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Beyond MoCo: Frederick County Elementary School Teacher Takes 27 Students to Nearby Cafe and Alleges Stabbings at School on Thursday Afternoon

Published November 4, 2022 at 7:41AM | Updated November 4, 2022 at 8:11AM

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office received a call for “multiple stabbings at Green Valley Elementary School” in Monrovia on Thursday afternoon from a caller who was informed by a school teacher to call police. Law enforcement officials responded immediately and quickly determined that no stabbings occurred.

Further investigation found that the teacher took 27 students through the woods to a local cafe, Buzz Café, and asked an employee to call 911 to report the stabbings. The school was initially placed on lockdown. The school then went into a “hold status” and then a “secure status” with dismissal taking place normally.

Education

Provide Your Input on the 2023–2024 School Calendar By November 30

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2022 at 7:25AM

MCPS is asking the community to share its input for next year’s school calendar. This quick survey seeks to gauge the community’s opinions on the calendar scenarios developed for the 2023–2024 school year. Staff will use your feedback to develop a final recommendation to be presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Maryland

First Round of High School Football Playoff Scores (MCPS Schools)

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2022 at 7:10AM | Updated November 4, 2022 at 10:21PM

Results of first round games can be seen below. Our preview and predictions from earlier this week can be seen here. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final). If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game.

Games scheduled for Friday, November 4th:

Education

Nominations Now Open For 2023 Dr. Edward Shirley Award (Principal of the Year)

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2022 at 6:04AM

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision. Given annually to recognize an outstanding administrator or supervisor of MCPS, eligible nominees include principals, assistant principals, school business administrators, directors, supervisors and other administrator and supervisory positions within the MCAAP/MCBOA unit.

Nominations can be submitted by MCPS staff, colleagues, friends, parents and community members. Self-nominations will also be accepted. The nomination deadline is 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. The award is presented by the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP). If you have questions, contact MCAAP at 301-762-8174. 2023 Edward Shirley Award Nomination Packet

Beyond MoCo

Bowie Man Purchases $1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket at Giant While Buying Treats for Halloween

By Patrick Herron

Published November 3, 2022 at 7:08PM | Updated November 4, 2022 at 7:34AM

He visited Giant #310 in Bowie and bought 10 quick-pick tickets for the Oct. 29 drawing, along with Halloween treats. A caregiver for his father, the loyal Powerball player didn’t watch the drawing or even check his tickets until the next morning after learning that no one had hit the jackpot. Looking up the winning numbers, the Prince George’s County resident checked ticket after ticket for a win. “It was on the last of the 10 tickets,” said the former information technology worker. “I looked it up and this thing is saying $1 million!” He recalls thinking, “It’s wrong!” and asked his brother to take a look at the ticket.

After confirming the $1 million win, the Powerball fan said he felt a sense of relief. “I’m just thankful,” he said. The winner plans to use his prize to take care of his father and keep chasing the Powerball jackpot, which has now rolled to an estimated annuity of $1.5 billion for the Saturday, Nov. 5, drawing. The estimated cash value is $745.9 million. His lucky retailer can celebrate, too. For selling a $1 million winning Powerball ticket, the store located at 15520 Annapolis Road in Bowie receives a $2,500 bonus from the Lottery. This is the eighth second-tier Powerball prize of $2 million or $1 million won in 2022.

MCPS

A Message From the MCPS Medical Officer: Daylight Saving Time

By Patrick Herron

Published November 3, 2022 at 6:19PM

Many of us are already working on sleep health and will need to anticipate this additional challenge. Work, school and lifestyle changes during the pandemic created challenges for regular health routines that continue to affect many people. For teens and parents of young children, unique factors influencing sleep and self care make it especially important to have healthy sleep habits.

How can I adjust my sleep schedule for the time change?

