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School Listings
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Pre-Schools/Child Care
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Walter Johnson HSGreetings WJ Community,
In case you have not heard, WJ S*T*A*G*E's fabulous fall
production of *King Lear* is opening Friday, November 13th!
The performances are November 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 PM and there is a special matinee
performance on Sunday, November 15th at 1:00 PM which is followed by a question and
answer session with the cast and crew. All of the cast and crew has worked
incredibly hard on this show, and it is truly wonderful to watch. I
also personally recommend that WJ students come see the show because every
senior reads the play in English class, and seeing the production onstage is a
huge advantage as well as very entertaining. Tickets and more information
can be found at wjstage.com. See you there!
Mariel Berlin-Fischler
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Faith United Methodist PreschoolWe offer two, three and four year old programs. We are state licensed. We have a loving and nuturing school. Please contact Rosemarie Lapham, Director if you have any questions or for a tour. We have spots available in all classes.Phone:301-881-1416 ext. 2
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Walter Johnson HSAt the first Montgomery County League tournament, held at Blake High
school on Saturday, the following students won awards and thus qualified
for County Finals, which will be held in March:
Joanna Miller 1st Place in Children's Literature; 6th Place in Prose
Robin Irene Goldensohn 1st Place in Poetry Amy Hemmati 1st Place in
Extemporaneous Speaking Camilla Yanushevsky 2nd Place in Informative
Speaking; 2nd Place in Persuasive Speaking Elizabeth Kang 5th Place in
Poetry; 8th Place in Prose Ben Ritz 2nd Place in Extemp Sophie Meade
5th Place in Prose Matt Krug 7th Place in Prose
Forensics Team Results - Way to Go!!
Robin Irene Goldensohn and Joanna Miller won 1st Place in Ensemble
Acting with their scene from Neil Simon's 'Brighton Beach memoirs.'
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Walter Johnson FoundationOn October 4, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., The WJ Education Foundation will host a fall gala at Strike in Bethesda. It is a great opportunity to come together and to celebrate our school as we raise money to support our modernization, academic programs and teacher professional development.
Please visit the website below in order to buy tickets. If you cannot join us, you can still make a donation at the website below.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community. I hope to see you and to have a chance to visit with you on the evening of October
4th.
Christopher Garran, Ph.D.
Principal
Walter Johnson High School
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Elementary Schools
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Farmland ES
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Farmland ESUpcoming Events
October 15, 2007
~ Kindergarten Field Trip to Homestead Farms
- 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m
October 16, 2007
~ Grade 3 GT testing - 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
October 19, 2007
~ No School - MSTA Convention
October 22, 2007
~ Raven Gifted & Talented Testing to new 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students - 9:30-10:45 a.m.
October 23, 2007
~ Inview Gifted & Talented Testing to new 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students - 9:30-10:45 a.m.
~ Grade 2 Pot Luck Dinner - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
October 24, 2007
~ PTA Book Fair - 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
October 25, 2007
~ PTA Book Fair - 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
~Book Fair Family Event - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
~ Second Grade Field Trip to Woodlawn Manor, 'Wampanoag Program' - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
October 26, 2007
~ PTA Book Fair - 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
~ PTA Scarecrow Making - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Middle Schools
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Holding School on Tilden LaneIt was brought to my attention by a Luxmanor neighbor that the tennis courts at the Tilden Holding School Center facility at Tilden and Marcliff are now gone. The fence and net posts have been removed and MCPS is placing portables on pretty much the entire remaining 4 tennis court area.
Here's what I know from some phone calls I made today. I started by calling Cabin John and extending a welcome to our neighborhood. They seem very pleasant and eager to be part of the community. As you may know, Key Middle School which is currently in the building will be moving out in the next week or two and Cabin John Middle School will be moving in. Cabin John will be torn down and rebuilt, so the Cabin John school will be at the Tilden Holding Center for two years. Cabin John's projected enrollment for this coming fall is 908. Key Middle School was about 770. I'm told the only change to the outside of the building will be a total of 9 portables that will sit on the old tennis court area. This may initially look like more because some of the trailers get pieced together. The adjacent basketball courts will remain. The whole building will get checked and maintained as other MCPS schools. I was told they will add some mechanical and electrical upgrades.
