Clemens Crossing Cougar Comments
May 13, 2022 - Volume 43, Issue 34
Clemens Crossing Elementary School
Jaime Gittleson, Assistant Principal
Website: cces.hcpss.org
Location: 10320 Quarterstaff Road, Columbia, MD, United States
Phone: 410-313-6866
Facebook: facebook.com/ClemensCrossingElementary
Twitter: @hcpss_cces
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
May
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- 17 - Transitions - Ages & Stages Virtual Parent Information Night, 6:30 p.m.
- 18 - 3-Hour Early Dismissal, 12:45 p.m.
- 19 - 5th Grade Panoramic Picture (was 5/6)
- 20 - PTA Spring Carnival
- 24 - Science Fair, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- 25 - 5th Grade Simulated Congressional Hearing
- 26 - Strings Concert, 6:30 p.m.; Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.
- 30 - Schools and Offices Closed for Memorial Day
- 3 - Field Day (rain date, 6/6)
- 8 - 3-Hour Early Dismissal, 12:45 p.m.
- 14 - 5th Grade Closing Ceremony (for parents of 5th graders only)
- 15 - 3-Hour Early Dismissal, 12:45 p.m
- 16 - 3-Hour Early Dismissal, 12:45 p.m
- 17 - 3-Hour Early Dismissal, 12:45 p.m (Tentative Last Day of School)
- ** 5th Grade Closing Ceremony will be the last full day of school.
To subscribe to the CCES calendar on your smartphone, electronic device, or email system use the calendar ID sqspkjkbr6v6arss44js3n21eg@group.calendar.google.com.
From School Administration
Last month, we asked families, staff, and students to participate in a new annual survey called the Indicators of Educational Equity Survey. Over the next few weeks, I will share the results with the community and how we are planning on addressing that need for improvement.
I am very pleased with the participation rate for Clemens Crossing Elementary School. The participation rate list is summarized below:
- Students - 74% of fourth and fifth graders completed the survey.
- Staff - 82% of staff completed the survey.
- Families - 62% of our families completed the survey.
We have among the highest completion rates in the county, and that is great news for our school improvement efforts and planning for the upcoming year. I believe a high participation rate is essential to gauge where we are as a school community.
Belonging
One measurement in the survey was centered around belonging in school. Student success often starts with their sense of belonging within their classroom environment and in school overall. Belonging is a fundamental human need, and we work very hard to cultivate belonging within each classroom and grade level community. Below, please find the results of the questions under the belonging section of the survey.
According to the data, question B3 is our highest need area in the belonging category.
B3a) How well are we doing as a school in making sure everyone sees their identities reflected in every aspect of school?
B3b) How well are we doing as a school in making sure everyone sees their identities reflected in lesson materials?
Our leadership team, school improvement team, and school as a whole will reflect on this area as we plan for the upcoming school year. While the data is good, we clearly have areas to grow and improve so students have a greater sense of belonging.
Next week, we will focus on the Opportunity and Access section of our survey.
Clemens Crossing School Garden
Would your family like to be involved with the Clemens Crossing School Garden? Families can sign up now to adopt a raised garden bed. It is a two month commitment, wrapping up at the end of June. Tasks include planting seeds, watering 1-2 times per week, weeding, and harvesting. All food grown in the CCES garden will be donated to the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. If interested in helping, please email Chris McDonald at r.christopher.mcdonald@gmail.com.
NEW INFORMATION
COVID CASES ON THE RISE
Please encourage students to frequently wash their hands, and it is highly recommended to wear a mask while in school. Please visit the HCPSS COVID website for up-to-date information about COVID-19 in HCPSS>
Pokemon Cards
Science Fair Help Wanted
If you'd like to help the PTA with the science fair with either a donation or with your time please sign up via this link.
TWO GUESTS PER STUDENT for 5th grade promotion
Younger siblings are not permitted to attend the promotion ceremony and will not be excused from classes.
National School Nurse's Day
National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Please join us in celebrating our school nurses, especially during this challenging year!
Visitors and Volunteers
We are not able to have visitors in the lunchroom for the remainder of the school year.
Information Worth Repeating
The CCES Carnival is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2022, from 5-8 PM, and PTA needs your help! Please sign up here to volunteer before, during, or after the event!!
Ages and Stages - Virtual Parent Information Night
Ages & Stages Learning About Transitions at CCES
Tuesday, May 17
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bsh-bbwm-vaw
Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 06:30 PM
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DID YOU MOVE? ARE YOU MOVING?
According to HCPSS Policy 9000 - Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment, and Assignment, "A student attending a public school in Howard County will attend the designated school serving the school attendance area in which the parents have bona fide residence unless reassignment is granted or administrative placement occurs."
If you have moved or are moving soon, please notify us as soon as possible. Please do not wait for us to find out through other means. We are available to assist you with transitioning to your child's new school. Whether it be another HCPSS school, a private school, or a school out of the HCPSS district, we are here to help. If you are transferring to another HCPSS school, our registrars will partner to make the transition as smooth as possible.
If you have an address change, please fill out the attached fillable Address Change Form below and email it back to us with your new deed or lease. This way we can electronically verify your school district and update your new address on file. If you have any questions, contact our registrar, Jennifer Aballo: jennifer_aballo@hcpss.org
It is very important for us to have the most accurate information about your residency
Reporting Absences
Absence Notes
All students are required to have a note explaining why they were absent. Please send an email to your child's teacher as well as ccesabsence@hcpss.org.