GES JUNE FAMILY NEWSLETTER

June 2nd: Rise Girl 4pm

June 3rd: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:15am

June 3rd: JCELH at GES: ITAV Family Learning Camp - Virtual - 6:00-7:00pm

June 3rd: BOE Meeting 6pm

June 4th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:00am; 11:00am; 1:30pm

June 4th: JCELH at GES & GES Summer Safety Event 5:00-7:00pm

June 5th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:00am; 11:00am; 2:30pm

June 6th: Buddy Day

June 10th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:15am

June 11th: Quarter 4 Bee a Role Model Event 9:15-10:15am

June 11th: JCELH at GES Play Group9:00am; 11:00am; 1:30pm

June 12th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:00am; 11:00am; 2:30pm

June 12th: Fifth Grade Night 6pm

June 13th: EOY Awards: Grades 3-5 9:15am; Grades PK-2 1:30pm

June 15th: Father's Day

June 16th: GES Move Up Day & EOY Class Celebrations

June 17th: GES Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 1PM

June 17th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:15am

June 18th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:00am; 11:00am; 1:30pm

June 19th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:00am; 11:00am; 2:30pm

June 24th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:15am & Evening Play Group 5:30P<

June 25th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:00am; 11:00am; 1:30pm

June 26th: JCELH at GES Play Group 9:00am; 11:00am; 2:30pm

June 2025

Dear Parents,

Now that the school year is completing, we’re reminding parents that Choptank Health’s School-Based Health providers are available by appointment over the summer to help our students be as healthy as they can be!

Now is the perfect time to include scheduling your athlete’s sports physicals on your summer ‘to-do’ list, so that your student(s) will be eligible to play fall sports during the next school year.

Choptank Health providers can also help address your student’s urgent care needs over the summer, with services including diagnosing illness, addressing behavioral health, writing prescriptions, performing lab tests, and more.

Caroline County Public School students enrolled in School-Based Health Care can receive medical care during the summer at the following locations:

JUNE – AUGUST

Mondays through Thursdays

Denton Elementary School

Call for Appointments: 667-248-8030

Federalsburg Elementary School

Call for Appointments: 410-754-5857

Greensboro Elementary School

Call for Appointments: 410-482-9148

JUNE – JULY

Mondays - Thursdays

Preston Elementary School

Call for Appointments: 667-238-8050

Ridgely Elementary School

Call for Appointments: 410-634-9153

Be sure to schedule an appointment or register your student for School-Based Health today, with new

students welcome and more at www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased.

The Board of Education is considering further revisions to the Dress Code Policy. Please visit the district website for complete details and information on providing feedback.

2024-2025 Calendar - The current calendar has been amended to reflect 180 student days and 190 teacher work days, which makes June 17, 2025 (half-day) the last day of school for students. (News Post with details)

2025-2026 Calendar – The Board adopted a calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The calendar may be found on the website in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Enrollment Open For All New Students

The enrollment process is now open for eligible Prek and Kindergarten students, and all other students new to Caroline County Public Schools.

Please note:

• If your child is currently in PreK-4, there is no need to enroll again.

• If your child is currently in PreK-3, they need to be enrolled for PreK-4 at their school of residence and requalified.

The enrollment process is explained on the Enrollment & Attendance page of the Caroline County Public Schools website. Families are encouraged to begin the process as soon as possible.

For more information about PreK and Kindergarten, please visit the Prek and Kindergarten page of the website.

Caroline Families, registration closes May 5!

Start your summer planning now with a FREE PROGRAM for rising 6th, 7th 8th and 9th graders!

Summer Career Enrichment Program

Session I: July 7 - July 17, 2025

Session II: July 14 - July 31, 2025

Location: Easton High School (free transportation provided)

This program will engage students in hands-on activities that lead to career paths in cybersecurity, media arts, video design, health, computer science, and engineering.

Classes offered will include: Animation, App Development, Careers in Healthcare, Chess, Cyber Security, Drones, Media Arts, Presentation/Graphic Design, and Robotics.

The program is in partnership with People for Change Coalition, Mid-Shore Regional Council, Rural Maryland Council, and Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot County Public Schools.

For more info: contact@pfcoalition.org, 310-772-1552

Good attendance for your student begins on the first day of the school year. Consider the following facts:

• Chronic absenteeism may prevent children from reaching early milestones.

• Chronically absent students have difficulty keeping up with the pace at which they are expected to learn and grow.

• Students who are absent even a day or two every few weeks fall behind their peers.

• Irregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out before graduation than test scores.

• Consistent, on-time attendance is a habit that lasts into adulthood.

In addition to wanting the best possible education for your child, we also closely monitor absences because Maryland law requires that children ages 5-18 attend school. Students may be withdrawn if not attending school regularly; students not enrolled or attending will be considered truant.

How Can Parents Encourage Good Attendance?

• Build good attendance habits early so children know that getting to school on time every day is important!

• Set a regular bedtime & morning routine, laying out clothes and backpacks the night before.

• Avoid scheduling appointments & trips when school is in session.

• Don't let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick.

• Consider that sometimes a stomach ache or headache is a sign of anxiety. If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to the school about helpful resources.

GES fosters a collaborative community within a rigorous environment where students are empowered to advocate for their learning.

In partnership with family and community, Greensboro Elementary School will motivate and challenge students to attain educational excellence.

Caroline County Public Schools is aware of concerns regarding recent changes to U.S. immigration policy and enforcement. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has provided guidance which reinforces our own belief that every student—regardless of immigration status—receives the support they need from our educational system. Please visit the CCPS website for complete information.

Front Office Hours: 8:30 – 4:00
Teacher Hours: 8:30 – 4:00

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.