Mustang Message, September Update
September, Second Edition: September 19, 2023
SMCPS Calendar Update
Calendar Update - Pre-K Students Attend 2 Hour Early Dismissal Days
The 2023-2024 Amended SMCPS Calendar is posted at www.smcps.org/calendar. The amended calendar, approved by the Board of Education on September 13, 2023, notes that Pre-K students will attend on two-hour early dismissal days. Please see the calendar for details.
Important Upcoming Dates
September
September 20 - (DATE CHANGED) 4th Grade Elms Field Trip. Click here for how to prepare students and more information.
September 21 - Two Hour Early Dismissal
September 22 - No School for Students
September 25 - Picture Day
Looking Ahead to October
October 4 - Walk to School
October 9 - Virtual Instruction Day, 2HR Early Dismissal, Parent Conference Day
October 10 - Sotterly Field Trip - Simpkin/Repenning Click here for how to prepare students and more information.
October 11 - Sotterly Field Trip Lucas/Roach Click here for how to prepare students and more information.
October 16 - Elms Field Trip - Donley/Smith Click here for how to prepare students and more information.
October 17 - Elms Field Trip Simpson Click here for how to prepare students and more information.
October 20 - Two Hour Early Dismissal – Professional Responsibilities/Collaborative Planning
October 23-31- Red Ribbon Week. More information to come.
October 27 - Two Hour Early Dismissal – Professional Responsibilities – End of 1st Marking Period (46 days)
October 27 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Serenity Farms
SMS Communications
MES frequently uses text messaging for reminders. You can opt-in, and you have the option of declining or stopping notifications at any time. If you are new to our school or have a new number and you would like to receive school messages, text the word “YES” to 67587 from your wireless device. For more information, click on this flyer. There is also an FAQ with additional information.
Fundraising Letter
Spotlight on Special Education
Flu Clinic
MES will not hold a flu clinic in the SY 23-24 School year. Instead, all flu clinics will be drive thru at Margaret Brent and Great Mills. See information below and at the St. Mary's Health Department Website.
New IT Helpdesk
IT will be updating the Helpdesk System to the new Service Desk platform on Friday, September 22nd. All tickets that are currently in the active Help Desk system will stay open in this system through completion. All tickets submitted after September 22nd will be created in the new Service Desk platform. Instructions have been prepared for student access to the Service Desk.
Acceptable Use Agreement
Meal Benefit Information
Free Breakfast and Lunch Requires an Application
Online applications are encouraged as they are processed more quickly.
School Meal Benefit Forms: School Year Meal Benefit forms for SY 23-24 are now available online! Easily fill out your new meal benefit form by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application on the www.smcps.org website. Families can request more information by contacting SMCPS' Food and Nutrition Services Office at 301.475.4256, Option 5, or via email at foodservice@smcps.org.
Walk to School Day
