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5 Useful Things to Know Today: September 14

All about kids and school today

1. Rain is going to creep back into the forecast today with a partly cloudy morning and afternoon showers or thunderstorms. There may even be small hail. High around 85F. Chance of rain 40%.

2. This evening, there is Little Tots series event at Washingtonian Center  with Kidsinger Jim  entertaining kids with his rockin' guitar. The music starts at 6pm and is free. On the Lakefront Plaza between Uncle Julio's and Joe's Crab Shack.


3. Back to School Nights abound in the area. Darnestown Elementary School is holding their Back To School Night for 3rd through 5th Grades. Also, Dufief Elementary School Back to School Night is tonight for all grades. They both begin at 7pm.

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4. Montgomery County Public Schools Parent Academy is presenting a talk tonight at 7:00pm called “Understanding Your Child’s Personality Type” at Shady Grove Middle School. A certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator practitioner will help you improve your effectiveness as a parent by understanding your child’s learning style, ways of working with others, ability to build relationships, and responses to discipline. Shady Grove MS is located at 8100 Midcounty Hwy., Gaithersburg. Child care services provided. 301-517-5940

5. Even though a lot of attention goes to Football this time of year, Quince Orchard High School has some other great sports teams, too. Check out photos of the Cougars Soccer Team this week.

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