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CLRES- Home of the Mighty Raptors - November 5
From the Principal's Desk
I continue to be excited to serve as the principal for Cora L. Rice ES. The main reasons I love being here is the families, the students and the staff. At the end of the day I know we all have the same goal, what is best for our students. I sincerely thank you for working with us. This is not to say we will always agree on how we do things, but if we keep our focus on doing what is best for students, then our students will always win.
Sneak a Peek - Sept. 3rd
Mark your Calendar
November 8 - 12 - Spirit Week
November 17 - 2 hour Early Dismissal
November 17 - Special PTO Meeting (virtual)
November 18 - Fall Into Literacy Night 5:30 - 7:00 (in person event)
November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break - Schools and Offices Closed
Get Connected
Class Dojo
Family Portal - SchoolMax
In addition to checking students grades, please make sure your contact information in SchoolMax is correct. If your information needs to be updated, please contact Ms. Smith, school registrar at 301-636-6340 or via email at angel.smith@pgcps.org.
PTO Election
A special PTO meeting will be held on November 17th at 6:00pm to hold elections.
Spirit Week at CLRES!
Monday is Marvel vs. DC. Are you a Superman/Batman/Wonder Woman/Harley Quinn kind of person, or do you prefer Spider-Man/Captain America/Black Widow/The Wasp?
Tuesday 11/9 - Sports Jersey Day
Tuesday is Sports Jersey Day! Do you have a favorite team? Do you have a favorite sport? This is the day to show off your favorite sport or your favorite team.
Wednesday 11/10 - Mismatch Day
Wednesday is mismatch day! Wear a clash of colors, mismatch shoes & socks,silly accessories… etc. Make it fun!
Thursday 11/11 - Mythical Day
Thursday is Mythical Day! Dress as your favorite mythical creature - Unicorn, dragon, elf, yeti, fairy, mermaid, leprechaun, etc…. *Nothing scary or horror*
Friday 11/12 - Raptor Pride Day
Show your school spirit by wearing dinosaurs and/or CLRES school colors - Blue and White!
Issues With Technology?
For damage or other loss resulting from improper care as determined by observation, type of damage, or via investigation by school staff will require a $30 deductible that must be paid in a money order.
Lost Devices
The replacement cost for chromebooks is $200 and iPads are $300.
For lost or damaged devices payment must be made in the form of a money order made out to Prince George's County Public Schools.
Chromebooks are currently backordered. As soon as we receive more devices we will let families know.
- drop students off at the curb and keep the middle area free for the flow of traffic
- have students exit the car from the curb side not the lot side
- refrain from stopping and blocking the lane. This is causing a back up when other cars can not get past
- watch you speed, as pedestrians are walking across the lot
Student Group Counseling
https://forms.gle/TLE9dxqjShV7c58x9
Self Care
Any time you travel on an airplane, the flight attendants announce that if the oxygen masks drop down, you should first put on your own mask, and ‘then assist small children.’ This is good parenting advice for life in general. Yes, our children have many needs that need to be met, and even more desires they would like you to fulfill. But in order to have the energy to care for them, you need to make sure that you’re also taking care of yourself! Take a few whiffs of parenting oxygen now and then, and it will help to rejuvenate you.
Here are some tips for what to do when you’re “running on empty.”
IDEAS FOR MEETING YOUR PHYSICAL NEEDS:
- Exercise, on your own and as a family
- Sleep (as much as you can), and nap when your child naps
- Eat right: food affects mood, so try to cut down on sugars and processed foods
- Get or give a massage
- Cuddle, kiss, or make love with your partner
- Take a hot shower, or a long bath (add a little lavender oil to increase relaxation)
- Have a cup of chamomile tea or warm milk (or hot chocolate with marshmallows!)
- Go for a long walk outdoors - on your own, or with your child in a sling or stroller
Home of the Fearless and Focused Mighty Raptors
Email: mickelli.dunn@pgcps.org
Website: https://offices.pgcps.org/coralrice/
Location: 950 Nalley Road, Hyattsville, MD, USA
Phone: 301-636-6340
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoraLRicePGCPS
Twitter: @CoraLRiceES2