MMS Eagle Report for Families

Dear Families,

We are preparing for our upcoming Math Benchmark Assessment, which will take place Tuesday. This assessment is an important opportunity for us to measure student progress, identify strengths, and determine areas where additional support may be needed.

Our goal is to ensure that every student is continuing to grow in their mathematical understanding and confidence. It  helps to guide our instruction so we can better meet each student’s needs.

You can support your child by:

• Encouraging them to do their best

• Making sure they get a good night’s sleep

• Ensuring they arrive to school on time

• Reminding them to take their time and show/check their work

We are proud of the hard work our students have shown this year and are confident they will approach this assessment with focus and determination.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success.

Please call the front office to sign your child up to attend our SOL Boot Camp.  This is a great opportunity to give our students a boost to their learning.  

Montross Middle School is happy to be participating in Reading Makes Cents,  a statewide reading program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade focusing on personal finance concepts.

Through this year’s selection of books, students will learn financial concepts such as the value of working to earn money, the importance of saving, the idea of prioritizing wants, and being good decision-makers. These are valuable life lessons that will benefit students as they grow up.

Our school also will earn 3 free books for our library, which I’m very excited to share with my students. Plus, if our school has the highest student participation rate within our region at the program’s close, we will earn an additional $500 worth of books. With your child’s participation, I know we can do it!

To participate: Encourage your child to read (or listen to or watch a video!) 5 books as explained on the attached Reading Challenge form. Full information and details are available at ReadingMakesCents.com.

Every child who submits a completed Reading Challenge form, certified by a parent or guardian, is entered into a drawing to win one of 14 Invest529SM savings accounts with an initial balance of $529, to grow year over year. (Entries are due May 22, 2026)

As you know, education after high school is more important than ever before, whether it’s a degree from a 2 or 4-year college, an industry certification, or some other credential. As sponsors of the program, SOAR Virginia, Invest529 and the Virginia Council on Economic Education aim to help families start saving early for higher education expenses. Setting this expectation has been proven key to pursuing higher education.

Your signature on the Reading Challenge form is needed for Invest529 to contact you if your child is a

$529 savings account winner. Also, you may be provided with additional information on saving for higher education but can opt out at any time. Your information will not be sold or used for any other purpose.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carpenter at carpentern@wmlcps.org. 

We’re thrilled to participate in this exciting program and pleased to offer your child the opportunity to

learn alongside us. I personally can’t wait to see your student involved, engaged and, most of all, reading!

Parent Participation | Reading Makes Cents