Cedar Grove Friday Flash
November 17, 2017
Dear Cedar Grove Families,
Thank you to all of our families that donated canned and boxed food items! We were able to provide many boxes to Damascus Help, and your donations were greatly appreciated.
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and school closures, you will not be receiving a newsletter next Friday. You can expect the next newsletter on December 1, 2017. In the meantime, we wish you all a safe journey if you are traveling over the holiday and a wonderful week with family and/or friends.
Mr. Derby and Mrs. German
2018-2018 School Calendar Update
The Board of Education adopted the school year calendar for the 2018-2019 school year during its November 14, 2017 meeting. The school year will begin on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, and the last day of school is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2019. The calendar includes the following:
182 student instructional days
Shortened spring break with two days closed on April 17 and April 18 for spring recess (a total of 6 days, April 17-22)
Two days closed for professional days on January 28 and June 5
Two days closed on September 10 and 19 that coincide with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Early Release days scheduled throughout the year
Head Lice
Our school has seen a few cases of head lice this week. Information is posted on our school website on how to check for lice as well as well as what signs to look for and how to treat and prevent lice. Parents are encouraged to notify the health room if you have found a head lice infestation on your child so that prevention measures can be implemented at school. This information will be kept confidential. Thank you for you assistance in prevention of head lice.
Weather and School Closures, Delays, and Early Dismissals
Staying in Touch with MCPS
Winter weather is coming soon. MCPS offers numerous ways for parents to learn about school closures, delayed openings, and early dismissals due to inclement weather. Sign up for AlertMCPS and receive text messages or e-mails from MCPS during weather-related emergencies and other major events that impact school system operations. Parents can also sign up to receive alerts specific to their child’s school by visiting www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/alertmcps.aspx.
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More emergency information is available here.