Wildcat Community Newsletter
August 29th, 2026
Wildcat Community Newsletter
11/01/2026
ATTENTION
Hello Wildcats!
Just a gentle reminder that if you ever have concerns or need to get in touch with your child's teacher, you can message them directly on ParentSquare. Simply tap the green circle with the plus sign (+) in the bottom right corner of your screen to start a conversation.
Important Dates
No School - Monday 11/2/26 & Tuesday 11/3/26
Trunk or Treat Fall Festival - 11/6/26 @ 5:30 pm
Family Market - 11/9/26 @ 3:00 pm
Parent Coffee - 11/11/26 @ 9:30 am
NEW PTA BOARD MEMBERS!
Congratulations to our new 2026–2027 board members:
President: Mr. Medrano — 3rd grade parent
Vice President: Ms. Sanchez — Kindergarten parent
Secretary: Ms. Denbel — 3rd grade parent
Treasurer: Mr. Gailey-Schiltz — 3rd grade parent
Delegate: Ms. Ortega — 3rd grade parent
We are excited to see the WWES PTA continue and grateful to these families for stepping forward to lead! When families and staff work together, we strengthen our school community and help create a welcoming, supportive environment for every child.
How can we support the PTA? - Please be sure to join!
Cost $12
Donations: $5 or more!
Follow Wheaton Woods Facebook Page
Fall Festival / Trunk Or Treat!
Event Information
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026 @ Wheaton Woods (Front Parking Lot)
🚗 TRUNK/TABLE DECORATING: 4:45–5:15 PM
🎉 EVENT BEGINS: 5:30 PM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DACA82DA1F5C25-66389525-fall#/
Join us for a fun fall evening with our school staff and families!
🚗 DECORATE YOUR TRUNK OR A TABLE! / ]
You can decorate your trunk however you like, or make it about something you are grateful for!
Don't want or can't decorate a trunk? No problem! You are welcome to decorate a table instead. We can provide a table for you. Just let us know in the comments when you sign up.
You can also hand out candy, treats, small toys, stickers, and more!
🎶 Music
🎨 Activity Tables
📸 Photo Booth
✨ Temporary Tattoos
Come decorate, enjoy some treats, take pictures, and spend time with our school community!
Staff and school families are welcome to participate!
Event Information
Join us to learn more about having a productive Parent-Teacher Conference and to better understand your child's MCPS assessment reports! Afterwards, you can visit your child’s classroom for WWES Open House. Topics: - DIBELS reading assessment - NWEA’s MAP-R - mClass Mathematics assessment
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Volunteer Handbook & More
AEI Family Enrichment Series
The Accelerated and Enriched Instruction (AEI) Family Webinar Series is a virtual program hosted by Montgomery County Public Schools. It gives families information and resources on advanced academics, student acceleration, and gifted identification
Free Parent Support Program
The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) is offering a free 8-week virtual program for parents and caregivers of children ages 5–18. The Family Resiliency Program provides practical tools and support to help children manage stress, build resilience, and succeed in school.
Weekly virtual classes and support from other parents
Classes available in English, Spanish, or Amharic
Free for MCPS parents and caregivers
$50 e-gift card for completing 5 or more classes and the program evaluation
Classes begin the week of October 12.
To learn more or register, visit tinyurl.com/PEP-mcps.
Immigration Legal Resources
Ayuda provides immigration legal services to families in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Spanish-speaking services are available.
They can help with:
DACA and TPS
Family-based immigration
Asylum and humanitarian cases
SIJS
Removal defense
VAWA petitions
Green cards and citizenship
Consultation: $100 per person. Services may be free or reduced for those who cannot afford the fee.
Washington, D.C.
1990 K Street NW, Suite 500
202-387-4848
Virginia
2701 Prosperity Ave, Suite 300, Fairfax
703-444-7009
Maryland
8757 Georgia Ave, Suite 800, Silver Spring
240-594-0600
Workshop Survey
Linkages to Learning
We are here to support the Wheaton Woods community with a variety of programs and resources!
We can assist you with:
Parent Education: Workshops and guidance to support your family
Maryland Driver’s Permit: Step-by-step help on how to obtain your permit
English Classes: Opportunities to learn and practice English
Community Services: Connections to health, food, and legal resources
Get in Touch:
Visit Us: Room 110 at Wheaton Woods Elementary School
Call Us: 240-740-0237
Stop by or call us today for more information!
Saturday School
Coding & Robotics
Coding: Grades 3–5
Robotics: Grades 6–8
$150/session (5 classes)
Tutoring & Instruction
Grades 1–12 | MCPS Students
Grades 1–8: Reading, ELA & Math
Grades 9–12: Core subjects & High School Assessment support
College & career readiness
$100/year | $50 for FARMS-eligible students
Kindergarten
Build early literacy, math, social-emotional skills, and a love of learning.
$100/year | $50 for FARMS-eligible students
Wheaton Woods families are eligible for the FARMS rate. 😃😀
REGISTER NOW!
SchoolCashOnline (Field Trip Payments)
ParentSquare
Volunteer Training
Necessary to become a volunteer at any MCPS School.
ParentVue Guide
Family Market Days!
Request a Chromebook from MCPS
Please know that the Chromebooks from Wheaton Woods, they come from MCPS Central Office.


