MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND CALENDAR SCHOOL YEAR

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1 MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND CALENDAR SCHOOL YEAR

2 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2018 July 4 Wednesday Independence Day Offices and schools closed August Monday Friday Professional days for teachers September 3 Monday Labor Day Offices and schools closed September 4 Tuesday First day of school for students September 10 Monday No school for students and teachers September 19 Wednesday No school for students and teachers October 5 Friday Early release day for all students November 6 Tuesday General Election Day Offices and schools closed November 7 Wednesday Early release day for all students 1st marking period ends November 12 & 13 Monday & Tuesday Early release days for all students November 20 Tuesday Report card distribution November 21 Wednesday Early release day for all students November 22 & 23 Thursday & Friday Thanksgiving Offices and schools closed December Monday Monday Winter break No school for students and teachers; offices closed Dec. 24 and 25 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019 January 1 Tuesday New Year s Day Offices and schools closed January 21 Monday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Offices and schools closed January 25 Friday Early release day for all students 2nd marking period ends January 28 Monday Professional day for teachers No school for students February 6 Wednesday Report card distribution February 18 Monday Presidents Day Offices and schools closed March 1 Friday Early release day for all students April 3 Wednesday Early release day for all students 3rd marking period ends April 16 Tuesday Report card distribution April Wednesday Monday Spring Break No school for students and teachers; offices closed April 19 and 22 May 27 Monday Memorial Day Offices and schools closed June 5 Wednesday Professional day for teachers No school for students June 13 Thursday Last day of school for students Early release day for all students June 14 Friday Professional day for teachers June 24 Monday Report cards mailed SCHOOL CONTINGENCY CALENDAR If the school year should be disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed three or more days, the first make-up instructional day will be used on June 14, Other dates in 2019 identified as possible make-up days include January 28, April 17, April 18, and June 5.

3 FACTS ABOUT MCPS The Best Schools 39 National Blue Ribbon Schools The Best Staff 24,050 Employees (13,529 are teachers) 720 Teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards The Best Students 1126 Average Revised SAT score 66.2% Students taking at least one AP exam (Class of 2017) 72.4% Kindergarten students reading text level 6 by the end of 2016 The Best System Recipient of the 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL YEAR! We hope that you find this year s Comprehensive Staff Calendar useful. As always, the staff calendar is packed with important dates to remember and systemwide information. An interactive calendar also can be found online through the MCPS calendar tool. The tool is customizable and users are able to build their own calendar based on select categories. You can view the days schools are open and closed, Board of Education meeting information, fine arts events, cultural and religious holidays, and much more. The calendar can be displayed by month or up to 12 months at a time. You can download it on your computer or mobile device in ical format to Outlook or other calendar programs. The calendar can be accessed from the home page of the MCPS website or directly at Have an outstanding school year! Demographics ( ) 161,546 students from 157 countries speaking 150 Languages 21.4% Black or African American 14.4% Asian 32.3% Hispanic/Latino 28.3% White <5.0% Two or more races <5.0% American Indian or Alaskan Native <5.0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 35.1% Free and Reduced-price Meals 11.7% Special Education 17.5% ESOL

4 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Michael A. Durso President Mrs. Shebra L. Evans Vice President Ms. Jeanette E. Dixon Dr. Judith Docca Mrs. Patricia O Neill Ms. Jill Ortman-Fouse Mrs. Rebecca Smondrowski Ananya Tadikonda Student Member BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS 2018 MONDAY, JULY P.M. Swearing In of Student Board Member TUESDAY, JULY P.M. MONDAY, JULY :30 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER P.M. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER P.M. Meeting with MCEA See monthly calendar listings for snow dates. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER :30 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER P.M. Meeting with MCAAP TUESDAY, OCTOBER P.M. THURSDAY, OCTOBER P.M. Meeting with SEIU Local 500 THURSDAY, OCTOBER P.M. Meeting with MCCPTA MONDAY, OCTOBER :30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER :30 A.M. Meeting with Montgomery County Delegation THURSDAY, NOVEMBER P.M. Facilities and Boundaries Work Session THURSDAY, NOVEMBER P.M. Facilities and Boundaries Hearing MONDAY, NOVEMBER P.M. Facilities and Boundaries Hearing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER P.M. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER P.M. Facilities and Boundaries Work Session MONDAY, NOVEMBER P.M. Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Hearing (if alternatives are offered November 15) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER :30 P.M. Facilities and Boundaries Decisions MONDAY, DECEMBER P.M. Swearing In of New Board Members TUESDAY, DECEMBER P.M. THURSDAY, DECEMBER P.M. Meeting with Student Groups 2019 TUESDAY, JANUARY P.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY P.M. Operating Budget Hearing MONDAY, JANUARY P.M. Operating Budget Hearing THURSDAY, JANUARY P.M. Operating Budget Work Session THURSDAY, JANUARY P.M. Operating Budget Work Session TUESDAY, FEBRUARY P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY :30 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH P.M. Facilities and Boundaries Hearing THURSDAY, MARCH P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH P.M. Facilities and Boundaries Work Session MONDAY, MARCH :30 P.M. (including Facilities and Boundaries decisions) TUESDAY, APRIL P.M. MONDAY, APRIL :30 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY P.M. WEDNESDAY, MAY P.M. Meeting with MCAAP THURSDAY, MAY :30 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE P.M. MONDAY, JUNE :30 P.M. See monthly calendar listings for snow dates.

5 POSITIONS Off. Asst. II (4020), Sch. Sec. I & II (4210, 4230), Special Projects Coord. (6391), Field Trip Assistant (9480) FIRST WORK DAY LAST WORK DAY Supporting Services Working Less Than 12 Months NO-WORK, NO-PAY DAYS 8/22/18 6/19/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 Media Assistant (6625) 8/22/18 6/19/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 Speech/Language Pathology Asst. (6530), Spec Ed Paraeducators (6450, 6550), Physical Therapy Asst (6940), Interpreter for Hearing Impaired I & II (6560, 6570), Occupational Therapy Asst. (6580) Bus Attendant Spec Ed (6510), Bus Operator I & II (9210, 9320), Radio Bus Operator (9325), Bus Operator I Permanent Sub (9490) 8/29/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 8/30/18 6/13/19 8/31/18, 9/10/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19, Food Svcs. Field Mgr (7740) 8/28/18 6/14/19 9/10/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19, 6/5/19 Cafe. Permanent Sub (7531), Food Services Satellite Mgr. I, II, III (7600, 7610, 7615) 8/29/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19, 6/5/19 Security Asst. (5190), Student Monitor (6780), Parent/Community Coord. (6500), Teacher Asst. (6590), Paraeducator (6600, 6602, 6603, 6604, 6605, 6860), Dual Enrlmnt Assist. (6540) 8/29/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 Lunch Hour Aide (permanent) (6490, 6491) 9/4/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 Head Start Paraeducator (6700) 8/27/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 Social Services Assistant (6990) 8/27/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 Cafe. Wkr. I (7511), Warehouse Worker (9310), Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker (9330) 8/30/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19, 6/5/19 English Composition Asst. (6690) 8/29/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 Security Team Leader (5130) 8/29/18 6/14/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 CPF Wkr I (7520), Catering Svcs. Wkr. (7525), CPF Food Svc Sanitation Tech (7540) 8/27/18 6/10/19 9/10/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19, 6/5/19 CPF Wkr. II (7560) 8/24/18 6/10/19 9/10/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19, 6/5/19 Cafeteria Managers I, II, III, IV (7620, 7640, 7661, 7680) 8/28/18 6/13/19 9/10/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19, 6/5/19 Media Service Technicians (6640) 8/22/18 6/19/19 9/10/18, 9/19/18, 12/26/18, 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/31/18, 1/28/19, 4/17/19, 4/18/19 OTHER EMPLOYEES Work Schedules 11-mo. Assistant School Administrators (0644) 7/1/18 6/14/19 Teachers* 8/27/18 6/14/19 12-mo. Employees 7/1/18 6/30/19 * 10-month teachers will be compensated for the two professional days for completing required compliance as well as salary-day training in summer on 8/23/18 and 8/24/18. The term holiday on the pages of this calendar indicates dates for which employees are compensated but are not normally required to work (if the holiday falls within the employee s work schedule). For more information about employee work schedules, please visit the Department of Employee and Retiree Services webpage on the MCPS website.

