Courier Apr 2010
Courier Apr 2010
Courier Apr 2010
April, 2010
Inside this issue:
Principal’s Perspective By Mr. Lee Evans
Calendar of Events 4-5 As we bring the third marking period to an end and prepare for the close of
school, we focus our attention to the completion of graduation require-
FEA/NHS News 6 ments. This is especially important for seniors. We are in the process of
preparing students for second semester tests. The assessment process will
Mulch Sales 7
include the High School Assessments (HSAs), Advanced Placement (AP)
Directory OPT-OUT form 8 Exams, the May Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and the April ACT. In
Cheerleading Tryouts 9
addition, we will be administering semester exams in designated courses.
HSAs will be administered the week of May 17th. Students are required to
CURTAINS—MHS Play 11 take the Biology, English 10, National State and Local Government (NSL),
Athletic Calendar 14-15 and Algebra I/Data Analysis HSAs in order to fulfill a graduation require-
ment set by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students must
Col. Zadok Magruder High
School pass all HSAs or achieve a combined score of 1602 on all tests. More de-
5939 Muncaster Mill Road tails will be sent home regarding the testing schedule. The AP tests will be
Rockville, MD 20855
Phone: (301) 840-4600 administered by our staff at the Redland Baptist Church on Muncaster Mill
Fax: (301) 840-4617 Road using guidelines provided by the College Board. The AP exams are a
PRINCIPAL
culmination of rigorous instruction in a number of courses across core aca-
Mr. Leroy Evans demic areas, foreign language, arts, and music. We continue to have a sig-
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
nificant number of students who register to take AP exams. We are very
Ms. Lakeisha Adamson proud of Magruder High School students’ AP test results from last year as a
Ms. Ellen Hudson significant number of students scored a 3 or above (Continued on Page 2)
Ms. Sheree Coleman
PTSA PRESIDENT
Linda Kuserk
(301) 330--3926 PTSA NEWS By Ms. Linda Kuserk
GUIDANCE OFFICE The beginning of this fourth marking period signifies our final Courier
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edition for this school year. This is always the time of year that the PTSA
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
(301) 840-4609 looks back to see if objectives were met during this school year and looks
ahead to the next school year. I am hopeful that we are viewed as suc-
cessful advocates for the parents and students at Magruder and were able
To get your news in the courier, send to provide timely and relevant information on topics throughout the
an email to: [email protected]
school year. We continue to have staff appreciation events in upcoming
months, with the famous “Salad Bar Extravaganza” in May. Look for e-
mails requesting food donations at the end of this month. In June the
PTSA helps to support the staff End of Year Luncheon. Look inside the
Courier for a chance to personally thank the (Continued on Page 3)
COURIER EDITOR
Deby Dicello Visit the Magruder High School website at www.magruderhs.org
(240) 599-6503
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Magruder staff. PTSA sponsored scholarships will be awarded at the Awards Assembly in May, and
for the first time, the “First in Family” award will be given to a Magruder student who is the first in
their family to go to college. After- Prom is scheduled for Sunday, May 16th, and volunteers are still
needed. You can find additional information about After- Prom inside this issue.
The wheels are in motion for the 2010-2011 school year, with nominations for officers to be made dur-
ing the April PTSA meeting, and voting to follow in May. We currently have two events planned for
the next school year. The first is a golf fundraiser scheduled for the fall and the second is the return of
the Every Fifteen Minutes program next spring.
I would be remiss if I did not thank the many parents who supported the PTSA and Magruder High
School throughout this year. Your work is greatly appreciated, whether working in the limelight or
behind the scenes.
We will truly miss our graduating parents and thank them for the years of volunteerism.
You might remember the condition of Magruder from a few years ago, but if you don't -- that's proba-
bly best. But you should know that modernization of the auditorium, the restrooms and the con-
sumer science lab, along with numerous enhancements throughout the building and grounds would
not have happened without the leadership of Mr. Evans and Ms. Offutt. I often visit other schools,
and I can safely say that our Magruder High School building is in the best condition of any MCPS
school built in the 1970's, and probably the 1980's.
