Lion Ledger
September 12, 2021
Challenge, Motivate, Empower, Succeed
IN THIS ISSUE
Learning Lions
CMES Communication Related to Close Contact Update
Student Support During Quarantine
Schoology Resources
Lion Leader Awards
Volunteers & Visits
Reminders From the Front Office
Important Dates
PTA Events
LEARNING LIONS
Establishing Routines
Already Authors
Teamwork In Action
CMES COMMUNCATION RELATED TO CLOSE CONTACTS UPDATE
- grade level affected
- date of exposure
- first date their needs to begin quarantine
- date that you may receive a COVID-19 test in order to return to school prior to a full 10 day quarantine (families may choose to wait the full 10 days depending on their individual circumstances
- information to accessing Schoology assignments
- information to accessing support for working on assessments during quarantine
Administration will follow-up these text messages with a phone call within 24 hours. for those families
Families of students not identified as close contacts will also receive a text from OneCallNow sharing that their student was not a close contact. Administration will not be calling these families as a regular practice however we are available to respond to any questions you may have.
Only families affected will receive these communications. FCPS continues to provide information related to COVID-19 cases using https://www.fcps.org/dashboard.
STUDENT SUPPORT DURING QUARANTINE
- Chromebooks available for pick up in the front office
- Students will be able to access Schoology assignments that have been posted by their teachers within there Schoology accounts. Teachers can assist with password information if needed.
- Support for completing assigned tasks in available for ELA, Math and Social Emotional. Below is a chart outlining when support is provided and what code is used to access the Google Link. Please log in using the student's account to access these supports. Support is provided only when school is in session. These supports are not direct instruction but provide opportunities for students to ask questions and receive assistance.
- Paper packets will also be available for students as an option.
SCHOOLOGY RESPORCES
FCPS Schoology Playlist on YouTube
FCPS Troubeshooting Guide for Families
Mrs. O'Toole will also be offering Schoology training for families on Wednesday, September 8 from 11:30-12:00 and 7:00-7:30. You can access the training HERE.
Additional trainings will be offered as needed.
LION LEADER AWARDS
VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS
At this time, FCPS has asked that we do not have visitors in schools. Lunch with your child is not permitted at this time.
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year!
Get involved in our children's learning this year.
Parents, family, alumni, and community members alike that are interested in supporting
our school this year can volunteer in many ways!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you must complete a short training and registration process as a first step.
We will then connect you with volunteer opportunities to help serve our students and school.
We can't wait to have you on board with us!
Click the following link to become a volunteer today: https://pubforms.fcps.org/view.php?id=78542.
REMINDERS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
The main office DOES NEED absence notes whenever a student is absent. These can be sent to the classroom teacher or emailed to cmes.attendance@fcps.org
Please include students' first and last name, grade and teacher name. Thank you.
Transportation Changes:
Transportation changes NEED to be communicate to the main office PRIOR to 2:45PM. This provides ample time for office staff to communicate these changes to the individual classrooms and students, ensuring that our dismissal for your student runs as expected.
When calling in please provide students' first and last name, grade and teacher name.
Free And Reduced Meals (FARMs):
While all breakfast and lunch from the school cafeteria are free to ALL STUDENTS, it is still important for our families to submit FARMs forms. Please use this link to access the FCPS meal benefit application https://www.fcpsnutrition.com/
Important Dates
Wednesday, September 15th: PTA Meeting 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 16th: Yom Kippur, Schools Closed
Friday, September 17th: PTA Movie Night
Tuesday, September 21st: Pappy Lorenzo Cross Country Event (4th & 5th graders)
Thursday, September 23rd: Mid-Term 2-hour early dismissal for students
Friday, September 24th: Fair Day 3.5 hour early dismissal for students (no 1/2 day Pre-K)
Tuesday, September 28th: Rain Date for Pappy Lorenzo Cross Country Event
PTA EVENTS FOR THE YEAR!
CMES Contact Information
Website: education.fcps.org/cmes/
Location: 5624 Adamstown Road
Phone: 240-236-3800
Twitter: @PrincipalRfcps