6 ROCKVILLE, MD FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Custom Printing for Schools Get Attention. Get the word out. Get Results. student planners journals tickets programs and playbills literary magazines posters and flyers banners Certificates Check us out! Playbills Search EGPS on the MCPS website Call or to start your next project or campaign Tickets Wood Acres Elementary School Student Daily Planner Grades 3 5 Student Name Teacher Name 5800 Cromwell Drive Bethesda, Maryland Fax: Journals Planners General Information MCPS Call Center (AskMCPS) Appeals and Transfers Board of Education Boundaries for School Attendance (10 am 3 p.m., M-F) Central Records (records of former students) Chief Academic Officer Chief of Staff Chief Operating Officer Chief Technology Officer Child Find (developmental screening for children ages 3 5) Curriculum and Instructional Programs Department of Career Readiness and Innovative Programs Department of Certification and Staffing Deputy Superintendent of School Support and Improvement Division of Accelerated and Enriched Instruction Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) Early Childhood Education (programs and services) Emergency Announcements (school closings, delayed openings, etc) Employee and Retiree Services ESFCU Educational Systems Federal Credit Union ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Food and Nutrition Services (school meals) Head Start Help Desk Homework Hotline Live Human Resources and Development (personnel services) ICB Community Use of Schools International Admissions and Enrollment (residency) Language Assistance Services Unit (LASU) (translation and interpretation) MCAAP MC Association of Administrators and Principals MCCPTA (9 a.m. 2 p.m., M-F) MC Council of Parent Teacher Associations MCEA Montgomery County Education Association Public Information and Web Services Reporting and Regulatory Accountability (policies and records) Safe Schools Hotline School Support and Improvement SEIU Local 500 Service Employees International Union Shared Accountability (research and testing) Sign Language Interpreting Services or 1801 Special Education Services Student and Family Support and Engagement Student, Family and School Services Student Leadership, Volunteers and SSL or Summer School Superintendent of Schools Transportation Tuition Reimbursement

7 RECURRING MEETINGS A&S PGS Implementation Team, 8:30 10:30 a.m. 2018: 9/14, 10/19, 11/16, 12/ : 1/18, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/21 Bridge Plan Scoring, CESC Auditorium, 8 a.m 4 p.m. 2018: 9/20, 10/24, 11/19, 12/ : 1/28, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/27 College/Career Information Coordinators Mtg., 8:30 10:30 a.m. 2018: 9/12, 10/24, 12/5 2019: 1/9, 2/8, 3/15 (Walter Johnson HS, Joint HS RC), 4/24, 6/12 Counselors, PCCs, PPWs, Psychologists Cluster Mtgs., Location TBD by Team, 8:30 10 a.m. 2018: 9/6, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6 2019: 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6 ES Principals Curriculum Update, Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 3:30 p.m. 2018: 10/4 (CESC Auditorium), 10/5, 11/1 (CESC Auditorium), 11/2, 12/6, 12/7 2019: 1/31, 2/1, 4/4, 4/5, 5/2, 5/3 HS ESOL RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, 3:15 4:45 p.m. 2018: 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/5 (Rocking Horse Road Center, 3:30 4:45 p.m.) 2019: 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 (Rocking Horse Road Center, 3:30 4:45 p.m) HS Health/Phys. Ed. RT Mtg., Rock Terrace, 3 4:30 p.m. 2018: 9/26, 10/24 (Virtual), 12/5 2019: 1/16 (Virtual), 2/6 (PLC with Cluster), 3/6 (combined w/ MS RTs, 3:30 5 p.m.), 5/8 HS Math RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, 3:15 4:45 p.m. 2018: 9/12, 10/17, 11/14, 12/ : 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 HS Principals PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m. 2018: 9/12, 10/3, 11/14, 12/5 2019: 1/9, 2/6, 3/6, 4/10, 5/1 HS RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, Room 217, 3:15 4:45 p.m. 2018: 9/26, 10/17, 11/14, 12/ : 1/16, 2/20, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 HS Science RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, 3:15 5:15 p.m. 2018: 9/26 (Virtual), 10/17, 11/14, 12/12 (Virtual) 2019: 1/16 (Virtual), 2/13, 3/27, 4/24 (Virtual), 5/15 ITSS, TBD, 8 a.m. noon 2018: 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/ : 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11 LDAC, MCAAP, 8:30 10:30 a.m. 2018: 9/20, 10/17, 11/ : 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/24, 5/15, 6/12 MCAAP Board of Directors Mtg., MCAAP, 3 5:30 p.m. 2018: 9/20, 10/17, 11/14, 12/ : 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/25, 5/15 MCITP Collaboration Council Mtg., 1 3 p.m. 2018: 7/17, 9/18, 11/ : 1/15, 3/19, 5/21 MS & HS English RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, Rooms 240, 242 & 244, 3:45 5:15 p.m. 2018: 9/12, 10/10 (MS RTs only, 3:15 5:15 p.m.), 10/17 (HS RTs only, 3:15 5:15 p.m.), 11/14, 12/ : 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 (HS RTs only), 5/15 (MS RTs only) MS & HS Fine Arts RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, Room 45, 3:45 5:15 p.m. 2018: 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/ : 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 MS & HS RTSE Mtg., TBD, noon 4 p.m. 2018: 9/26, 10/ : 1/23, 2/20, 4/24, 5/22 MS & HS World Languages RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, Rooms 162 & 164, 3:45 5:15 p.m. 2018: 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/ : 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 MS ESOL Content Specialists Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, 3:30 5 p.m. 2018: 9/5, 10/3, 11/8, 12/5 (Rocking Horse Road Center, 3:30 4:45 p.m.) 2019: 2/6, 3/6, 4/4, 5/8 (Rocking Horse Road Center, 3:30 4:45 p.m.) MS Health/Phys. Ed. RT Mtg., Rock Terrace, 3:30 5 p.m. 2018: 9/26, 10/10 (Virtual), 12/5 2019: 1/9 (Virtual), 2/6 (PLC with Cluster), 3/6 (combined w/ HS RTs), 5/8 MS Math RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, 3:45 5:15 p.m. 2018: 9/12, 10/17, 11/14, 12/ : 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 MS Principals PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3p.m. 2018: 9/26, 10/24, 11/ : 1/23, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/22 MS RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, Room 219, 4 5:30 p.m. 2018: 9/26, 10/17, 11/14, 12/ : 1/16, 2/20, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 MS Science, Technology & Engineering RT Mtg., Richard Montgomery HS, 3:45 5:45 p.m. 2018: 9/26 (Virtual), 10/17, 11/14, 12/12 (Virtual) 2019: 1/16 (Virtual), 2/13, 3/27, 4/24 (Virtual), 5/15 PEP Itinerant Teachers PLC, CESC, Room 223, 1 4 p.m. 2018: 8/27 (8:30 11:30 a.m.), 10/ : 2/14, 4/30 PPW Collaboration Council, MCEA, 2:45 4:30 p.m. 2018: 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/ : 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14 SSPGS Implementation Team, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 2 4 p.m. 2018: 9/13, 11/8 2019: 1/10, 3/14, 5/9 SSPGS PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 2018: 7/17, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/ : 1/15, 2/21, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18 Title I PLC, MCAAP, 11:45 a.m 4 p.m. 2018: 10/5, 11/9, 12/7 2019: 1/4, 2/1, 3/1, 5/3 TPGS Implementation Team Mtg., MCEA, 9 11 a.m. 2018: 7/25, 8/29, 9/26, 10/24, 11/28, 12/ : 1/23, 2/27, 3/20, 5/1, 5/29, 6/19 TPGS PAR Panel, MCEA, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 2018: 9/13, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 12/ : 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 3/14, 3/18, 3/21, 4/4, 5/2, 5/16, 5/20, 5/30, 6/4, 6/6 NON-MCPS CONFERENCES FOR October Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) Annual Conference, Upper Marlboro, MD MD School Psychologists Association Fall Conference, Windsor Mill, MD MSEA Convention (Schools not closed) School Library Journal (SLJ) Leadership Summit, Brooklyn, NY February March 1.. National Assn. of School Psychologists Convention, Atlanta, GA March Maryland Statewide D/HOH Teachers Conference, McDaniel College, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. June MD School Psychologists Association Summer Institute, TBD American Library Association (ALA) 2018 Annual Conference, Washington, D.C International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Annual Conference 2019, Philadelphia, PA Superintendent s A&S Meetings Location(s) to be confirmed WEDNESDAY August 22, 2018 TUESDAY January 29, 2019 WEDNESDAY June 26, Area Associate Superintendents Meetings Location(s) to be confirmed WEDNESDAY November 14, 2018 MONDAY March 18, 2019

