DES Weekly News
February 24th, 2024
Hello DES Family,
I hope you are having a restful weekend. We have a busy week ahead of us at DES! Please take a moment to read the most recent updates related to DES and CCPS happenings. As always reach out to Lindsay or me if you need anything.
Kind regards,
Sarah
Coaches' Updates
ELA
MOY Benchmark communication:
Student benchmark communication letters and reports are scheduled to be sent home Thursday, February 29. This date was changed a few times, but the 29th is the most current. A packet for each student should include the communication letter, Dibels Home Connect report and i-Ready reports for ELA and Math. If you are missing anything, let me know!
Delmarva Shorebirds Hit the Books! program:
The due date for completed bookmarks was Friday, February 23th. I will send an email Monday morning asking for your class participation total. I only need the number of students who participated from your homeroom class. If a student sends a parent note stating they participated, that is acceptable as well. If you want tickets for yourself, I can request those as well.
Thank you!! Have a great week.
Testing Information
MSS
Student Survey for 5th Grade Only -3/11
Staff Survey-3/8
Staff Reminders
*YOU ARE REQUIRED TO LET MRS. GROW KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE OUT (IF IT IS NOT A PLANNED ABSENCE). YOU CAN PUT YOUR ABSENCE IN AS WELL, BUT AGAIN YOU NEED TO CALL OR TEXT HER SO THAT WE CAN PLAN FOR COVERAGE.
*Jeans can be worn on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month if you have paid your Happy Camper Dues.
*Staff MUST sign out of the building if you leave for lunch or an emergency approved by administration ONLY.
*Don't forget to use our DES Positive Referrals! We love to celebrate the fintastic things our students are doing ;-)
PLEASE REVIEW
Please remember that we are not allowed to take students' entire recess. This video outlined the state's requirements for wellness, including food regulations.
School Based Wellness Updates
Celebrating 25 Years of SBHC Care – Important Updates for CCPS Staff
As we step into the new year, the School Based Health Center (SBHC) Staff would like to express
our heartfelt gratitude for your support and trust in allowing us to care for you and your kiddos.
Our providers work tirelessly each day to prioritize the health of our most vulnerable students
and families.
It's with immense pride that we celebrate 25 years of providing SBHC care in Caroline County,
becoming the primary medical services provider for numerous students and families within our
community.
Not only can CCPS students schedule a visit at any SBHC, but CCPS staff members can too. In
our ongoing commitment to to your well-being, we want to inform you about some updates to
our services:
1. **Designated Staff Appointments: **
To better accommodate your schedule, we are introducing designated staff appointments at
the following times:
- Secondary Schools: 7:45 am and 3 pm
- Elementary Schools: 8:15 am and 4 pm
We will continue to see staff during the school day (during planning and lunch times) based on
appointment availability.
2. **After-Hours Appointments: **
For added convenience, after-hours appointments are available Monday through Thursday at
the following SBHCs:
- Federalsburg Elementary until 5:30 pm
- Greensboro Elementary until 5:30 pm
- Colonel Middle until 5:00 pm
3. **Continued Support for CCPS Staff: **
Acute care, as well as support and follow-up for primary care will remain available to CCPS
staff in our School Based Health Centers.
To schedule an appointment, please feel free to reach out to school health staff, SBHC staff at
ANY school, or call the SBHC to speak with a support staff member on days when the SBHC is
open.
Once again, thank you for being a valued part of our community, and we look forward to
another year of providing quality healthcare services to you and your loved ones. Wishing you a
healthy and prosperous New Year!
Warm regards,
Chrissy Bartz MMS PAC
Director of Community Based Programs- Choptank Community Health System
Dates to Remember
February
Black History Month
Career & Technology Education Month
School Based Health Centers Month
February 26th, Additional IEP Day
February 27th, DES IEP Day
February 27th, Crebs OOB-A & S
February 28th, Staff Meeting @ 8:00 am
February 28th, Crebs Out
February 29th, Announced Firedrill into Reverse Evacuation @ 2:30
March
Youth Art Month
Women's History Month
Music in our Schools Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March 1st, Grandfriend's Day
March 4th-8th, National School Breakfast Week and School Social Worker Week
March 5th, DES IEP Day
March 6th, Additional DES IEP Day
March 6th, Quarter 3 Interims issued
March 8th, CCPS Early Dismissal
March 10th, Spring Ahead (change clocks)
March 11th, PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
March 12th, DES IEP Day
March 12th, Crebs OOB, A & S
March 14th, Additional IEP Day
March 15th, Additional IEP Day
March 17th, Happy St. Patty's Day
March 19th, DES IEP Day
March 20th, Additional IEP Day
March 20th, First Day of Spring
March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day-Rock your Socks!
March 22nd, FAC Meeting 8:00am
March 26th, DES IEP Day
March 27th, No School for Students, Professional Development
March 28th-April 1st, Spring Break
April
School Library Month
April1-5, Assistant Principal Week
April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day
April 3rd, DES IEP Day
April 3rd, Paraprofessional (IA) Appreciation Day
April 4th, Media Specialist Day
April 8th, PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
April 9th, Crebs OOB-ESMEC
April 10th, DES IEP Day
April 11th, Crebs OOB A & S
April 17th, DES IEP Day
April 22nd, Passover begins
April 22nd, Earth Day
April 22-26, National Public School Volunteer Week
April 23rd, National School Bus Drivers Day
April 24th, Administrative Professionals Day
April 24th, DES IEP Day
April 26th, FAC Meeting
PBIS Updates and Reminders
Coming soon!!!
Happy Birthday!
February
February 4th, Charmaine Bacorn
February 6th, Mandy Benchoff
February 9th, Donna Carson
February 13th, Tara Lucke
February 15th, Amy Bauman
February 17th, Shelly Rust
February 28th, Debbie White
February 28th, Christine Morris
March
March 4th, Susan Leonard
March 4th, Elizabeth Davidson
March 7th, Vera Connelly
March 8th, Eric Pittsinger
March 13th, Jan Arntz
March 17th, Ashley White
March 19th, Cathy Hurley
March 25th, Wendi Kistler
April
April 5th, Brittany Shockley
April 7th, Pat Townsend
April 8th, Lindsay Williamson
April 9th, Melissa Riggins
April 11th, Kristin Burneston
April 13th, Jessica Jeschelnik
April 14th, Susan Stinson
April 16th, Kara Jones
April 19th, Amy Gilliland
April 23rd, Janice Pugh
IMPORTANT LINKS AND UPDATES
CCPS TUTORING
Teacher directions for accessing Exact Path data- some teachers have asked so a direction sheet is linked below (Please share this with your teachers).
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.
Principal Crebs
Email: crebs.sarah@ccpsstaff.org
Location: 303 Sharp Road, Denton, MD, USA
Phone: 410-479-1660