FES Falcon Parent Update
3.1.21
Federalsburg Elementary School
Principal: Todd Nichols
Assistant Principal: Briana Walker
Email: nichols.toddf@ccpsstaff.org
Website: http://federalsburges.org
Location: 302 S University Ave, Federalsburg, MD, USA
Phone: 410-479-2761
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FederaslsburgFalcons
FES is a Title I School
The FES Family will promote our S.O.A.R. core values by engaging in a supportive and collaborative learning community that nurtures and builds a foundation for lifelong success.
To SOAR means to Stay safe and ready, Own our responsibilities, Achieve our goals, and Respect self and others.
Welcome March!
FES is welcoming March with Read Across America Spirit Week from March 1st through March 5th.
- Mar. 1: Reading Exercises your Brain, Wear your favorite team jersey.
- Mar. 2: Reading is Everywhere, Wear a shirt with writing on it. (school appropriate please.)
- Mar. 3: #OhSnap Get Caught Reading, Take a picture of yourself reading.
- Mar. 4: Beautiful Together, Wear your favorite color to be a rainbow of readers.
- Mar. 5: FES Falcons Soar at Reading: Wear your FES gear or school colors of purple and gold. We still have some FES Spirit Wear available for purchase. See flyer below and email Mrs. Carels at carels.kelly@ccpsstaff.org.
FES Picture Days Planned!
* Picture Days scheduled: See flyer below for ordering.
Day 1 – 3/16, 9:00-3:30, In School Students Group A
Day 2 – 3/19, 9:00-1:00, In School Students Group B and absent makeups
Day 3 – 4/7, 9 am starting time, Virtual students by appointment and additional absent make-ups.
A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at Federalsburg Elementary on Tuesday 3/16/2021 and Friday 3/19/2021 to photograph our little falcons. We plan is to photograph all students in Pk-5th grade for the yearbook. Please see the attached digital poster if you are interested in purchasing a photo package. Click on the link to strawbridge.net that will enable you to order online directly or go to www.strawbridge.net and enter FES code FM345514,
We would like all Virtual students to be photographed on Wednesday 4/7/21. More information to come. You can use the same order form above.
Also included below is a link to post on your website and share with your parents/guardians. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/federalsburg-elementary-school/fall-pictures-3-16-2021/optIn This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us deliver a smooth school picture experience! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you,
Strawbridge Studios, Inc.
Reminders:
* Car Rider Drop-off and Pick up
- Car rider drop-off is in the staff parking lot loop between 8:45-9:00am for grades 1, 2, 4 and 5, and 10:00-10:15am for PreK, K and 3rd grade.
- Car rider Pick-up from the staff parking lot loop is from 2:30-2:45 for grades 1, 2, 4 and 5, and 3:45- 4:00 for PreK, K and 3rd grade.
* Walkers arrival and dismissal
- Walker should enter through the Academy Street entrance between 8:45-9:00am for grades 1, 2, 4 and 5, and 10:00-10:15am for PreK, K and 3rd grade.
- Walker Dismissal is also from teh Academy Street entrance from 2:30-2:45 for grades 1, 2, 4 and 5, and 3:45- 4:00 for PreK, K and 3rd grade.
* Once buses begin to arrive, do not enter the bus loop as you will be stuck behind buses until they leave. You may park on the street or in the staff parking lot and walk to front of the school. Do not allow students unattended between the buses. The front bus loop is off limits from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. I appreciate you working with us to keep our Falcons safe!
** If you are not receiving phone calls or emails, please reach out to the front office with your most updated information. This way we can change it in the system. 410-479-2761 and ask for Emily Phillips.
Thank you for your continued support of Federalsburg Elementary School! Stay safe during this interesting weather pattern we are experiencing!
Together We Soar
Principal Nichols
Possible Summer Opportunities for Students
We are looking to offer summer school opportunities to many of our students. As we develop our summer school plan, we are looking to see what students may be interested in this opportunity. Your response to this survey is simply to gauge interest and at this time is not a commitment.
