Aviator Updates
SY23 CWFDES FAMILY ISSUE #17
Greetings Duke Families!
I wanted to share this mid-break update so you weren't bombarded with information when the next newsletter comes out on Sunday, January 1st. Plus, I wanted to share the Winter Spirit Week #2 Video before the holidays have come and gone!
I hope the first full week of break has been full of merriment and memory making!
Best,
Katie Kortokrax
Not receiving text messages from CWFDES on your cell phone? This message is for you!
SMCPS School Messenger system automatically creates distribution lists for emails, text and phone calls based on specific registration information. There are a maximum of 2 contacts that can be set up for this purpose.
If you have questions about which numbers are aligned for your child's emergency notifications, you can check the "Registration" tab in Home Access Center.
Once you have the correct numbers in our Student Contact List, you need to agree to receiving text messages. You can simply text "Y" to 67587.
Attached is a pdf of the SchoolMessenger Text Messaging instructions that were outlined above.
As always, feel free to call us if you have questions.
December's GOLDEN BROOM Award was given to Ms. Redman's class. Congratulations!
American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge
Our American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge event will kick off on January 9th! All donations will be made online. Students will take part in fun heart healthy activities during the week of February 14 to celebrate their hard work in helping the American Heart Association. The celebration will occur during their scheduled PE time. February 20th will be the last day to raise online donations. Students will receive the wristband and key tag items as they earn them. Any other thank you items (jump ropes, socks etc) will be ordered on or about February 20th and normally ship to our school sometime in March.
We need your help to accomplish our goal of having 100% of our families to know Hands-Only CPR, and you can help us by registering your child and spreading the word.
Here’s how you can help:
Register: CWFDuke Registration
Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch a 2-minute video to know Hands-Only CPR, spot the signs of a stroke and more!
Share with friends and family through social media, text and/or email
Our goal is to have 100% of our students register online and complete Finn’s Mission.
CWFDES - Where Children SOAR!
Intermediate Fridge of Fame Recipients
NEW! Menu Changes
[Current] Lunch Changes for the week of January 3rd
Tuesday, 1/3: BF Pizza (addition)
Lunch Italian Combo (all Turkey meats) Sandwiches (sub for Hummus Turkey Wrap)
[Last Week's] Duke Morning News
Joke of the Week!
Q: How do you help someone who has lost their Christmas spirit?
A: Nurse them back to elf!
Do you have a joke that you'd like featured in the weekly update? Click here to submit it!
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
We welcome your questions and inquiries. Please call 240-309-4658, refer to the SMCPS Back to School website, or our CWFDES website for additional information.
Katie Kortokrax, Principal
Zach Adams, Assistant Principal
Email: klkortokrax@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/cwfdes/
Location: 23595 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: (240) 309-4658
Twitter: @CWFDES_SMCPS