WHES Community News
Week of March 4, 2024
WHES Mission and Vision
Our mission is why we exist:
To inspire a contagious spark for learning and foster a sense of belonging for all – one relationship at a time.
Our vision is how we accomplish goals:
To establish Windy Hill Elementary School as a leading educational institution within CCPS. At WHES, we uphold a commitment to foster a sense of belonging with a strategic focus on systems that ensure continuous growth for all. At WHES, all members of the community will make an unparalleled, collaborative effort to inspire a contagious spark for learning and ensure all students achieve success.
Important Dates & Reminders
March
3-9 – School Social Work Week
5-13 –Boosterthon Fundraising Week
13 – Day of Fun Run Event
Mar 25-Apr 1 – Schools Closed for Spring Break
April
2 – No School
8 – 2-hour Late Arrival
12 – Report Cards are Distributed
19 – WHES Career Day
Bus Safety Townhall
Windy Hill Fun Run Fundraiser
Don’t Miss Out! Register for our Windy Hill Fun Run!
➡️ Click Here for Booster Overview
Windy Hill Elementary families!
We’re only ONE week away from our Windy Hill Fun Run and our students and staff are so excited! We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together.
⭐️ Log into MYBOOSTER.COM today to get started! ⭐️
Register & share today to help our school reach our goal of $20,000 for students & staff.
Thank you for supporting our school - we are grateful for our amazing school community!
Please provide your information if you can present April 19th!
https://forms.office.com/r/vURy091mSj (kindergarten)
https://forms.office.com/r/ecP00WWAVR (First Grade)
https://forms.office.com/r/cEtGa3JXud (Second Grade)
https://forms.office.com/r/XFD1Rh0ixQ (3rd- 5th)
Read Across America Week
Youth Reading Program
Spotlight on Learning
Counselor's Corner
Courage
Hello! Here at school, we have been very busy learning about bullying- what it is, why it's important and how we can stand up for ourselves and others. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Below are many ways that you can help your child continue to learn about the theme of bullying prevention, through reading about it and talking about it. We are really enjoying exploring this topic at school, and we hope your family will enjoy it just as much!
Read About It
Here are some books to help you learn more about bullying:
- Bully B.E.A.N.S By Julia Cook
- The Recess Queen By Alexis O’Neill
- One By Kathryn Otoshi
- Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon By Patty Lovell
Talk About It
Here are some discussion points to help you talk about bullying with your child:
- What do you think the word bullying means?
- Why is it important to stand up to bullying?
- Have you ever been bullied? If so, tell me about it.
- Would you feel comfortable telling me if you were being bullied? Why or why not?
- How can I help you stand up for yourself and others?
- Have you ever had to stand up for yourself or others? Tell me how it went.
Upcoming Community Events
Read! Read! Read! Windy Hill Elementary is participating in the Bowie Baysox "Read & Hit a Home Run" reading program.
The “Read &Hit a Home Run” reading program is now in its 27th season. It provides an incentive, both inside and outside of the classroom, for students to read. Students that complete the program by reading a minimum of four books inside or outside of the classroom from early January through mid-March receive two free tickets to our school’s “Read & Hit a Home Run” reading program night at Bowie Baysox game on Saturday, April 6th.
School Based Procedural Reminders
Substitute Positions at WHES!
Interested in a substitute position at Windy Hill Elementary School? Come join our team! Please email Ms. Schmidt if you are interested or have already completed the application process at the CCPS website.
Apply online
♥️Volunteers♥️
We LOVE our Volunteers and couldn't do without YOU!
EVERYONE must reapply for being a volunteer. The system was cleared out and you must reapply each year. 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)
Parent Teacher Organization
Additional Information and Resources
Transfer Requests
Student Transfers: If your child is on a Student Transfer, the window for applying has opened. A transfer must be completed each year. Through the summer, each school monitors enrollment and staffing which sometimes leads to grade levels being closed to transfers. Please ensure you complete your transfer process in a timely manner to ensure attendance at WHES. Letters have been mailed to all families currently on a transfer.
If a Student Transfer Request is not submitted through ScribOrder (http://calvertmdc.scriborder.com) for the 2024-2025 school year, the student will return to their “home school” at the time of rollover. Please remember to complete the transfer in a timely manner (by spring/before summer break) when we make staffing decisions.
For information about family events and youth activities taking place in our community, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/flyers. Please note: 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.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Student Services
- Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Ms. Cecelia Lewis, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement
Calvert County Public Schools explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.
Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.
Owings Maryland 20736
Phone 443-550-9790
Fax 410-286-4023