I then followed up with Transportation regarding bussing of 908 students. I was told they expect 10 buses heading east on Tuckerman in the morning and turning left on Marcliff. Six other busses will come via Montrose and Tilden. Each bus has a capacity of 55 students, so I imagine they may fine tune this plan with an extra bus somewhere. I mentioned the no left turn on Marcliff after 4:00 of which they were already aware. After school activity busses would come via Montrose and Tilden.
Please let me know if you observe other interesting developments at Tilden Center or have other questions.
Ellen Paul
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Tilden MSIt is that time of year again and we are busy planning our Annual Career Day for the 8th graders at Tilden Middle School.
As in the past we seek from our community those people that are interested in sharing their careers with the 8th graders. Many of you have participated in the past . It is a very exciting day for the students and they are always so energized after hearing that so many diverse careers exist throughout the community.
The date this year is Friday April 17th from 7:45 until noon. Each speaker is assigned to a class period (total of 4). There are 2 sessions for each class period and 2 speakers will be paired together , sharing a 45 minute slot, hence plan to speak for about 20 minutes., then questions at end.
If you are interested and would like to participate this year could you respond by email to me; Pam Marquez (parent) , Chairperson Tilden Middle School Career Day. I will need the following:
Name
Email address to be used
Contact phone number
Profession
Equipment needed if any for presentation.
Additionally, I will then send more specific details about the day.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Pam Marquez -
Tilden MSDear Tilden Community,
If you would like to donate funds to the Tilden Families in Need
account please send checks made out to Tilden Middle School to Mei
Chung, our financial assistant. In the memo section of the check write,
'Tilden Families in Need'. We use the money for various things through
out the year to help families out that may need assistance paying for
field trips or other activities at the school. Additionally, during the
holidays, we work with families to purchase gifts for their children.
This is done anonymously and privately by a couple of our wonderful
staff members working closely with the parents or guardians. Many
students at the school benefit from this fund. Your generosity is much
appreciated.
Thank You,
Jennifer Baker
Principal, Tilden Middle School
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There is still time to register for Babysitting Class!We still have room in our Babysitting Class for Session 2!
This class is for those interested in learning about handling young children and handling the basic first aid situations. If you are thinking about babysitting in the future or expect to be working with younger family members or other children, then consider taking Shady
Grove's Babysitting Certification Class right here at Tilden!
The certification will be completed in three afternoons.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
April 22, 23 and 24
$34
If you would like to register, pick up a form in the folder stapled to the After School Activities
Bulletin Board, fill it out and return it with the check made out to Tilden PTA to Kathy Terlep.
Questions, send an email to Missy Maloney -
Tilden Middle School
Tilden Charity Basketball Game on Feb. 29th
Please make plans to join us at the Tilden Charity Basketball Game Friday,
February 29th. Come cheer on your favorite teachers as they take on NIH
employees in a basketball game to raise funds for the Children's Inn at
NIH. Doors open at 6:30, tickets are $5 each; game starts at 7:30.
****Please also remember to bring in gently used athletic shoes. This
drive is in honor of Community Cupcakes community service project in the
memory of Luke Carter-Schlep******
New this year: Bake Sale and Silent Auction. We need donations for the
Silent Auction for expenses related to the new after school clubs sponsored
by the PTSA. Contact Therese Keating theresekeating@aol.com with your
items, gift cards, vacation home rentals, sports tickets, etc. Pease help!
