Lion Ledger
May 29, 2020
Message From Mrs. Robertson
Our teachers have been working this week and will continue into next week to gather student belongings for pick up the week of June 8. This week was their first time back in the building and although they were excited to be back in their home away from home, it was difficult. The halls and classrooms were just as you had left them and it reminded us all of how much we miss our students, their families and our colleagues.
As we work to finish out the year in the next two and a half weeks we want to let you know that we continue to think of you often and look forward to the time when we can all be together again at CMES.
Yours in Education,
Kimberly Robertson
Principal
#CMESBetterTogether
"Challenge, Motivate, Empower, Succeed"
Student Item Pick Up/Drop Off
CMES STUDENT PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND FCPS PROPERTY
Families should plan to pick up their child’s belongings and drop off school items the week of June 8th. Please place your child's name, teacher name and yes/no (to indicate spring photo) on a piece of paper on your dashboard to assist with the process. For families with more than one child we will need this information for each child.
The schedule below will assist in a smooth process for dropping off and picking up items. If you have multiple students, please do your best to pick up during your oldest child’s time. Access for pick up/drop off will begin at the Car Rider Entrance. For families that also have students in the primary grades and Challenges, you will be directed to access the Bus Loop Entrance to pick up their belongings.
Pick up/Drop off access begins at the Car Rider Loop
Times: 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00
Monday, June 8th- 5th grade
Tuesday, June 9th- 3rd and 4th grade
Wednesday, June 10th- 1st and 2nd grade
Thursday, June 11th- pre-k, Inclusive pre-k, Challenges, K
Evening: Thursday, June 11th- Any grade- 3:00 - 6:00
Pick-up:
School staff have begun the process of cleaning out student desks and lockers. During the scheduled pick-up, families and students will stay in their car and your child’s items, including spring photos, will be brought to you by a staff member.
Drop-off:
Students leaving FCPS will return FCPS Chromebooks and chargers at the scheduled drop-off times. Fifth graders will be able to keep their Chromebooks. (this is a change from the original FOF announcement) If you do not want to keep your Chromebook for the summer, you may also drop it off during this time.
Other items students should return may also include:
Library books Click here for directions to see what books your child has checked out
Guided reading books/Little books
Classroom materials borrowed from teachers
Musical Instruments
Medication Pick Up
Medication and items in the health office will also be returned to families. Pick up will be available to families beginning June 1.
Monday, June 1: 1-3
Tuesday, June 2: 9-12 and 1-3
Wednesday, June 3: 9-12 and 1-3
Thursday, June 4: 9-12 and 1-3
Friday, June 5: 9-12 and 1-3
Parents will remain in their vehicles and call the health room upon arrival. (240-236-3848)
Yearbook Update
Yearbooks will STILL be coming! Due to the COVID 19 and everything being shut down-we can expect a delay in the delivery. Yearbooks will arrive at CMES in August and CMES will schedule a time for pick up once they arrive. If you would still like to order one, you may do so by clicking here. Yearbook Link
Kindergarten, Pre-K and Inclusive Pre-K Registration
Registration for both Pre-Kindergarten, Inclusive Pre-k and Kindergarten will begin Monday, June 1. FCPS will begin a new online enrollment process that lets parents register their child for school through a secure website. Information will be shared via Find Out First and through updates in this newsletter.
Celebrating Fifth Graders
Fifth Grade Move Up Information
In lieu of the normal Move Up Day event, Ballenger Creek Middle School (BCMS) has provided the following presentation for our 5th grade students who will be attending BCMS next school year. In order to access the google slideshow and embedded videos, students must be logged into their FCPS account. There is a lot of great information in this presentation, we encourage our fifth graders to view it with their families! :)
Important Dates
May 31 - PTA FB Page Bedtime Story at 7 PM (pre-recorded)
June 1, 3, 5 - Paper Packet Pick Up 10-2
June 1-5 - Chapter Book Read Aloud With Mrs. Robertson- posted on PTA FB page daily
CMES Contact Information
Website: education.fcps.org/cmes/
Location: 5624 Adamstown Road
Phone: 240-236-3800
Twitter: @CMESLions