Chipmunk Chatter
For The Week of March 1 through March 5
Administrators' Message
Dear Sandymount Families,
As you may know, at this week’s BOE meeting it was decided to stagger bringing students back to school for four days of in-person learning. This decision was similar to the motion voted upon at the February 10th BOE meeting. The plan entails offering Elementary students four days of in-person learning beginning Monday, March 15th. Middle and High schools will begin on Monday, March 22nd. The option to remain 100% virtual will continue to be available for students at all levels.
In addition, Elementary teachers will receive two days of asynchronous learning for students. This will allow time to prepare their classrooms (March 11th and 12th). We are currently working on the details of this plan and will send communication out to families via School Messenger on Monday, March 1st. Our hope is to provide guidance throughout this next phase to support a smooth transition for students, families, and staff on March 15th.
Thank you in advance for your patience as we work through this process.
Have a great weekend!
Calendar Information
March 1st - Kindergarten Registration Packets available for pick-up
March 8th through 12th - Kindergarten Registration Week
March 14th - Spring Forward Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 20th - First Day of Spring
March 25th - Maryland Day
No Dismissal Changes via Email
NEW IMPORTANT INFORMATION for 20-21: The office/school can no longer accept emails for any dismissal change, unless it is due to a true emergency. All notes with regards to students being released from school must be handwritten & signed by the registered parent/legal guardian. Handwritten notes must be sent to school with your child informing us that he/she will be leaving early or will have a dismissal change for that day. If you have a true emergency and need to change your child’s dismissal, please call the school office. Otherwise, all students will be dismissed their normal way. Full day absences can still be e-mailed to sesattendance@carrollk12.org.
Kindergarten Registration 2021-2022
Below is the procedure Sandymount will use for Kindergarten Registration. Packets will be distributed beginning the week of 3/1/21. Packets will be placed in a blue bin in front of the school entrance each day between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
PLEASE no pickups before 10:00 AM or between 3:30-4:30 PM due to arrival/dismissal.
Registration Process for the Upcoming
2021-2022 School Year
- Packet Pick-Up (Please read all instructions & procedures)
- Gather all necessary documentation & complete paperwork at home (Information on accepted documents is contained in the kindergarten letter included in this packet)
- Once all paperwork has been filled out & you have gathered the necessary documents, call the school office at 410-751-3215 to set up an enrollment appointment during Kindergarten Registration Week, 3/8-3/12.
In an effort to keep visitors & staff as safe as possible, we ask that only one parent/guardian attends the enrollment appointment. Please remember to wear a mask at all times while on school grounds. For your protection, it is recommended that you bring your own pen to sign the back of the enrollment form. Please be sure to bring your valid photo ID as well. Appointments are given between the hours of 10am-3pm
Detailed Kindergarten Enrollment information is available on our school website www.carrollk12.org/ses
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Board of Education of Carroll County does not engage in discrimination that is unlawful or contrary to Maryland State Department of Education guidance on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
The Board of Education of Carroll County is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons by providing an environment that supports optimal academic achievement and productive work and is free from any form of unlawful discrimination, including access to school facilities, educational programs, and extra-curricular activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3070.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services, programs or activities. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Communications Office at 410-751-3020 or publicinfo@carrollk12.org, or write to Carroll County Public Schools, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, may use Relay or 7-1-1. Please contact the school system at least one (1) week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed.
Sandymount Elementary
2222 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
Phone: 410-751-3215 Fax: 410-751-3925
Office Hours 8:00-4:00
Internet Address: www.carrollk12.org/SES
Attendance Email Only: SESattendance@carrollk12.org