We need donations to make this a successful event. -
Tilden MSTilden Middle School Calendar
Dear Tilden Community,
There was an article in the Washington Post last week about Maryland schools that did not meet their annual yearly progress goals (AYP) for reading and math as outlined by the state of Maryland. Tilden Middle School was on the list in the article as a school that did not meet AYP. I wanted to send out this note to clarify a couple of critical points. First, Tilden did meet their goals for the 2006-2007 school year. They were on the list in the article because schools need to meet AYP for two consecutive years to be removed from the list. In the school years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006, Tilden middle School did not make AYP. It is our goal to meet AYP in the 2007-2008 school year. This will remove our school from the state list. I have every confidence that we will be able to meet the state requirements this year. We made some incredible gains last year and the momentum created by our success is still very much alive at Tilden!
I hope that this clarifies some points that may have caused confusion when you read the article. If you are interested in this topic, and would like more data, the please visit the following website:
www.mdk12.org
I suggest that you look at the information located under the “Data” tab regarding the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) and AYP. I will also be showing parents school data on Back-to-School Night and at other functions throughout the year. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank You,
Jennifer
Jennifer Baker, Principal
Tilden Middle School
301-230-5930
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High Schools
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Walter Johnson High SchoolThe Walter Johnson Used Book Sale is a popular community event held every year on the first weekend in March. This popular fundraiser, sponsored by the WJ All School Booster Club, supports all extracurricular activities. The community is asked to donate gently used books thru February and shop the sale in March with over 20,000 treasures in all genres for all reading levels. Most items $1-$3. More details at www.wjboosterclub.com.Phone:301-803-7100
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Walter Johnson FoundationA Night at the Museum - Ratner Museum WJHS Benefit
Please visit the WJ Education Foundation website - www.wjedfoundation.org - in order to purchase your tickets for 'A Night At The Museum' (December 5th). This special evening takes place at the Ratner Museum. With music, food and a silent auction, it promises to be a great night. Come out and enjoy the evening with other parents and support WJ students. I look forward to seeing you in the museum! -
Walter Johnson HSParents Coalition Invites You...
The TOP TEN Math Reforms
For a New MCPS Superintendent
In two years Superintendent Jerry Weast will be replaced. It’s never too early to start writing a “wish list for better math instruction.” Long-time math activists Jerry Dancis ( retired University of Maryland math professor), Julie Greenberg (former MCPS math teacher, now at the National Council on Teacher Quality), and John Hoven (former co-president of the Gifted and Talented Association) will lead a discussion. Bring your questions and concerns.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Town of Somerset Town Hall
4510 Cumberland Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
Three options for parking: In the lot behind the tennis courts that are just west of the Town Hall
On Cumberland Ave (Please don’t block driveways!)
At Somerset Elementary School (Turn onto Dorset Ave. off Wisconsin, turn right on Deal Place, and left into school parking lot. The Town Hall is one block east of the school.) -
Walter Johnson HSMark your Calendar!!
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2008
7:00pm – 9:00 pm
WJ Cafeteria
Please join WJ CREW for one of our most important fundraising events of the year!! This is an opportunity for great fun!! Please invite your family and friends to join you and help support the WJ Crew team at this event. All proceeds go directly to the team for new boats, equipment and maintenance. Assist us in defraying the daunting costs of this competitive WJ High School sport.
Our team needs your help!!It’s Annual Silent Auction Time for WJ Crew Team!!
There will be food, music and lots of fun!!!
Please take the time to make this fundraiser the best ever!!
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Rosen or Marianne Van der Tak
cathylrosen@aol.com or mariannevdt@gmail.com
Please note that we are unable to accept credit cards. -
Walter Johnson HSCross Country Team
Here's today's Washington Post article mentioning WJ's success in
yesterday's brutal Maryland State Cross-Country Championships. Congrats
again to all our runners and to Coaches Martin & Astiz. A special thank
you to Dr. Garran and Mr. Merrill and the many fans that came all the
way out to Hereford to see our students run.