More improvements are ahead. This summer, the cafeteria kitchen will be modernized, leading to
more efficient operation and better service. Flooring will be replaced in several classrooms. A three-
year HVAC system replacement project will begin, leading to better temperature control, improved
air quality and energy savings.
My position as facilities chairman will end in June when my youngest child graduates from Ma-
gruder. We need a new facilities chairman who will help to spur modernization of the science labs
and other improvements. It is primarily an advocacy position, and while construction knowledge is
helpful, it is not essential. Please contact PTSA president Linda Kuserk if you are interested in be-
coming the new facilities chairman.
Please Note:
Magruder High School will be closed on Monday, June 7, 2010 for graduation.
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17-18 AP Practice Exam: English; 9:00 am; Rooms D255, D256, D261
MAY, 2010
12 Interims Mailed
18 Algebra HSA
20 NSL HSA
21 English 10 HSA
JUNE, 2010
7 School Closed: Magruder HS, Only;
10 Exams: Periods 1, 5
11 Exams: Periods 2, 6
14 Exams: Periods 3, 7
15 Exams: Periods 4, 8
The members of the (FEA) Future Educators Association had a very successful "Bells for the
Holidays" fundraiser. Students purchased bells to add to teachers necklaces and the teacher who re-
ceived the most bells won a donut breakfast for her class. On Friday, March 12, the Future Educators
and the Education Academy students attended a breakfast meeting celebration for the seniors. Mrs.
Boyle discussed plans for the next school year including possible field trip opportunities for the up-
coming year.
The March and April meetings for the National Honor Society in-
cluded a St. Patrick's day activity and preparing for the NHS Spring
Induction. Also discussed at the March meeting were opportunities to
volunteer with Japanese High School students visiting in the U.S.
They have a program that provides for a cultural exchange with
American high school students from various National Honor Societies
in our county. Any NHS member interested in volunteering for this
event which is May 9th and July 11th is encouraged to contact Ms.
Stephanie Libonati at 301-984-1274.
The NHS Spring Induction ceremony for the new 2010-2011 mem-
bers will be on Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM in the Magruder
Auditorium.
The annual Magruder Art Show will be held for two days on
Tuesday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 19 in the main guy. On
both days, the show will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m..
Staff, students, and parents are welcome to attend and view the
artwork done by our talented Magruder students. The show will
feature photography, ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, pen
and ink, pastels and much more. Come see the talent.
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Sponsored by: MCDLC Lions Club and Leos, PTSA After Prom, Wres-
tling Squads & Cheerleading Squads.
On Sunday, May 16th a charity Walk/Run will be held at Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring,
MD in honor of Dave ” Scooter” Scaggs. The event begins at 10am - rain or shine. Proceeds will
benefit the Association for Frontotemporal Dementia – the rare form of dementia, from which Dave
now suffers. An “early bird registration discount” and special children and student pricing is avail-
able. Learn more by visiting www.Scoot4Scooter.com
Dave Scaggs was a Montgomery County teacher for over 30 years, coached soccer and basketball
at Woodward and Blair High Schools leading them to many county championships and State Fi-
nals. He received many coaching honors over the years and was a two-time Maryland Coach of the
Year. He also served as Athletic Director at Sherwood High School for several years prior to retir-
ing. Outside of school, Dave coached Division I level club soccer for over 25 years, winning the
Maryland State Cup six times. His love of soccer was his motivation to create the Maryland Soccer
School, a summer camp for youth soccer players to help them reach their full potential both on and
off the soccer fields.
There is no cure for Frontotemporal Dementia , but in their father’s honor, the Scaggs family is com-
mitted to raising research dollars to help change this fatal prognosis for others stricken with this rare
form of dementia in the future. Dave has given so much to children in the Montgomery County area
over the years, this event is a great opportunity to let him know that our community stands with him
as he fights the toughest opponent of his life.
Join us on May 16th for this very special event. Food, music, bake sale, raffle, moon bounce and
other children’s games that will be available in addition to the 5K Run –so bring the whole family !
Thank you,
Linda Kuserk, Magruder High School PTSA
Apreciables Padres
La asociación del PTSA en conjunto con la escuela Magruder HS quieren publicar el directorio de
la escuela con los nombres de los estudiantes ,teléfonos y direcciones para Septiembre del 2010. Esto
directorio también incluye,las reglas y teléfonos importantes de los diferentes departamentos y ofici-
nas de la escuela.
