Argyle Weekly Newsletter

• Labor Day Holiday; Schools & Offices Closed: Monday September 7, 2026
• Back-To-School Night: Wednesday September 9, 2026 5:30pm - 8pm
• Early Release Day for Students, Dismissal at 12:30pm: Friday September 18, 2026
• Non-Instructional Day (No School for Teachers & Students): Monday September 21, 2026
• Fall School Pictures, All Students: Wednesday September 23 & Thursday September 24, 2026
• C&O 7th Grade Field Trip: Wednesday October 7 & Thursday October 8, 2026
• PSAT 8/9 for 8th Grade ONLY: Wednesday October 14, 2026

We are excited to welcome our Argyle families and students to Back to School Night (BTSN) on Wednesday, September 9, from 5:30–8:00 p.m.! Back to School Night is a wonderful opportunity to meet our staff, connect with our school community, & learn more about the school year ahead.

🕔 Arrival & Family Life Sessions 🕔

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for 7th & 8th Grade families attending the Family Life Sessions. If you are not attending a Family Life Session, please plan to arrive at or after 5:30 p.m. If you plan on attending the advisory lesson, be sure to ask your student for their Advisory room location.

🌐 BTSN Website 🌐

Whether or not you are able to join us in person, we encourage you to visit our BTSN website: btsn.argylems.org

• The website will include important information from the evening, including:
• Teacher locations
• Advisory slides
• Department information
• Teacher information
• Course syllabi

The full BTSN website will go live on September 8. Until then, families will see a basic BTSN information page.

🚗 Parking & Entrance 🚗

Please park in our staff parking lot and enter through the 120 Side entrance by the parking lot. Student ambassadors will be stationed at the entrance to welcome families and help direct you to the appropriate locations.

Please follow the direction of our security staff. If the staff parking lot is full, please park at Plaza Del Mercado.

❓ Questions - If you have any questions about Back to School Night, please do not hesitate email your child’s Advisory Teacher.

Submitted Your FARMS Application Yet?:

Apply today! A new FARMS application must be completed every school year, even if your children qualified the previous year. Submit the online FARMS application through MySchoolApps (translations are available). Only one application is needed for all students in a household. More information.

Student meal eligibility from the 2025 – 2026 school year will carry over into the 2026 – 2027 school year through October 7, 2026 or until a new application is processed. After that, if a student has not newly qualified for free or reduced-price meals, meals will be charged at the regular meal prices. Applications are only being accepted by submitting online.

It is easier than ever to see your school’s breakfast and lunch menus, along with nutritional details, by visiting the MealViewer webpage.

Learn more: English | español | 中文 | français | Português | 한국어 | tiếng Việt | አማርኛ

English Video (Application): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJUapGLarBo

MCPS Outdoor Environmental Education Programs is hosting an open house for 6th families from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Lathrop E. Smith Center. The Smith Center is located at 5110 Meadowside Lane in Rockville. Staff will share an overview of the Smith Center’s programming, provide tours of the campus, and share information and experiences about the sixth grade Outdoor Education program.

Learn more and RSVP

Make dinner easy and support our school!

Join us at the Aspen Hill Chipotle, at 13501 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906-2912 on Wednesday, September 9, any time between 4:00–8:00 p.m., before or after our Back to School Night. A portion of your purchase will benefit our school, so grab a meal, connect with other families, and help support our students. *Please mention Argyle Middle School at checkout so we can receive credit and encourage others around you to do the same!*

Thank you for your support!

Picture Day will take place during your child’s Gym class.

Students. dress to impress for your picture!

Ordering Photos:

Picture order forms were distributed to students on Friday.

Please ask your child for their form, or use the QR code below to place your order.

MCPS is excited to offer all 8th grade students the opportunity to take the PSAT 8/9 during the school day at no cost to families. No student registration is required—MCPS will register students.

The PSAT 8/9 helps students and families understand academic strengths, areas for growth, and progress toward high school, college, and career readiness. Results may also be considered as one factor in admission to criteria-based high school programs.

Schools will share testing dates, expectations, and information about accommodations as the test date approaches. Requests for accommodation will continue to be accepted; information about student testing accommodations can be found here.

Additional information related to the PSAT can be found on the College Board website linked here and by reviewing this overview document.

