Seahawk News
February 24, 2024
Sunderland Promotes Integrity, Responsibility, Independence & Trust
New This Week- Need to Know
- Coffee Hour with Ms. Kasulke: Is there a topic you would like to discuss or learn more about within our school? If so, let us know. We are planning some opportunities to discuss topics of interest for you that are related to school. Here's the link to share your item/topics: https://forms.office.com/r/vb0NyTQrTg
- This week, CCPS hosted MSDE's Social Studies Learning Lab for the state of Maryland. SES hosted a group of educational leaders and teachers from across the state. Our 5th graders impressed many of the observers with how they supported or defended their stance on a topic. This is due to the amazing teaching that has happened at SES. Our 4th and 5th grade teachers are leading by example and have been strategic in teaching students how to have civil discourse and examining situations from multiple perspectives. We are proud that others came to learn from us and look forward to continuous growth for all.
- Repeat: Read Across America is coming March 1st! We know our Seahawks love to read so let's celebrate!
- Repeat: Book Study Opportunity: Our Inclusive Leadership team and Equity team are planning a book study on Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Rethinking Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms. We would love to have some parents join us! If you would be interested, please use the link to let us know: https://forms.office.com/r/pwZw24m1Rv
- Repeat: Mark your Calendar: Career Day is April 19th and we would LOVE to have you share your career and experiences. More info will be coming soon! See the Counselor's Corner for the flier.
SES Career Spotlight
Career Spotlight: Kristen Lenhart- Configuration Management Specialist for the Roman Space Telescope- Thank you for sharing your experiences and career with us!
To continue to expand students’ knowledge of careers and opportunities, we will continue to highlight the careers of our Sunderland parents and guardians. Please complete the form for the possibility to be featured on our career bulletin board and a feature on the Seahawk News Show. All careers are important and valuable. Please consider sharing with our students so they can begin to know what is available for them. https://forms.office.com/r/KgpmBjWS3V
PBIS at SES
Below are the remaining character traits of the month:
February – Friendship
March – Teamwork
April – Courage
May – Patience
Important Dates:
Friday, Jan 19th – Flock Winner Celebration
Wed, Jan 31st – PBIS Grade Level Celebration
♥️Volunteers♥️
EVERYONE must reapply for being a volunteer. The system was cleaned out and you must reapply. Remember, if you want to be a chaperone or work events, you must be approved. If you are an employee of CCPS, you still need to complete the volunteer process for participation in events at school.
Even if you are not sure if you will be able to attend anything, please sign up early. Here’s the CCPS link of info:
Become a Volunteer - Calvert County Public School District (calvertnet.k12.md.us)
General Information about Sunderland Elementary School
· Instructional School Day - 9:25AM – 4:05PM
- Arrival window for cars and bus: 9:15AM-9:25AM
- Dismissal window for Daily Car Riders- 3:50PM-4:05PM
- Dismissal window for bus: 4:10PM-4:20PM
· School Colors - Blue and White – Friday Spirit Days- Classes are assigned a Flock color as well. More to come on that!
· School Mascot/Motto -“SPIRIT” the Seahawk -Sunderland Promotes Independence Responsibility Integrity and Trust
See the attached information regarding meals and more!
Counselor's Corner
From Ms. Hilton and Ms. Shade: February 24, 2024
• Our Character Trait of the Month of February is FRIENDSHIP! We will continue to teach, emphasize, and reinforce the importance of healthy friendships and conflict resolution throughout the month!
• The PBIS team is sponsoring another Poster Contest! This month’s theme is “Teamwork.” Artwork entries MUST be original student artwork and should be no larger than 8½" x 11” in size which is a regular sized paper. Submit your artwork by Friday, March 1st to your teacher or Ms. Shade. Staff will vote on a winning entry that will be the featured artwork and poster showcased around our school promoting the character trait of teamwork. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 entries!
• The Calvert County Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) has homeless essential supplies available to those in need. Please see flyer attached.
• Calvert Basics is having a Count, Group, and Compare event for ages 0-3 on February 28th at the CCPS board of education from 5:30-6:30. Please see flyer attached.
• Calvert County 4-H is having an open house on February 28th from 6pm-8pm on Duke Street. Please see flyer attached.
• CSM is hosting the Calvert County Community Resource Fair on March 1st from 11AM-3PM. Please see attached flyer.
• Save the Date! Student Services will be holding a “Spring into Wellness” event on May 9th from 4:30-6:30 at CHS.
• SES has joined with Friendship Community Baptist Church for our HeartFELT (Filling Empty Little Tummies) program. The HeartFELT program provides qualifying students with meals and snacks each weekend. If you would like more information or would like your child to participate in the HeartFELT program, please contact your student’s school counselor to sign up.
• Should your family need assistance with school supplies (now or during the school year), please contact your child's classroom teacher or counselor.
Michele Shade, School Counselor, Last Names A-K, shadem@calvertnet.k12.md.us 443-550-9474
Danielle Hilton, School Counselor, Last Names L-Z, hiltond@calvertnet.k12.md.us 443-550-9387
Calendar of Events
Please note that new items are added to the calendar as they are planned. It includes updated field trips and other events.
Attendance Notes
- When a student is absent, doctor notes should be sent within 3 days of the absence. If you need to email the note, please send attendance notes to sesattendance@calvertnet.k12.md.us This email will be monitored by Ms. Bozman. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Community Resources and Fliers
The following link includes events, activities, and opportunities for young people offered by organizations in the community.
These events and activities are not sponsored by the Calvert County Board of Education or Calvert County Public Schools. We provide equal opportunities to outside agencies to distribute materials that offer opportunities to students and/or their parents, but that permission should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by the school district.
Repeated from Last Week
- Thank you to the SES FSO for a fun filled evening at the Heart Rock Dance! It was nice to see so many students and families come out to spend time together!