Power Notes

End of 2nd Quarter

Moment of Reflection

Hello Families,

The CRMS family has been working through a tragic loss with the unexpected death of our beloved SRO, Corporal Lucas Nagel. Cpl. Nagel was an alumnus of both Colonel Middle and Colonel High School, so this has hit many of us deeply.

We also know that deaths can be hard to manage for students as well. Although our students may not have had as many interactions with Cpl. Nagel as our high school friends, these kinds of events can still trigger students' emotions about their own lost friends or family members. Please do not hesitate to reach out for any resources to support your student or your family.

As we move through the end of the 2nd quarter, we want to continue to focus on student instruction. Next week students will take the Middle of the Year (MOY) iReady assessments in Math and ELA. This is a very important check point for our students because it gives us insight into what extra support and learning students still need as we continue to work to close learning gaps.

We are a community. Our students are important to us. Let's continue to work together to make sure that everybody is Good!

Take Care. Be Well.

#BeAPowerPlayer

We will miss you Officer Nagel

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iReady Incentive

Please encourage your student to do their best with iReady on January 9th-January 13th.

Students who demonstrate "growth" on their Math and/or ELA iReady will get to participate in a special incentive activity. Students who attend school each day of iReady will get to enter in a drawing for one SPECIAL prize.

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MLK Day of Service--Community Service Opportunity and School-wide Collection for His Hope Ministries

Coats in the School

We know it's that time of year when the temperature at bus stops vs. the temperature in the school can be vastly different. Our students lockers are not big enough to fit very long, large, or puffy coats. Coats, as a rules, cannot be worn around the school.

Hoodies, zip up sweat jacket, and windbreakers are fine.

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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.

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.

Please contact Mrs. Jane Towers at 410-479-1462 or email her at towers.jane@ccpsstaff for your attendance and registration concerns.

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Upcoming Dates

January 16th--NO School for MLK Day; Program held at LMS @9am

January 24th--Half Day of School/End of Quarter 2

January 25th--NO School/Professional Development

February 3rd--Half Day of School/Teacher PD

February 17th--Half Day of School/Teacher PD

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Counselors Corner

January 9th-- Ms. Blunt and Mr. Moaney OUT OF THE BUILDING for training

January 9th-13th--Collection of goods for His Hope Ministries shelter in Denton

January 16th--Annual MLK Day Program and Walk at Lockerman Middle School (check with School Counselors for Service Learning Hours opportunities)

February 8th & 9th--8th Grade Tours of Caroline Career and Technology Center (CCTC)

Teachers will be able to text you through the Apptegy app.

Families,

Teachers will soon be reaching out to you with direcct messages through the Apptegy App!! You'll be able to send and receive communication with your student's teachers, much more quickly than emails or making time for phone calls.

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No Student Hungry!

Is your family in need of a little extra food to get you through the weekend? The school offers food bags that students can carry home for free. All you have to do is sign up and fill out the form!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YDeNrrzcQkkElQsIU7G6W1Xl8RUzlygCh1CJdAYN0_U/viewform?ts=6137519f&edit_requested=true

Download our new CCPS App!!

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Update your basic information through Powerschool all year!!

Updating Basic Information Through PowerSchool - Caroline County Public Schools

Families are now able to update basic contact information through the PowerSchool Parent Portal Account during the school year. This gives families an easy online way to notify the school of a change to their email, phone number, or the student's home address. Please note: This form can only be accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal Account.

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Promoting a healthy and safe environment for ALL students and staff.

CCPS is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. Behaviors that compromise this environment, interfere with school operations or are otherwise contrary to the basic mission of our public schools will not be tolerated. Bullying, hazing, harassment or other discrimination affecting a student or a staff member should be reported by a victim, parent/guardian, witness, staff member or other person having knowledge.

Staff members with knowledge of such conduct are required to promptly report it to the building principal.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

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.