Superintendent's Update

The month of February is a month of recognitions and celebrations. We had the privilege of recognizing many of these at this week's Board of Education meeting and you can see each of them below including the recognition of Black History Month Career & Technical Education Month. We are happy to have our Community Partner of the Month recognitions back again. This month we recognized Great Wolf Lodge and Turner Construction for their donation to support Perryville families during the holidays. Also included in the recognition was the Perryville Police Department Outreach Program for all of their work to facilitate the initiative.

In keeping with the "celebration" theme, this week we celebrated our school counselors as this is National School Counseling Week. These dedicated individuals work each and every day to support our students and their families with everything from scheduling classes to providing mental health supports. THANK YOU, COUNSELORS!!

Lastly, I would like to congratulate the Drug Free Cecil Youth Coalition students who attended the CADCA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. last week. The work of these students is making an impact not only in Cecil County but on the national level. We are so proud of them and applaud their work in drug prevention.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Lawson, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

CCPS students representing each high school attended the CADCA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. last week. The Drug Free Cecil Youth Coalition students continue to be recognized at the national level for their work on drug prevention in our schools and communities.

Please share your opinions about what you think the priorities and goals for the Cecil County Public Library should be in the coming years. The survey will just take a few minutes and can be found HERE!

CCPL is also hosting two public input sessions this month on February 15 & 16 if you would like to provide your feedback in person.

The Judy Center recently received a donation of baby goods pallets from a project conducted by the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. The Judy Center received shipments of diapers in all sizes, sippy cups, bibs, burp clothes, and other various baby items. These items will be used in the Judy Center's Babies Pantries to support new mothers and their babies.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Date Change

The next meeting of the CAC has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 15, at 6:00 PM at the Carver Center (201 Booth Street, Elkton). The topics to be discussed are the FY24 Budget and MAPS Testing. The meeting is open to the public.

County Executive's Budget Town Hall Meeting

February 16, 2023

6:00 PM

Cecil County Administration Building (200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton)

Registration to make public comments will begin outside the Elk Room at 5:30 p.m. and will close at approximately 5:55 p.m.

CCPS FY24 Budget Hearing

February 22 @ 5PM

Board Room at 201 Booth Street, Elkton

Maryland now has a newly approved apprenticeship program! Apprenticeship Maryland is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study for students, ages 16 and older. We are currently seeking employers to participate in this program.

Learn More!

The first step is to complete the Eligible Employer Application which can be found here:

https://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/EligibleEmployer#

Contact:

J. Heather Handler

Program Coordinator for Career and Technical Education & STEM

jhhandler@ccps.org

410-996-5401 Ext: 54625

Did you know that CCPS offers an incentive to substitute teachers & substitute paraprofessionals who pick up 15 full-day jobs in a calendar month? Learn more and apply to be a substitute teacher or paraprofessional today.

Bohemia Manor HIgh School Booster Club will host their annual Bunco Night at the Chesapeake City VFW on Friday, February 17, starting at 7:00PM.

Elkton High School will once again host the annual African American History Festival!

Friday, February 24, 2023

5:30-8:00 PM

Elkton High School Auditorium

Free event, open to the community

March 10 @ 6PM

North East High School

Opportunities to win baskets donated by each department of NEHS including the Vera Bradley Basket or the Crab Basket, to name a few!

$5 per card or 3 for $10

If interested in providing donations, contact Patrick Bryant at pabryant@ccps.org.

PBIS Event

Rising Sun Middle School is hosting their 11th Annual Tiger Trot 5K Run/ Walk on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The proceeds from the race benefit the PAWsitive students at RSMS and the PBIS Program.

SIGN-UP HERE

● Refreshments will be provided along with awards for overall male and female, and top three finishers in each age group.

● The course has been professionally measured, and the event is being timed and scored by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.

● T-shirt, bib pickup, & day-of registration activities will occur from 7:30-8:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 25 in the Rising Sun Middle School front lobby area.

● This event will take place rain or shine. No refunds will be offered for any reason.

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