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Information and Updates for SMES Families: April 18, 2021
UPDATES AND REMINDERS:
- Quarter 3 report cards were emailed home on Friday, April 16th for students in grades K-5. Please reach out to your child's teacher(s) if you have any questions or concerns. Parents can also check PowerSchool (grades 3-5) at anytime throughout the school year to track their child's progress and grades. Please encourage your child to finish Quarter 4 strong!
- Reminder: Send in a note if your child normally rides a bus but needs to be a car rider.
- Reminder: We are unable to accommodate transportation changes for school buses.
- For those who are interested, the Out of Area form will only be available from April 1-June 1. The County will not accept late applications. All students must reapply each year and placement is not guaranteed. The online form can be found on the TCPS website or by following this link: https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/search?search_paths%5B%5D=&query=out+of+area+request&submit=Search
Check out this Title 1 Parent Resource page for resources and school-wide information!
- PREK AND K REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
If you have a student that you plan to enroll at SMES, please see below for registration dates and further information.
Remaining registration dates:
Wednesday, May 5th
Registration Information:
- Registration will take place in person at SMES. We will continue to follow social distancing and mask requirements.
- To see a list of what items you will need to bring to registration, please visit the TCPS Registration and Enrollment link.
- If you would like to pick up an enrollment packet prior to the registration date, please stop by the SMES office between 7:30am- 3:00pm, Monday- Friday.
In an effort to limit the number of people in the front office, please register for an appointment using this link and follow these steps:
1) Click on the blue link at the bottom of the page to go to the April 16th registration date.
2) Select an available appointment time.
3) Make your appointment and be sure to include your name in the reservation.
4) If you need an appointment on May 5th, use the blue arrows at the top of the page to scroll by week until you reach that date.
Please contact me via email at cbreeding@talbotschools.org or by phone at 410-745-2882 if you have issues with the registration link or questions about the enrollment process.
Upcoming Dates:
April 21: Administrative Professionals' Day
May 3-May 7: Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 31: NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
June 17: Last student day of the 20-21 school year. Early Dismissal: 11:20AM
MATH MOMENTS: Making Sense of Eureka Math
Note: See below for a clearer view of Evelyn's examples of "Draw."
School Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Breeding:
Please reach out if you or your family have any needs or concerns you would like to discuss.
I continue to be available by phone (410-745-2882) or email (cbreeding@talbotschools.org).
How to Access PowerSchool: Video Directions
ARE YOU SIGNED UP TO GET TEXT ALERTS FROM SMES AND TCPS? If not, here's how:
Technology Trouble-shooting Tips:
If you are having trouble with your device (slow running, not holding a charge, etc), please email SMShelpdesk@talbotschools.org with the following information: Your name, your school's name, the issue you are having, your contact information. Need help right away? Call SMES at 410-745-2882 and we will transfer you to the SM campus tech, Mr. Jared Legg.
VISIT for TCPS Technology Tutorials:
https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/2020-21-news/online-learning-family-tutorials
SMES PTO NEWS:
SMES PTO News
2020-21 Officers
The SMES PTO held their first meeting of the 2020-21 school year on October 15, 2020. Officers for the upcoming school year will be:
President - Holley Guschke
Vice President - Megan McDaniel
Secretary - (Open)
Treasurer - Kelly Mollick
**We are in need of a Secretary. Please contact us if you are interested!**
Stay informed!
Facebook: "St. Michaels Elementary School PTO"
Twitter: @SMESPTO
Email: stmichaelsespto@gmail.com
St. Michaels Elementary School
Dr. Indra Bullock - ibullock@talbotschools.org
Mrs. Myesha Ford- mford@talbotschools.org
Email: olivia.ellison@talbotschools.org
Website: https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/schools/SMES
Location: 100 Seymour Avenue, Saint Michaels, MD, USA
Phone: (410) 745-2882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smessaints/?ref=bookmarks