8 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE JULY HOLIDAY Independence Day Schools and offices closed DAYS OF COMMEMORATION Independence Day Chokhor Duchen (Tibetan) Asalha Puja/Dharma Day Guru Purnima (Hindu) MEETINGS AND EVENTS Elementary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. 2 Aug. 3.. ESY 5 Week Program Begins for Students Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. noon Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. noon ESY 4-Week Program Pre-Service for Staff Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Student Board Member Swearing In, CESC, 7 p.m. 9 Aug. 3.. ESY 4-Week Program Begins for Students 9 Aug BELL Summer Program, various locations ELO SAIL and STEP Programs, various locations Head Start Summer School Program, various locations Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Elementary & Secondary Interns, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. MS & HS RC Summer Leadership Mtg., TBD, 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m Drive for Supplies Press Conference & Supply Pick Up, Montgomery Village MS, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. School Psychologists Threat Assessment Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m Pre-K/Head Start Teacher Training, various locations, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m School Psychologists Threat Assessment Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m Elementary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. ES Counselor Summer Mtg., CESC Auditorium, 9 a.m. noon Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC a.m., MCAAP p.m., 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, CESC a.m., MCAAP p.m., 8 a.m. 4 p.m Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 5:30 p.m. Assistant School Administrators (ASA) Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. School Psychologists Threat Assessment Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Copy-Plus Instructional document preparation and delivery service for MCPS teachers Offers all the features available on your school s large copier Save yourself time and your school some money A.S.A.P. service available! 5 school days from pick-up to delivery EASY TO USE! Place your orders online FOR HELP CALL or copyplus@mcpsmd.org SEARCH Copy-Plus on the MCPS website to find out more. Copy-Plus is within the Editorial, Graphics & Publishing Services Department of Materials Management Office of the Chief Operating Officer

9 JUNE JULY 2018 AUGUST SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L S L E A D E R S H I P W E E K = Pay Day = Attendance collection

10 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE Professional Days for Teachers DAYS OF COMMEMORATION Farvardegan, Muktad, Gatha Prayers Feast of Assumption Parsi New Year Eid al-adha: Feast of the Sacrifice Raksha Bandhan (Hindu) Ulambama Day (Mahayana, Theravada) MEETINGS AND EVENTS AUGUST PCC Professional Development, CESC Auditorium, 1 4 p.m School Psychologists Threat Assessment Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m PCC Professional Development, CESC Auditorium, 1 4 p.m BELL Summer Program Ends ELO SAIL and STEP Programs End Head Start Summer School Program Ends SLMP New Media Specialists (NEO), College Gardens ES, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m First Year New Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m Elementary New Educator Orientation, Northwest HS, 7:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Secondary New Educator Orientation, Sherwood HS, 7:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m New Counselor Orientation (Joint NEO), Sherwood HS, 7:15 a.m. 5 p.m Elementary New Educator Orientation, Northwest HS, 7:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Secondary New Educator Orientation, Sherwood HS, 7:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m ES Counselors Cluster Representative Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. New Educator Orientation, Special Educators Only, Sherwood HS, 7:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m. SLMP Back-to-School Professional Learning Day, Gaithersburg HS, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m OT/PT Staff Mtg., Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Food and Nutrition Services In-Service Day (Field Managers and Cafeteria Managers I IV) Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Staff Development School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m. Transition Support Teacher Summit, CESC Auditorium, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Vision Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m Food and Nutrition Services In-Service Day (Food Service Satellite Managers and Permanent Substitutes) Transition Support Teacher Summit, CESC Auditorium, 9 11 a.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. D/HOH Interpreter/Transliterator Professional Learning, TBD, 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Outdoor Environmental Education Organizers Mtg., First Semester Schools, Lathrop E. Smith Center, 3:45 5:30 p.m. Transportation Orientation MCPS NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) prohibits illegal discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, immigration status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family/parental status, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, poverty and socioeconomic status, language, or other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community s long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity, inclusion, and acceptance for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, insensitivity, harassment, bullying, disrespect, or retaliation. For more information, please review Montgomery County Board of Education Policy ACA, Nondiscrimination, Equity, and Cultural Proficiency. This Policy affirms the Board s belief that each and every student matters, and in particular, that educational outcomes should never be predictable by any individual s actual or perceived personal characteristics. The Policy also recognizes that equity requires proactive steps to identify and redress implicit biases, practices that have an unjustified disparate impact, and structural and institutional barriers that impede equality of educational or employment opportunities. For inquiries or complaints about discrimination against MCPS staff * Office of Employee Engagement and Labor Relations Department of Compliance and Investigations 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 55 Rockville, MD OCOO-EmployeeEngagement@mcpsmd.org For inquiries or complaints about discrimination against MCPS students * Office of School Administration Compliance Unit 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 162 Rockville, MD COS-SchoolAdministration@mcpsmd.org * Inquiries, complaints, or requests for accommodations for students with disabilities also may be directed to the supervisor of the Office of Special Education, Resolution and Compliance Unit, at Inquiries regarding accommodations or modifications for staff may be directed to the Office of Employee Engagement and Labor Relations, Department of Compliance and Investigations, at In addition, discrimination complaints may be filed with other agencies, such as: the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Baltimore Field Office, City Crescent Bldg., 10 S. Howard Street, Third Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, , (TTY); or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Lyndon Baines Johnson Dept. of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC , , (TDD), OCR@ed.gov, or www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. This document is available, upon request, in languages other than English and in an alternate format under the Americans with Disabilities Act, by contacting the MCPS Department of Public Information and Web Services at , (Maryland Relay), or PIO@mcpsmd.org. Individuals who need sign language interpretation or cued speech transliteration may contact the MCPS Office of Interpreting Services at , (VP) or MCPSInterpretingServices@mcpsmd.org. MCPS also provides equal access to the Boy/Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.

