Mays Chapel Elementary
August 27, 2022
School Hours 9:05 am - 4:05 pm
Grades 1st - 5th Grade - First Day of School Monday, August 29th
See documents below for PreK and Kindergarten gradual entrance schedule.
School Calendar
AUGUST
29 (M) Opening Day for Students
31 (W) First Full Day of Kindergarten (Transportation Begins)
SEPTEMBER
5 (M) Labor Day – Schools and Offices Closed
8 (TH) PTO Back to School Picnic 5:30 - 7:00 pm
13 (T) Back to School Night - PreK - 5th Grade 6:00 - 7:30 pm
26 (M) Rosh Hashanah – Schools Closed for Students
OCTOBER
5 (W) Yom Kippur – Schools Closed for Students
21 (F) Schools Closed for Teachers and Students (MSEA Convention)
24 (M) Diwali– Schools Closed for Students
Transportation
Bus Riders
To access your child's bus information sign into your parent/guardian Focus account. Users should select “Child Info” under the student’s name on left side of the FOCUS window. Once “Child Info” is selected, users should select, “Transportation.” Within “Transportation,” users will see the Bus Number, Bus Route Name, Stop Description and Stop Time for both the AM and PM trips.
Stakeholders external to BCPS are encouraged to email Transportation_ContactUs@bcps.org with questions and copy our front office team member, Ms. Johnson (mjohnson33@bcps.org) or call 443-809-4321 with concerns regarding school bus service.
Important Transportation Resources for Families
Car Riders
- Arrival: Familes are asked to stay in their car and follow the drop off traffic pattern. A staff member will approach your car and assist with the transition into the school building.
- Dismissal: The traffic pattern will remain the same as morning drop off. Students will exit through the rec room doors and taken directly to your car by a staff member.
You MUST have your ID present for us to release your child.
Your child's safety is our number one concern!
A huge thank you to our PTO for treating our staff
to some special treats as they prepared to welcome our students
back home for the 2022-2023 school year.
School Cafe
Breakfast/Lunch Updates
Meals are no longer available free of charge to all students across the country.
Elementary Meal Prices - Breakfast $1.40, Lunch $2.90
*Add money to your child's breakfast/lunch account.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits
Meals are available at no cost for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. See this web page for information about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits. Families must complete the online application in order to receive meal benefits for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Families are encouraged to complete the online application as soon as possible.
You may choose your desired language translation from the drop-down tab at the upper left corner of the each of the BCPS links provided. If you have any questions or need assistance you may call the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 443-809-7855 or email mealbenefits@bcps.org.
Direct Link to Application
BCPS Policy and Resources
Transportation Procedures and Expectations
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing safe and supportive environments for all students and staff. The Office of Transportation’s #1 goal each day is to transport all student bus riders safely to and from school. In order to accomplish this goal, we need the cooperation of the entire community. Positive student behavior while entering, riding and leaving the bus contributes to safe transportation by making it possible for drivers to dedicate their full attention to the roads and other drivers. Student bus riders are expected to act responsibly and respectfully at all times.
The primary purpose of rules and procedures on buses is the safety of all passengers- students and staff. Please take a few minutes to review the important information included in the link below with students concerning bus behavior expectations and bus discipline prior to the beginning of the school year. Students will also review the documents with school staff.
Student Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities
(BCPS) is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environments for all students. The resources included below outline student expectations, rights and responsibilities for the 2022-2023 school year. BCPS families are encouraged to review resources with children prior to the start of school. Students will also review the documents in class with school staff.
The BCPS Code of Conduct At-A-Glance provides an overview of discipline procedures and protocols, and the range of consequences students could face for violating various policies, regulations, and rules. The guide, aligned with Board Policy 5550 and Superintendent’s Rule 5550, also discusses the BCPS discipline philosophy and defines the various disciplinary responses.
The 2022-2023 Student Handbook includesan overview of the rights and responsibilities of BCPS students and a summary of the laws and regulations that affect students. Topics include consistent, timely attendance, respect for people and property, technology usage, student publications, student activities, student records, the right to appeal - including grievance procedures – and more. For the complete explanation of students’ responsibilities and rights, see Board of Education Policy 5600 and Superintendent’s Rule 5600.
Cell Phone Guidance
In preparation for the start of the school year, families are reminded of the importance of instructional time. Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 5552 indicate that all personal devices are to be off and away during the school day.
Volunteer at Mays!
All volunteers must complete the volunteer application and participate in an orientation/training session annually.
Complete the BCPS Volunteer Application - Complete and save a copy to your computer or device. You will need to send this along with your training certificates to the volunteer coordinator at your desired location.
Step 2:
Complete the online Volunteer Orientation training. The training is available in English and Spanish. Once the user has logged in, language selection is at the top right next to the profile picture.
Step 3:
Send your certificate and application to Jason Rubin, Mays Chapel School Counselor jrubin@bcps.org
Lifeline - Mental Health Matters
Marylanders have a new way to connect to a local behavioral health crisis call specialist. Calling 988 connects callers directly to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline which can provide assistance with substance use or mental health crises.
The Lifeline provides live crisis center phone services in English and Spanish and uses Language Line Solutions to provide translation services in over 150 additional languages for people who call 988.
After School Extended Care and Activities
HotSpots Extended Care Programs is now Caliday Before and After School Care!
We are operating with a new vision, mission, and leadership team and are ready to enroll for the 2022-2023 school year!
We provide care inside of your elementary school to create a structured but fun before and after school experience with curriculum-based learning, outdoor play, homework assistance, and an overall dedication to our philanthropic endeavors as a non-profit company!
Visit www.caliday.org or Call 410.377.0227 to begin enrolling today!
If you have already registered with HotSpots, your child was automatically enrolled with Caliday.