Padres de los estudiantes del noveno(9) decimo ( 10)y onceavo (11)grado si Usted NO quiere que se
publique su dirección ni su teléfono en el directorio del 2010-2011 tiene que comunicarse con: Julie
Whalen@ juliewhalen@ comcast.net antes del 30 de Junio del 2010.
Tryout clinics for jv and varsity cheerleading will begin on Monday, May 17th. This will be the only
tryout opportunity for cheerleading, but students can specify fall and/or winter season. Academi-
cally eligible students in grades 8-11 can tryout. Information packets with necessary forms will be
distributed at middle schools and at cheerleading club the last week of April. A current physical
form must be submitted on the first day of clinics. Students will not be allowed to participate with-
out a current physical. Please schedule the appointment now so you don't miss the opportunity to try-
out for any sports teams next year. Tryout information can be found on the cheer page of
www.magruderathletics.org<http://www.magruderathletics.org>
What is CCRD 1?
College/Career Research and Development 1 encourages students to research current career in-
formation for successful career planning and management. Students develop self awareness, ca-
reer awareness, financial literacy, communication and indispensable work related knowledge and
skill sets. A variety of career and interest assessments, as well a folio development, demonstrat-
ing workplace and academic readiness, prepare students for college and careers.
What do I do next?
If you are entering grades 10 or 11: During high school registration, enroll in CCRD 1 A/B
Enroll in courses that are associated with your Career Academy
Save the date!! The Every 15 Minutes Committee is sponsoring a Town Meeting for parents on
Thursday, April 15, in the cafeteria. The topic is students overwhelmed by stress resorting to bad
choices, and how we can help them.
Information tables with representatives and handouts from groups that help parents with teenagers
will be set up from 7:00 to 7:30 PM.
From 7:30 to 9:00 PM there will be a panel discussion followed by a question/answer period.
The panel includes Assistant State’s Attorney Maura Lynch, who will address legal implications
for the teen and her parents if her bad choices are illegal; Mr. Wayne Whigham, Director of Ap-
peals/Transfers, who will explain what supports and consequences are in place in MCPS if the teen
engages in unsafe, disruptive or illegal behavior, and Ms. Simone Bramble, Director of the Residen-
tial Treatment Center, Adventist Health Care, who will cover how to keep communication open with
your teen, how to help him manage stress, and how to recognize unhealthy coping strategies vs. nor-
mal adolescent behavior.
This announcement is provided as a service from the Every 15 Minutes Committee. Every 15 Min-
utes will return to Magruder HS in 2011. Our focus this year is how to empower teenagers to get an
adult involved if they know a peer is in harm’s way, without letting fear of retaliation or “being a
snitch” interfere with getting help. If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please con-
tact Patty Winters at [email protected], or 301-519-7537.
Ms. Varela is looking for volunteers to help with Field Day events on Tuesday, May 18th. Students
who are not taking an HSA that day can volunteer. Permission forms will be distributed to CES alums
and excused absences will be given to the first 40 students who return their form by Mon, May 17th.
Curtains
Mark your calendars for that dazzling backstage murder mystery musical comedy
CURTAINS
Witness for yourself what it takes to put together a Broadway musical. Would you kill for a
role? Do you have a nose for crime? An ear for music? This whodunit musical parody is to die
for and is sure to knock you dead with laughter!
Email [email protected] to reserve your tickets.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
Cost: $8 for students, $10 for adults.
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AFTER PROM PARTY PLANNING NOW.. THEME: HANG ‘10!….PLEASE COME JOIN US!
The next meeting of planning the After Prom Party is April 12, 2010 at 7:00 in Room B111. Please
come help. The After Prom Party will be held May 16, 2010 from 1:00 am until 5:00 am. Please join
us! Many volunteers are needed to make this a safe, fun and memorable evening (early morning!) for
our kids. Below is a list of the different planning areas where we need help NOW!
The After Prom decorations committee needs help now with some projects. If you can cut, paint or
glue – you can help! We’ll give you the paper, paint & directions. Please contact Susan Borst at
[email protected] or 301-580-6516 or Angela Tilley at [email protected] or 240-
654-3369.
