Clear Spring Elementary Updates

I hope you and your family had a restful break. We were glad to welcome students and staff back to school and return to our regular routines.

As we move forward, it is hard to believe that we have reached the midpoint of the school year. This is a good time to reflect on the progress students have made so far and to focus on the goals ahead. Our students continue to put forth effort each day, and our teachers and staff remain committed to supporting their learning and growth.

The second half of the year provides opportunities to strengthen positive habits, maintain high expectations, and continue the partnership between school and home. Your support plays an important role in helping our students be successful.

We look forward to a productive remainder of the school year.

EARLY PICKUP/LATE DROP OFF REMINDERS

• LATE ARRIVAL

• If you arrive after the 7:45am late bell, please bring your child into the building. For safety reasons, please do not drop your child off and leave the campus without checking in at the office.

• Please scan your child’s student ID tag with the scanner in the lobby to check-in.

• EARLY PICK-UP

• Students must be picked up no later than 2pm to avoid dismissal and bus congestion. We appreciate your cooperation with this important matter.

NOTES FROM HOME/DR. NOTES

• Please continue to use the yellow note pads when sending communication to school for your child’s teacher.

• Please contact the office if you need more.

• Please remember to send notes for any absences as well. Most doctor and dental offices will provide a note for visits if you request it. Notes are required for absences to be coded as lawful.

ABSENCES

• Attendance calls will continue to be sent out every day for students that are not in school. Please remember to communicate with your child’s teacher regarding the absence.

• Attendance letters will be sent out monthly after absences have reached six or more.

• After a student has missed 12 days of school a doctor’s note is required for any future absences.

Families may notice that we emphasize being our Blazer BEST at Clear Spring Elementary.

Students know that BEST stands for:

• Be Productive

• Ensure Safety

• Stay Respectful

• Take Responsibility

November’s classroom lesson focused on what it means to be respectful. Students learned to describe what respect looks like, sounds like, and feels like when it is present in school. We will continue exploring what it means to be our Blazer BEST as students work toward earning the next PBIS reward.

I am always available to help with any questions or concerns! I can be reached via email - Jordater@wcps.k12.md.us or by office phone 301-766-8079.

-Ms. Jordan

January 15: PTA meeting in the Media center at 5:15pm

February 6: Sweetheart Dance 6-8pm (a flyer with more information will be sent home soon)

*for any PTA concerns or questions please contact a PTA board member or Macy Shafer at shafemac@wcps.k12.md.us

We kept this from last month's newsletter just in case anyone missed the news!

We are excited to share some great news. Our brand-new Clear Spring Elementary School website is now live!

On the site, you’ll find event announcements, newsletters from both the PTA and the school, links to our social media pages, and much more, all in one convenient place.

A huge thank-you goes out to Mrs. Boyer for her hard work and dedication in bringing this project to life. We’re so grateful for the time and care she put into creating a site that helps keep our school community connected and informed.

You can check out the new website here: https://cses.wcpsmd.com/

• January 16 - Two hour early dismissal, end of the second marking period
• January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - WCPS closed
• January 20 - Professional learning day - no school for students