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Welcome Letter

Phalena Washington, Coordinating Supervisor | phal.washington@pgcps.org
2001 Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746 | 301-817-3100
www.pgcps.org/ntpmiddle

July 27, 2026

Dear NTP Middle Families:

As we prepare to open for the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome you and your scholar back to  Non-Traditional Program Middle! Also, I am excited to introduce Mr. Maurice Wright who has joined our team as the Instructional Specialist. Mr. Wright will assist in leading the school. He is an experienced administrator with over 30 years of dedicated service in PGCPS.

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education. We value that trust and remain committed to providing a safe, supportive and high-quality learning experience. We hope that your family is having a restful summer and that your scholar will return ready for a successful year. 

As we begin the school year, we ask for your partnership in supporting the following expectations:

  • Daily attendance and in the required school uniform (Attached)
  • Arrive each day prepared to learn with a positive mindset, demonstrating respect, responsibility, and cooperation.
  • A clear backpack and all necessary materials each day (Attached)
  • Completion of all assignments with effort and consistency

At NTP Middle, we remain committed to our mission of supporting every scholar through a focus on

  • Different Instruction
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Wrap Around Services and Supports
  • Positive Behavioral Inerventions and Supports(PBIS)

Our goal is to develop students into

  • Self- Aware
  • Tenacious
  • Advocating
  • Restorative
  • Scholars

We look forward to partnering with you this year as we work together to ensure every scholar reaches their full potential. Thank you for your continued support. We are excited to welcome our scholars back to NTP Middle! Let’s make the 2026-2027 school year our best yet!

In Service,

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Phalena M. Washington
Coordinating Supervisor