To the CCPS Community:
Earlier this week we shared a video that addresses the work and the continued discussion on the review of books used in the classroom and available in the media centers. In case you have not yet viewed it, it is included below and I enourage you to take a few minutes to learn more about the work that has been done in this area.
As I mentioned in my last newsletter, this is the time of the year when we are preparing the budget for next school year. This Wednesday we held the public work session with the Board of Education (click here to view the presentation) and next month we will hold the public budget hearing (February 22). More details of this meeting and other important dates are included below under "Calendar Reminders" and will be publicized on our website and social media channels.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey A. Lawson, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Calendar Reminders
January 27- Early Dismissal
Middle and high schools @ 12:00
(Elkton Middle School which will dismiss at 12:10)
Elementary schools @ 1:30, No preschool
Cecil County SECAC Meeting
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Topic: Understanding Autism
Guest Speaker: Trish Kane, Deputy Director at Pathfinders for Autism
Bay View Elementary School - Media Center
910 North East Road, North East, MD 21901
Board of Education Monthly Business Meeting
February 8, 2023
5:30 PM
Board Room at 201 Booth Street, Elkton
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Date Change
The next meeting of the CAC has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 15, at 6:00 PM at the Carver Center (201 Booth Street, Elkton). The topics to be discussed are the FY24 Budget and MAPS Testing. The meeting is open to the public.
FY24 Budget Hearing
February 22 @ 5PM
Board Room at 201 Booth Street, Elkton
SEEKING INTERESTED EMPLOYERS: Apprenticeship Maryland Program
Maryland now has a newly approved apprenticeship program! Apprenticeship Maryland is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study for students, ages 16 and older. We are currently seeking employers to participate in this program.
The first step is to complete the Eligible Employer Application which can be found here:
https://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/EligibleEmployer#
Information on the apprenticeship program and requirements is included below.
Contact:
J. Heather Handler
Program Coordinator for Career and Technical Education & STEM
410-996-5401 Ext: 54625
Become a substitute teacher/paraprofessional!
Student Art Sale
February 3, 2023
5-8PM
Elkton Art Loop
135 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD
Sponsored by the Cecil County Arts Council
NEHS Basket Bingo Night
North East High School
Opportunities to win baskets donated by each department of NEHS including the Vera Bradley Basket or the Crab Basket, to name a few!
$5 per card or 3 for $10
If interested in providing donations, contact Patrick Bryant at pabryant@ccps.org.
PBIS Event
Rising Sun Middle Tiger Trot
● Refreshments will be provided along with awards for overall male and female, and top three finishers in each age group.
● The course has been professionally measured, and the event is being timed and scored by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.
● T-shirt, bib pickup, & day-of registration activities will occur from 7:30-8:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 25 in the Rising Sun Middle School front lobby area.
● This event will take place rain or shine. No refunds will be offered for any reason.