* Dates- June 21 - July 29, 2021
* 4 days per week
* Elementary School- 9am - 3 pm
* Middle/High School- 9am - 12 pm
* Additional support for Special Education and EL students
Transportation and lunch will be provided.
Please complete one form for each child.
We realize this year has been challenging and look forward to the opportunity for additional in-person learning time. Please complete the form below if you are interested in your child attending CCPS summer school.
Summer School Opportunities for Students Survey
Thank you,
Lindsey McCormick
Director of Instruction
FES Spirit Wear Still Available
We still have the following items for sale...
Order your FES Spirit Wear on myschoolbucks.com
Parents can also contact carels.kelly@ccpsstaff.org for pick-up options.
Youth short sleeve $12.00
2 small
2 medium
2 large
Youth long sleeve $16.00 each
2 medium
2 large
Adult hoodies $26.00 each
3 medium
1 large
Adult short sleeve $15.00 each
6 medium
4 large
1 XL
Upcoming Dates
- March 1-March 5 Read Across America Spirit Week
- Mar. 1: Reading Exercises your Brain, Wear your favorite team jersey.
- Mar. 2: Reading is Everywhere, Wear a shirt with writing on it. (school appropriate please.)
- Mar. 3: #OhSnap Get Caught Reading, Take a picture of yourself reading.
- Mar. 4: Beautiful Together, Wear your favorite color to be a rainbow of readers.
- Mar. 5: FES Falcons Soar at Reading: Wear your FES gear or school colors purple and gold.
- Mar. 10: Interims issued.
- Mar. 16: School Photos for Pk-3rd and 4th/5th A day students.
- Mar. 19: School Photos for 4th/5th B day students and PK-3rd make up day.
- April 7: Photo Day for Virtual students and make-up day for PK-5th grade students.
Tools and Best Practices for the 2nd Semester...
Posted on February 2, 2021
Caroline students are in-person and virtual learners! First semester has taught everyone a lot, and we want to share tips and best practices learned from both staff and students that will ensure second semester success.
- Learning Area: Students need a well-lighted, quiet place in their home for virtual learning.
- On-Time: Students should be on time and on schedule for in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous days.
- Charger: Devices should be charged for home and school, and kept with the device.
- Devices: Take good care of devices when in class, at home and traveling in between.
- Device cameras: Cameras help greatly with student engagement and connection to teachers and classmates! Try to leave them on as much as possible.
- Headphones: Headphones or earbuds should be kept with devices and ready for use. Students should bring earbuds/headphones to school as well.
- Downloading materials: Best practice is to download materials the day before an asynchronous learning day.
- Google Classroom: Log in just prior to class beginning or resuming.
- Learning materials and books: Keep these with the device for easy access.
- PowerSchool: Families (and students) should check PowerSchool on a regular basis to check attendance, grades, and assignments.
- Email: Students (and families) should check email on a regular basis.
Check with principals and school counselors for more tools and best practices for 2nd Semester Success.
Mid Shore Sharing Our Strength Online Support Group
Join other parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health challenges for support and conversation.
We will spend time chatting and supporting each other, share information on local resources, and have a short program on a featured topic. Discussion topics include:
· Self-care
· Mindfulness activities
· Anxiety coping skills
· Benefits of journaling
· Planful organization
For more information, contact
Jen Neithercott at JNeithercott@mdcoalition.org or 443-472-9833
Maryland Coalition of Families
410-730-8267 | www.mdcoalition.org
Covid-19 Information
In these difficult times, it’s easy for misinformation to spread. The goal of CCPS is to ensure communication protocols are thorough and transparent, while protecting employee and student privacy. Please remember that we do have a process for advising those identified as close contacts of a person testing positive. These notifications are followed by an email that tells staff and families of a positive COVID-19 case in our building.
This communication process can be found on the CCPS website page Positive Case Reports. This page also includes a weekly report, by building, of any positive cases reported among staff or students. Feel free to share this page with anyone needing accurate, verified information.