Aviator Updates
SY23 CWFDES FAMILY ISSUE #5
B WEEK: September 26-30
Hello Aviator Families!
All SMCPS students must have a completed Acceptable Use Policy on file.
So far, 70% of our Duke students have a completed form on file. Help us reach 100%!
If you have not yet completed this important action item for each of your students, please do so today. If you don't know you don't know your child's student ID number (and your child doesn't remember), email kmokeefe@smcps.org.
Link: Acceptable Use Policy
All the best,
Ms. Katie Kortokrax, Principal
Notable Dates
Action Item for ALL Families:
Fri, Sept 30 - Deadline to complete the *required* Acceptable Use Policy.
Wed, Sept 28 - PTA General Membership Meeting
Thurs, Sept 29 - Fall Picture Day (pre-order link below)
Mon, Oct 10 - Two Hour Early Dismissal & Parent Teacher Conferences
Fri, Oct 28 - Final Date for Book Sale Forms (more information below); Trunk or Treat (PTA-Sponsored Event)
Mon, Oct 31 - Author Visit
CWFDES Art Displayed at the County Fair. Awesome job, Aviator Artists!
Running Club
There was an overwhelming interest in jogging club, which is awesome! However, due to the overwhelming student interest, there is not enough adult supervision to organize everyone safely. Ms. Blakely will email those parents/students who will be included in the Fall 22 Running Club.
Thank you for your time and interest.
Duke Elementary - The best place to work, learn and play.
Thursday, 9/29/2022
Skip the Order Form & Pre-order Before Picture Day
https://classicphotographyimaging.simplephoto.com/search/captwfd2022
Pre-order access will expire 48 hours after picture day
Questions?
(800)869-9515 x112
Neighborhood Bike Parade and Strollathon for RETT’s Awareness
Where: Broad Creek Phase 3 Common Area -- Playground
Join the Cheatum family as we celebrate Janell, her medical journey, and our appreciation of Janelle winning a special bike while raising findings for IRSF (International RETT Syndrome Foundation). There will be refreshments, Disney characters, and much more! Feel free to walk, stroll or ride!
The Cheatums are a part of our Duke Family. Let's show them our love and support. See poster below for additional information.
Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Parent Teacher Association
PTA General Membership Meeting - Wednesday, September 28th @ 6:00PM
The following is on the agenda:
- Introduction of the new board
- Proposed calendar of events
- Review of school support (SY22)
- Vote on the SY23 budget
PTA is Hosting a Staff Appreciation Trail Mix Bar on Wednesday, September 28th.
"Book Buddies" have started and the smiles were contagious.
Is Your Schoology Parent Portal Set Up Yet?
Schoology has a Mobile App!
Directions to Log Into the Schoology Mobile App.
Families that did not receive a notification about their Schoology Parent Account should email schoology@smcps.org so we can have our SMCPS Schoology Team investigate and provide answers.
Duke Elementary - Where Children SOAR!
Fill out the form below for a chance to win a FREE yearbook. (Submissions due before September 30th.)
Upcoming Author Visit: Aaron Reynolds
Aaron Reynolds, the author of Creepy Carrots, Carnivores, Nerdy Birdy, and many more books, is coming to Duke on Halloween! In preparation for his visit, we are conducting a book sale of his titles. If you are interested in purchasing any of his books, fill out the linked form and return it by September 28th. Also, please make checks out to The White Rabbit.
Cafeteria Corner
Meal Benefit Application
My School Bucks
School Menu
Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:
- View Helpful nutrition info
- Download our FREE mobile app!
- Menus may be subject to change due to supply shortages.
Student Meal Charges
Student meal charges are only allowed for reimbursable meals or milk purchases, never a la carte items. The charge limit for each student is $25. Students may purchase a meal with “cash in hand” regardless of the amount of money owed. Students currently approved for FREE meals receive a meal regardless of the amount of money owed.
Beginning in early September, weekly automated phone calls and emails are being sent to notify households of students whose meal account balance has become low (less than $5.00 remaining). Contact Megan Doran in Food and Nutrition Services at madoran@smcps.org for more information.
Joke of the Week
Disbe-leaf.
Do you have a joke that you'd like featured in the weekly update? Click here to submit it!
Action Items:
Vetting of applications can take several weeks. Field trip chaperones must have successfully completed the volunteer application process before they can be considered.
Helpful Links
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