Cheetah Chatter Parent Update
Chapel District Elementary School October 29th-November 5th
Book Fair 11/3-11/10 and Picture Day 11/8
Hello, Chapel Families!
Just a reminder that today, October 29th is an Early Dismissal day with a 12:20 p.m. dismissal time. We are looking forward to our school and classroom celebrations! Today is also the end of Quarter 1. For students in grades 3-5, please be sure all assignments have been turned into their teacher. Report cards for Quarter 1 will be issued electronically through email on Friday, November 5th.
We will be holding a CDES Scholastic Book Fair November 3rd-10th! The book fair is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. We will have grade-level specific buy days for any parents or family members who would like to visit our media center and purchase books. This will help us limit the amount of visitors on any given day. Visiting parents/family members will need to buzz into the front office, sign in, and wear a visitors badge prior to going to the Media Center. You will also have the option to purchase books online! Flyers will go home explaining the Scholastic eWallet and online options. Proceeds from the book fair will support our Grandparents Club and CDES!
11/3- PK (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
11/4- Kindergarten (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
11/5- 1st (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
11/8-2nd/3rd (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
11/9- 4th/5th (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
11/10- Any grade level- Last Day to Buy! (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
Today is the last day to order your CDES PTO Cookbook! Order forms were sent home in take home folders, or please see order form linked below. Cookbooks are $15.
LifeTouch has rescheduled our picture date for Monday, November 8th. If you have already paid online, your order will roll over for the 11/8 picture date.
Our Grandparents Club is currently selling Butter Hearts pastries, pies, and cookies. Order forms are due November 10th. Get your orders in before the holidays! Order forms went home in students' take home folders. Item delivery/pick-up will be November 19th at CDES.
We are accepting donations for our Giving Tree gift card program through November 15th. Please reach out to Mrs. Tillman (jtillman@talbotschools.org) with questions.
We are also beginning to collect Veterans Day pictures for our CDES Veterans Day video! If you have a family member or friend who has served in the military, or who is currently serving, please email your picture to Dr. Clow and Mrs. Leffler (kari.clow@talbotschools.org, aleffler@talbotschools.org) and include the following:
- Veteran's name
- Branch of Military
- Years of Service
- How veteran is related to your child (grandfather, uncle, aunt, mom, dad, cousin, friend, etc.) and your child's name
We hope everyone has a safe and FUN Halloween this weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kari M. Clow
CDES Principal
Pre-K Fun This Week!
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Last week was National School Bus Safety Week, which is a perfect time to recognize our hard working and dedicated TCPS/CDES bus drivers! Drivers received a goodie bag with CDES gear, treats, and cards from students. Thank you to our amazing bus drivers for all they do to keep our students safe! We appreciate YOU! #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek
212- Mr. Ted
223- Mr. Mike
238- Mr. Bruce
229- Ms. Carol
242- Ms. Darlene
214- Mr. John
232- Ms. Nichele
207- Ms. Emma
We Need Pictures of Our Veterans!
- Veteran's name
- Branch of Military
- Years of Service
- How veteran is related to your child (grandfather, uncle, aunt, mom, dad, cousin, friend, etc.) and your child's name
CDES Giving Tree!
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...
We will be helping some of our Chapel families have a happy holiday season this year. We will be collecting gift cards to help ease the financial burden for families in need. If you would like to help brighten the holiday for these families, please send gift cards by November 15th to:
Chapel District Elementary School
11430 Cordova Road
Cordova, Maryland 21625
Att'n: Jane Tillman
Feel free to contact me at jtillman@talbotschools.org with any questions. Thank you so much for giving!
Student Illness/Covid Info
My Child is Sick! What should I do???
We will continue to keep you informed of Covid updates. Please see the TCPS link below that shows Covid cases and quarantined students by TCPS school below.
