2022DepartmentHighlights

The Katherine Thomas School

Many Lower/Middle School teachers have been certified in Orton-Gillingham reading techniques.

KTS was awarded with three Recognition Badges for PBIS Effort. KTS students had artwork selected to be showcased virtually in the annual Celebrating Through Art: The First Lady's Mental Health Awareness Youth Art Display The Honorary Chair of the Campaign, Maryland Former First Lady Mrs. Yumi Hogan, joined to offer congratulatory remarks at this recognition event.

The Washington Natmobile visited The Katherine Thomas School over the summer, including famed Screech and Teddy. Students delighted in playing games, drawing with sidewalk chalk, receiving cool Nats swag, and posing for pictures with Screech and Teddy. Screech and Teddy delighted our community and brought many smiles and laughter The Nats also featured The Katherine Thomas School at a game this fall! KTS’ own Dr. Nicole Abera was featured on the jumbotron.

The KTS High School Student Government Association led a week-long fundraising drive to benefit Universal Aid for Children, starting with a goal of $250. This goal was met and had to be increased within 24 hours thanks to the generosity of high school students, staff, and families Over $1,000 was raised by the end of the campaign!

Testing, Tutoring, and Counseling Department

Dr. Melissa Smith and the SpeechLanguage Pathology Department presented a workshop with Fusion Academy, "Changing the Paradigm of Neurodiversity: Acceptance, Inclusion, and Social Justice"

Robyn Davy presented a workshop to teachers at the Butler School entitled "The Circle of Security Workshop: A Roadmap to Understanding Children’s Social and Emotional Needs".

Robin Mesnard, TLC Tutor, worked on a summer reading program for Butler Montessori School. Testing, Tutoring, and Counseling provided testing for youth aging out of foster care through Montgomery County Child Welfare Charmyn Henderson led the Howard County Head Start monthly parent group.

Testing, Tutoring, and Counseling renewed our contract with Sidwell Friends for psychological testing.