Mudd Matters-Family Edition
Week of October 10-14, 2022
Arriving to School on Time Makes a BIG Difference!
Coming to school on time is critical both for you and your child. Research shows that the start of the day is the most important part of the day. It provides students the foundation they need and the confidence necessary to be successful. In addition, it is a Dr. Mudd and CCPS policy and a legal responsibility of the child’s caretaker. If mornings are unusually tough or the traffic is difficult to negotiate, plan on leaving a little earlier.
You will see a difference!
Our Dr. Mudd school hours: 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Doors open at 8:25 AM
Breakfast in the classroom begins at 8:25 AM - 8:45 AM
No breakfast is served after 8:40 AM
Students are tardy at 8:46 AM
Please make sure your student arrives at school on time.
Update Contact Information
Please be sure to update contact information in the Office and with your child’s teacher as needed in order to receive the calls and email message notifications we send out regularly. Our message system is used for school closings, important meeting notices and other school or district announcements. It is very important to have accurate information in case we need to contact you.
Please return your emergency forms as soon as possible.
Also, if you move, it is your responsibility to contact the school and update your address.
Please be sure your information is current!
Joe Corbi's Fundraiser!
We are currently running a Joe Corbi's and Claire's Gourmet Fundraiser. Packets were just distributed to all students so please check their backpacks or take home packets.
Ready to get started? CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We appreciate your support of this fundraiser.
Check out these great INCENTIVES!
- CONGRATULATIONS! YOU COULD WIN $20,000!
Go to www.joecorbi.com & use your participant code to CRACK THE VAULT!
- TOP SELLER – $50 GIFT CARD
- TWO $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD DRAWING PRIZES
- Sell 3 items & earn $10 PBIS Bucks!
- All students who sell 5 or more items will be invited to a special ice cream party with school administrators!
Did you know?
One of our primary responsibilities as a school system is to provide a safe educational environment for your child. To ensure we are doing everything we can to promote school safety, we will be having safety drills during the school year. These safety drills are critical for the staff and students to know what to do if an incident occurs in or near the school.
Teachers will walk students through the drill, where to report as a class, and how to listen for directions. The drills last only a few minutes. These are important practice sessions for both students and staff to review procedures and practices in the event of an actual emergency. If you are visiting and are inside the school during our practice drills, you will also be required to move to a safe location.
During our school drills, parents or visitors will not be allowed inside the school until the drill has concluded. This is to ensure our focus is on our students and staff, or those visiting and participating in the drill.
Please remember that these safety practice drills are done to help maintain our schools as a safe place to learn and work.
On behalf of our school, I thank you for your patience and understanding.
Keeping our students and staff safe are our #1 priority!
Parent Conferences
Teachers will be sending out a link for parents to sign up for a time to meet. All parents will have an opportunity to meet with their child's teacher to discuss their child's progress, behavior expectations, and opportunities for their child to participate in extended learning opportunities.
This is also a time to form a partnership for the success of your child.
We look forward to partnering with each of you for a wonderful 2022-2023 school year.
How do you prepare for the parent-teacher conference? Tips for Parents:
The following strategies can help you prepare for a successful parent-teacher conference no matter what grade or age level your child is in.
Tips for School Bus Riders
School officials, bus operators, parents, and students themselves are all responsible for ensuring that school bus riders follow these safety tips:
At the Bus Stop:
• Students and parents are responsible for safety and proper behavior going to and from the stop and while waiting for the bus.
• Students must stand off the roadway while waiting.
• Students must respect other people’s property.
• Students must not push, shove, or engage in horseplay.
• Parents should supervise children at the stop if possible.
• Students must arrive at the bus stop at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
• Students must wait for and get off the bus only at approved stop locations.
During Loading and Unloading:
• Always stay away from the 10 foot “danger zone” around the bus, except when you are directed by the driver to get on or off the bus.
• NEVER pick up an object that you drop under or near the bus. Ask the driver for help.
• Always be sure the driver can see you.
• Make sure clothing and backpacks have no loose drawstrings or long straps that could catch in the handrail or bus door.
• When you see the bus coming, stand at the stop and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.
• Always wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross the road and/or load into the bus.
• When crossing a traffic lane, always look left, right, then left again; cross only if approaching traffic has stopped.
• Never walk behind the bus or along the side of the bus.
• Only board your assigned bus, unless other arrangements are approved by your school.
During the Bus Ride:
Always follow the driver’s directions.
Never distract the driver from driving unless there is immediate danger to you or others.
Remain seated and keep the aisles clear.
Eating, drinking, and chewing gum are prohibited.
Never bring unsafe or unauthorized items onto the bus.
Always wear your seat belt if you have one.
Always keep your arms, legs, and head inside the bus.
Always show respect for your fellow students.
Keep conversation at a reasonable level and remain quiet at railroad crossings. The Student Code of Conduct applies on the bus as well as in the classroom.
Did you know that the familiar yellow school bus is the safest way to and from school?
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Dragons!
Waldorf, MD 20602
301.645.3686