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Richard Montgomery Seeks New Principal
Jun 13, 2008 10:00 - 0 Comments
The following is from >Rockville Central friend Lori Miller:
Families in the RM cluster can have a voice in the selection of a new principal for Richard Montgomery High School, but don’t delay: MCPS plans to move on a fast track for a decision.
MCPS officials described the selection process and took questions from parents at a meeting Thursday (6/12) night. Parents filled out a survey to rank the most important characteristics of a principal, and also submitted written comments. That information will be used in choosing and interviewing the principal candidates.
Because the meeting was called on short notice, PTSA President Kate Savage has arranged to provide copies of the questionnaire in the main office at RM. They are designed to be read by a scanner: Use a number 2 pencil and fill in the bubbles for up to five listed characteristics. At the top, fill in 0201 for the school code and use the date June 12.
Comments can also be sent to RM’s community superintendent, Dr. Sherry Liebes.
Candidate interviews are to take place and a decision made within weeks. Current principal Moreno Carrasco announced his departure this week, and will become director of secondary leadership training in the MCPS central office.
Parents at the meeting floated one candidate’s name: James Fernandez, current principal of Einstein High School and former principal of Julius West Middle School. The two MCPS officials present said they didn’t know if Fernandez would want to leave Einstein or if Superintendent Jerry Weast would prefer to keep him there. Members of the community can submit names and offer advice, but the final decision belongs to Weast.
Contributor Review by Lori Miller: Fiddler On The Roof
Apr 5, 2008 12:08 - 1 Comment
Posted by: Brad Rourke
Department: Contributor Opinion,Opinion
Tags: by Lori Miller, contributor review, Lifestyle, reviews, RMHS
Department: Contributor Opinion,Opinion
Tags: by Lori Miller, contributor review, Lifestyle, reviews, RMHS
>This contributor review is by Rockville Central friend Lori Miller:
You really should take your kids to see “Fiddler on the Roof,” the spring musical at Richard Montgomery High School. And bring their grandparents. It will get the conversation going about past and future, parents and children, love and music. You might want to start that conversation before the show; this musical is a little more complex than most, and younger folks will get more out of it–and you’ll do less on-the-spot narration–if you explain some of the history and names.
The show is the first in RM’s new auditorium; the acoustics are much better here, and there are no bad seats, unless you’re a little kid. Parents may want to come early to scout out the best sight lines; the reserved seats are in the front and center, but the back rows may be better for shorter viewers.
Some RM traditions still hold–the cast, chorus and orchestra are huge and impressive, and the production has been carefully designed. It’s hard to take your eyes off Zach Sandberg as Tevye; he has some transcendent moments out there. But be sure to watch Matty Golub as a charming Motel the tailor and Micajah Dudley as the dancing, and scene-stealing, innkeeper.
The best entrance of the show belongs to the ghost of Fruma-Sarah during the dream sequence, but some younger viewers may dive for cover. If you see night terrors ahead, join in the post-show tradition at RM and take your children up to meet the actors and crew. They can see the ‘ghost’ among her friends, and maybe start dreaming about their own days on the RM stage.
“Fiddler” runs at 7:30 p.m. April 5, 11 and 12. Tickets are available at the door at $10 for adults and $5 for students. Reserved tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students; call 301-610-8087.
Would you like to write a contributor review of an arts event to Rockville Central? Excellent! Just send it in and we will consider it. Rules: Event is in Rockville; fairly recent; article is your work; you are not offering it for publication elsewhere. Try to keep it under 500 words; we will edit for length. Include a photo if you have one!
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