DES Family News

Spring Break is in our sights! I hope you enjoy time with family, friends, or whomever/whatever brings you joy! Please take a moment to carefully read school and county-related updates, policies, and information.

Sincerely,

Sarah Crebs

Principal of Denton Elementary School

Just a friendly reminder that toys are not to be brought into school (unless it's a fidget or approved incentive). This includes Pokemon Cards. Thank you for your support with this.

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

Coming Soon in April...

April 3rd, Autism Awareness Day! Staff & Students are encouraged to wear blue!

April 4th, Board of Education Meeting

April 6th-April 11th, SPRING BREAK, SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED

April 12th-14th, 4th Grade Sultana Field Trips (Reach out to your student's teacher with questions)

April 14th, DES Morning Mile (weather permitting)

April 14th, Report Cards Sent home

April 14th, PTA Spring Fling, 6:00-8:00 pm

April 26th, DES/RES PreK Enrollment for 23-24 (appointments only-more information to come)

On the horizon:

May 1st-May 5th-Staff Appreciation Week

May 12th, CCPS Early Dismissal Day, DES begins dismissal at 12:40 pm

May 26th, Grandparents/Special Someone Day

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

The Morning Mile

at Sharp Road Park

Friday, April 14, 2023 7:50 a.m.—8:45 a.m.

Students not participating in the walk should arrive at school using their normal means of transportation.

To promote health and fitness, the Denton Elementary School Wellness Committee is hosting The Morning Mile! We are inviting all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to join DES staff to walk the Morning Mile around the paved trails before reporting to school. Students, parents and teachers will meet at Sharp Road Park (across from DES) at 7:50 a.m. Please remember you will need to carry all of your school belongings with you on the walk.

The walk starts at 8:00 a.m. and will be supervised by DES Teachers, parents, and our local law enforcement departments. The walk will conclude with a healthy snack in the cafeteria and fun in the DES gym until 8:45 a.m. when students will be dismissed to their classrooms.

Parents are welcome to walk with us. If a parent participates in the walk, then siblings of the 3rd, 4th, and/or 5th grade student may also walk with the parent.

PTA Spring Fling- April 14th, 2023 6:00-8:00 pm

Field Day is NOW set for 6/2/23, More information to come.

5th Grade Awards Night/5th Grade Dance 6/2/23, 5:30-8:30 pm (5th grade only)

Classroom-Home Feature Launching Soon in the Caroline App

Say hello to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the Caroline app with a new app feature called Rooms! Rooms is a parent-teacher chat feature on the Caroline mobile app. Unlike the general information on the app, Rooms is a password-protected way for you to safely and securely communicate with your child’s teachers.

On Jan. 31, parents and guardians received instructions via email to create their Rooms login within the district app. The email will came from Apptegy, so please check your spam, just in case.

If you do not already have the district app on your phone, please download it today so you’ll be ready to login to Rooms next week. Search Caroline Schools, MD, in the App Store (iPhone) or on Google Play (Android).

Rooms Video: https://youtu.be/eULjjBn_F2o

Inclement Weather Day Plan for Students

The Maryland Department of Education is allowing districts to use three (3) asynchronous inclement weather days as virtual learning days. This limits the number of days that would normally have to be added on to the end of the school year.

Elementary: Folders with brief Math and/or English Language Arts assignments will be sent home in preparation for an inclement weather day. Internet/Wi-Fi will not be required to complete assignments. Assignments will be due shortly after school is back in session and will count as attendance for the virtual day.

Secondary: Students will be able to access their assignments offline without the need for Internet/Wi-Fi access using their school-issued device. Assignments will be brief and a review of material already covered in the classroom. Work will be due shortly after school is back in session and will count as attendance for the virtual day.

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