In "Otter" News - Week #34
For the Week of 5/9 - 5/13
MCAP Assessments
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be testing in ELA.
Attendance during the testing days is extremely important! Students who are absent will be required to make up the testing upon their return.
The PTA has been very generous and provided us with snacks to help fuel our Otter's brains during the assessment period.
Students may experience anxiety regarding the assessments. This is normal. The best thing you can do as a parent to support your child is to remind them that it is not about getting the right answer every time, but about putting forth their best effort. We learn best about student understanding when they show their work, even if it's wrong! Their thought process is the most important thing to us!
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Office hours are 8:45 am - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday
P.A.W.S. Matrix
Top Level Info - Need-To-See for the Week Ahead
Student Schedule for Next Week (5/9 - 5/13)
B Week
Monday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- MCAP Testing for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- MCAP Testing for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students
- National School Nurses' Day! - Thank you, Nurse Frangenberg!
Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- MCAP Testing for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students
Friday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- MCAP Testing for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students
- Grandparent's and Special Friend's Lunch Day! (11:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Grandparent's and Special Friend's Day - May 13th
Lunch Menu April 2022
Changes to Take Home Meal Program - May 2022
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Next Level Info - Upcoming Events
PTA Ledo's Spirit Night - May 17th
Click below for the SMCPS Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Update from the Front Office
PreK Registration Information
Employment Opportunities within SMCPS
SMCPS has multiple positions available to support our students and staff, including full-time and part-time positions in various areas. Employment opportunities can be found on the SMCPS website: https://www.smcps.org/hr/employment-opportunities
The Abacus Corporation provides part-time/temporary positions to support SMCPS as well. Various positions are also available through the Abacus Corporation and can be found on their website: https://www.abacuscorporation.com/find-jobs
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Staff Pictures
SMCPS Staff Board of Education Recognition
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Update from the PTA
Small Actions Add Up to Big Benefits for Our School Community
Please consider using the following methods to help the PTA support our school community. These little actions could add up to big benefits!
Link Your Harris Teeter VIP Card to the OES PTA
Use the OES PTA AmazonSmile Account When Shopping on Amazon
Turn in Your Coca-Cola Product Bottle Caps
Check Out the New Way to Redeem Your Boxtops for OES
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Update from the Nurse
Nurse Frangenberg
FAQ:
When should I keep my child home from school?
- Fever >100.0, vomiting, diarrhea, or pink and crusty eyes
- Symptoms of COVID-19 like illness OR symptoms or an illness that do not resolve after home interventions
- Your child has been directed to quarantine by the local health department
What are COVID-19 like illness symptoms?
- New-onset of cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- New loss of taste or smell,
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- Chills or shaking chills
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
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About Us
Email: lpdietz@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/oes/
Location: 26410 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 373-4365
Facebook: facebook.com/smcps.org
Twitter: @OES_smcps