All MCPS students need 75 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours to graduate. Be sure to check out September’s list of SSL opportunities. MCPS has updated its SSL forms; see the new forms below:

• MCPS Form 560-51 (SSL Activity Verification Form)

• MCPS Form 560-50 (Individual SSL Request): Required for students to complete service with any community organization that is not listed as an MCPS SSL organization on the Montgomery County Volunteer Center website.

This survey represents one component of the initial process for developing a school year calendar for the school years 2027-2028 AND 2028-2029 incorporating feedback from our students, staff, families, and community members. This survey will close on September 20, 2026.

Click Here -----> MCPS School Year Calendar Survey

After finishing last week’s MAP-R test, 6th grade English students are beginning a unit on short stories. Ask your child what they thought about the short story A Difficult Path.

We have enjoyed getting to know our newest 7th graders through some community building & the Map-R assessment to identify current reading levels. We have just started the first book of the year Hello, Universe. Ask your child which character they think is the most interesting so far.

Students began the year in English by taking the Fall MAP-R test to assess their current reading level. Then, we are beginning a unit on short stories. Ask your student what they predict the unit will be about or what they thought about the short story The Attack.

Parents or guardians should handwrite or email student excuse notes to Ms. Patricia Hernandez, Argyle's attendance secretary. Phone calls will not excuse any absences until a note has been turned in to the main office.

If you have any questions or need to email an excuse note, please get in touch with Argyle's attendance secretary Mrs. Patricia Hernandez at patricia_v_hernandez@mcpsmd.org

For more information on the attendance policy, please click here

Any requests for early dismissal or dismissal changes for your child cannot be accommodated after 2:45 PM. This cut-off time is necessary to ensure the safety and efficient operation of our school dismissal process.

We understand that there may be occasions when you need to make changes to your child's dismissal plan, but after 2:45 PM, it becomes increasingly challenging to implement these changes without causing disruptions. Please make sure to communicate any changes or early dismissal requests to the school's office well in advance of this time to allow us to make the necessary arrangements. You can contact the main office via email or by phone at (240)740-6370.

Thank you for your continued support for a smooth dismissal process.

Montgomery County Public Schools has transitioned to a new online payment system called SchoolCash Online as its preferred method of payment for all school-related fees.

SchoolCash Online helps parents/guardians and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly, and easily. SchoolCash Online will help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments directly into schools’ bank accounts and eliminating the need for teachers to handle money. In addition, once registered, you will be immediately informed about school activities!

The new system puts all of the school-related fees online for purchase so users can make purchases online using a credit card or e-check. A processing fee will be included on all items available for purchase, regardless of the type of payment used on SchoolCash Online or at the school.

Parents/guardians can register now at - Click here

Below are emails and phone numbers for the following departments:

Administration (240) 740-6370

School Principal - Mrs. Kline=Taylor | Nadia_J_Kline-Taylor@mcpsmd.org

8th Grade Administrator/ Magnet Coordinator - Mrs. Chao | Cortney_E_Chao@mcpsmd.org

7th Grade Administrator - Mrs. Gordon | Alyson_L_Gordon@mcpsmd.org

6th Grade Administrator - Dr. Valverde-Daniels | Francisco_J_Valverde-Daniels@mcpsmd.org

Main Office (240) 740-6370

Administrative Secretary - Ms. Chavarria | Johana_M_Chavarria@mcpsmd.org

Front Office Secretary - Ms. Ayala | Diana_Ayala@mcpsmd.org

Attendance Secretary - Ms. Hernandez | Patricia_V_Hernandez@mcpsmd.org

School Financial Specialist - Mr. Magruder | Timothy_W_Magruder@mcpsmd.org

Counseling Office (240) 740-6380

Resource Counselor/ SSL Coordinator - Mr. Lilja | Matthew_J_Lilja@mcpsmd.org

Counseling Secretary/Registrar - Ms. Ramirez | Araceli_P_Ramirez@mcpsmd.org

8th Grade Counselor - Ms. Ford | Miyah_M_Ford@mcpsmd.org

7th Grade Counselor - Ms. Andich | Kristen_M_Brinker@mcpsmd.org

6th Grade Counselor - Ms. DeWItt | Genevieve_A_Dewitt@mcpsmd.org

Website: www.argylems.org
Location: 2400 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-6370