Math and ELA assessments starting on April 28th. These assessments are an important measure of student achievement in relation to grade-level standards, as well as their growth throughout the school year.

Our students have already begun preparing in class and will continue practicing in the weeks leading up to testing. Many teachers are incorporating practice opportunities during the school day to help students feel confident and prepared.

If you would like to support your child at home, you may review sample test items using the link below. While students are not required to complete practice tests at home, reviewing a section together and talking about what they are learning can be a helpful way to reinforce skills and build confidence.

Please note that these resources are optional and intended for use before the testing window. We kindly ask that families do not use these materials during the testing period to avoid test fatigue. We want all students to feel focused, confident, and at their best during the testing window of April 28 – May 28. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

MCAP Public Release Items

ParentVUE and other Important Online Resources

Sign Up For ParentVUE to Stay in Touch With Your School
Families new to MCPS are encouraged to sign up for a ParentVUE account at the beginning of the school year. ParentVUE is the online parent portal that serves as the primary communication vehicle for schools to share information regarding grades, attendance, scheduling, access to myMCPS Classroom, and more.
ParentVUE provides a way to view school-related information and data for students. Register for athletics, and special programs, communicate with teachers, and verify your student information annually.
ParentVUE also allows access to Canvas/MyMCPSClassroom, a digital learning platform. Parents and guardians can view instructional information and resources, and get alerts about assignments and grades.
Sign up for Alert MCPS
Alert MCPS provides emergency information about school closures or emergencies via text or email messages to devices you register. Sign up here.
Know These Important System Resources A. GoFan: This online digital ticketing platform offers fast and easy access to tickets for high school events, and allows fans to enter games quickly and safely. For ticketed sports, tickets are no longer sold at the gate and must be purchased online. B. SchoolCash Online: https://www.schoolcashonline.com MCPS has transitioned to this online payment system as its preferred method of payment for all school-related fees. Schools and offices will now use SchoolCash Online for fundraising, field trips, course fees and extracurricular activities. This new payment system is not related to school cafeteria accounts.

MySchoolBucks:Use MySchoolBucks to add school meal money to your child’s account. This will eliminate the need for your child to bring money to school every day. This year, meals (lunch and breakfast) will not be universally free. If your student wants to buy lunch in school, they will need a MySchoolBucks account. Families who believe they qualify for free and reduced-price meals can apply here.

ParentVue Quick Guide- Spanish

Click the button to access the Quick Guide in Spanish

ParentVUE Quick Guide- English

Click the button to access the Quick Guide in English.