Shady Grove Matters

Dear Shady Grove Families,

We have two important updates to share:

1. 5th Grade Open House for Prospective Students and Families

We’re excited to announce our upcoming in-person Open House events:

Monday, November 10, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Come learn more about our programs and meet our staff!

2. Final Week for High School Regional/Countywide Applications (8th Grade Students)

If you are a caregiver of an 8th grader, now is the time to explore the many high school options available for next year. Don’t miss the opportunity to review regional and countywide programs for your student.

More information and application details can be found here:

List of high school programs.
ParentVUE Support Guide
High School Special Program Frequently Asked Questions
Video: How to apply

To access your application: https://md-mcps-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True

If you need assistance accessing your ParentVUE account or updating your address, please contact Ms. Maia at (240) 740-1448 at our school.

The deadline for the application is Friday, November 7, 2025.

Thank you very much for your continued support!

~Ms. Anyomi

November - December 2025

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

December Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, December 24 - Schools and Offices Closed

Thursday, December 25 - Schools and Officed Closed

Friday, December 26 - No School for Students and Teacher

Monday, December 29 - No School for Students and Teacher

Tuesday, December 30 - Schools and Offices Closed

Wednesday, December 31 - Schools and Offices Closed

MCPS recognizes Mental Health Awareness Week from Nov. 3–Nov. 8, 2025. This year’s theme is “You Matter: Every Mind Counts.” All students will participate in Mental Health awareness lessons during homeroom this week.

MCPS will be hosting a Mental Health and Wellness Fair

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.

Location: Gaithersburg High School

101 Education Blvd Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Free and Open to Students, Families, and Staff

MCPS and Community Partners Sharing Information about Mental Health and wellness

Student Forum and Mental Health Workshops

Line Dancing, Zumba, and Yoga

The event is open to students, families, and staff and will include MCPS and community partners sharing information about mental health and wellness; as well as a student-lead forum focusing on issues impacting Montgomery County youth. Students may earn 4hrs of Student Service Learning hours for actively participating in the Resource Fair and workshops.

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Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets

Manna Food Center has partnered with SGMS to offer their Smart Sacks program. On Fridays, children participating in the program can take home a bag of shelf stable food. Items may include rice, pasta, canned vegetables, peanut butter, dried or canned beans, canned chicken or tuna. If you would like to give your child permission to receive a Smart Snacks bag please complete the enclosed form or visit the Counseling office for a copy.

Smart Sacks Permission Slip

The Redland Middle School Drama Program proudly presents:

The production will be presented on

Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

on the Redland Middle School Stage in the Gymnasium.

Tickets are $8.

Sure, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but during the holiday season, you have to be ready for anything. You never know when you might be trapped in an increasingly embarrassing family photo shoot; or haunted by ghosts who want to teach you life lessons; or cornered by carolers demanding figgy pudding when they really mean cash. Luckily, the narrators are here to show you how to make it through New Years in one piece.

10 Ways to Survive the Holidays is a crowd-pleasing, family friendly whirlwind tour through the hilarious pitfalls that we all power through to make merry.

Tickets will be available at the door

or online in advance via School Cash Online starting Oct. 27.

Scan the QR code or click on the link below.

https://bit.ly/m/RMSticketsFall2025

Questions may be directed to RMS Drama Director, Megan Fitzharris, megan.e.fitzharris@mcpsmd.net.

Redland MS Press Release_Flyer

Ticket Information

Dear SGMS Families:

We are excited to share that MCPS is transitioning to using ParentSquare to engage the district, school administrators and now even teachers with ongoing school-to-home communication. Using ParentSquare you'll be able to receive and send messages in any translated language preferred, set your preference to receive them as a text, email or app notification, set a preference for when you want to receive messages, instantly or as a daily digest, send RSVPs to school events and sign up to volunteer and/or donate items at events as well. During this transition we will cease our use of the Remind application for school-to-home communication.

ParentSquare accounts have been created for all teachers, school administrators and staff and caregivers. Your preferred language to receive and send communication may already be set in ParentSquare. If it’s not, you can select your preferred language while logged into your ParentSquare account using the website or app.

We encourage you to watch the ParentSquare Overview Video (English | Spanish) and review the quick guide below to learn how to begin using ParentSquare.

Translated ParentSquare Quick Guides

English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Amharic, Korean

We're excited to begin our transition to using ParentSquare which will facilitate streamlined communication in MCPS between the district, school administrators, teachers and caregivers, maintaining school-to-home information and updates all in one place.

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has a business partnership with Schaeffer’s Piano Company, Inc., providing 15 grand, upright, and digital loaner pianos to MCPS at no cost. MCPS provides maintenance for the instruments and informs our students, parents, and guardians of the partnership.

Schaeffer’s Piano Company, Inc., has a public sale of instruments twice a year—the first sale is scheduled for November 15-23, 2025. During this time, the public can purchase pianos at reduced prices. Our partnership with Schaeffer’s Piano Company, Inc. commits MCPS to provide the notice of this sale to each student.

Schaeffer Piano Sale Letter_English

Schaeffer Piano Sale Letter_Spanish

Deara Students and Families:

Students will now sign up for after-school clubs using a Google Form. You will be able to sign up one week in advance, and all results will be posted on the cafeteria board.

Where to Find the Forms: All Google Forms will be linked in this Google Doc. You can find this Doc through either your Homeroom Canvas page or the After School Activities Canvas page. Students – if you haven’t already, please self-enroll in the After School Activities Canvas course using this link: https://mcpsmd.instructure.com/enroll/JF8X8P

Form Lock Times (subject to change):

Wednesday (end of day) – Tuesday's form will lock
Thursday (end of day) – Wednesday's form will lock
Friday (after Homeroom) – Thursday's form will lock

Important: If you do not sign up before the form locks, you will not be able to stay for clubs.

Transportation Info:

Bus Riders: There will be 2 activity buses on regular days and 3 buses on dance/game days. Please know your bus stop to find the right bus. View routes here: Activity Bus Routes for 2 Bus Day & 3 Bus Day

Car Riders: Parents/guardians must arrive for pick-up by 4:10 PM.

Walkers: You will be dismissed from the front entrance and will walk towards the back.

More info is available on the After School Activities Canvas page.

Here are a list of clubs we offer (please note: some clubs will begin later in the year):

Attention 8th graders! In addition to the various academic programs in the local schools, Grade 8 students who live in Montgomery County may be eligible to apply to MCPS High School Regional/Countywide Application Programs (criteria-based/selective and interest based/lottery). For more information, visit the MCPS regional/countywide high school application programs website . Application deadline is November 7, 2025.

The PTSA is selling snacks and drinks during the lunch periods on Fridays. Please sign up for a slot or a few slots if you are available to help. Snacks are sold in the concession stand outside the lunch room during 6th, 7th and 8th grade lunches. Items are priced $.50 to $1.50. Any volunteers welcome!

Sign up Here