Lunch Schedule change starting Monday, September 29, 2025
We are switching back to one grade level per lunch and recess block on Monday, September 29, 2025. Please see the updated schedule below. Volunteer sign-up for lunch and recess will be sent out in next Week's Whistle to begin on October 6, 2025.
Arriving Late: We are noticing a large number of students arriving late each day. Arriving late affects your child’s daily routine from being able to order lunch in the classroom to making to their first class on time. Both absences and tardies are recorded on your child’s report card. Please make every effort to get your child to school on time
Lunch deliveries: Students may order lunch from school when they arrive in the morning or they may bring a lunch from home. When lunches are being brought to school during the day, the lunches must be left in the main office for your child to pick up on his/her way into the cafeteria. Parents are not allowed in the cafeteria until October 1st. If you are delivering a lunch to your child please arrive at least 10 minutes before your child’s lunch block.
Parking in the front of the building:When pulling into the front parking lot, if there aren’t any open spaces you may park along the curb by pulling up toward the stop sign. Do not block the handicap ramp when parking. And NEVER leave your car running (on) if you are walking inside the building.
Picking students up early: If you need to pick your child up from school early, please arrive before 3:35p.m. After this time, the office is unable to have your child come down to the office to go home before our official dismissal begins. Arriving later than 3:35p.m. creates stress and confusion for staff and students.
Do you want to volunteer at the Landing?
MCPS and the Landing welcome volunteers! MCPS schools are stronger because parents, caregivers and community members step in to help. Whether it’s chaperoning a trip, coaching or lending a hand in the classroom, volunteers make a real difference for students. But, nothing matters more than keeping every child safe. That’s why we require all volunteers to complete required training—and some volunteers must also complete a fingerprinted background check, including:
Volunteer coaches
Grade 6 Outdoor Education
Overnight or extended day field trip chaperones (returning after 7 p.m. or out-of-area/state)
Volunteers working 1:1 with students unsupervised
More information about becoming a volunteer with MCPS is below:
Help Shape Next Year’s School Calendar—Share Your Input!
MCPS is seeking input as it works to develop the 2026-2027 school calendar. Complete this survey by Tuesday, Sept. 30, to share your feedback. Your input is an important component of the development process. Take the survey today!
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