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Montgomery County Schools Win Cash For Scholarships

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010, 1:08pm

 

ROCKVILLE, Md., (WUSA) -- Montgomery County Public Schools won a $250,00, second place prize in a national contest Tuesday.

 

The money will be used for college scholarships for graduates from the class of 2011.

"Being a finalist for the Broad Prize is a wonderful tribute to the progress that MCPS has made over the past 11 years to raise student performance and narrow the achievement gap," said Board of Education President Patricia O'Neill. "Our students are making tremendous strides thanks to the hard work of our teachers and staff, and the continued support of the community."

The Eli and Blythe Broad Foundation gave $1 million for the first place school district, Gwinnett County, Ga. schools.

 

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“Golf for a Cure” Event Raises More Than $85,000 for Cancer Research

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 20th, 12:38 pm

Bethesda, Md. — Oct. 20, 2010 — The National Foundation for Cancer Research held its 7th Annual Golf for a Cure event at the Kenwood Golf and Country Club in Bethesda, Md. Sept. 13, raising more than $85,000 for cancer research.

Nearly 200 people attended the event, which featured an 18-hole tournament and live auction, two meals, an open bar following the tournament, and more.

“The day went off without a hitch, and we are so thankful for everyone who participated and helped put the event together,” said Sarah Funt, a successful real estate agent at Long and Foster Realtors and Co-Chair of the 7th Annual Golf for a Cure.  “Research is crucial to improving and saving the lives of cancer patients, and we are proud to contribute these funds from Golf for a Cure to help make that happen.”

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Avon Foundation for Women Program Awards Montgomery County Sheriff's with $50,000 Grant

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, October 22nd, 9:51 am

The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded a ($50,000) one-year grant to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at the Family Justice Center (FJC) for the creation and funding of the Avon Empowerment Self-Sufficiency Program to make an immediate, tangible difference for Domestic Violence survivors by providing them with guidance and assistance to create independent, violence-free lives. The Avon Empowerment Self-Sufficiency Program is the focus of the 2010 Avon Foundation for Women's annual awards program under the auspices of the Foundation's Speak Out Against Domestic Violence initiative.  The Montgomery County Family Justice Center is among one of the 32 grant recipients selected from among close to 150 applicants nationwide.

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One of Nation's Best, Montgomery County Public Schools Wins $250,000 in College Scholarships

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 21st, 9:44 am

   Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) was named one of the five best urban school districts in the nation Tuesday by the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, earning $250,000 in college scholarships for graduates from the class of 2011.

   MCPS is the first district from Maryland or the Washington D.C. area to be selected as a finalist for the Broad Prize in Urban Education, which is the largest education award in the country.

   Out of the five school districts up for the award, Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools was selected as the 2010 winner of the Broad Prize, earning $1 million in college scholarships.

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Bloomingdale's 13th Annual' Love Where You Live' Charity Event

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 19th, 10:37 am

Bloomingdale’s will host Love Where You Live on Thursday, October 20 and 21, 2009 from 10am-10pm in its three area locations: Chevy Chase, Tysons Corner and White Flint.  Dedicated to supporting six of the Washington, D.C. area’s prominent non-profit organizations, this charity event features live entertainment, fashion events, culinary demonstrations, incredible discounts, and more, as well as focuses on giving back to the community.  This year’s charities include Autism Speaks, U.S. Dream Academy, National Capital Area of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Junior League of Washington, Family Support Center and Choral Arts Society.

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Leggett to Help Celebrate Opening of International Baccalaureate Americas Global Center in Bethesda

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 19th, 9:11 am

Center Adds 25 New Employees to County, Will Grow to More Than 100

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Press Tour-- 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Official Opening-- 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting-- 5:30 p.m.

IB Americas Global Center

7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 200 West,

Bethesda, Maryland

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New Middle School Proposed for Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, October 18th, 10:27 am

The Gazette reports that a new middle school could be built in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area if a recommendation by Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jerry D. Weast is included in the school system's 2013-2018 Capital Improvements Program next fall.

The new school is needed to relieve overcrowding at the area's existing middle school and elementary schools, and to streamline sixth grade, which is now offered at two elementary schools as well as the area's middle school, Weast wrote in a recommendation released today.

The announcement comes in a school year when staff cuts at elementary schools have resulted in abbreviated curriculum offerings for sixth graders and led parents to question whether an elementary school is a suitable setting for students typically considered middle schoolers.

Chevy Chase and North Chevy Chase are the only elementary schools in the county that offer sixth grade.

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