Basically if children show any signs of illness there are three options:
1) Stay home for 10 days, may return with no fever for 24 hours and resolution of symptoms
2) Get tested, return with proof of negative PCR test result and resolution of symptoms
3) See a doctor and get a differential diagnosis/note and have no fever for 24 hours and resolution of symptoms
My Child Has Been Deemed a Close Contact! Now What?
R.I.S.E Program Has Started, Volunteers Needed
How We Recognize Students at CDES for Positive Behavior!
*Pay attention
*Act responsibly
*Work to do their best
*Show respect
Students can also receive small P.A.W.S. daily when they follow school rules. Students then write their name on these P.A.W.S. coupons, which go into their classroom envelope for weekly drawings for the prize cart on Fridays.
Chapel Cheetah Champs!
ALL TCPS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR THE ENTIRE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
Additional Snacks at Lunch
Important Upcoming Dates
NOVEMBER
*11/1- Start of Chapel Kids Care Food Drive (Ends 11/18)
*11/3- Grandparents Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. (You may attend in Media Center or on Zoom)
*11/3-11/10- CDES Book Fair in Media Center
*11/5- Quarter 1 Report Cards Issued
*11/8- Picture Day!
*11/8- Student Flu Clinic 4-6 p.m.
*11/9- Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Zoom)
*11/9- PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. (You may attend in Media Center or on Zoom)
*11/10- Parents Day, Veterans Day Program, Early Dismissal (12:20 p.m.)
*11/11- Veterans Day, No School for Students/Teacher Inservice Day
*11/11- Youth Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training (Parents/Community welcome) 9-3
*11/12- NO SCHOOL- TCPS Closed (Waterfowl Festival Weekend)
*11/15-11/19- American Education Week (Spirit Week, Quarter 1 Awards)
*11/19- TCPS Education Foundation Mission Possible Event 5-8 p.m. (Tickets must be purchased)
*11/24-11/28- Thanksgiving Break, NO School
*11/29- 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Begins
DECEMBER
*12/1- Grandparents Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. (You may attend in Media Center or on Zoom)
*12/4- PTO Breakfast with Santa 9-11 a.m.
*12/9- Tentative CDES Winter Concert
*12/14- Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Zoom)
*12/14- PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. (You may attend in Media Center or on Zoom)
*12/16- Quarter 2 Interim Ends
*12/17- 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Ends
*12/21- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 5:30-8:30 virtual
*12/22- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 1-4 in person
*12/22- Quarter 2 Interims Issued, Early Dismissal 12:20 p.m. dismissal
*12/23-1/2- TCPS Winter Break
Research on Child Development
Available Designs- CDES Online Spirit Wear Store!
CDES PTO Updates
PTO Officers:
Co- Presidents: Bernadette Golt and Taren Knopp
Vice President: Katie Callahan
Treasurer: Julie Callahan
Secretary: Ashley Foster
PTO Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Meetings held in person in the Media Center OR you can attend virtually on Zoom!
*Next PTO Meeting: Tuesday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m-
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746972623?pwd=VHZTd1FtVDBuWnY3SjZNY0N0UlM4Zz09
*Please email any questions or comments to cdespto@gmail.com
Please link your E-Vic Card TODAY! You must renew your membership each year. Thank you!
Support Our PTO- Re-Link or Link Your Harris Teeter E-Vic Card! Must renew this annually!
CDES Grandparents Club Info
President: Mike Butler
Vice President: Carla Callahan
Treasurer: Cindy Doupnik
*Meetings will take place the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings held in person in the Media Center OR you can attend virtually on Zoom!
Next Grandparents Club Meeting: November 3rd at 6:00 p.m
Zoom link- https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88366253821?pwd=RUJHb1JzRUVDeXoxRlFKWDNFZURsdz09
Please be sure to print out the Grandparents Club membership form below, complete, and to pay your $5 dues to be a member! We are looking for new members!
Our ButterBraids fundraiser is due November 15th! Get your orders in for the holidays! Order forms went home with students in their take home folders.