Farmland Elementary School

Good evening, Farmland families,

We hope everyone enjoyed our Fall Festival on Friday! It was wonderful to see so many families connecting and having fun.

A special shout-out to the PTA, Becky Franks, and Monica Garcia for planning such a great event. We also appreciate our parent and student volunteers—the face painters were fantastic!

We are grateful to the parents who volunteered to sponsor No Place for Hate. Farmland is excited to partner with families on this important work and look forward to making a difference together.

We value our Farmland families and look forward to another wonderful week together!

Warmly,

April

April D. Longest

Principal

Farmland Elementary School

This week in the Farmland Weekly Update:

Farmland Updates

• Fall Pictures
• No School - THIS THURSDAY
• Volunteer Opportunities Coming Soon

MCPS Announcements

• Stay Safe: Tips for Walking to School
• Academic Programs Analysis and Boundary Study 
• Update Your Contact Info in ParentVUE
• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at KID Museum

Parent Teacher Association News and Updates

• Support the PTA - Help Us Reach 200 Members by Oct. 1!
• Farmland Together Meeting
• PTA Dine-Out of the year at Noodles & Company!

Farmland Updates

Fall Student Pictures

Individual student pictures will be taken on Monday, September 29. 

No School - THIS THURSDAY, October 2

There is NO SCHOOL for staff and students this coming Thursday, October 2. 

Volunteer Opportunities Coming Soon

Information about parent volunteer opportunities at Farmland will be shared soon. Mrs. Wilson will coordinate these activities now that the school year is fully underway.

MCPS Announcements

Stay Safe: Tips for Walking to School

Walking to School or the Bus Stop? Stay Safe!

• Cross streets at marked crosswalks. Stop, look left-right-left, and make eye contact with drivers.
• Use sidewalks when possible. If there are none, walk facing traffic.
• Wear bright or reflective clothing in the dark or rain.

Learn more safety tips and find resources for families on the MCPS Safe Routes to School website.

Academic Programs Analysis and Boundary Study 
Starting next week, MCPS will host information sessions about Academic Programs Analysis and Boundary Studies. These sessions will explain what these topics mean for you and your family.

Read the story here.

Public Link for All Sessions = https://mcpstv-org.zoom.us/j/84717187605

• 9/29 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. = NEC Families
• 9/29 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. = NEC Families
• 9/30 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. = DCC Families
• 9/30 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. = DCC Families
• 10/22 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. = Learn About the Proposed Six-Region Model
• 10/22 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. = Learn About the Proposed Six-Region Model
• 10/27 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. = Learn About the Proposed Six-Region Model
• 10/27 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. = Learn About the Proposed Six-Region Model

See the opportunities to attend a virtual or in-person session.

MCPS Boundary Study webpage

Update Your Contact Info in ParentVUE

Please make sure your contact information is current. This helps the school share updates and reach you quickly in an emergency. Each year, families must verify their contact and emergency details through the Annual Verification Process. Read more.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at KID Museum

Come to KID Museum in Bethesda on Sundays throughout Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 28, Oct. 5, and Oct. 12) for hands-on activities inspired by the cultural traditions of Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more.

Parent Teacher Association News and Updates

Support the PTA - Help Us Reach 200 Members by Oct. 1!

PTA Membership Drive - Ends in 2 Days!

Help us reach 200 members! Your membership and donations support events, school traditions, and classroom resources for Farmland students and teachers.

• Thank you to the 130 families who have already joined!
• Join by October 1 to:
  • Give your child's class a chance to win bonus recess
  • Enter to win a Farmland t-shirt
  • Receive a free drink coupon at Fall and Spring Festival events

Join today and support your child's school!

Join or donate: Click here to join and/or donate
Questions? Email FarmlandPTAMembership@gmail.com 

Farmland Together Meeting
When: Monday, September 29, 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom, click here

What is Farmland Together? Join our Farmland Together meeting to learn how you can help celebrate our school community!

Activities include:

• Heritage displays at school
• International Night
• Free popsicle parties
• Quiet rooms at festivals and more!

Everyone is welcome!

PTA Dine-Out of the year at Noodles & Company!
Support our school by dining in or ordering out from Noodles & Co at Congressional Plaza on Tuesday, September 30 - and they'll donate 25% of your order back to our PTA!

• In-restaurant: Mention our school or show the flyer (attached).
• Online or App orders: Use code GIVING25 at checkout (must be logged into a Noodles Rewards account).

Upcoming Important Dates