Here's the link to the Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/08/AR200811
0802001.html
Go Wildcats!
Marta Moersen
XC-Commissioner -
[Walter Johnson] Hall of Fame Nominations - Deadline April 20!Each year since 1992, the Walter Johnson PTSA has honored two WJ Staff members who have made exceptional contributions to our students' education and personal development.
One faculty member each year is honored for teaching excellence, and one staff member (not necessarily a teacher) is honored for outstanding involvement in support of students.
The awards are presented at the annual awards ceremony, which will be held this year on Monday, May 21st.
Whom do you think should receive your special recognition this year?
---- Which teacher has taken extra time to explain a difficult concept to your student?
---- Who has excited your student about a new interest or subject?
---- Which staff member has helped your student get involved in a new extracurricular
activity, or expanded your student's horizons or given him/her leadership experience?
---- Or who has provided a big boost to your student's self-confidence?
If a WJ teacher or staff member comes to mind as you read these questions, please submit a nomination by completing the online form on the WJ Homepage or in the next issue of the Big Train. If your family has already nominated staff members for these annual PTSA awards - thank you!!
The winners will be announced at the Academic Awards Night on May 21st. -
Congratulations WJ Swim and Dive Team
Congratulations WJ Swim and Dive Team
For the fifth year in a row, the Walter Johnson High School Swim and Dive Team has won the MCPS Combined (boys and girls) County Championship. Please congratulate all of the members of this team and our coach, Mr. Jamie Grimes.
The WJ boys won first place (for the 2nd year in a row) and the girls won 2nd place
(for the 3rd year in a row).
Go Wildcats! -
Walter Johnson HSClick Here For Walter Johnson HS Calendar
WJHS Parents and Students:
Walter Johnson is hosting its bi-annual blood drive with Inova Blood Donor Services, Wednesday, November 7th from 8am to 2:00 pm. Parking is available in the front area of the school from 7:45 AM to
1:30 PM.
We are encouraging all eligible donors to participate! The need for blood donations is huge and, according to the red cross, every donation can be broken down into multiple components that can help save MULTIPLE lives!
For parents and other community members, priority appointment times can be made by email (to wjblooddrive@gmail.com ). Simply email a half hour time period (from 8-1:30pm) during which you are available to donate and we respond to confirm and specify your appointment time. And while appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome.
Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 lbs. There are other donor requirements that can be found on the attached forms or on the WJ webpage.
The blood drive will take place in the auditorium and donors are required to bring a photo ID and will be provided with a t-shirt and refreshments .
Please also encourage your student to also participate. For student registration, signed parent permission forms must be turned in before an appointment can be made. Students can find forms outside room 116 and return forms there beginning on Monday, October 29th. Forms can also be downloaded from the WJ webpage.
Any questions or comments can be sent to wjblooddrive@gmail.com
Please help give the gift of life and DONATE BLOOD!
Thank you,
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Walter JohnsonPing Pong Table Needed for WJ Club
Hello WJ community.
My name is Mike Laukaitis and I teach in the math department here at WJ.
For years I have ran a ping-pong club during lunch. Throughout the
years and various location changes, my table has been pretty much
destroyed. We are able to use it a bit, but it's in really bad shape.
Before I go out and try to raise money (or put up my own) I wanted to
ask if anyone had a table they weren't using anymore. Any old nets and
paddles are also welcome. Thanks for any help in this matter, we had our
first club meeting today and 13 kids showed up. It's a great start!!
Thanks again
Mike L. -
Walter JohnsonKensington 8K Run/Walk for WJ Modernization
Get those running shoes out... If you are interested (or even if you are
not interested) in running (walking) the Kensington 8K, then please go
to the website below and register. A portion of the money raised goes to
Walter Johnson HS in order to help support our modernization.
Along with a number of WJ staff, I will be running in this event. I
encourage parents and students to join the WJ 'team.' It is a great
opportunity for the WJ community to come together on a Saturday morning,
get some exercise, have fun and raise money for our school.