11 JULY AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SAT Administered Student Orientation Day P R O F E S S I O N A L D A Y S F O R T E A C H E R S = Pay Day = Attendance collection

12 SEPTEMBER 2018 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE HOLIDAY Labor Day Schools and offices closed First Day of School for Students No school for students and teachers No school for students and teachers DAYS OF COMMEMORATION First Installation of Adi Granth Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu) Labor Day Rosh Hashanah Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu) Vishwakarma Puja (Hindu) Yom Kippur Sukkot 24 Oct. 8. Pitru Paksh (Hindu) MEETINGS AND EVENTS Pre-K Special Education Home Visits No school for Pre-K special education students Pre-K/Head Start Home Visits, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. No school for Pre-K/Head Start students Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Staff Development HS ACCUPLACER (HSAP) Team Leaders Mtg., TBD, 12:30 2 p.m. Outdoor Environmental Education Residential Program s Open House, Lathrop E. Smith Center, 5 8 p.m. Pre-K Special Education Professional Learning, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m Pre-K/Head Start Back-to-School Mtg., 3:30 4:30 p.m. (Voluntary) Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m DTECPS staggered opening begins for Pre-K/Head Start classes Board of Education Mtg. w/mcea, 7 p.m. D/HOH Auditory Communication Specialists Mtg., TBD, 8:30 10:30 a.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. School Financial Specialists Mtg., 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 12:30 3 p.m Assistant School Administrators (ASA) Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Dual Enrollment Program Assistants Mtg., TBD, 12:30 2 p.m. ES New Counselors Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. School Business Administrators PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m. 15 Oct Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month School Psychologists Orientation Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 2 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m First Year New Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. New Head Start Teacher Training, 1:30 4 p.m DOT In-Service Day Food and Nutrition Services In-Service Day (All Permanent DFNS Staff) Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Building Service In-Service Day, 8 a.m. noon D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 1 3 p.m. Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. PCC Professional Development, Rocking Horse Road Center, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:45 11 a.m. Private/Religious Schools Consultation Mtg. for Administrators and Parents/Guardians, Festival, 9:30 11:30 a.m. Second Year Math Content Coach/Math Rep Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m ES AP/ASA PLC, MCAAP, p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 5:30 p.m. All Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. ES Counselors Cluster Representative Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. Principals PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 4 p.m MS AP PLC, MCAAP, a.m. SLMP HS PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1 3 p.m. Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. First Year ESOL Teacher Cohort, Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. HS RC Mtg., Damascus HS, 8:30 11:30 a.m. SLMP MS PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1 3 p.m Pre-K Special Education Principals Mtg., TBD, 9 11:30 a.m. SLMP ES PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1:30 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 6:30 p.m. Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m. Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m EPAT, MCAAP, 8:30 a.m 4 p.m. Student Service Learning Summer Due Date GOT NEWS TO SHARE? Help us spread the word about our great schools, great staff, and great students. Send an to thebulletin@mcpsmd.org or call TELL US ALL ABOUT IT! The Bulletin is always on the lookout for stories about inspirational people, school events and other happenings throughout MCPS. Got a cool classroom project your colleagues should know about? Does your office have a best practice that would benefit others?

13 AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2018 OCTOBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TESTING DATES September Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) First Day of School for Students 1st Marking Period Begins HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed 1st Semester Begins ACT Administered No school for students and teachers No school for students and teachers = Pay Day = Attendance collection

14 OCTOBER 2018 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE Early Release Day K 12 DAYS OF COMMEMORATION Shemini Atzeret Mehergan Simchat Torah Columbus Day Navaratri (Hindu) Durga Puja (Hindu) Dussehra (Hindu) Gurgaddi Guru Granth Sahib Lhabab Duchen (Tibetan) MEETINGS AND EVENTS Board of Education Mtg. w/mcaap, 7 p.m. All Elementary ESOL Teachers Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m All Elementary ESOL Teachers Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. Pre-K Special Education Parent Educators PLC, 45 W. Gude, 9 a.m. noon Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m All Elementary ESOL Teachers Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. All Math Content Coach/Math Reps. Training, Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m HS AP PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. noon Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. SLMP Media Services Technicians Professional Learning, TBD, 10 a.m. noon Building Service Managers Winter Cluster Mtg., 9 a.m. noon ES Special Education Teachers Mtg., Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. Walk to School Day Assistant School Administrators (ASA) Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Elementary LC Coordinators Mtg., Little Bennett ES, 9 11:30 a.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Head Start Teachers Training, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. No school for Head Start students MCBOA/SBA PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m EPAT, Festival, noon 4 p.m. ES Principals PLC, Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m ES New Counselors Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. School Psychologists Orientation Mtg., CESC, Room 162C, 2 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m OT/PT Staff Mtg., Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. SLMP ES Professional Learning, CTI, 8:30 a.m. noon or 12:30 4 p.m Career and Postsecondary Partnerships RT Mtg., TBD, 3 5 p.m. Future Administrators Workshop (FAW), Festival, 4:30 6:30 p.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Planning (Telework optional) MS RC/DC Mtg., A. Mario Loiederman MS, 8:30 11:30 a.m. SLMP Secondary Professional Learning, CTI, 8 a.m. 3 p.m Board of Education Mtg. w/seiu Local 500, 7 p.m. D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 10 a.m. noon Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. PCC Professional Development, Rocking Horse Road Center, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:45 11 a.m. Pre-K Special Education Professional Learning, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. Pre-K Teacher Training, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. No school for general education Pre-K students Transition Support Teachers Mtg., TBD, 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m Central Services Mtg. with Principals, Festival, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon Assistant Principals Level-Alike PAR Panel, MCAAP, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Central Services/Business & Operations Administrators PAR Panel, MCAAP, 1 3 p.m. Novice Principal Level-Alike PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8:30 10:30 a.m. Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m National School Bus Safety Week Fifth Grade Strathmore Concerts Board of Education Mtg. w/mccpta, 7 p.m. First & Second Year Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m All ES Counselors Mtg., CESC Auditorium, 9 a.m. noon Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m Montgomery County Community Service Day Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 5:30 p.m. Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m ES Counselors Cluster Representative Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. Future Administrators Workshop (FAW), Webinar, 4:15 5:30 p.m. Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m Board of Education Mtg. w/montgomery County Delegation, 8:30 a.m.

