DES Family News

We have had three fintastic weeks getting back into the swing of school at DES! Thank you for making it a wonderful start to the 24-25 school year. Please continue to read on for the most recent updates and information related to CCPS and DES information.

Kind regards,

Dr. Crebs-Oberdorf

If you have any questions or concerns related to transportation, please contact Mrs. Amy Barnes our Transportation Secretary. She can provide assistance with all things related to car-rider, walker or bus rider information at DES. The school office is open from 8:30-4:00 pm each day.

September 16th, PTA Meeting 6pm @ DES

September 27th, No School for CCPS Students

October 1st, Quarter 1 Interims issued for grades 3-5

October 1st, BOE Meeting 6 pm

October 2nd, Custodian Appreciation Day

October 14th, Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day

October 14th, Fall Photo Day

October 16th, PreK Field Trip to Adkins Arboretum

October 18th, No School

October 31st, Halloween Parade (more info. to come)

The 2024-25 Student Benefits Form (Household Income Data Collection) information is used to help provide school meals at no charge to all students, along with other districtwide services. It also provides individual benefits to students and families such as:

• discounts for summer and recreational programs

• Discount internet access

• Discounted fees for SAT and AP testing and college applications

• Increased scholarship opportunities

• eligibility for Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)]

• Increased funding to the school system to support instruction, technology, student services, and programs like Community Schools, tutoring and free meals.

Questions? Please email student.services@ccpsstaff.org.

Student Benefits Form

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

Assistant Principal Mrs. Lindsay Grow

Email: grow.lindsay@ccpsstaff.org