DES Family News
FEBRUARY 12th, 2023
Dear DES Families,
We have had a great start to February at DES! Our One School, One Book program has begun, and our PTA Someone Special Dance was a huge success. I look forward to more adventures in the upcoming weeks. Please take a moment to carefully read school and county-related updates and information.
Sincerely,
Sarah Crebs
Principal of Denton Elementary School
SRO Appreciation Day 2/15/23, Thank You Officer Bacorn!
Monthly Wellness Letter and Information
Communication Update
Classroom-Home Feature Launching Soon in the Caroline App
Say hello to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the Caroline app with a new app feature called Rooms! Rooms is a parent-teacher chat feature on the Caroline mobile app. Unlike the general information on the app, Rooms is a password-protected way for you to safely and securely communicate with your child’s teachers.
On Jan. 31, parents and guardians received instructions via email to create their Rooms login within the district app. The email will came from Apptegy, so please check your spam, just in case.
If you do not already have the district app on your phone, please download it today so you’ll be ready to login to Rooms next week. Search Caroline Schools, MD, in the App Store (iPhone) or on Google Play (Android).
Rooms Video: https://youtu.be/eULjjBn_F2o
Class Pictures 2/22/23
CCPS Virtual Learning Day Plan (Inclement Weather)
Inclement Weather Day Plan for Students
The Maryland Department of Education is allowing districts to use three (3) asynchronous inclement weather days as virtual learning days. This limits the number of days that would normally have to be added on to the end of the school year.
Elementary: Folders with brief Math and/or English Language Arts assignments will be sent home in preparation for an inclement weather day. Internet/Wi-Fi will not be required to complete assignments. Assignments will be due shortly after school is back in session and will count as attendance for the virtual day.
Secondary: Students will be able to access their assignments offline without the need for Internet/Wi-Fi access using their school-issued device. Assignments will be brief and a review of material already covered in the classroom. Work will be due shortly after school is back in session and will count as attendance for the virtual day.
IMPORTANT LINKS AND UPDATES
Important Updates/Events
DES Office HOURS: 8:00 am-4:15 pm
February
Feb. 14th, Happy Valentine's Day!
Feb. 17th, Early Dismissal Day for Students (DES begins dismissal @12:40pm)
Feb. 20th, No School, President's Day
Feb. 22nd, DES Class Pictures Day
Coming Soon in March.....
Thursday, March 2nd, Read Across America Day
Thursday, March 9th, Quarter 3 Interims Issued
Thursday, March 9th, Hear the Crunch!
Friday, March 10th, No School for students
Friday, March 31st, Early Dismissal, Grades Day
As changes and or more updates arise we will keep families informed on Apptegy.
DES Title I
DES is a Title I School receiving federal funds to improve instruction in math and reading.
Parents of students attending Title 1 schools may request information about the professional qualifications of their child's teachers. Parents of elementary students may request in writing to the school principal information about their child's teacher including:
* Any college or university degree or certification held.
* The subject area of the teacher's degree or certification.
* Whether the teacher is certified by the State of Maryland to teach a grade level or subject area.
* Whether the teacher holds a provisional certificate.
* Whether the child is served by paraprofessionals and, if so, parents may request their professional qualifications.
DISMISSAL CHANGES
NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Principal Crebs
Email: crebs.sarah@ccpsstaff.org
Location: 303 Sharp Road, Denton, MD, USA
Phone: 410-479-1660