Eagle News
December 23, 2020
Thank you for joining us for our first annual Candy Cane Lane Drive Thru Holiday Celebration!
Hybrid & Virtual Learning Information
Hybrid Learning - Students will be assigned to either an A cohort (Monday and Tuesday) or a B cohort (Thursday and Friday). Each cohort will attend school two days a week for in-person instruction and three days virtual. All students will receive an average of 3.5 hours of “synchronous” instruction or time with the teacher each day. Independent work will also be assigned. The instructional day is a total of 5 hours (8:45am-1:45pm). Arrival will take place from 8:15-8:45am and dismissal will occur from 1:45-2:15 pm daily.
Students are required to wear face coverings while on the school bus and in the school building. This includes when moving within a school building (e.g., hallways, common spaces, and office areas) and when entering and exiting the building at all times. Students are authorized to use their own approved face coverings. FCPS will also provide face coverings if students do not want to bring their own. FCPS Face Covering Expectation
*** FCPS staff will work hard to minimize changes to student schedules. However, as we move into the new semester with a new learning model, it is possible a child's teacher may change. ***
All Virtual Learning - Students will participate in a virtual learning schedule which includes an average of 3.5 hours of “synchronous” instruction or time with the teacher each day. Independent work will also be assigned.
*** FCPS staff will work hard to minimize changes to student schedules. However, as we move into the new semester with a new learning model, it is possible a child's teacher may change. ***
Please note: The learning model you select for your child will remain in effect until the end of Term 3 (April 12, 2021). At that time, you will have the opportunity to change from virtual to hybrid or vice versa.
Emmitsburg ES Student Schedules for Semester 2
Student Schedules:
Mental Health Matters
We have faced so many unexpected challenges in 2020 due to the global health crisis. As a result, FCPS is introducing mental health resources for students, staff, and the community.
- The new Mental Health Matters webpage offers a variety of resources, including videos, activities, and contacts.
- FCPS will be sharing Wellness Wednesday social media posts with a mental health focus.
As we continue navigating challenging times, it is more important than ever to focus on mental health.
2020-2021 SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
We are excited to announce that the USDA has approved FREE meals for all children 18 years old and younger!
SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR WINTER BREAK (DECEMBER 24-JANUARY 3)
*Students and kitchen staff are off on Thursday December 24 through Sunday January 3 for winter break.
- Meals will be distributed at all locations from 11am-1pm on Wednesday December 23 for Wednesday December 23-Sunday December 27.
- Meals will be distributed at limited schools (see the list below in red) from 10am-1pm on Monday December 28 for Monday December 28 and Tuesday December 29.
- Meals will be distributed at limited schools (see the list below in red) from 10am-1pm on Wednesday December 30 for Wednesday December 30-Sunday January 3.
Community sites will not be open on December 28 or December 30. All children can visit one of the schools open for meal distribution on December 28 and 30.*
The locations that will serve meals on Monday, December 28 and Wednesday, December 30 are:
Thurmont Middle
Butterfly Ridge Elementary, Monocacy Elementary, Walkersville High
Centerville Elementary, Myersville Elementary, Waverley Elementary
Crestwood Middle, North Frederick Elementary, Whittier Elementary
Deer Crossing Elementary, Spring Ridge Elementary, Windsor Knolls Middle
Governor Thomas Johnson High
Frederick County Public Library Newsletter
PTA Spirit Wear
Calendar Reminders
Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1
Schools Closed: Winter Break
Thursday, December 24 and Friday December 25
Schools and Offices Closed
Monday December 28 - Thursday December 31
Schools closed
Friday, January 1:
Schools and Offices Closed: New Year's Day
Monday, January 4:
Schools and Offices Reopen
Monday, January 18:
Schools and Offices Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Contact Us
Email: amber.madigan@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/ees/home
Location: 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-1750
Twitter: @MadiganFCPS