We also need donations of wrapping paper tubes, bathing suits, trunks, Hawaiian shirts, shorts, towels
and any “beachy” clothing. Items will not be returned, but will be donated to a worthy cause. And we
would like to borrow surfboards and beach umbrellas. These will be returned, just make sure your
name is on them. All items can be dropped off at the Magruder Main Office or
Susan Borst’s-17629 MacDuff Ave, Olney (near Cashell ES) or Angela Tilley’s-
16823 Bethayres Road, Derwood.
Any monetary donations are tax deductable to you! This event cost about
$10,000 to produce and financial help from our Magruder families and commu-
nity is needed. Please sign up below to help or to make a donation. Thank you!
We are collecting printer cartridges, toner cartridges, and cell phones. There is a
collection recycling box in the main office and in the media center. Thank you!
E-Mail:____________________
(Checks should be made payable to MHS PTSA-After Prom and mailed to:
Thanks to all the parents that have supported the PTSA Staff Appreciation
events throughout the year. This June, the PTSA will be supporting the End
of Year Luncheon for the staff. If you would like to write a personal thank
you note to be shared with the staff and make a monetary contribution to-
ward the luncheon, please fill out the form below and return to the PTSA
mailbox in the main office. Please make checks payable to Magruder PTSA
with staff appreciation in the memo.Write your message below and mail it to:
Magruder High School PTSA;5939 Muncaster Mill Rd;Rockville,MD20855
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11 12 Volleyball 13 JV Baseball 14 Boys Lacrosse BCC at MHS 15 JV Baseball MHS 16 Boys and Coed 17 JV Baseball Spring-
MHS at Da- Paint Branch at V 7 pm/ JV 5:15 pm atSherwood3:30 pm Volleyball Watkins brook at MHS 10:00 am
mascus Boys MHS 3:30 pm Mill at MHS Boys
Boys and Coed Volleyball V Baseball Sher- V Baseball MHS at Spring-
5:15 pm/ 5:15 pm/ Coed
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Coed 7pm 7:00 pm
Paint Branch (at pm/ Coed 7 pm pm Coed 7:00 pm
JV Softball Springbrook
MLK) 3:30 pm
Girls Lacrosse MHS at MHS 10:00 am
JV Softball Paint at BCC V 7:00 pm;
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Branch at MHS JV 5:30 pm
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3:30 pm
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3:30 pm
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3:30 pm 5:30 pm
Boys Tennis MHS at Outdoor Track MHS Boys Lacrosse MHS at
Blake 3:30 pm & Einstein at Da- Volleyball MHS at Boys Tennis MHS at Blair V 4:15pm/ JV 2:30 pm
mascus 3:30 pm Blake Coed Einstein 3:30 pm
Volleyball BCC at MHS Softball Gburg at MHS JV
5:15pm/ Boys 7pm
Coed 5:15pm/ Boys 7pm 10am /V 2:30 pm
2 3 4 JV Baseball MHS at RM 3:30 pm 5 6 JV Baseball MHS at Blair 6 pm 7 8 Baseball Wootton at MHS
JV 10 am/ V 1:30 pm
V Baseball RM at MHS 5:15 pm V Baseball MHS at Walter Johnson 5:15 pm
Boys Lacrosse MHS at RM
Boys Lacrosse MHS at Northwood Boys Lacrosse Gburg at MHS V 7pm/ JV
V12pm JV10am
V 7pm/ JV 5:30 pm 5:15pm
Girls Lacrosse RM at MHS
Girls Lacrosse Northwood at MHS Girls Lacrosse MHS at Gburg V 7pm/ JV
V 11:30am JV 10 am
V 7pm/ JV 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Softball Wootton at MHS JV
JV Softball MHS at RM 3:30 pm JV Softball MHS at Blair 6pm
10 am V 12:30 pm
V Softball RM at MHS 5:15pm V Softball MHS at Walter Johnson 7 pm
MON 10 Boys Lacrosse MHS at Rockville V 5:15 pm Tues 11 V Baseball MHS at Rockville 5:15 pm 12 13
Rockville, MD 20855
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