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Welcome Back, Margaret Brent Mustangs!

Dear Margaret Brent Mustang Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are excited to welcome both returning and new families as we begin an exciting new chapter together.

While our name and location have changed, our commitment remains the same. We are proud to be the Margaret Brent Mustangs, and we will continue to provide a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive. Our focus this year remains centered on our core values of Safety, Excellence, and Collaboration.

As we settle into our beautiful new school building, a few of our procedures will be different. Please take a few moments to carefully review the information below and keep this letter as a helpful reference throughout the school year. Your partnership is essential to ensuring a smooth, safe, and successful start for every student.

School Hours

School Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Building Opens: 7:20 a.m.
Students may enter beginning at 7:20 a.m. to enjoy breakfast.
Students arriving after 7:45 a.m. are considered late and must report to the main office for a late pass.
Breakfast is served until 8:00 a.m.
Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. will not receive breakfast unless they arrive on a late school bus.

Morning Arrival Procedures

To ensure the safety of all students, we will have separate arrival locations.

Bus Riders

Students arriving by bus will enter through the designated bus entrance with staff supervision.

Walkers

Students who walk to school should use the walkway leading to the school's main entrance.

Parent Drop-Off (Kiss & Ride)

Families dropping students off by car must use the designated Kiss & Ride lane.
Please remain in your vehicle at all times.
Pull forward as directed by school staff.
Staff members will assist students in exiting vehicles safely.
For everyone's safety, parents may not park or exit their vehicles during morning drop-off.

Your patience and cooperation will help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.

Afternoon Dismissal Procedures

Dismissal will occur in the following order:

Bus Riders
Student Walkers
Parent Pick-Up

Bus Riders

Students will be escorted by staff to their assigned buses.

Walkers

Students who walk home will be supervised as they leave campus.

Parent Pick-Up

Parents walking to pick up their child should report to the designated pick-up area at the front of the school. A staff member will call students outside for dismissal.

For student safety:

Only authorized adults may pick up students.
Identification may be requested.
Students being picked up must be signed out.

Students in Pre-K through Grade 2

For their safety, students in Pre-K through Grade 2 may not walk home alone.

They must:

Be picked up and signed out by a parent or authorized adult, or
Walk home with an older sibling (Grade 3 or above) who attends Margaret Brent Elementary with written parent permission on file.

School Uniform

Margaret Brent Elementary is a mandatory uniform school.

Our uniform remains the same:

Light blue shirt
Navy blue pants, shorts, skirt, jumper, or skort
Black shoes are preferred but not required.

Students are expected to wear their school uniform each day.

Early Dismissal

Early dismissals end promptly at 1:00 p.m.

To ensure a safe and orderly dismissal process:

Students will not be called for early dismissal after 1:00 p.m.
Whenever possible, please schedule appointments outside of school hours.

Frequent early dismissals cause students to miss valuable instructional time and may impact classroom learning and academic progress.

Classroom Supplies

Our school provides students with the instructional supplies needed for learning.

If you are able, donations of the following items are greatly appreciated to help keep our classrooms healthy and well-stocked throughout the year:

Hand soap
Hand sanitizer
Disinfecting wipes
Paper towels
Facial tissues

Thank you for your generosity and continued support.

Preparing for the First Day of School

ParentVUE

Families can log into ParentVUE approximately one week before school begins to view their child's teacher assignment.

Teacher Postcards

Teacher postcards will be mailed during the week of August 17, 2026.

Please have your child bring the postcard on the first day of school to help staff quickly direct students to their classrooms.

Backpack Labels

Please label your child's backpack with:

First Name
Last Name

First Day of School

Parents are welcome to walk their child to class on the first day of school only.

If you plan to do so:

Park on the street and walk to the school's main entrance.
Parking will not be available in the school parking lot.
Before leaving, you will be asked to confirm your child's dismissal plan.

Every Student Must Have a Dismissal Plan

Please send a written note on the first day indicating whether your child will:

Ride the bus
Be picked up by a parent or authorized adult
Walk home

Please also review this plan with your child so they know how they will be going home each day.

Upcoming Events

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming school events!

Back to School Bazaar - August 12 from 12:00 - 3:00
Student Orientation - August 24 - times shared later

Stay Connected

We encourage every family to stay informed throughout the school year.

Please connect with us through:

Class Dojo (teacher invitation coming)

Instagram _mustangs_mbes
X (formerly Twitter) @MustangPride
Facebook: Margaret Brent Elementary School
Our school website - https://www.pgcps.org/schools/margaret-brent-elementary

Main office: 301-918-8740

These platforms will provide important announcements, reminders, celebrations, and upcoming events.

Thank you for partnering with us as we begin this exciting new school year. Together, we will create a school community where every student feels safe, supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.

We cannot wait to welcome our Mustangs back and look forward to an incredible year of learning, growth, and achievement.

With appreciation,

Dr. Sharone Anderson-Davis
Principal
Margaret Brent Elementary School