DES Family News

We have had a wonderful first week back at DES. We look forward to welcoming our newest dolphins in PreK this upcoming week. It's hard to believe it's September! Please continue to read on for the most recent updates and information related to CCPS and DES information.

Kind regards,

Dr. Crebs-Oberdorf

When: Wednesday, September 4th. Either 10am or 2pm. (Families Should only come to one time)

Where: Pre-K classrooms. Enter through the Pre-K entrance

Who: All Pre-K4 Families

What: See the classroom. Find your seat and cubby. Complete a Pre-K scavenger hunt, sing a song and read a book.

Why: This gives the student an opportunity to see the teachers in the classroom environment before they start school. This is also an opportunity for last minute questions and bringing in any classroom supplies.

The first day can be confusing and scary, but at DES we prepare for additional staff members to be throughout the building to help students reach their classrooms and have a safe return.

Arrival:

Students enter the car-rider, bus-rider or walker doors depending on how they come to school. Parents can say their goodbyes and we will get them to class safely.

Please DO NOT drive through our bus lane to drop off or pick up students, this creates a safety issue for our bus drivers and students.

Dismissal:

Please be sure to make any dismissal changes by 12:00 pm so we have time to get the information to the teacher/students. Car-riders and walkers are dismissed by number and you must have the number for your child to be dismissed to you. Bus-riders are dismissed as buses arrive. The first week of school buses will take longer to deliver your child home, as our dismissal is a bit slower at first. Please be patient as we work to ensure safety for everyone at DES.

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 2nd, No School Labor Day Weekend

September 3rd, BOE Meeting @ 6:00 pm

September 4th, PreK Orientation (PreK teachers will call families at the end of August to introduce themselves. Orientation times are 10:00 am and 2:00 pm)

September 5th, First Day for PreK Students

September 16th, PTA Meeting 6pm @ DES

September 27th, No School for CCPS Students

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