Lion Ledger
September 5, 2021
Challenge, Motivate, Empower, Succeed
IN THIS ISSUE
Back to School Night
FCPS Response to COVID
CMES Communication Related to Close Contact
Student Support During Quarantine
Schoology Resources
Volunteers & Visits
Reminders From the Front Office
Important Dates
PTA Events
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello Lions!
We hope that you are enjoying your holiday weekend and finding time to have some fun! Our first few weeks of school have been eventful and you have done an amazing job!
During this time we have had to require the quarantining of students, which impacts families and student learning. We understand the frustration and continue to work to refine our process to support students. In this issue of the Lion Ledger you will find additional information regarding access to Schoology activities, support for completing academic tasks and counselor check-ins. As we are able to provide additional supports for students we will communicate them to families.
Please stay safe and well. We look forward to being back together again on Wednesday!
Kimberly Robertson
Principal
Carroll Manor Elementary
#cmeswins #teamcmes
"Power of the Pride"
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT THIS WEEK - SEPTEMBER 8
We have rescheduled our Back to School Night for Wednesday, September 8 in a virtual format. Classroom teachers will host 2 sessions in order to provide families the opportunity to virtually visit more than one child's teacher. Classroom teachers send meeting links last week.
5:30-6:00
Administration will share PTA presentation.
6:00-7:30
Mrs. Robertson (Principal)
Mr. Clausen (Assistant Principal)
Mrs. Horman (Coordinator of Specialized Programs-Expressions)
Mrs. Kearney (School Counselor) Will attend from 6:00-7:00
Use link HERE
6:00-7:00
Specials Teachers
Use link HERE
6:00-7:00
Special Education Teachers
Use link HERE
6:00-7:00
Literacy Coach (Mrs. Biernat)
Math Specialist (Ms. Daugherty)
Ms. Silvey (Academic Support)
Use link HERE
6:00-6:30
Session 1
Individual Grade Level Classroom Teachers
(links sent by each classroom teacher)
6:30-7:00
Session 2
Individual Grade Level Classroom Teachers
(links sent by each classroom teacher)
FCPS RESPONSE TO COVID
FCPS released visuals explaining FCPS response to COVID-19 symptoms, positive cases and contact tracing positive cases.
These graphics may help to clarify some of the questions asked by community members and staff. We have included them in this newsletter for your convenience.
Families may also access the FCPS Health Metrics Dashboard for mores specific data concerning COVID cases.
As always, please reach out to our Health Room or CMES staff if you have any questions.
CMES COMMUNCATION RELATED TO CLOSE CONTACTS
STUDENT SUPPORT DURING QUARANTINE
In addition, CMES will be providing support for students who are quarantined. Please reference the information in the chart below. These supports are available on days when school is in session.
SCHOOLOGY RESPORCES
FCPS Schoology Playlist on YouTube
FCPS Troubeshooting Guide for Families
Mrs. O'Toole will also be offering Schoology training for families on Wednesday, September 8 from 11:30-12:00 and 7:00-7:30. You can access the training HERE.
Additional trainings will be offered as needed.
VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS
At this time, FCPS has asked that we do not have visitors in schools. Lunch with your child is not permitted at this time.
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year!
Get involved in our children's learning this year.
Parents, family, alumni, and community members alike that are interested in supporting
our school this year can volunteer in many ways!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you must complete a short training and registration process as a first step.
We will then connect you with volunteer opportunities to help serve our students and school.
We can't wait to have you on board with us!
Click the following link to become a volunteer today: https://pubforms.fcps.org/view.php?id=78542.
REMINDERS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
The main office DOES NEED absence notes whenever a student is absent. These can be sent to the classroom teacher or emailed to cmes.attendance@fcps.org
Please include students' first and last name, grade and teacher name. Thank you.
Transportation Changes:
Transportation changes NEED to be communicate to the main office PRIOR to 2:45PM. This provides ample time for office staff to communicate these changes to the individual classrooms and students, ensuring that our dismissal for your student runs as expected.
When calling in please provide students' first and last name, grade and teacher name.
Free And Reduced Meals (FARMs):
While all breakfast and lunch from the school cafeteria are free to ALL STUDENTS, it is still important for our families to submit FARMs forms. Please use this link to access the FCPS meal benefit application https://www.fcpsnutrition.com/
Important Dates
Monday, September 6th: Labor Day Schools Closed
Tuesday, September 7th: Rosh Hashanah Schools Closed
Wednesday, September 8th: Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 8th: Board of Education Meeting
Saturday, September 11th: Patriot Day, Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001
Wednesday, September 15th: PTA Meeting 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 16th: Yom Kippur, Schools Closed
Tuesday, September 21st: Pappy Lorenzo Cross Country Event (4th & 5th graders)
Thursday, September 23rd: Mid-Term 2-hour early dismissal for students
Friday, September 24th: Fair Day 3.5 hour early dismissal for students (no 1/2 day Pre-K)
Tuesday, September 28th: Rain Date for Pappy Lorenzo Cross Country Event
PTA EVENTS FOR THE YEAR!
CMES Contact Information
Website: education.fcps.org/cmes/
Location: 5624 Adamstown Road
Phone: 240-236-3800
Twitter: @PrincipalRfcps