The Kensington 8K has been a successful run in past years and we are
fortunate to have been identified as one of the three beneficiaries of
this fundraiser. Please register and show your support for this event
and for WJHS! Thanks.
http://www.kensington8k.org/
Christopher Garran, Ph.D.
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Walter Johnson HSThe WJ Education Foundation is meeting this Wednesday, the 5th, in the Media Center at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting is open to the entire WJ community. Hope to see you there.
WJ Foundation website is www.wjedfoundation.org -
Walter Johnson HSCheck out the WJ Foundation website
wjedfoundation.org -
Walter JohnsonIt's not too late to register for a spot at the Craft and Flea Market! Calling all clubs and sports teams; also calling all craft vendors, clothing specialists, artists and MORE! This is a WIN-WIN deal!
For only $50 you have a 8 X 10 foot space to set up your goods for sale. YOU KEEP ALL THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE!
Look for the Advertisements in the Gazette the next two weeks! We anticipate hundreds of folks coming through to see what YOU have to offer!
Attached is a registration form - also one below, and can be found on the website under
www.walterjohnson.com/information/wildcat_weekend click on the Craft/Flea Market link.
CRAFT/FLEA MARKET
Walter Johnson High School
6400 Rock Spring Drive
Bethesda, Maryland
Sat. September 8, 2007
9am-3pm
8x10 spaces $50
We give you the space, all proceeds from sale of your goods is yours to keep. Event held rain or shine! Tables, tents, chairs not included.
Unsold goods must be removed at the end of the day.
fleamarket@walterjohnson.com
All SPACE sale proceeds go to the WJHS All-School Booster Club which funds all extracurricular activities
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Name Phone
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Team/Organization Name Email
___ Flea market ___ Specialty craft_________ ______________ (type)
# of spaces________________ @ $50 each = _________________
Return this form to: Walter Johnson High School Booster Club, ATTN: Craft/Flea Market, 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Private Schools
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Charles E Smith Jewish Day SchoolOur 3 children attend the Charles E. Smith Day School, and we think it's a wonderful way for them to get an education in a Jewish Day School environment. They have many friends in the community who also attend. If you have ever wondered what a Jewish Day School education is all about and what it can offer your child please join us at one of the upcoming Open Houses.
JDS is committed to helping students become lifelong learners inspired by a love of leaning for the sake of learning. It's students are nurtured and challenged from the moment they enter Kindergarten until they graduate.
Come explore everything JDS has to offer:
• Challenging and engaging curriculum
• Values-enriched Jewish environment
• Dedicated, highly trained faculty
• Small class sizes
• Warm, welcoming family atmosphere
• Cutting edge educational technologies
• Well-designed, conveniently located campuses
Tours of the Lower and Upper School campuses are welcome during the school day. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call the Admissions Office at 301 881-1400 ext. 4870.
Mindy Berger
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Green Acres SchoolGoing Places With Children in Washington DC, published by Green Acres School, has been the premiere guidebook to the Washington DC area for over 50 years. The newest edition just arrived at school today and soon will be on the shelves in bookstores. This 50th Anniversary Edition is the best yet. It updates and expands information in the previous edition, adds new places to visit and their websites, and has practical tips from parents who have visited the many sites. Also, the geographic area covered by the new edition has been expanded to include places in Maryland and Virginia.
Going Places makes a great gift to other people and to yourself! You can order it online at www.greenacres.org, order it using the attached order form, or stop by the school at 11701 Danville Drive to buy as many copies as you’d like. Books are available at the school for $16.80, or you can have a book shipped to you for $21.00.
Sincerely,
Jocelyn Schaffer
Assistant to Head
Green Acres School
301-881-4100
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General
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Walter Johnson ClusterThe link is for a pdf file describing the modernization schedules for the cluster.
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