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Wildcat Community Newsletter

August 29th, 2026

Wildcat Community Newsletter August 29th, 2026
Wildcat CommunityNewsletterAugust 29th, 2026

Wildcat Community Newsletter Wildcat Community Newsletter

11/01/2026 11/01/2026

ATTENTION ATTENTION

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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 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! 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!


https://wheatonwoodses.givebacks.com/shop

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Wheaton Woods is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Wheaton Woods and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.

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Fall Festival / Trunk Or Treat! Fall Festival / Trunk Or Treat!

Event Information
Fall Festival - Trunk or Treat

📅 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!

When?
Friday, Nov 6, 2026, 05:30 PM
Where?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School, Faroe Place, Rockville, MD, USA
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we need volunteers for trunk or treat, press here if you want to help us!
Event Information
Parent coffee about MCPS assessment reports

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

When?
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 09:30 AM
Where?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School, Faroe Place, Rockville, MD, USA
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Please provide first name.

Please provide last name.

Please provide a valid email address.

 
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Volunteer Handbook & More Volunteer Handbook & More

Volunteer Handbook           & More

Volunteer Handbook & More

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AEI Family Enrichment Series 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

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Free Parent Support Program 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 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

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Workshop Survey Workshop Survey

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Linkages to Learning 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 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!

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Core academic support lead by certified teacher and aligned with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Maryland curriculum. Parents can register children in Saturday School at any point throughout the school year.

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SchoolCashOnline (Field Trip Payments) SchoolCashOnline (Field Trip Payments)

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ParentSquare ParentSquare

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Volunteer Training Volunteer Training

Necessary to become a volunteer at any MCPS School.

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ParentVue Guide ParentVue Guide

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Family Market Days! Family Market Days!

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Request a Chromebook from MCPS Request a Chromebook from MCPS

Please know that the Chromebooks from Wheaton Woods, they come from MCPS Central Office.

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