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Whether you are landing at or taking off from Sunderland Elementary School, this page is meant to serve as a resource to help ease the burden of transitions both in and outside of the classroom. Our Navigation Team comprised of School Administrators, School Counselors, the Military Family Liaison, Flight Guides (volunteer students), and our volunteer Military Support Team are here with you every step of the way. At the end of this news letter are several local resources for our military families!

Maryland's Purple Star Schools program was established by Education Article 7-129 and approved by the Maryland General Assembly in 2022. This prestigious recognition program honors schools that go above and beyond to support military-connected students and their families. Click the photo to learn more!

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• School Principal: Pam Myrick myrickp@calvertnet.k12.md.us
• Assistant Principal: Katie Dean deank@calvertnet.k12.md.us

• Find Blue Star Families of Baltimore and Chesapeake Region on facebook or connect here: Welcome to Blue Star Families
• Military-Connected Student Support - Calvert County Public School District
• Calvert County Parks and Recreation (CCPR): Parks & Recreation | Calvert County, MD - Official Website
• Calvert Library: Calvert Library – Your source for awesome!
• American Legion (Huntingtown): CALVERT POST # 85
• American Legion (Chesapeake Beach): Stallings-Williams Post 206 – American Legion

• Interested in free tickets to sporting events, concerts and more? Sign up for the USO ticketline: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001Ytl_fE6JQ_0J274_COEPktSTxaVPKdjRdSV196b7ZgcRtzUhyWZ8O5MCCVxZobKYxaCyh1WlJSyXpfCJj5UHHTWpzH3a6Kwdo_Ag09oHVl5u-PEzb3cq_pzBWoz81ggJJvB_dX8uokZ6cCrLjm3NpblgMtMjQIVgByaGgTByRHsqaLDXbxy7iyFgjyQPF3GNxLusic3HBDY%3D
• Navy PAX River Liaison Programs: School Liaison
• Tutor.com: This FREE, 24/7 online tutoring (paid for by Department of Defense), is available to Active Duty and DoD civilians and their dependents. www.tutor.com/military . You can find other shareable items under the partner resource center (https://www.tutor.com/clientcaremil).
• MIC3: The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3/Interstate Compact) addresses educational transitions issues pertaining to education records, enrollment, immunizations, entrance to Kindergarten/1st grade, course placement, attendance related to deployment activities, eligibility for extracurricular activities, and graduation requirements. www.mic3.net . There are other versions you can view/download from the publications tab https://mic3.net/publications/
• Military One Source: A one stop-shop for military families! MOS provides a wealth of information, resources and services, everything from telehealth counseling to education consultations, helping military families find services in their area, free books and so much more! visit www.militaryonesource.mil
• Fleet and Family Support Center: Similar to Military One Source, the FFSC offers a range of information and resources, including clinical counseling, personal financial management, life skills education, exceptional family member support, (special needs) and more! Most military installations will have comparable service (the Air Force calls them Airman Readiness Centers). Pax River is Purple, so we’ll see anyone from any branch of service. You can visit https://www.navymwrpaxriver.com/family-support/fleet-family-support-center
• EFMP: For families with special needs, we have the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), to help provide non-medical case management, link families to installation and community resources, including service providers that take Tri-Care. https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Exceptional-Family-Member/
• Kids Journals: Health Net Federal Services provides journals related to deployment, moving and grief. They are FREE and can be downloaded at https://www.hnfs.com/content/hnfs/home/tw/bene/res/beneficiary-education-materials/kids-journals.html#form_1546537962910

Larissa Johnson

SES Head Start 4 Team Teacher

SES Military Family Liaison

Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-pqwXrc89r7W17pJYiqEHWWNfMqczdm8zXOmdMWuGrwDkKg/viewform?usp=header

Email: JohnsonLm@calvertnet.md.k12.us
Website: Military-Connected Student Support - Calvert County Public School District
Location: 150 Clyde Jones Road, Sunderland, MD 20689
Phone: (443) 550-9390

About me: I have been a Military Spouse for 16 years. My husband serves at USCG Headquarters in Washington D.C. We have three children who are or have attended Sunderland Elementary. I have had the privilege of serving Military Families by volunteering as a Family Advocate as well as Junior Project Manager for the Armed Forces Housing Advocacy (AFHA) as well as a volunteer board member and trail lead for Hiking With Keiki (O'ahu). I look forward to meeting you and assisting with any support you need while you transition to living in Calvert County.