DES Family News
October 6th, 2024
Dear DES Families,
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weekend. Please read on for important dates, events and information related to CCPS and DES happenings.
Kind regards,
Dr. Crebs-Oberdorf
Car-Rider and Walker Procedures
Anyone picking up students as walkers or car-riders must present your assigned number. If you forget your number you will be sent to the front office where Mrs. Barnes is happy to help you get another copy of your number. At anytime you can request additional copies, but our procedures are for the safety of our students. While we are always looking for ways to improve our procedures, profanity toward staff or the school on school property is not tolerated.
Transportation
Important Updates and Events
Save the Dates in October
October 10th, K Field Trip
October 11th, The Morning Mile
October 14th, Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day
October 14th, Fall Photo Day
October 16th, PreK Field Trip
October 16th, Unity Day, Students can wear orange to show support
October 18th, No School
October 31st, Character Parade
DES Character Parade
Complete the Benefits Form
Complete the Student Benefits Form Today!
The 2024-25 Student Benefits Form (Household Income Data Collection) information is used to help provide school meals at no charge to all students, along with other districtwide services. It also provides individual benefits to students and families such as:
discounts for summer and recreational programs
Discount internet access
Discounted fees for SAT and AP testing and college applications
Increased scholarship opportunities
eligibility for Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)]
Increased funding to the school system to support instruction, technology, student services, and programs like Community Schools, tutoring and free meals.
Questions? Please email student.services@ccpsstaff.org.
CCPS uses an online form (no paper!) to verify or update student information through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The process typically takes less than five minutes per student, and allows families to verify that all of the student's data is correct and provide updates for any important data that has changed. This process replaces the old paper form sent home in previous years.
Please note: If the student’s address has changed, proof of residence will be required. This may be uploaded through PowerSchool or provided directly to the school.
For more information, please see the CCPS news post on this topic.
Communication Information
Wellness Information
Please look for this form to come home with your student
DES Hearing and Vision Screenings
Healthy vision and hearing is important for your child’s success in school. State law requires school systems to have students’ hearing and vision screened when they enter the school system and again in first and eighth grades. Hearing and vision screenings are scheduled to begin on October 16, 2024.
Students who should not be included in the screenings include:
Those whose parents/guardians object in writing to the screenings on the grounds that it conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination of which they are a member;
Those with known hearing loss, including but not limited to, students with cochlear implants or hearing aids; and
Those who present evidence of testing within the last year.
If your child falls into any of these categories or if you have any questions, please reach out to the school nurse at 410-479-2916 or via email at miller.rachel@ccpsstaff.org
IMPORTANT LINKS AND UPDATES
Fall Picture Information
DES PTA Event
Around the County Events
Community Schools Corner
DES Title I
DES is a Title I School receiving federal funds to improve instruction in math and reading.
Parents of students attending Title 1 schools may request information about the professional qualifications of their child's teachers. Parents of elementary students may request in writing to the school principal information about their child's teacher including:
* Any college or university degree or certification held.
* The subject area of the teacher's degree or certification.
* Whether the teacher is certified by the State of Maryland to teach a grade level or subject area.
* Whether the teacher holds a provisional certificate.
* Whether the child is served by paraprofessionals and, if so, parents may request their professional qualifications.
DISMISSAL CHANGES
NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Principal Crebs
Email: crebs.sarah@ccpsstaff.org
Location: 303 Sharp Road, Denton, MD, USA
Phone: 410-479-1660
Assistant Principal Mrs. Lindsay Grow
Email: grow.lindsay@ccpsstaff.org