Argyle Weekly Newsletter
ParentVUE: it’s one of the easiest ways to stay connected to your student’s school experience. Families can monitor grades and assignments, check attendance, find bus information, access report cards and assessment results, complete online registrations and communicate directly with teachers.
Download the new ParentVue app, customize your Gradebook and favorite shortcuts, and check ParentVUE regularly. You can even schedule parent-teacher conferences directly through the app. And remember: each parent or guardian should use their own ParentVUE account and password.
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Students just started a new book, Calling All Minds. The book is about an inventor Temple Grandin, inventions, and even has some fun projects in it! For this unit students will be creating their own invention. Ask them at home: What invention are you making? What problem does it solve?
As Quarter 1 has ended please also ask your students, “What were the last two weeks of school like? Did you have a lot of work to make up and assessments to re-take? What can you do next quarter to make your last two weeks of the quarter better? What do you want to continue to do next quarter?
Students have begun their first foray into the world of Shakespeare with The Tempest. Ask your child to tell you what a “tempest” is and how it relates to the play. Bonus points if they can re-enact a scene from the play for you!
Student Attendance
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
ParentVUE Update - Attendance by Parents
Argyle families can now report all-day absences directly through ParentVUE and upload supporting documentation when needed. Please remember, ParentVUE is ONLY for all-day absences—not tardies or early dismissals. For tardies, early dismissals, or absences that don’t fit the available codes, please contact Mrs. Patricia Hernandez at Patricia_V_Hernandez@mcpsmd.org or 240-740-6370. When submitting an absence, please include a brief note in the Comments section.
Learn how parents submit student attendance:
EBB Fall Session Sept. 28 - Dec. 17, 2026
Our EBB Program's Fall Session Registration is now!! Space is limited, register today!
Students in EBB get expanded access to after-school. Students can power up with an after-school meal before heading off to an activity of their choice. You might come for the extracurricular activities, but you’ll probably stay for the people you meet.
EBB Contact (3pm - 5:45pm): (240) 672- 4101
Afterschool Bus Routes (limited stops): Bus Routes SY26-27
New Meal Eligibility Effective Wednesday October 7
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.
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English Video (Application): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJUapGLarBo
Video en Español (Aplicación): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsdCrtCIFJc&t=4s
SchoolCash Online
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
Argyle Magnet Middle School
Website: www.argylems.org
Location: 2400 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-6370