15 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2018 NOVEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Early Release Day for All Students SAT Administered Open House K 12 PSAT Administered TESTING DATES October Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) ACT Administered = Pay Day = Attendance collection

16 NOVEMBER 2018 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE HOLIDAY General Election Day Schools and offices closed Early Release Day K 12; end of quarter planning Early Release Day K 12; Parent conferences; No school for Pre-K/Head Start students Early Release Day K 12; Parent conferences; No school for Pre-K/Head Start students Early Release Day K HOLIDAY Thanksgiving Schools and offices closed DAYS OF COMMEMORATION All Saints Day Diwali (Hindu) Birth of the Báb Birth of Bahá u lláh Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day American Indian Heritage Day Birth of Guru Nanak Dev ji Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur MEETINGS AND EVENTS American Indian Heritage Month Speech/Language Services site visits Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Work Session, CESC, 3 p.m. (Snow date 11/7) Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m ES AP/ASA PLC, MCAAP, p.m Future Administrators Workshop (FAW), Festival, 4:30 6:30 p.m. School Psychologists Orientation Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 2 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m Central Services PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. noon PEP Advisory Council, CESC, Room 223, 4 5 p.m Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Hearing, CESC Auditorium, 6 p.m. (Snow date 11/14) Assistant School Administrators (ASA) Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. National Hispanic College Fair, Bohrer Park, Gaithersburg, 8 a.m. 1 p.m. School Business Administrators PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m. SLMP MS PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1 3 p.m PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Hearing, CESC Auditorium, 6 p.m. (Snow date 11/14) Maryland School Psychology Week Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Staff Development First Year New Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Second Year ESOL Teacher Cohort, Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. SLMP ES PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1:30 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 6:30 p.m Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Work Session, CESC, 3 p.m. D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 1 3 p.m. Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. IT Foundation Computer Lab Gifting Ceremony, Thomas Edison HS, 9:30 a.m. PCC Professional Development, Rocking Horse Road Center, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:45 11 a.m. Second Year Math Content Coach/Math Rep Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. SLMP HS PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1 3 p.m Counselors, PCCs, PPWs, Psychologists Cluster Mtgs., Location TBD by team, 8:30 10 a.m. EPAT, MCAAP, noon 4 p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Hearing (if alternatives are offered November 15), CESC, 6 p.m. (Snow date 11/20) D/HOH Professional Learning, TBD, 4:30 6:30 p.m. Schools Receive Report Cards Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m MS AP/ASA/Coordinator PLC, MCAAP, a.m Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Decisions, CESC, 5:30 p.m. All Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Second Grade Strathmore Concerts All Math Content Coach/Math Reps. Training, Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. ES Counselors Cluster Representative Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 11 a.m All Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m All Counselors Conference, USG, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. ES Principals PLC, JHU, noon 4 p.m. Language Line Telephone Interpretation Services Language Line is a resource available to all MCPS personnel for interpretation needs. The Language Assistance Services Unit (LASU) manages and monitors this service for MCPS. Language Line is authorized only for telephone interpretation services when other resources have been exhausted OR for short encounters (20 minutes or less). For more information visit

17 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2018 DECEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TESTING DATES November TBA Fall PARCC (HS Only) SAT Administered 1st Marking Period Ends HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed Early Release Day for All Students 2nd Marking Period Begins Early Release Day for All Students Parent conferences; No school for Pre-K/ Head Start student Early Release Day for All Students Parent conferences; No school for Pre-K/ Head Start students Grade Submissions Due by 2 p.m Report Card Distribution Early Release Day for All Students HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed = Pay Day = Attendance collection

18 DECEMBER 2018 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE 24 & HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed Winter Break No school for students and teachers DAYS OF COMMEMORATION Hannukah (Chanukah) Feast of the Immaculate Conception Gita Jayanti (Hindu) Yaldaa Christmas Day 26 Jan. 1.. Kwanzaa MEETINGS AND EVENTS Board of Education Swearing In of New Board Members, CESC, 7 p.m. D/HOH Auditory Communication Specialists Mtg., TBD, 8:30 10:30 a.m. School Psychologists Orientation Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 2 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m Career and Postsecondary Partnerships RT Mtg., TBD, 3 5 p.m. Future Administrators Workshop (FAW), Festival, 4:30 6:30 p.m. School Financial Specialists Mtg., 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 12:30 3 p.m Board of Education Mtg. w/student Groups, 7 p.m. Assistant School Administrators (ASA) Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m MCPS Jazz and Swing Choir Adjudication PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m Automotive Trades Foundation Used Car Sale and IT Foundation Used Computer Sale, Gaithersburg HS, 9 11 a.m. (Snow date 12/15) Big Band Jazz Adjudication Pre-K Special Education Principals Mtg., TBD, 9 11:30 a.m Principals PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m SLMP Media Services Technicians Professional Learning, TBD, 10 a.m. noon Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. HS RC Mtg., Clarksburg HS, 8:30 11:30 a.m. OT/PT Staff Mtg., Festival, 1:30 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 1 3 p.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Future Administrators Workshop (FAW) Refresher, CESC, Room 134, 4:30 7 p.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Planning MCBOA/SBA PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Transition Support Teachers Mtg., TBD, 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m Central Services Mtg. with Principals, Festival, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon MS RC/DC Mtg., Kingsview MS, 8:30 11:30 a.m Assistant Principals Level-Alike PAR Panel, MCAAP, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Central Services/Business & Operations Administrators PAR Panel, MCAAP, 1 3 p.m. Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Novice Principal Level-Alike PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8:30 10:30 a.m HS AP/ASA/Coordinator PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. noon Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m PCC Professional Development, Rocking Horse Road Center, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:45 11 a.m. Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m.

