MVMPCS Updates – 1/25/21

In MVM eNews,

SCHOOL NEWS

What is School Choice? - Find out here.

SCHOOL CLOSED - Wednesday, January 27. Please note: this is a change made by FCPS to the Teacher Work Day that was originally scheduled for Friday 1/29.

February Virtual Parent Engagement and Community Coffee - Please join us on Wednesday, February 10 from 10-11:30am. Meet link to be sent via eNews.

February Montessori Materials Distribution - Wednesday, February 10 from 1-4pm. Materials will be left under the awning for contactless pick up. Please remember to wear masks and practice social distancing with other families. You may drop off any books or other materials that need to be returned to school in the bins provided by the Hospitality Committee.

TogetherFCPS - Hybrid Return Updates.

COMMITTEE NEWS

Volunteer Committee - Please click here to read about our many current volunteer needs. 

2020-21 Annual Fund - In recognition of National School Choice Week 2021, and our ability to choose a public Montessori Education, a member of our MVMPCS community has generously agreed to match the first $21 of your contribution to the 2020-21 Annual Fund, up to $2,100! Click here for more details; make your contribution here. #WEAREMVM

Hospitality Team - As a reminder, drop off bins for teachers and staff will be available under the awning on February 10, 2021 from 1-4pm. 

Amazon Smile - It's easy to donate money back to MMCI when you shop through Amazon Smile! Sign up here.

MMCI BOT Updates

MMCI Lottery - The MMCI Lottery is open for the 2021-22 school year at MVMPCS, now through March 12, 2021. The lottery is open to Frederick County residents from age 3 through rising 8th graders. Those interested can apply online here.

MMCI Re-Registration - Parents and guardians: it's time to re-register all currently enrolled students in the MMCI Lottery System. Please check your email for instructions. Contact admissions@mmcimd.org with any questions.

Our next regular Virtual MMCI Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 27 at 7pm. Past minutes can be found here. A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent out via ENEWS.

GC Business

Our next Virtual Governing Council Meeting will be held on Monday, February 1 at 6:30pm. The link to join the virtual meeting is sent out via ENEWS.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

FREE Breakfast and Lunch – FCPS will provide FREE to-go breakfasts and lunches for all children 18 and younger at 34 sites throughout the county. Click here for details.

Blessings In A BackpackDistribution is every Friday from 11am-1pm. MVM families may pick up at any of the BIAB school or community sites. 

Frederick County GIS Food Distribution Public WebApp - Frederick organizations combined forces and created this valuable resource to help community members easily find food distribution sites. 

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