Celebrities

Abbott Elementary Star, Lisa Ann Walter, is a MoCo Native and MCPS Graduate

By MCS Staff

Published November 3, 2022 at 5:55PM | Updated November 3, 2022 at 8:29PM

Lisa Ann Walter is an actress, comedian and television producer, perhaps best known for her roles as Chessy in the romantic comedy film The Parent Trap and her current role as Melissa Schemmenti on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary. She’s also a native of Montgomery County.

Walter was born in Silver Spring on August 3, 1963. She grew up in the area and was a 1979 graduate of Blair High School. She later graduated with a theater degree from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, in 1983. Below you’ll see yearbook photos of Walter, sent in by her former teacher, Carole Chansky Goodman (who is also Blake High School’s first ever principal).

Gaithersburg

Public Hearing on Plan That Proposes 72 Stacked Townhouses in Gaithersburg to Take Place on November 7 (New Exhibits Added to Planning Page)

By MCS Staff

Published November 3, 2022 at 5:21PM

A consolidated joint public hearing is scheduled for November 7, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the City Call Council Chambers, 31 South Summit Avenue. Comments on this application may be mailed to 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 or emailed to [email protected]. New exhibits were recently added to the project document s on the City of Gaithersburg website.

Additional information from our previous report: One Central LLC has submitted a schematic development plan that proposes 72 stacked townhouse (2-over-2) units along with green amenity space in Gaithersburg. Per the plans submitted to the City of Gaithersburg, the Property is located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Central Avenue with South Frederick Avenue. Nearby and vicinal uses (on the north) include the Devol Funeral Home and surface parking lot; (on the west) South Frederick Avenue; (on the south) single family housing structures believed occupied by office/employment use;, and (on the east) Unity of Gaithersburg Church, Rockville Evangelical Church, and single family residential.

Events

MoCo’s Oldest Continuing Foot Race Will Take Place on Sunday, November 6

By MCS Staff

Published November 3, 2022 at 5:07PM

The 47th annual Rockville 10K/5K is still registering runners until Friday, Nov. 4.  The oldest continuing foot race in Montgomery County — which includes a 1-mile fun run for kids — will take place the morning of Sunday, Nov. 6.

The kids 1-mile fun run begins at 8:10 a.m. The 10K starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 8:45 a.m. Runners should arrive before 8 a.m., at which time streets leading to the race will be closed to ensure a prompt start.  Registration costs $35 online or by mail-in through Friday, Nov. 4, and $45 for in-person or online registration after that.  Saturday packet pickup on Nov. 5 is from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at RnJ Sports, 11910-R Parklawn Drive. Day-of race packet pickup opens at 7:30 a.m. at King Farm Village Center, 801 Pleasant Drive, between the Fontina Grille and Baja Fresh restaurants.

Events

Rockville to Host Salute to Service at Veterans Day Ceremony

By MCS Staff

Published November 3, 2022 at 4:58PM

Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a ceremony on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony is planned for Veterans Park, at the intersection of MD 28 and Rockville Pike. Free parking will be available at Sandy Spring Bank, 611 Rockville Pike. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will include a wreath laying and a presentation of colors. A reception will follow at American Legion Post 86, at 2013 Veirs Mill Road.

Clarence Hickey, a retired marine biologist and environmental writer and lecturer, will be the guest speaker. Hickey served in the U.S. Army Medical Service from 1966-1968 at an Army hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in support of the 101st Airborne Division. As a college graduate with a biology degree, Hickey served as a medical laboratory specialist in a blood bank, sending whole blood to Walter Reed Army Medical Center and to Vietnam, and performing other hospital medic duties. He is now an active volunteer known for his first-person portrayals of Dr. Edward Stonestreet, a prominent Rockville physician and surgeon during the Civil War.

Bethesda

(Located) Concern for Missing Eighty-Six-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published November 3, 2022 at 4:33PM | Updated November 3, 2022 at 5:02PM

Barfield is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown eyes and white hair. She was last seen wearing grey sweatpants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Adrienne J. Barfield is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the 2nd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6710. Callers may remain anonymous.