No HOA meeting in April. Next meeting Wednesday May 8 at 7:00 pm at the Rockshire Clubhouse.

MCPS Equity Accountability Model Community Meetings

• Montgomery County Public Schools Office of School Support and Improvement is leading a series of community meetings to learn about the MCPS Equity Accountability Model and other strategies the district is using to monitor and report student achievement.
• The Equity Accountability Model proposals have generated a lot of buzz among the county communities due to possible future school district boundary changes, with some residents supporting the proposed changes - and some strongly opposing them. 
• See the program’s web site for additional information: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/evidence-of-learning-framework/equity-accountability-model.aspx
• The meeting schedules are:
  Monday, April 8, 2019 :
• 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
• Magruder High School
• Sherwood High School
• Damascus High School  
• Wednesday, April 24:
• 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
• Paint Branch High School
• Watkins Mill High School
• Montgomery Blair High School
• Monday, May 13, 2019:
• 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
• Rockville High School
• Quince Orchard High School
• Springbrook High School

The Maryland Dept. of Transportation is holding two back-to-back “public workshops” about the 270 expansion project at Wootton H.S. on Thursday, April 25. The first one begins at 6:30 p.m. and the second one at 7:30. The purpose of the meeting is to update local citizens on the status of the project — both on 270 and other plans involving expanding the Beltway. Public comment will be taken at the meeting.  You can learn more at https://495-270-p3.com/

Time for some Spring Cleaning and Maintenance

• Property inspections have started, and we have some tips for homeowners to consider:
• We’ve had a very rainy summer and fall – many roofs show need for cleaning/ power washing.
• Exterior and siding: power wash siding, porches, walkways and brick walls that show signs of mildew or dirt. Clean out the gutters.
• Fences: Please make any repairs to fences as necessary. Leaning fences or missing boards should be addressed.
• Painted surfaces: Inspect walls, window frames, door frames and other trim for wood rot and damaged paint. Repair/replace and paint trim to prevent further deterioration.
• Remove dead and dried up plants and weeds and trim lawn or plants as appropriate.
• Garden supplies, ladders and other miscellaneous items should be stored out of view. Car ports and side of garage are not allowed for storage.
• Please remember that the trash and recycling containers should be placed at curbside no earlier than 7pm the evening before pickup and removed no later than 8 am on the day following pickup.
• Important: if you receive a violation notice, please correct the violations by the requested deadline to avoid fines.

Please pickup your pet’s waste.

• We all love our furry friends but dealing with pet waste that has been left behind is not fun for anyone. Please be sure to pick up after your pets and properly dispose of your pet waste bags. Your neighbors will thank you!
• Leaving pet waste where it drops is illegal in the City of Rockville. Violators may be subject to fines up to $1000 for each offence.  Click the following link for additional information: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/543/pet-waste

Rockshire Watts Branch Stream Cleanup

• Saturday, May 4 from 8 AM till 10 AM – meet at the playground at Gormley and Monet 7:50 AM.
• Wear Rain Boots. Rubber gloves and trash bags will be provided.
• Concact Jeanine Lamb if you have questions – 301-518-6947 or jeaninelamb@me.com 

Annual Rockshire Community Picnic

• Save the Date: Sunday June 9, 2019 – 12:00pm through 3:00pm
• Burgers, hot dogs and other picnic fare
• Water and soft drinks, beer and wine for adults
• Moon Bounce
• DJ – great music and games such as water balloon toss, 3-legged race and limbo.

Pool Shower Rooms Renovation Update

• The main scope of the shower room renovations is complete! Our contractor is finishing up to make sure everything is ready by the opening day.
• What you will see when entering the shower rooms this summer:

	New shower stalls with tile and new partitions and curtains Both hot and cold water supplied to showers, so you can set the temperature the way you like it – no more “too hot” or “too cold” water. New granite counter with new sinks and new fixtures – also hot and cold water supplied.
	All new bathroom fixtures; new partitions in lighter color. New tile in ladies room changing stalls Modern LED lighting throughout the shower rooms New exhaust fans in both shower rooms to improve air circulation and reduce moisture. Fresh paint throughout