Charlesmont Chatter
November 1, 2021
Principal's Message
On Friday, October 15th, we had an amazing turn out for our Fall Fun Festival. Students had fun playing fall games, painting pumpkins and stuffing scarecrows. Parents had the opportunity to learn strategies to support free writing and where they can find resources to extend math learning at home. I encourage parents to find ways to reinforce and connect learning through the home and community environments. This will help our students see the relevance of their learning! We are thankful for the wonderful partnerships we enjoy with our families. You are an important part of the work of our school and your child’s success.
As the holidays are fast approaching, we take time to reflect on all that we are thankful for. We are thankful for the privilege of serving our students and families, face-to-face learning, and the supportive Charlesmont community who are committed to our students' success. Thank you for your continued partnership!
Dawn Hoffmaster, Principal
Maria Henry, Assistant Principal
Charlesmont ES Wins Grand Prize for the Clean Green 15 Challenge
School Safety
- Please remember that no cars are allowed in the bus loop during the hour windows of arrival (8:15-9:15 a.m.) and dismissal (3:15-4:15p.m.). Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. must be signed in the front office by a parent or legal guardian.
- Please remind your child to cross at crosswalks only. Crossing guards are on duty in the morning from 8:30-9:00 a.m. and in the afternoon from 3:30-4:00 p.m
- Parents picking up students in the carpool line must remain in their cars and wait for an adult to assist students in exiting/entering the car. If a parent needs to get out of their car, they are to park in a parking spot and exercise caution while crossing the lot.
- Parents waiting for students to walk home should wait in the "Kiss and Go" zones for students so as to keep crowding to a minimum in front of the school.
SIBLING PASS TO PICK UP STUDENTS AT SCHOOL
No Skateboards Bikes Roller Blades Scooters During Arrival/ Dismissal
No Smoking/ Vaping on School Grounds
No Pets Allowed on School Grounds
Recess Safety
Fragrance Free
COVID 19 Mitigation Strategies
Raptor School Safety
Due to COVID we are limiting visits to school. However, visitors who enter our building must register in the school office immediately upon entering. When you visit our school for the first time, you will be asked to present a government-issued photo ID, or a driver’s license, to a staff member in the school office. The ID will be scanned and the following information will be collected: your photo, your name, and your date of birth. This information will be used to check you in, create an ID badge, and compare your information against sex offender databases throughout the country.
If your name appears on any of the lists or you refuse to allow the school to scan your ID, you will not be allowed access to the school. Please come early to allow time to be scanned and issued an ID. Once you have been cleared by the Raptor Security System, you will receive a Visitor Pass. All visitors must have a Visitor Pass displayed at all times they are in the school building or visiting with classes on school grounds. The safety and security of our students and staff is of the utmost importance.
After you initially have your ID scanned, you will be asked to show your ID on future visits, and your name will be selected from an existing list of previous visitors. You will also be asked to check out with the office staff upon leaving the school so that we know you are no longer in the building. The information collected will not be shared outside of school and is kept on a secure server. Your assistance in keeping our students and school safe is appreciated.
American Education Week: November 15th
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION: NOVEMBER 22nd
Calendar Corner
OCTOBER
10/25-29 (M-F) Red Ribbon Week
10/25-29 (M-F) Fall Book Fair
NOVEMBER
11/4 (Th) Lifetouch Pictures
11/5 (F) First Marking Period Ends – School Closes at 12:45 p.m.
11/11 (Th) Veterans’ Day School Spirit Day – Wear Red, White and Blue
11/15-11/19 (M-F) American Education Week (Virtual)
11/17 (W) PTA Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
11/19 (F ) Grade Five Turkey Trot Fundraiser – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
11/22 (M) Report Cards Distributed at the end of the school day.
11/23 (T) PS/PK Conference Day – No PS/PK Sessions (Virtual meetings, In-person upon request)
11/24 (W) Elementary Conference Day (Virtual meetings, In-person upon request)– School Closed for Elementary Students
11/24 (W) PTA Setting up for Holiday Gift Shop
11/25-26 (Th-F) Thanksgiving Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed
29 (M) First Quarter Celebration
11/29-30 (M, T) Holiday Gift Shop
DECEMBER
15 (W) PTA Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
16 (Th) Make-Up Picture Day
23 (Th) Holiday School Spirit Day – Wear a holiday themed outfit.
23 (Th) Christmas/Winter Holiday Begins at the end of the school day.
JANUARY
3 (M) School Reopens
Charlesmont Elementary
Our VISION
Charlesmont students will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to reach their potential as respectful, responsible, healthy, productive citizens prepared for career/college readiness in a global economy and multicultural society.
Our MISSION
Charlesmont's mission is to provide a quality education that develops the content knowledge, skills, and confidence that will enable all students to reach their maximum potential as respectful, responsible, healthy, lifelong learners and productive citizens.
Email: ches1212@bcps.org
Website: https://charlesmontes.bcps.org/
Location: 7800 West Collingham Drive, Dundalk, MD, USA
Phone: (443)809-7004
Twitter: @CharlesmontBCPS