NEES Star News- Parent Update

Welcome to the North East Star News -Family Edition for North East Elementary. Each Sunday, this email will be delivered to your inbox with information about what is happening at North East. We hope to be able to provide you with important information on a regular basis to help you support your student. Please feel free to email us with any questions!

Monday, May 11th

• Judy Center Playgroup 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
• MCAP Testing

Tuesday, May 12th

• Judy Center Playgroup 10:00 a.m.
• Spring Band Concert
• MCAP Testing

Wednesday, May 13th

• MCAP Make-Up Testing

Thursday, May 14th

• Judy Center Playgroup 1:00 p.m.
• MCAP Testing

Friday, May 15th

• MCAP Testing
• Stormwater Education Day
• Spirit Day- Hawaiian Day

This calendar is to help families plan ahead. Details for the listed events will be released closer to the dates. Please be advised that event times and dates may change from time to time. Please check back regularly for updates.

We found some of our NEES Stars out on the field this weekend!

Last Friday, these incredible students dazzled us with their evening talent show performance. Today, they delivered another spectacular show for the students and teachers. Every single student shined brightly, and we couldn't be prouder of each star!

We are redesigning the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website and are reaching out to parents and guardians of Maryland public school students to learn how the website can better help you in supporting your child’s education. Please complete this survey to provide your input. It is completely anonymous and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. https://maryland.surveymonkey.com/r/MSDE-Website

Thank you for your help in making the website the best it can be!

Click the flyer to complete your child's registration!

Show your school pride and support our students by

purchasing custom spirit wear!

Click the star to shop!

At our Donuts with Grown-ups event this week we talked about self-regulation: the ability to remain calm, cope with big emotions, adapt, and respond appropriately to our environment. Teaching and modeling self-regulation skills can help your child academically, socially, and behaviorally. Check out the graphic for copings skills your child can use to help regulate big emotions!

May ELA Express: Here is this month’s ELA Express, which is all about writing to learn.

In alignment with Maryland’s Math Policy Standard 4 to support ongoing family and community engagement with Maryland math program initiatives, MSDE’s Mathematics Branch will host virtual Math Policy Family Engagement Sessions throughout June 2026. These sessions will focus on Math Policy initiatives that families should expect to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year and an overview of how they can use the Numeracy Development Framework and Family Guides to support their students. Participants will be required to register to receive the link to join each session. More information and a flyer with registration information will be shared via MSDE’s website by March 2026.

Dates and times for these sessions are:

• Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – 8:00- 9:30 a.m.

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 –12:00- 1:30 p.m.

• Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 6:30- 8:00 p.m.

• Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 9:30- 11:00 a.m.

May Math Matters: Here is this Month’s Math Matters, which is all about the New Math Policy.

Special Education: SAVE THE DATE! Officer elections for the Cecil County Special Education Citizens Advisory Council will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the North East Public Library from 6:00-7:30.