Cheetah Chatter Parent Update

CORE VALUES of CDES: Community, Relationships, Equity, Excellence

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to work together to support students as they grow in the areas of academics, socio-emotional awareness and mental health. We will strive to prioritize community, relationships, equity, and excellence for all students.

Bullying Awareness Spirit Week

Dear Chapel District Elementary School Families,

This week, we will celebrate Bullying Awareness Week with a special Spirit Week (please see the flyer in this newsletter for daily themes) and Unity Day on Wednesday! Students are encouraged to wear orange as we come together for cross-grade-level buddy activities that promote kindness, inclusion, and friendship.

Our Grandparents Club will also host a Ledo Pizza Spirit Night tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thank you for supporting our school community! Enjoy this crisp fall weather, and have a wonderful week!

Dr. Clow :)

Dr. Kari M. Clow
Proud Principal
Chapel District Elementary School

Important Dates & Events

10/19- GPC Ledo Pizza Spirit Day (% of proceeds from lunch or dinner) 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
10/19-10/23- Bullying Awareness Spirit Week
10/21- Unity Day- Wear Orange
10/30- Halloween Parade 9:30 a.m.
10/30- Early Dismissal 12:20 p.m., End of Q1

Congratulations to Mrs. Holly Sump- TCPS Teacher of the Year!

🥇Mrs. Sump was recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education on Friday, October 9th as the Talbot County Public Schools Teacher of the Year! She was recognized, along with representatives from all the other counties in the state of Maryland. We are so proud of you, Mrs. Sump!

CDES Halloween Parade Info for Families

We welcome family members to our Halloween Costume Parade Friday 10/30 from 9:30-10:00 a.m. Visitors MUST BRING AN ID! Family members will then go into the gym or cafeteria to wait for and watch the parade. After the parade, students will return to their classrooms and visitors will be asked to exit. Family members are welcome to sign students out for the day, as it is an Early Dismissal.

Chick-Fil-A Donates Sweet Treat Certificates for Friday Prize Cart for Students!🍦

A special thank you to Matt and Meagan Gibson, local owners and operators of the Easton Chick-Fil-A, for their generous donation of Chick-Fil-A Sweet Treat Certificates for our students! These are a popular item on our Friday Prize Cart for students who are chosen in our weekly PAWS drawings! Thank you to the Gibson Family and the Easton Chick-Fil-A!

Upcoming Avalon Theater Shows for Families

We’re excited to share that the Avalon will host three TheaterWorksUSA shows in Easton this year. Some students will have the opportunity to see these productions during the school day, and evening performances will be available for families to enjoy together.

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
Friday, November 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Ada, Rosie, and Iggy go on a musical adventure filled with curiosity, science, and teamwork.
Tickets: https://avalonfoundation.org/event/theaterworksusa-presents-ada-twist-scientist-friends

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Friday, February 26, 2027, at 6:00 p.m.
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog start a comic club for 21 baby frogs. It’s a funny show about creativity, imagination, and friendship.
Tickets: https://avalonfoundation.org/event/theaterworksusa-presents-cat-kid-comic-club-musical

The Pout-Pout Fish: The Musical
Friday, May 7, 2027, at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Fish heads out on an underwater adventure to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, with puppets and live performers.
Tickets: https://avalonfoundation.org/event/theaterworksusa-presents-pout-pout-fish-musical

Families can receive a 10% discount when they purchase tickets to all three shows in the same transaction. The offer ends November 6.

The Avalon is also providing free school-day bus-in performances for many grades this year, with support from the Sara B. Ryan Fund. Annie, the Avalon’s holiday production, is coming soon, too, and tickets will be on sale shortly.

The Avalon Children’s Theatre will also have children’s shows this spring. We’ll share more information as soon as it’s available.

We hope you and your family can join us for a show!

Michael J. McCormack

Talent & Concessions Buyer/Technical Assistant

Avalon Foundation

(O) 410-822-0345
(C) 410-310-0269

Mrs. Ashley Strickland- CDES School Social Worker

CDES Volunteer Interest Form 26-27

Please email Dr. Clow directly if you are interested in serving as a volunteer and being trained to do so (kari.clow@talbotschools.org).

Family Guide to TCPS Elementary Grading

CDES Lunch Menu

MySchoolBucks (Click To Add Funds to Your Child's Lunch Account)

CDES Family Handbook 26-27

TCPS 26-27 Calendar (English)

TCPS 26-27 Calendar (Spanish)

Playground Brick Fundraiser

Calling all Chapel Cheetah students, parents, families, alumni, and community! Would you like to be a part of our Chapel legacy? Consider participating in our "That's My Brick" CDES PTO fundraiser and have your custom brick part of our new playground pathway! All funds raised will go directly to our PTO! You may order online at: thatsmybrick.com/ChapelDESPTO

Click to Purchase an Engraved Playground Brick

School Attendance is Important!

10.2AR - TCPS Attendance Policy

Tips for Balanced Screen Time

Less Screen More Seen Parent Workshop Presentation

Important Upcoming Dates- Mark Your Calendar!

October

10/19- GPC Ledo Pizza Spirit Day (% of proceeds from lunch or dinner) 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
10/21- Unity Day- Wear Orange
10/27- October Student of the Month Program
10/30- Halloween Parade 9:30 a.m.
10/30- Early Dismissal 12:20 p.m., End of Q1

November

11/3- No School for Students- Election Day/Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
11/4- Grandparents Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. Media Center
11/6- Fall Picture Re-takes
11/6- 2nd Grade Field Trip
11/10- CDES Veterans Day Program 9:30 p.m. & Grandparents Day 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
11/12- No School for Students (Teacher Inservice)
11/13- NO School- TCPS Buildings Closed for Waterfowl Festival
11/17-11/21- American Education Week
11/17- Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting- 5:00 p.m. Zoom
11/17- PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m.
11/25-11/29- TCPS Schools Closed- Thanksgiving Break