Family Newsletter

As we move into November, we’re reminded of how much we have to be thankful for—especially the dedication and support of our students, families, and staff. This month is a time for reflection, gratitude, and continued growth. Our students have been working hard to develop valuable technical skills that prepare them for future careers, and we’re proud of the progress they’re making each day.

As we approach the holiday season, we encourage everyone to take time to rest, recharge, and appreciate the many opportunities we have to learn and grow together. Thank you for partnering with us in supporting your student’s education and success here at CCTC

Mrs. Towers

Native American Heritage Month

November 4th

Board of Education Mtg @ 6pm BOE
CCTC Seniors Chesapeake College Mtg - 8:45 am

November 5th

1/2 Day for Students
End of 1st Quarter
Skills USA Sandwich Sale

November 6/7th

Skills USA Fall Leadership Conference

November 8th

STEM/STEAM Day

November 11th

Junior Achievement Leadership Academy- 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Veteran's Day

November 13th

Grades Emailed Home

November 14th

FFA MD Leadership Conference

November 17th

No School for Students

November 20th

Cosmetology Spa Night - 3:00 pm to 7 pm

November 26th - 28th

Schools Closed- Thanksgiving Holiday

To keep you informed and involved, we’re continuing to use Rooms, our two-way communication tool that helps you stay connected with your child’s teachers and school staff.

And this year, Rooms has improved some of their features:

● SMS Text Notifications
You’ll now receive text message notifications whenever a new message or announcement is sent in Rooms. Each text includes a direct link to view the content in your mobile browser or in the app.

→ Click here to learn how to set your notification preferences.

● One Messaging Inbox
Our school app has been updated to give you one, single place to see all of your messages across all children. From this inbox, you can read, reply, or start new messages. This feature is available through the CCPS App, available in the App Store and Google Play.

● Upgraded Messaging Features
Our messaging experience now lets you react to messages with emojis, respond in threads, send photos and videos, mute group messages, and more!

Check out this overview of the new experience, or watch this short video (video in Spanish or click on Haitian Creole) to learn more about what’s new for this year.

We’re here to help make communication simpler, more consistent, and easier to manage this year! Please let us know if you have any questions.

CCPS strictly prohibits the possession or use of vapes, e-cigarettes, or related products on school property, buses, or at school events. Please be reminded that CCTC vape detectors are continuously operational in bathrooms.

Consequences:

Tobacco/Nicotine Products

1st Offense: Parent conference, referral to Cessation Program, confiscation, 1 day ISS
2nd Offense: Parent conference, referral to Cessation Program, confiscation, 3 days ISS
3rd Offense (or more): Parent conference, referral to Cessation Program, confiscation, 3 days ISS

THC or CBD Vapes / Drugs

1st Offense: 5 days OSS, referral to Cessation Program, notification of law enforcement
2nd Offense: 5 days OSS, referral to Cessation Program, notification of law enforcement
3rd Offense or Distribution: 10 days OSS, referral to Cessation Program, referral to DLSST, notification of law enforcement

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to keeping CCTC a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. Families, we ask for your partnership in reinforcing these expectations and discussing the risks of vaping with your student.

No cell phones or head phones/ear buds allowed out or on the students desk from bell to bell during every class. Students can use their cell phones between classes and during lunch.

Disciplinary responses if not followed:

1st instance- warning/put away
2nd instance- phone held till end of day, parent contact
3rd instance - phone held till end of day, parent conference, possible ban from school for 30 school days.
*at any time if the student becomes disrespectful/disruptive, the consequence for the more severe behavior will drive the response.