19 NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TESTING DATES December InView (Grade 2, select Grade 3 5 students) December TBA..... Fall PARCC (HS Only) SAT Administered ACT Administered HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed WINTER BREAK No school for students and teachers 31 HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed WINTER BREAK No school for students and teachers WINTER BREAK No school for students and teachers WINTER BREAK No school for students and teachers = Pay Day = Attendance collection

20 JANUARY 2019 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE HOLIDAY New Year s Day Schools and offices closed HOLIDAY Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Schools and offices closed Early Release Day K 12; end of quarter planning Professional Day for Teachers No school for students. Possible instructional day to make up for emergency school closure DAYS OF COMMEMORATION New Year s Day Three Kings Day Birth of Guru Gobind Singh Bodhi Day Korean American Day Makar Sankranti (Hindu) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day MEETINGS AND EVENTS Outdoor Environmental Education Organizers Mtg., Second Semester Schools, Lathrop E. Smith Center, 3:45 5:30 p.m Student Service Learning First Semester Due Date Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. (Snow date 1/15) Assistant School Administrators (ASA) Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Pre-K Special Education Parent Educators PLC, 45 W. Gude, 9 a.m. noon Board of Education Operating Budget Hearing, CESC Auditorium, 6 p.m. (Snow date 1/10) SLMP ES Professional Learning, CTI, 8:30 a.m. noon or 12:30 4:30 p.m All Math Content Coach/Math Reps. Training, Festival, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. Elementary LC Coordinators Mtg., TBD, 9 11:30 a.m. ES New Counselors Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. School Business Administrators PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m EPAT, MCAAP, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m Board of Education Operating Budget Hearing, CESC Auditorium, 6 p.m. (Snow date 1/16) Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m All Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m All Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m Board of Education Operating Budget Work Session, CESC, 3 p.m. (Snow date 1/23) D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 1 3 p.m. Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. ES Special Education Teachers Mtg., CTI, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. First Year ESOL Teacher Cohort, Rocking Horse Road Center, 12:30 3:30 p.m. HS RC Mtg. (Joint MS RC/DC), TBD, 8:30 11:30 a.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Planning (Telework optional) MCPSSAA Joint Principals /Athletic Directors Mtg., MCAAP, noon 3:30 p.m. MS RC/DC Mtg. (Joint HS RC), William H. Farquhar MS, 8:30 11:30 a.m. PCC Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., Festival, 8:45 11 a.m ES AP/ASA PLC, MCAAP, noon 4 p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m ES Counselors Cluster Representative Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 11 a.m Second Year Math Content Coach/Math Rep Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m Board of Education Operating Budget Work Session, CESC, 3 p.m. (Snow date 1/31) First & Second Year Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. New Head Start Teacher Training, TBD, 1:30 4 p.m Central Services PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. noon MCPS Theater Festival, Clarksburg HS, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. (Snow date 1/30) D/HOH Interpreter/Transliterator Professional Learning, TBD, 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m OT/PT Staff Mtg., CESC Auditorium, noon 4 p.m. SLMP MS & HS Evaluation of Online Services, CTI, 8 a.m. 3 p.m.

21 DECEMBER JANUARY 2019 FEBRUARY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TESTING DATES January HSA Government (Paper) January HSA MISA (Paper) January ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 January HSA Government (Online) Testing Dates continued lower right HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed Professional Day for Teachers No school for students. *Possible Instructional Day to Make Up for Emergency School Closure* 2nd Semester Begins 3rd Marking Period Begins Grade Submission Due by 2 p.m. 1st Semester Ends 2nd Marking Period Ends Early Release Day for All Students TESTING DATES (cont d) January HSA MISA (Online) January TBA... Fall PARCC (HS Only) = Pay Day = Attendance collection

22 FEBRUARY 2019 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE HOLIDAY Presidents Day Schools and offices closed DAYS OF COMMEMORATION Losar Lunar New Year Tet (Vietnamese New Year) Vasant Panchami (Hindu) Parinirvana Presidents Day Chotrul Duchen Magha Puja MEETINGS AND EVENTS African American Heritage Month All ES Counselors Mtg., CESC Auditorium, 9 a.m. noon School Psychologists Orientation Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 2 4 p.m National School Counseling Week Schools Receive Report Cards Assistant School Administrators (ASA) Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Dual Enrollment Program Assistants Mtg., TBD, 12:30 2 p.m. MCBOA/SBA PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m Central Services Mtg. with Principals, Festival, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. HBCU College Fair, TBD, 4-8 p.m. PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m D/HOH Auditory Communication Specialists Mtg., TBD, 8:30 10:30 a.m. Principals PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. (Snow date 2/13) Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Head Start Teachers Training, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. No school for Head Start students D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 10 a.m. noon HS ACCUPLACER (HSAP) Team Leaders Mtg., TBD, 12:30 2 p.m. HS AP/ASA/Coordinator PLC, MCAAP, 8 11:30 a.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Planning Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m EPAT, JHU, noon 4 p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon ES Principals PLC, JHU, 8:30 11:30 a.m All Reading Specialists Mtg., CESC Auditorium, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. SLMP ES PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1:30 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 6:30 p.m Head Start Home Visits No school for Head Start students Career and Postsecondary Partnerships RT Mtg., TBD, 3 5 p.m. SLMP HS PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1 3 p.m. Student Member of the Board of Education Nominating Convention, TBD, 9:45 a.m. 1:45 p.m PCC Professional Development, CTI, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., CTI, 8:45 11 a.m. Pre-K Special Education Professional Learning, Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. Pre-K Teacher Training, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. No school for general education Pre-K students SLMP MS PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1 3 p.m. Transition Support Teachers Mtg., TBD, 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m All Reading Specialists Mtg., CESC Auditorium, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. District II Instrumental Ensemble Adjudication District II Vocal Solo and Ensemble Adjudication MCPS Dance Showcase, Northwood HS, 7 p.m. (Snow date 2/25) School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m Automotive Trades Foundation Used Car Sale and IT Foundation Used Computer Sale, Damascus HS, 9 11 a.m. (Snow date 3/2) District II Instrumental Solo Adjudication Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 5:30 p.m. (Snow date 2/26) Assistant Principals PAR Panel, MCAAP, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Central Services/Business & Operations Administrators PAR Panel, MCAAP, 1 3 p.m. Novice Principal Level-Alike PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8:30 10:30 a.m. Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m MS AP PLC, MCAAP, a.m. SLMP Media Services Technicians Professional Learning, TBD, 10 a.m. noon Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m.

23 JANUARY FEBRUARY 2019 MARCH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TESTING DATES February HSA Government (Online) February HSA MISA (Online) February ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 February ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Make-up window) Report Card Distribution ACT Administered HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed = Pay Day = Attendance collection

