Matthew Henson Weekly Update
October 23, 2026
Principal Message
Dear Matthew Henson Families,
Here is an updated version as there were some errors in the weekly update with dates. It has been updated as the quarter ends on October 27th. :)
We have made it! We are walking into the last few days of the first quarter. It feels like the students just walked in the doors from summer vacation. All work for the second half of the first quarter is due on Tuesday, October 27th. No work will be accepted after this day as teachers will be working to finalize their grades.
Charles County Public Schools is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone is encouraged to wear Pink!
Some of our teachers and students have been working on a Hispanic Heritage presentation. Please consider joining us on Wednesday, October 28th at 5:00 PM.
Charles County has policies in place that do not permit students from wearing masks of any type, including medical masks. I understand that this the time of year in which we see an increase in student and staff illnesses. Students are reminded that they are not permitted to wear the medical masks, but are encouraged to wash their hands frequently.
As we move into the fall and then winter, students are not permitted to wear their puffy winter jackets during the school day. When arriving to school, students will be reminded to put the jackets in their lockers. They may use a sweatshirt or a light jacket when transitioning to and from the building to attend classes in the portable classrooms.
Have an amazing weekend!
Mrs. Christina Caballero
Principal
Gifted Education
Families are invited to learn more about Matthew Henson’s gifted education screening and identification process for students who may benefit from advanced learning experiences in math and/or reading. Parents, teachers, and students may nominate a student for screening, with nomination forms available on the school website and due by the last Friday in October.
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