Aviator Updates
SY23 CWFDES FAMILY ISSUE #6
A WEEK: October 3-7
Hello Aviator Families!
Today is Building Service Appreciation Day! Our building service team does a fantastic job keeping our building clean and safe. Mr. Jeffrey Spears, our Building Service Manager, is always willing to help with a sense of humor and a smile. Mr. David Bowles and Leonard Mackall (not pictured) are dependable, hard workers and have really stepped up since we have been without an assistant manager since Mr. Maddox retired. Thank you, CWFDES Building Service Team, for your dedication to our school community!
Kindly,
Ms. Katie Kortokrax, Principal
Notable Dates
Mon-Fri Oct 3-Oct 7 - Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation Mobile Science Lab
Thurs Oct 6 - Running Club
Fri Oct 7 - Deadline to submit Principal's Advisory Application (5th Grade Only)
Mon, Oct 10 - Two Hour Early Dismissal (No School for Pre-K); Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct 17-21 - National School Bus Safety Week
Oct 21 - Two Hour Early Release (No School for Pre-K)
Fri, Oct 28 - Two Hour Early Dismissal & Trunk or Treat (PTA-Sponsored Event --> Info Below)
Mon, Oct 31 - Author Visit
Duke Elementary - The best place to work, learn and play.
Online Federal Impact Aid Forms
Our schools are heavily impacted with federally-connected students – those parents/guardians who work on federal property in Maryland, live on federal property in Maryland, and/or are active duty military personnel. Because of this impact, we receive federal grant funds to operate and maintain our schools and enrich school programs. To receive these funds, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) requires us to survey each student to determine eligibility.
SMCPS is encouraging all parents/guardians to please take the time to access and complete the Impact Aid Survey Form online, located in the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started. The deadline for the online submission of Impact Aid Program Survey forms is November 14, 2022.
Online Emergency Information Update
Mobile Science Lab
Monday, 10/3 - Seeds, Seeds, Seeds: Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade (Redman/Byrnes)
Tuesday, 10/4 - Seeds, Seeds, Seeds: 1st Grade (Delaney/Grabenstein) & 2nd Grade
Wednesday, 10/5 - Science of Chocolate: 5th Grade
Thursday, 10/6 - Snack Attack: 3rd Grade (Vliet/Guy) & 4th Grade (Knauer/Jackson)
Friday, 10/7 - Snack Attack: 3rd Grade (Harvey/Ferrari) & 4th Grade (King/Johnson)
PTA Upcoming Event!
Duke Elementary - Where Children SOAR!
Intermediate Fridge of Fame Recipients
Primary Fridge of Fame Recipients
Cafeteria Corner
Meal Benefit Application
My School Bucks
School Menu
Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:
- View Helpful nutrition info
- Download our FREE mobile app!
- Menus may be subject to change due to supply shortages.
NEW! Menu Changes
Due to supply chain issues, menu changes occur. We recognize that the decision to bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from school is often dependent on the menu.
[Current] Lunch Changes for this week:
- 10/3~ We are only able to serve 1% white milk until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
- 10/5 ~ 10/11 Turkey sandwiches will be served instead of the Hummus Turkey Wraps, If/when Turkey sandwiches are sold out, we will serve Turkey Ham sandwiches.
Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
CWFDES Art Displayed at the County Fair. Awesome job, Aviator Artists!
Is Your Schoology Parent Portal Set Up Yet?
If you have NOT YET navigated to the Schoology Parent Portal, PLEASE make this your school support goal. Staff and administration will be utilizing Schoology for communication with families. If you do not know how to get logged into Schoology, this simple guide could get you started!
Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Joke of the Week
What kind of vest should you wear in the fall?
A har-vest!
Do you have a joke that you'd like featured in the weekly update? Click here to submit it!
Helpful Links
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.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