Shady Grove Matters

Dear Parents and Guardians!

We are now halfway through the first quarter, and interim reports will soon be available in Synergy. Please remind your students of a few important habits that support their success:

Advocate for themselves when they need clarity or help with a task.
Arrive at school and classes on time, ready to learn.
Monitor due dates and deadlines carefully, as the new MCPS grading policy is now in effect.

Thank you for partnering with us in building strong habits that support both academic achievement and personal growth.

🎲 Family Game Night at SGMS!

Friday, October 24 | 5–7 pm

💡 Why Family Game Night Matters

These games are more than just fun—they help students grow:

Academic Growth: Strategy, sequencing, logic, and problem-solving skills build connections to math, reading, and critical thinking.
Social-Emotional Growth: Taking turns, practicing patience, working as a team, and celebrating wins and losses help students develop empathy, resilience, and confidence.
Cultural Awareness: Games from around the world highlight the diversity of our community and build pride in cultural traditions.

👉 Click here to complete the Google Form

Note: Space will be limited for this first event. We’ll ensure all cultures are represented, and depending on interest, we may host a Part 2 in the spring. Bring the whole crew for a great evening together! 🐺💜🌍

A Grateful Principal

Shenice Brevard

October - November 2025

October Upcoming Events:

Hispanic Heritage Month (2nd Half)

Filipino American Heritage Month

National Principal Appreciation Month

Thursday, October 2nd - No School for Students or Teachers

Friday, October 17th - No School for Student (Professional Development Day for Staff)

Monday, October 20th - No School for Students or Teachers

Monday, October 20th - Friday, October 24th - National School Bus Safety Week

Tuesday, October 21st - Friday, October 24th - Book Fair

November Upcoming Events:

Native American/Alaska Native Month

Mental Health Awareness Week (11/3-11/8)

National School Psychologist Week (11/3-11/7)

Monday, November 3rd - No School for Students (Grading & Planning Day for Teachers)

Monday, November 24th - Early Release Day for Students

Tuesday, November 25th - Early Release Day for Students

Wednesday, November 26th - Schools and Offices Closed

Thursday, November 27th - Schools and Offices Closed

Friday, November 28th - Schools and Offices Closed

The Media Center has FREE books available! Some of these books have been donated, and some are duplicates to our inventory. These books are on a cart outside the media center, similar to your free neighborhood library. Come by and take one (or more) home today!

Churchill High School and Edison High School are excited to host College Ready & Career Strong, a virtual information session for 8th–10th grade students and their families across MCPS.

Date & Time: September 30, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

During this session, families will:

Learn about Dual Enrollment opportunities with Montgomery College
Explore Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs in MCPS
Discover pathway tracks that connect school experiences to future careers

🎤 Bonus: Hear from a student panel sharing personal experiences and how these opportunities supported their academic and professional growth.

👉 We encourage all 8th–10th grade families to attend and take advantage of this opportunity.

Google Meet Joining Info:

Video Call Link: https://meet.google.com/vyq-fgdt-def
Or Dial: (US) +1 620-392-0464 | PIN: 423 650 589#

Extracurricular activities (ECA) will begin on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, and conclude for the year on Thursday, May 14, 2025. The sign up sheets for the first week of activities will be up on Monday September 29 until Monday October 06!

Signups are weekly during lunch, and you can sign up the week before the activity meets. An after-school snack is complementary to everyone staying after school for an activity. The list and description of the activities offered in the fall session (both in English and Spanish), instructions on how to sign up, and bus routes was presented to students during Homeroom tomorrow, Monday September 29, 2025. Only students who are staying after school in a supervised activity from 3:00 – 4:15 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays may ride an activity bus. Activity buses depart from SGMS at approximately 4:30pm.

All students should ride the activity bus, get picked up, or walk home by 4:30 pm each day. Staff supervision can NOT be guaranteed past 5pm. Our ECA sponsors look forward to engaging, enriching, and having fun with you!

Here is the list of clubs we are offering.

The Magruder Cross Country Team and Athletics Booster Club will be hosting a Colonel Challenge 5K Race on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Start time is 8 a.m. The racecourse is mostly flat, will begin on the track, and will include neighborhood streets and the Rock Creek Trail. For kids 10 and under, there's an 800 meter fun run. REGISTER HERE!

This year, we're adding Team Awards. The fastest 3-person team from current Magruder students, Magruder alumni, and each cluster school will receive an award to be displayed at their respective school. So, grab a couple of friends, come up with a catchy team name, and get registered. Whether you're on a team or just going for individual glory, come out and enjoy some community time on what should be a beautiful, early Fall morning. See the attached flyer for more details.

Magruder HS Athletics Booster Club

Colonel Challenge 5K Flyer

We are excitedly planning the 6th grade Outdoor Education field trip the week of October 27th-31st. There is a Family Information Meeting on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:00pm in the SGMS Cafeteria. Please join us to learn more about this amazing opportunity. Please visit the SGMS website for lots more information.

Packets have been sent home with your student for completion. Please send back all completed documents no later than OCTOBER 3.

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers enriched and accelerated programming in local middle schools and regional middle school magnet programs (Grades 6–8).

The Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) is composed of three magnet themed middle schools. The MSMC is interest based, Grade 5 and 6 students are eligible to apply beginning this fall on the MSMC website, and placement is by a lottery. The MSMC schools include Argyle, A. Mario Loiederman, and Parkland middle schools.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carla D. Malozowski, instructional specialist, Department of Consortia and Application Program Services, email.