MCDOT Hosting “Virtual Safety Week”
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is hosting it’s 2nd annual “Virtual Safety Week” now through May 21. Virtual Safety Week aims to remind children and parents about the importance of pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety.
Update From MCPS Regarding Masks, Graduation Ceremonies, And Sporting Events
Montgomery County Public Schools sent the following message out Wednesday evening:
Break out your old copies of Goosebumps and Encyclopedia Brown, Pizza Hut is bringing back it’s popular BOOK IT! program from the 80’s and 90’s.
“Track and reward your kids’ reading for June, July and August in our digital dashboard. When they meet their monthly reading goal, they’ll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut!”
MCPS to Host Annual PRIDE Town Hall on May 26
Montgomery County Public Schools will be hosting their annual PRIDE Town Hall on Wednesday, May 26 from 6-9pm.
Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021
County Executive Marc Elrich Announces Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Steering Committee Members
From May 12th, per Montgomery County:
Outdoor Storywalk Event in Kensington Spotlights Cicada Season
The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation is bringing another of their StoryWalk adventures to Kensington beginning this Saturday.
MCPS Releases Report on Districtwide Boundary Analysis
Per MCPS:
MCPS Community Update After 5/11 Board of Education Meeting
Per MCPS:
On Monday the FDA approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents 12-15.
🆕 In anticipation of final approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-old children, you may preregister your child for an appointment now. Once final approval occurs, @MoCoDHHS will email you to make an appointment.
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Kristin Mink Announces Run For County Council
Kristin Mink, a lifelong Montgomery County resident and former MCPS teacher, announced this morning that she will be running as a Democrat for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council.