Dearest CHES Families!
Welcome back to ur 4 day week. As we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we encourage our community to celebrate his commitment to service, equality, and justice. In honor of Dr. King’s vision, this week is also a Day of Service. We encourage everyone to take a moment to give back to the community and engage in acts of kindness and service, embodying Dr. King’s spirit of making the world a better place for all.
As we enter this pivotal week, we want to remind everyone that it’s not only a week of testing, but also the final week of the 2nd marking period. Time has flown by, and we are incredibly proud of the dedication and effort our students have shown thus far.
Exciting News!
We are thrilled to share that our CHES Science Bowl Team has advanced to the semi-finals! This incredible achievement speaks to the hard work, teamwork, and dedication of our students and their coach - Mr. McCotter. Let’s all celebrate their success and cheer them on as they continue to represent our school with pride!
Also, please be reminded that per PGCPS administrative procedures, make-up work will not and cannot be requested this week.
We are excited for all the milestones we are reaching and we look forward to a successful finish to the second marking period!
Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make this week one to remember!
Stay warm and stay safe...
We are CHES and our cougars climb to new heights! 🐾
MONDAY
- NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
TUESDAY
- 2 Hour Delay - School Opens at 11:00am
- Intermediate Fitness Club
WEDNESDAY
- Minecraft Club
- PTSA Meeting - In person at CHES
THURSDAY
- Shelter In Place Drill
- 2nd Quarter Grading WIndow opens
- Good News Club
- Intermediate Fitness Club
FRIDAY
- END OF THE 2ND QUARTER
- Have a safe and wonderful Weekend
Be on the Lookout...Testing is on the Way
This week we will have a lot of testing happening in Prince George's County Public Schools. Please be sure to check your child/children's CLASS DOJO page to see when testing will take place. Please help students by ensuring that they get a good night's sleep, a good breakfast and a great mindset for the morning...encourage them!
Upcoming Testing will include:
- iReady Testing
- Dibles Testing
- Reading Benchmark Testing (3rd - 5th Grade)
- Math Benchmark Testing
- Science Benchmark Testing (5th Grade)
- ACCESS Testing (ESOL students)
Stay Informed:PGCPS Winter Weather Make Up Plan
So far this school year, PGCPS has closed schools for four days due to inclement weather. Below is the plan for making up these instructional days:
MAKE-UP DAY 1: February 14 – This day, originally scheduled as a professional day for teachers, was designated in the school calendar as a potential make-up day. Schools will now be open for students on February 14.
MAKE-UP DAYS 2 - 4: June 16-18 – These three make-up days are built into the 2024-25 school calendar at the end of the school year..
MAKE-UP DAY 5: March 17 (if needed) – If a fifth inclement weather make-up day is needed, March 17 wil be converted to an instructional day.
If inclement weather closings exceed five days, additional school days may need to be scheduled at the end of the school year. We will provide updates as needed.
Note from our CHES STEM Fair Chairman:
STEM Fair Update
If you were unable to attend the STEM Fair Informational meeting in December, we will be sending out a new video in both English and Spanish with important information about the STEM Fair project. Due to the snow days, the project due dates will be adjusted.
You can access the STEM Fair ePacket in the weekly newsletter. This is a great time for your child to start brainstorming ideas for their STEM Fair project.
Thank you so much parents for your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. C. McCoy, Mr. Ardila, or Mrs. Cintron.
A Note from our CHES PTSA...
Hybrid PTSA Meeting This Wednesday: Join Us In Person or on Zoom! (UPDATED!!!!)
Join the PTSA E-Board for our next general body meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7pm. We will be meeting in person at CHES! Families are welcome, including CHES students and siblings. If you can’t make it to the school, you can join us virtually on Zoom. Please check Class Dojo for a Zoom meeting link this week.
Join in person or online to meet other CHES parents and staff and hear updates about the PTSA and our school community. Bring your questions, concerns, and suggestions- we want to hear from you!
The Talented And Gifted Speciality School Lottery opens on December 16th and closes on March 14th.
Parents are encouraged to enter the Lottery for their students to participate in the TAG Center Programs (such as CHES). Let your neighbors and friends know!
Please keep in mind the following:
- ALL applications must be completed online with Scriborder (link below)
- Students must be TAG identified to gain a placement
- 1st and 4th grade parents can complete the online application and enter the Lottery before the students are identified (they will be waitlisted if they are not identified)
- Contact the TAG Coordinator, Mrs. Walton if you have a possible incoming 2nd Grade TAG sibling
**Be on the lookout for TAG tours and a TAG information Night when we return in January!**
Please see the links below:
Application: https://pgcpsmdc.scriborder.com/
Program Info: https://www.pgcps.org/about-pgcps/applications/talented-and-gifted-tag-center
A Note from the Marketing Patient Coordinator at Bright Starr Pediatric Dentistry located in Bowie, Maryland:
We would like to cordially invite you, the students, and staff members with children to our Teeth Cleaning Party Event on Saturday February 8, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM. This event is FREE for children up to the age of 21 and no dental insurance is necessary! This also includes FREE Dental Exams, FREE dental cleanings, & FREE minor procedures. We ask that everyone RSVP by Thursday January 30, 2025. To RSVP please call the office at (240)-764-5753. Please see attached flyer.
Warm Regards,
John-Charles Wimbs
Marketing Patient Coordinator
CHES EVENTS:
Check Back to up coming events
PGCPS Grading Dates:
January 24th - End of the 2nd Quarter
February 11th - 2nd Quarter Report Cards Released Online
Parent-Teacher Conference Days:
March 5, 2025 (2-Hour Delay)
Systemic Professional Development Days (No School for Students):
March 17, 2025
Professional Days (3-Hour Early Dismissal):
January 27, 2025
February 28, 2025
April 4, 2025
May 16, 2025
