Believe in Equity, Access, and Relationships for all Students

BRIGGS CHANEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Believe in Equity, Access, and Relationships for all Students

Ms. Shawaan T. Robinson

Principal

Dear Briggs Chaney Middle School Parents, Guardians and Students,

Happy New School Year! I hope this letter finds you safe, healthy and well. The Briggs Chaney Middle School

staff is excited to welcome you all to a year of cultivating excellence fostered through positive relationships in a

culturally inclusive learning environment.

We are committed to our partnership with parents and the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). We want

to encourage you to become actively engaged in our school through the PTSA, but, more importantly, to stay

involved in your child¡¯s academics and social development during these critical middle years. We have several

opportunities for parents and guardians to be engaged and informed.

Website: Visit our website at schools/briggschaneyms to stay

informed with the latest information.

ParentVue: This is a tool that allows parents and students to connect directly with classroom teachers

regarding assignments, grades and notices. It is strongly recommended that all parents/guardians

establish a ParentVue account. In August, parents/guardians will receive a letter from Montgomery

County Public Schools central office with instructions on creating accounts. Please visit

for more information. Additionally, feel

free to connect with your child¡¯s counselor for assistance.

Twitter: Social media is not just for kids! Twitter is a great way to receive quick reminders about school

events, hear of exciting classroom experiences and see pictures of key events. Follow me on Twitter at

@BriggsChaneyMS.

Additionally, in an effort to be eco-friendly, communications will be delivered weekly through the PAW Print

newsletter by email, and Connect-Ed voice messages.

Immunizations

If you have a student entering Grades 7 or 8 this year, they must be up-to-date with immunization requirements

established by Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Students must have meningococcal

(MCV4) and tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough (Tdap) before the first day of school. Montgomery

County is offering free vaccination clinics. Please go to our website for additional information.

Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income. They may also

qualify if they are receiving Food Supplement Program (FSP) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits.

Families may apply for meal benefits by completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for the

current school year.

Apply online NOW at (Translations available). Click here for Spanish video tutorial.

Click here for English video tutorial.

Important Events and Dates

? New Student Orientation: Thursday, August 26, 2021, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

o On Thursday, August 26, we will host our New Student Orientation for all 6th, 7th and newly

enrolled 8th grade students. This half-day orientation will be focused on introducing new

students to school life at Briggs Chaney Middle School. School buses will be picking students

up at assigned bus stops. A bus route schedule is on our website.

1901 Rainbow Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20905

Main Office ¨C 301-288-8300

Fax ¨C 301-989-6020

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The Bear Fair: Thursday, August 26, 2021, 5:00 ¨C 7:00 p.m.

o During this time, parents and students of all grades will be able to meet some of their teachers,

participate in activities, sign-up for ParentVue, join the PTSA, meet other students and families

and receive backpacks and school supplies while they last. It will be an exciting day filled with

information and experiences for both parents and students.

First Day of School: Monday, August 30, 2021, 7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

o The building will be open daily at 7:50 a.m. Students will receive breakfast during the time.

Back to School Night: Thursday, September 2, 2021, 6:00 ¨C 8:00 p.m.

Labor Day Holiday -- No School: Monday, September 6, 2021

No School for Teachers and Students: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

To ensure that you and your child(ren) are supported throughout the school year, you will find the names of

some key staff members listed below who can help.

Grade

Administrator

Counselor

Team Leader

6

Ms. Erika May

Mrs. Kamer Costantino

Ms. Erin Connors

7

Mr. Ahmed Adelekan

Mrs. Kimberly Showman Ms. Cambria Conley

8

Mrs. Monica Kellner

Ms. Cecilia Harmon

English Language Learning Program Ms. Beth Beru

Mr. Ernie Padilla

Ms. Rochelle Hawes

Student Support Program

Ms. JoAnne DiNovo

Student Engagement

Ms. Marian Bromell

Student Support Program

Resource Teacher

Mrs. Lisa Stephen

Ms. Beth Beru-Counselor

Bridge

Learning and Academic Disabilities (LAD)

Mrs. Elizabeth Joachim

On a final note, all students, staff, and visitors to Briggs Chaney Middle School will be required to wear a mask

regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Let¡¯s stay safe! If you have any questions, please contact us.

Sincerely,

Shawaan Robinson

Principal

Briggs Chaney Middle School

Suggested School Supply List

English Department - Adrienne Calhoun (Adrienne_G_Calhoun@)

Notebook Binder with Dividers for 7 classes

Journal Notebook (Single Subject/Spiral Bound)

Pack of Highlighters - Multiple Colors

Gel Pens

Number 2 Lead Pencils

Pack of multi-color markers

Erasers

Pencil Sharpeners

Six 2-Pocket Folders (to insert in binder)

Lined Sticky Notes in a variety of colors

Index Cards - 3 x 5 and 5 x 7

Clipboard

Sharpie Pen (2)

Glue Stick

Thin Sticky Note Bookmarks

Science Department ¨C Jenan Dahmas (Jenan_A_Dahmas@)

Pencils

Color pencils

Pens

Graph paper

Lined paper

Markers

Glue stick

Highlighter

70 Sheet Notebook for Science

Composition Notebook

Index cards (3' x 5')

Math Department ¨C Kayla Johnson (Kayla_A_Johnson@)

Pencils

Pens

Colored pens (not required but highly recommended)

Notebook

Scientific calculator (grades 6-8)*

Graphing calculator (Algebra & Geometry)*

*These items are quite expensive. There is no pressure to purchase. We will provide

them for students for school use only.

World Languages ¨C Krystina Hernandez (Krystina_Hernandez@)

French

1 - 1" binder with dividers OR 3 subjects notebooks

1 - Pack of wide ruled paper

2 - Highlighters ( any colors)

1 - Pack of #2 pencils

2 - Black or blue pens

2 - Red pens

2 - Glue sticks

1 - Pack 3x5 ruled index cards

1 - Plastic Pocket Folder (Red :French 1A; Black: French 1B; Yellow: French 3AB)

1 - 8 Count Crayola box

1 - Scissors

1 - Headphones (NOT wireless)

Spanish

1 - 1 Subject Notebook

1 - Pack of #2 Pencils

1 - Pack of 3x5 ruled index cards

1 - Plastic Pocket Folder (Any Color)

2 - Highlighters (any colors)

1 - Headphones (NOT wireless)

Fine Arts ¨C Krystina Hernandez (Krystina_Hernandez@)

No supplies are being requested from the Fine Arts Courses.

Social Studies/Humanities ¨C Abby Hendrix (Abby_R_Hendrix@)

Highlighters

Colored Pencils

Composition Book

Index cards for flash cards

Pencils

Pens

3 inch binder with dividers

Wide ruled paper

Physical Education/Health ¨C Earl Hoffman (Earl_S_Hoffman@)

PE Uniform- more information is forthcoming

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