CEDARMERE SCENE FAMILY NEWSLETTER
May/June Newsletter 2026
The Cedarmere Scene Family Newsletter
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CES Celebrates Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific
Islander Heritage Month
Cedarmere Elementary School proudly celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! This month, observed each May, honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AANHPI communities in the United States. The celebration originated as a way to recognize the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. in May 1843 and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in May 1869, which was largely built by Chinese immigrants.
At Cedarmere ES, approximately 12% of our student population identifies as Asian, and we are proud of the diversity within our school community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all cultures are recognized, respected, and celebrated. Throughout the month, students will have opportunities to learn about and appreciate the traditions, histories, and contributions of AANHPI communities as we continue to grow and learn together.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY & JUNE
May Important Dates
- May 25 - Memorial Day Observed, Schools and Offices Closed
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May 28 -Systemwide Professional Development Day – Schools Closed for Students – Teachers on Duty – Eid al-Adha
June Important Dates
- June 11 - Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony @9:00 am
- June 12 - 5th Grade Farewell Ceremony @9:30 am
- June 15 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal (School Ends at 12:15 pm)
- June 16 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (School ends at 12:15 pm)
From the Desk of the Reading Specialist
Important Update: End-of-Year Literacy Reporting
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to to keep you informed about the upcoming timeline for the Ready to Read Act reporting and spring assessments. Our teachers are working hard to finalize student screenings to ensure you have a clear picture of our child's literacy progress.
Accessing Your Child's Report
We know you are eager to see your child's growth. Please be aware that Home Reports will not be available until after the last day of school.
Once the school year concludes, you can conveniently access these literacy reports through the Parent Focus Portal. These updated letters will provide a comprehensive summary of your child's end-of-year data and their "Ready to Read" status.
We encourage you to log in to the portal after the summer break begins to review this information. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child's reading journey!
Summer Reading Challenge June 6- August 29
HERE FOR IT! MONTHLY ATTENDANCE FOR FEBRUARY CEDARMERE ES!
CES Attendance Rate is 94.33%
Chronic Absenteeism: 19.28%
📚 Attendance Matters at Cedarmere!
The Maryland State Department of Education has placed a strong emphasis on student attendance, recognizing that consistent school attendance directly impacts learning and overall student achievement. Simply put, the more students are present, the more opportunities they have to grow and succeed.
I would like to sincerely thank our Cedarmere families for making attendance a priority this school year. Your partnership is making a difference! Because of your efforts, our attendance rate has increased from 92.6% at this time last year to an impressive 94.3% this year. Even more encouraging, our rate of chronic absenteeism has significantly improved, decreasing from 26.92% to 19.28%.
We are proud of this progress and look forward to continuing this positive momentum together!
PTO MEETING
Resource Center for Families
From Nurse Turner
BCPS Parent University
Parent/Family Volunteer Training
Please click links below for the application and training information.
BCPS Volunteer Application
Families please make sure to complete your volunteer training now. All training must be done 2 weeks prior to any event you would like to participate in with your child. Per BCPS policy this training must be completed and you must be an approved volunteer to partake in any school activities, including field trip, classroom support or helping out in the school for PTA events. Please do not delay do your training today! You can drop off your application or email it to sgrosscassell@bcps.org. Please click the above link to complete application.
Thank you.
Please download the FOCUS APP and create a PARENT FOCUS ACCOUNT
Early Dismissal for Students
Parents please be advised that early dismissal ends at 2:45! We need to ensure that our dismissal process is safe and uninterrupted. If you would like to pick up your child early please send a note to your child's teacher or call the office. If you arrive after the 2:45 time we kindly ask that you wait in your vehicle until 3:30 pm to pick up your child, and if you have sent a note or called the office we will have them waiting for you in the office.
Please remember when you are picking up your child you must show a picture identification to the office staff prior to receiving them.
Please remember to have your child check the lost and found.
Cedarmere ES - "Achieving Greatness Together"
Location: 17 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-1100