24 MARCH 2019 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE Early Release Day for All Students DAYS OF COMMEMORATION Maha Shivratri (Hindu) Ash Wednesday Holi (Hindu) Norouz or Nowruz Purim Kuan Yin (Avalokitesvara) Birthday Khordad MEETINGS AND EVENTS Women s History Month ES Counselors Symposium, TBD, 1:30 3:30 p.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Staff Development Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m District II HS Choral Adjudication All Math Content Coach/Math Reps. Training, Upcounty Regional Services Center, Rooms A & B, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. District II HS Orchestra Adjudication First Year New Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. MS RC/DC Mtg., Hallie Wells MS, 8:30 11:30 a.m. School Financial Specialists Mtg., 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 12:30 3 p.m. Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:45 p.m Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Hearing, CESC Auditorium, 6 p.m. (Snow date 3/13) D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 1 3 p.m. District II HS Orchestra Adjudication ES Counselors Cluster Representative Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. Pre-K Special Education Principals Mtg., TBD, 8:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. School Business Administrators PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m District II HS Choral Adjudication PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m D/HOH Professional Learning, TBD, 4:30 6:30 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. District II HS Band Adjudication Pre-K Special Education Parent Educators PLC, TBD, 9 a.m. noon District II HS Chamber Choir Adjudication Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. SLMP Secondary Professional Learning, CTI, 8 a.m. 3 p.m Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Work Session, CESC, 5 p.m. (Snow date 3/19) District II HS Band Adjudication ES Special Education Teachers Mtg., TBD, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. SLMP ES Professional Learning, CTI, 8:30 a.m. noon or 12:30 4 p.m College/Career Information Coordinators Mtg. (Joint HS RC), Walter Johnson HS, 8:30 11:30 a.m. EPAT, JHU, noon 4 p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon ES Principals PLC, JHU, 8:30 11:30 a.m. HS RC Mtg. (Joint CCIC), Walter Johnson HS, 8:30 11:30 a.m ES New Counselors Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Planning OT/PT Staff Mtg., CESC Auditorium, 8:30 11:30 a.m District II MS Orchestra Adjudication Second Year Math Content Coach/Math Rep Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m District II MS Orchestra Adjudication PCC Professional Development, CTI, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., CTI, 8:45 11 a.m. Transition Support Teachers Mtg., TBD, 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m Maryland Statewide D/HOH Teachers Conference, McDaniel College, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., (including Facilities and Boundaries decisions), CESC, 5:30 p.m. (Snow date 3/26) District II MS Choral Adjudication Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Building Service Managers Spring Cluster Mtg., 9 a.m. noon District II MS Choral Adjudication District II MS Orchestra Adjudication Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m District II MS Choral Adjudication

25 FEBRUARY MARCH 2019 APRIL SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TESTING DATES March Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) (Paper) Grades 5 and 8 March Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) (Online) Grades 5 and 8 March Alternate Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (ALT-MISA) March Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) 1 2 Early Release Day for All Students SAT Administered = Pay Day = Attendance collection

26 APRIL 2019 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE Early Release Day K 12; end of quarter planning Spring Break No school for students and teachers Possible instructional day(s) to make up for emergency school closure HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed DAYS OF COMMEMORATION Ugadi Vesak (Theravada) Wesak or Buddha Day Ram Navami (Hindu) Vaisakhi Holy (Maundy) Thursday Good Friday Hanuman Jayanti (Hindu) Theravada New Year Passover 20 May 2. Festival of Ridvan Easter Orthodox Good Friday Orthodox Easter Ascension Thursday (Western) MEETINGS AND EVENTS Arab American Heritage Month Autism Awareness Month School Library Media Month All Elementary ESOL Teachers Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. District II MS Choral Adjudication Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Staff Development PEP Advisory Council, CESC, Room 223, 4 5 p.m All Elementary ESOL Teachers Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. Central Services PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. noon All Elementary ESOL Teachers Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m. District II MS Band Adjudication HS AP/ASA/Coordinator PLC, MCAAP, 8 11:30 a.m All Secondary Counselors Conference, TBD, 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m. ES AP/ASA PLC, MCAAP, noon 4 p.m. Student Service Learning Award Due Date National Volunteer Week D/HOH Auditory Communication Specialists Mtg., TBD, 8:30 10:30 a.m. School Psychologists Orientation Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 2 4 p.m. Secondary AP2 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. First Year ESOL Teacher Cohort, CESC Auditorium, 8:30 11:30 a.m All ES Counselors Mtg., CESC Auditorium, 9 a.m. noon All Reading Specialists Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. District II MS Band Adjudication Elementary AP1 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m All Reading Specialists Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. District II MS Band Adjudication MCBOA/SBA PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m EPAT, MCAAP, noon 4 p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m. Student Member of the Board of Education Election Materials Delivered to All Secondary Schools Schools Receive Report Cards Secondary AP1 Seminar, 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m First & Second Year Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m Earth Day Administrative Professionals Week Student Member of the Board of Education Early Voting, Approved Secondary Schools, 7:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m Administrative Professionals Day Elementary AP2 Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Student Member of the Board of Education Election, All Secondary Schools, 7:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m Assistant School Administrators (ASA) Seminar, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 10 a.m. noon Elementary LC Coordinators Mtg., TBD, 9 11:30 a.m. PCC Professional Development, CESC Auditorium, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., CESC Auditorium, 8:45 11 a.m. Second Bands Adjudication Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 5:30 p.m. Assistant Principals PAR Panel, MCAAP, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Central Services/Business & Operations Administrators PAR Panel, MCAAP, 1 3 p.m. Elementary & Secondary Interns, CESC, Room 162T, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Novice Principal Level-Alike PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8:30 10:30 a.m District II Second Choir Adjudication MS AP PLC, MCAAP, a.m. SLMP Media Services Technicians Professional Learning, TBD, 10 a.m. noon

27 MARCH APRIL 2019 MAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY rd Marking Period Ends Early Release Day for All Students 4th Marking Period Begins Grade Submissions Due by 2 p.m SPRING BREAK No school for students and teachers *Possible Instructional Day to Make Up for Emergency School Closure* SPRING BREAK No school for students and teachers *Possible Instructional Day to Make Up for Emergency School Closure* Report Card Distribution HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed ACT Administered HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed TESTING DATES April Alternate Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (ALT-MISA) April Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) April TBA Spring PARCC = Pay Day = Attendance collection

28 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE HOLIDAY Memorial Day Schools and offices closed DAYS OF COMMEMORATION Yom Ha Shoah 5 June 4.. Ramadan: The Islamic Month of Fasting Saga Dawa Duchen Memorial Day Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed? Montgomery County Public Schools recognizes that our employees are our most valuable resource, and that the health and well-being of our employees are crucial to a healthy workforce. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to employees and their family members to help them cope with personal or work-related difficulties. When an individual is helped with a personal problem, job performance improves, home life improves, and everyone benefits. The EAP can help with job-related problems emotional and personal conflicts financial problems alcohol and other drug abuse stress or life crisis grief and loss domestic violence couples and family problems balancing work and family The EAP provides assessment short-term counseling referral to community resources crisis intervention supervisory consultations follow-up services workshops for employees and supervisors access point for MCPS Dispute Resolution Program For more information visit our website: The Employee Assistance Program 45 W. Gude Drive, Suite 1300 Rockville, Maryland Phone: , Fax: Services are available by appointment Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. MAY 2019 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Career and Postsecondary Partnerships RT Mtg., TBD, 3 5 p.m. School Financial Specialists Mtg., 45 W. Gude, Maple Room, 12:30 3 p.m Board of Education Annual Distinguished Service Awards, 6 p.m. All Math Content Coach/Math Reps. Training, CESC Auditorium, 8:30 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 3:30 p.m Principals PAR Panel, MCAAP, 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m Pre-K Special Education Parent Educators PLC, 45 W. Gude, 9 a.m. noon Teacher Appreciation Day Elementary & Secondary AP1, AP2 and Interns, Festival, noon 4 p.m. Elementary New First Year Math Content Coaches and Math Reps. Mtg., TBD, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. MS RC/DC Mtg., Silver Creek MS, 8:30 11:30 a.m School Business Administrators PLC, MCAAP, 8 a.m. 3 p.m Central Services Mtg. with Principals, Festival, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m Automotive Trades Foundation Used Car Sale and IT Foundation Used Computer Sale, Thomas Edison HS, 9 11 a.m Pupil Personnel Worker Week Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. SLMP HS PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1 3 p.m Board of Education Mtg. w/mcaap, 7 p.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Planning (Telework optional) OT/PT Staff Mtg., Festival, 1 3:30 p.m. SLMP MS PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1 3 p.m PCC Professional Development, Rocking Horse Road Center, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:45 11 a.m. Second Year Math Content Coach/Math Rep Training, Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. SLMP ES PLC: Implementing Curriculum 2.0, E&S Reading Room, 1:30 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 6:30 p.m. Transition Support Teachers Mtg., TBD, 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m EPAT, JHU, noon 4 p.m. ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon ES Principals PLC, JHU, 8:30 11:30 a.m. HS RC Mtg., Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS, 8:30 11:30 a.m. School Psychologists Professional Development, Festival, 1 4 p.m ES Counselors Cluster Representative Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m. Second Year ESOL Teacher Cohort, CESC Auditorium, 12:30 3:30 p.m. Superintendent s Performing Arts Gala Construction Trades Young American 42 Open House Event, 1329 Smith Village Road, Silver Spring, 6:30 p.m D/HOH Itinerant Staff Mtg., English Manor, 10 a.m. noon MCAAP Annual Membership Mtg., TBD, 4:30 6:30 p.m. New Head Start Teacher Training, TBD, 1:30 4 p.m Vision Professional Learning, English Manor, 2:45 4 p.m Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 5:30 p.m. ES New Counselors Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 1 3 p.m.

