DES Family News, Summer Edition

August 27th, 2023

Dear DES Families,

We are inching closer to the start of an amazing school year! This week we are holding our meet the teacher & back to school night on Thursday, August 31st from 5:00-6:30 pm (details below)! In addition, take a moment to carefully read school and county-related updates, policies, and information.

Sincerely,

Sarah Crebs

Principal of Denton Elementary School

DES Student Transportation Information 23-24

Please complete this form so that we know how your student is arriving to school and getting home each day. For questions or car-rider or bus information please call Mrs. Amy Barnes at DES (410-479-1660).

CCPS Calendar

Update your Student Information Form

Click here to be directed to the Parent Powerschool link to update your student information forms. These are due by 9/30.

23-24 DES Class Supply Lists PreK-5th

Please click here to view the class supply lists for the upcoming school year.

Join our Team

Please consider applying for PREK tutor at DES

23-24 Lunch Update

LUNCH IS FREE FOR ALL CCPS STUDENTS

All Caroline County Public School students may eat breakfast and lunch free of charge this year, with no application needed. CCPS now participates in the Community Eligibility Provision, which allows free meals for all students in schools in low-income areas. There will still be a charge for extra items such as snacks. School menus may be found on the Caroline Schools, MD free mobile app and on all CCPS websites.

Important Updates/Events

DES Summer Office HOURS: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday

For ALL of our DES Families

August 31st, Back to School/Meet the Teacher Night at DES, 5:00-6:30pm

September 5th, First day of School for Students in Grades K-5

September 11th, PreK Orientation

September 12th, First Day for PreK Students

September 15th, Early Dismissal Day, DES begins dismissal @12:40 pm

September 20th, DES Fall Picture Day

September 29th, No School For Students

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

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Dear Parents,

School may be out but our Choptank Health School-Based Health providers are available by

appointment to help your student stay healthy!

Be sure to reach out to our School-Based Health Center teams to schedule your student sports

Physical!

Locations and Contact Information for Sports Physicals:

Denton Elementary 667-248-8030 (June/July)

Easton Elementary 443-496-3201

Greensboro Elementary 410-482-9148 (June/July/August)

Preston Elementary 667-238-8050 (June/July/August)

Queen Anne’s County High School (July 10th and July 25th)

Ridgely Elementary 410-634-9153 (June/July)

More is at https://www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased

Communication Information

IMPORTANT LINKS AND UPDATES

Mark your calendars!

DES Parent Handbook 23-24

Please review for updates to school policies and procedures

DES Weekly Lunch Menu

PowerSchool Information

CCPS Communication Updates (Apptegy Information)

Please make sure you are connected through the APP-this will get you DES updates ASAP.

DES Volunteering

For more information see Mrs. Amy Barnes at DES

CCPS CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY

Please click this button for more information regarding the CCPS discipline policy. Once on the page, click policies in the upper right corner and then pupil services, code of conduct (III.31.10)

CCPS BULLYING FORMS

CCPS Cell Phone Policy

DES Attendance Policy

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

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.

NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

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.

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Principal Crebs

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