Aviator Updates
SY23 CWFDES FAMILY ISSUE #12
A WEEK: November 14 - November 18
Hello Duke Families,
I would like to extend a tremendous thank you to all of the Veterans and Active Duty members who joined us on Thursday morning for our inaugural Veterans Day Event. Your children loved showing you off and it was an experience not to be forgotten by any of the students or staff at Duke. We are already planning for next year; if you have any recommendations, please send them my way!
The photos featured in this newsletter were taken by a Duke parent, Haley Boswell, who donated her time and talents so our families would have keepsakes from the event. Thank you Haley Marie Photography! I emailed the photo link to the email addresses who RSVPd for the event. If you didn't get an email with a link and would like access to the photos, please email me or Ms. Toothacker and we will get it to you!
I'd also like to recognize Dunkin Donuts, Fast Stop, and Mission BBQ for their donations to the event. It was a true community effort!
I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. I look forward to a full week ahead!
Kindly,
Ms. Katie Kortokrax
Thank you for supporting our Fall Book Fair!
Fall Pictures and Retakes
- If your student is new to CWFDES or was absent on our Fall Picture Day, they will have their photograph taken (for yearbook purposes).
- If you would like your child to have his/her picture retaken, this can be done on Tuesday, November 15th. The student should bring the original photo package, including original envelope and all picture products, to turn into the photographer when they come to sit for a new picture. They do not need to fill out a new order form.
- It’s Not Too Late to Order Your 2022 Fall School Portraits
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But Hurry…Deadlines are Approaching Fast!
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Ordering is EASY! Click Here to Order
- then Enter your Access Key from your proof OR you can simply scan the QR code on your proof.
- Questions? Call Classic Photography & Imaging at (800)869-9515 x112
Duke Students and Their Heroes
Hello Duke Families,
Order forms have been sent home with your child today! It is done completely online and is extremely easy to do.
Square 1 Art is a company that takes your child’s artwork and turns it into wonderful keepsakes by printing the artwork on items such as mugs, aprons, framed tiles, placemats, ornaments etc. There are so many things to choose from. These items make wonderful holiday gifts, as well as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts. Simply scan the QR code or type in your child's number that appears on the order form. You can also use Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name.
Order by: 11/29/2022
Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!
If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online .
Thank you for supporting our school!
Lori Huff
Square 1 Art fundraiser coordinator
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
NEW! Menu Changes
[Current] Lunch Changes for this week:
As of 11/10 no chocolate milk on Tuesday 11/15 and possible 11/16.
5th graders Ilya, Macie and Elliot read their “What Veterans Day Means To Me” essays at a Veterans Day ceremony in Leonardtown.
[Last Week's] Duke Morning News
Duke Elementary - Where Children SOAR!
Intermediate Fridge of Fame Recipients
Primary Fridge of Fame Recipients
Joke of the Week
Q: What’s a baby’s favorite reptile?
A: A rattle snake
This week's joke was submitted by Sophia M. from Ms. Johnson's class. Thank you for sharing! Do you have a joke that you'd like featured in the weekly update? Click here to submit it!
2023 Yearbook Cover Contest
Now we move to our Duke Elementary Yearbook COVER CONTEST. If you'd like to participate, submissions are due November 22nd. Click here for additional information.
Item Needed for Makerspace
Evening Counseling Opportunity
Helpful Links from Previous Updates
PTA Membership Link: We love our PTA. Members can be as involved (or not involved) as they would like. We appreciate any support you can offer; click here to sign up!
Register to be a Volunteer: New for the 2022-23 school year. Volunteers must apply annually for approval. Vetting of applications can take several weeks. Field trip chaperones must have successfully completed the volunteer application process before they can be considered.
Here Comes the Bus App: This application allows parents, guardians and students to receive push notifications and email notifications for when their student’s bus approaches their bus stop.
CWFDES Absence Reporting: Click here to report absences to ensure they are marked lawful.
MySchoolBucks: MySchoolBucks is an online payment service that provides a convenient way for parents/guardians to pay for school-related purchases by using their credit/debit card or electronic check.Meal Benefit Application: Families must submit an application to receive free or reduced-price lunch.
MySchoolBucks: Pay for school lunch and fees securely online! With MySchoolBucks, families can also view cafeteria purchases and access meal balances.
Nutrislice Webpage: Check out our cafeteria menu (subject to change)
Interested in Subbing at Duke? You will need to attend a one-day virtual class. Pick one day from the several class dates available. Contact Cindy Toothacker with questions at cctoothacker@smcps.org.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
We welcome your questions and inquiries. Please call 240-309-4658, refer to the SMCPS Back to School website, or our CWFDES website for additional information.
Katie Kortokrax, Principal
Zach Adams, Assistant Principal
Email: klkortokrax@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/cwfdes/
Location: 23595 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: (240) 309-4658
Twitter: @CWFDES_SMCPS