29 APRIL MAY 2019 JUNE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TESTING DATES May Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) May Alternate Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (ALT-MISA) May HSA Government (Paper) May HSA MISA (Paper) May HSA Government (Online) May HSA MISA (Online) May TBA.... Spring PARCC SAT Administered Last Day of School for Seniors HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed = Pay Day = Attendance collection

30 JUNE 2019 OFFICIAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE 5 Professional Day for Teachers No school for students Possible instructional day to make up for emergency school closure 13 Last Day of School for Students, Early Release Day K Professional Day for Teachers Possible instructional day to make up for emergency school closure DAYS OF COMMEMORATION 4 Eid al-fitr 9 Shavuot 19 Juneteenth (aka: Freedom Day or Emancipation Day) MEETINGS AND EVENTS 4 All Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Infants and Toddlers Program Staff Professional Day Planning 5 DOT In-Service Day SLMP Library Media Assistants In-Service Day (online module) 6 Ceremony Honoring Retirees, 5 p.m. Speech/Language Services Professional Learning, TBD, 12:30 3:30 p.m. TGPS PAR Panel, MCEA, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 ES Counselor Leadership Team Mtg., CESC, Room 50, 9 a.m. noon Student Service Learning Second Semester Due Date 11 Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 2 p.m. First & Second Year Reading Specialists Mtg., Festival, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 14 PPW Professional Development, MCEA, 1:15 4 p.m MCAAP Summer Conference 20 PCC Professional Development, Rocking Horse Road Center, 1 4 p.m. PPW/PCC Collaborative Mtg., Rocking Horse Road Center, 8:45 11 a.m. 24 Board of Education Mtg., CESC, 5:30 p.m.

31 MAY JUNE 2019 JULY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TESTING DATES June HSA Government (Online) June HSA MISA (Online) Professional Day for Teachers No School for All Students *Possible Instructional Day to Make Up for Emergency School Closure* nd Semester Ends 4th Marking Period Ends Last Day of School for Students, Early Release Day for All Students Professional Day for Teachers *Possible Instructional Day to Make Up for Emergency School Closure* SAT Administered ACT Administered 23 Grade Submissions Due by noon All Report Cards Mailed = Pay Day = Attendance collection

32 JUNE JULY 2019 AUGUST SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY HOLIDAY Schools and offices closed TESTING DATES July Summer Government, HS MISA, MCAP

33 JULY AUGUST 2019 SEPTEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

34 Days of Commemoration JULY 2018 OCTOBER 2018 JANUARY 2019 APRIL Independence Day Chokhor Duchen (Tibetan) Asalha Puja/Dharma Day Guru Purnima (Hindu) AUGUST Farvardegan, Muktad, Gatha Prayers Feast of Assumption Parsi New Year Eid al-adha: Feast of the Sacrifice Raksha Bandhan (Hindu) Ulambama Day (Mahayana, Theravada) SEPTEMBER First Installation of Adi Granth 2... Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu) 3... Labor Day Rosh Hashanah Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu) Vishwakarma Puja (Hindu) Yom Kippur Sukkot 24 Oct. 8. Pitru Paksh (Hindu) Shemini Atzeret 2... Mehergan Simchat Torah 8... Columbus Day Navaratri (Hindu) Durga Puja (Hindu) Dussehra (Hindu) Gurgaddi Guru Granth Sahib Lhabab Duchen (Tibetan) NOVEMBER All Saints Day 7... Diwali (Hindu) 9... Birth of the Báb Birth of Bahá u lláh Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day American Indian Heritage Day Birth of Guru Nanak Dev ji Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur DECEMBER Hannukah (Chanukah) 8... Feast of the Immaculate Conception Gita Jayanti (Hindu) Yaldaa Christmas Day 26 Jan. 1.. Kwanzaa 1... New Year s Day 6... Three Kings Day Birth of Guru Gobind Singh Bodhi Day Korean American Day Makar Sankranti (Hindu) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day FEBRUARY Losar Lunar New Year Tet (Vietnamese New Year) Vasant Panchami (Hindu) Parinirvana Presidents Day Chotrul Duchen Magha Puja MARCH Maha Shivratri (Hindu) 6... Ash Wednesday Holi (Hindu) Norouz or Nowruz Purim Kuan Yin (Avalokitesvara) Birthday Khordad 6... Ugadi 8... Vesak (Theravada) Wesak or Buddha Day Ram Navami (Hindu) Vaisakhi Holy (Maundy) Thursday Good Friday Hanuman Jayanti (Hindu) Theravada New Year Passover 20 May 2. Festival of Ridvan Easter Orthodox Good Friday Orthodox Easter Ascension Thursday (Western) MAY Yom Ha Shoah 5 June 4.. Ramadan: The Islamic Month of Fasting Saga Dawa Duchen Memorial Day JUNE Eid al-fitr 9... Shavuot Juneteenth (aka: Freedom Day or Emancipation Day) The Montgomery County Government and the Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council have developed Days of Commemoration calendars to display many of the cultural and religious celebrations that are important to members of our community. The calendars are available online at mcg/commemorations.html and Principals are asked to be aware of community needs when scheduling major events, and to be sensitive to students who may observe some of the cultural and religious celebrations listed on this calendar. These students may require individual arrangements, as deemed appropriate, through collaboration among parents, teachers, and administrators. For more information about accommodating the needs of students, please see the Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity on the MCPS website.

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