NEES Star News- Parent Update

Welcome to the North East Star News -Family Edition for North East Elementary. Each Sunday, this email will be delivered to your inbox with information about what is happening at North East. We hope to be able to provide you with important information on a regular basis to help you support your student. Please feel free to email us with any questions!

Monday, February 23rd

• Judy Center Playgroup 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, February 24th

• Judy Center Playgroup 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, February 25th

• PTO Meeting 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 26th

• Judy Center Playgroup 1:00 p.m.

Friday, February 27th

• Donuts with Grown-Ups 8:15 a.m.

This calendar is to help families plan ahead. Details for the listed events will be released closer to the dates. Please be advised that event times and dates may change from time to time. Please check back regularly for updates.

Mrs. Handy will be selecting random students each week to be recognized for good or improved attendance and/or tardiness.

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In alignment with Maryland’s Math Policy Standard 4 to support ongoing family and community engagement with Maryland math program initiatives, MSDE’s Mathematics Branch will host virtual Math Policy Family Engagement Sessions throughout June 2026. These sessions will focus on Math Policy initiatives that families should expect to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year and an overview of how they can use the Numeracy Development Framework and Family Guides to support their students. Participants will be required to register to receive the link to join each session. More information and a flyer with registration information will be shared via MSDE’s website by March 2026.

Dates and times for these sessions are:

• Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – 8:00- 9:30 a.m.

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 –12:00- 1:30 p.m.

• Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 6:30- 8:00 p.m.

• Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 9:30- 11:00 a.m.

In 2026, the United States will mark our Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In celebration of our nation’s 250th Anniversary, the Historical Society of Cecil County is challenging everyone to travel Off The Beaten Path – a fun way to learn about our great county and its history! Many of the landmarks still exist, but do you know where they are? The Historical Society collaborated with dozens of people involved in history, restoration, preservation and local government to create a list of historically significant sites. We are challenging the public to find the hidden treasures in Cecil County by searching out the historic sites on this list. First, you will need to visit our website at www.cecilhistory.org to get the details of how this challenge works.

Passports can be picked up at the following locations:

• Library branches

• Historical Society of Cecil County

• Cecil County Tourism

• Fair Hill Nature Center

There are 27 sites to visit to complete the passport. You will need to take a selfie at the site or a marker. We would suggest that you visit the site’s website or Facebook page for their hours of operation and if there is an entry fee. All sites have been visited to make sure there is a safe area to pull over to take your selfies.

Children under 14 who are participating in this challenge will need proof of 14 visits to receive a Junior Historian Certificate and a gift.

Passports can be submitted to the Historical Society, 135 East Main St., Elkton on Monday and Thursday from 10-4 and the 1st Saturday of every month from 10-2. You will need to bring proof of your visit, i.e. a selfie on your phone or photograph. Passports must be submitted by December 1, 2026 to receive a prize.

This event is being supported by Cecil County Government, Cecil County Tourism, ServPro, Cecil County Public Library, East Nottingham Antiques and Integrity Electric.

Ready for an adventure? Pickup a Passport and head out to the destinations on the list to discover remarkable historic sites and celebrate our unique heritage.