DES Family News

We hope you enjoyed your fall break! Please take a moment to carefully read the updates coming in December (be sure to click on all links for detailed information). We look forward to continuing our DES adventures together!

Sincerely,

Sarah Crebs

Principal of Denton Elementary School

In Summer 2022, Caroline County Public Schools (CCPS) engaged the services of FourPoint Education Partners, with support from the Maryland Leads Initiative, to assess and recommend strategies for strengthening and expanding school- and community-based afterschool and summer program offerings. As part of this review, FourPoint Education is conducting surveys with students, parents, and teachers to collect feedback on afterschool and summer programs and activities. Survey data will be a critical component of the findings and recommendations provided by the FourPoint team.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please provide candid feedback. Your responses will be completely confidential. Please complete the survey by December 7th. Thank you for your participation in and support for this effort.

Click this link to begin the survey.

As we approach the Holiday Break, PBIS is helping us find fun ways to celebrate being together everyday for the rest of 2022! Encourage your child to participate in as many days as they wish!

DES classrooms will have their Holiday parties on 12/21, which is scheduled as a half-day of school. Teachers will be reaching out with details about the parties in the coming weeks, so be ready to hear back soon!

We're pushing out this information early to get it on family calendars. There are TONS of community resources to assist DES Families available at this event, and it's being hosted locally at our very own St. Luke's UMC! Plan ahead to be in attendance if you'd like to capitalize on a LOT of family resources!

DES HOURS: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

BOE Meeting, Tuesday, December 6th

DES Winter Music Concert, Thursday, December 8th @ 6:30pm, NCHS

DES Early Dismissal (12:40), Wednesday, December 21st

WINTER BREAK: DECEMBER 22ND-JANUARY 1ST

As changes and or more updates arise we will keep families informed on Apptegy.

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.

All DES dismissal changes must be made by 12:00pm each day. This allows time to ensure that the teacher, student, and dismissal staff are all aware of the changes.

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.

Email: crebs.sarah@ccpsstaff.org
Location: 303 Sharp Road, Denton, MD, USA
Phone: 410-479-1660