SUGGESTED TEXT TO FRIENDS
Hi! Do you care which middle/high school are assigned to your house?
MCPS’ Superintendent stated the current boundary studies will have a “ripple effect” on all residents. If proximity is not the first priority, students may be bussed to further schools and home values may fall.
If you want to remain in your district, IT’S CRITICAL TO ATTEND MCPS’ MEETINGS NEXT WEEK!
Please visit the following website for clear FAQs explaining more. And, if you agree, PLEASE SHARE THIS MESSAGE AND WEBSITE WITH FRIENDS ASAP.
SUGGESTED EMAIL FOR OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS
Will Your Home Be Districted for [Current Middle School/Current High School]?
Dear [Name of Neighborhood],
MCPS’ Superintendent said that the current boundary studies’ “ripple effect will literally affect everyone in some way, shape, or form.”
The boundary studies are prioritizing increased diversity over students living close to their schools, meaning [Name of Neighborhood] students may be bussed to further schools, and our home values may fall.
If you want [Name of Neighborhood] to be districted for [Current Middle School/Current High School], IT’S CRITICAL TO ATTEND MCPS’ MEETINGS NEXT WEEK!
This website (please excuse minor typos) has succinct FAQs to explain this issue and the need to attend. If you agree, PLEASE SEND THESE SAMPLE EMAIL/TEXT MESSAGES TO FRIENDS ASAP.
We encourage you to please respond only to the sender if sharing thoughts to avoid flooding everyone’s mailboxes.
Thank you.
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