The Saints Scoop
Information for SMES Families: Spring Break Edition
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE TCPS SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR: MS. YONNA HAYMAN!
UPDATES AND REMINDERS:
On Monday, April 12, hybrid students will begin attending school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
o We will continue to follow COVID Safety Guidelines:
· To include: wearing masks, hand washing, sanitizing, limiting movement around the room, no sharing of materials and classes remain in cohorts.
· Distancing: While students in each classroom cohort have been permitted to distance at 3ft with masks, in common areas and while students are eating, students will still be required to be distanced at 6 ft.
· Temperatures will continue to be taken at the front door for bus riders and at the steps/side door for car riders. We will no longer take the students’ temperatures at the car.
o Students will now be able to keep their items in their desks and will not have to carry those SUPER heavy backpacks each day.
o Teachers will continue to provide mask breaks (outdoors and socially distanced) in the morning and the afternoon as needed.
o Bus transportation times may also shift with all in-person students attending 4 days.
· Once I receive the updates, I will contact families with bus riders via email with the pick-up/ drop-off times. Families will receive the updates during the week of spring break via email.
· Please allow a 5 to 10-minute variance in the drop off and pick-up times in the first week.
· REMINDER: Children 10 and under must have an adult present at the bus stop for the child to be let off the bus.
o With more students returning together and more cars in the car rider line, it will BE IMPERATIVE FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS that:
· Students only get out of the vehicle when the car is adjacent to the school.
· Vehicles DO NOT pull around to pass other cars.
· Parents/guardians are prepared to have their students quickly exit the vehicle in order to keep the line moving. Temperatures will be taken at the school entrance to also assist with this.
- Students attending school virtually will have minimal schedule changes in Q4. Your virtual teacher will contact you about small group instruction time to be added to Wednesdays! o Virtual Related arts time change to begin 4/12:
o 4-5 Grade Art class that was on Tues. from 10:30-11, will now be on Wed. from 10:30- 11:00.
- For those who are interested, the Out of Area form will only be available from April 1-June 1. The County will not accept late applications. All students must reapply each year and placement is not guaranteed. The online form can be found on the TCPS website or by following this link: https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/search?search_paths%5B%5D=&query=out+of+area+request&submit=Search
Check out this Title 1 Parent Resource page for resources and school-wide information!
- NOTICE: We are unable to accommodate transportation changes for school buses. For example, in the past, with parent permission, students would be able to ride a different bus to go to a friend's house after school. Because of the COVID regulation on our school buses, we are unable to accommodate these types of transportation changes at this time.
- PREK AND K REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
If you have a student that you plan to enroll at SMES, please see below for registration dates and further information.
Remaining registration dates:
Friday, April 16th- please note date change
Wednesday, May 5th
Registration Information:
- Registration will take place in person at SMES. We will continue to follow social distancing and mask requirements.
- To see a list of what items you will need to bring to registration, please visit the TCPS Registration and Enrollment link.
- If you would like to pick up an enrollment packet prior to the registration date, please stop by the SMES office between 7:30am- 3:00pm, Monday- Friday.
In an effort to limit the number of people in the front office, please register for an appointment using this link and follow these steps:
1) Click on the blue link at the bottom of the page to go to the April 16th registration date.
2) Select an available appointment time.
3) Make your appointment and be sure to include your name in the reservation.
4) If you need an appointment on May 5th, use the blue arrows at the top of the page to scroll by week until you reach that date.
Please contact me via email at cbreeding@talbotschools.org or by phone at 410-745-2882 if you have issues with the registration link or questions about the enrollment process.
Upcoming Dates:
April 12: Hybrid/ I Person students start attending 4 days!
April 16: Quarter 3 Report Cards Issued
May 3-May 7: Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 31: NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
June 17: Last student day of the 20-21 school year. Early Dismissal.
MATH MOMENTS: Making Sense of Eureka Math
Note: See below for a clearer view of Evelyn's examples of "Draw."
School Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Breeding:
Please reach out if you or your family have any needs or concerns you would like to discuss.
I continue to be available by phone (410-745-2882) or email (cbreeding@talbotschools.org).
How to Access PowerSchool: Video Directions
ARE YOU SIGNED UP TO GET TEXT ALERTS FROM SMES AND TCPS? If not, here's how:
Technology Trouble-shooting Tips:
If you are having trouble with your device (slow running, not holding a charge, etc), please email SMShelpdesk@talbotschools.org with the following information: Your name, your school's name, the issue you are having, your contact information. Need help right away? Call SMES at 410-745-2882 and we will transfer you to the SM campus tech, Mr. Jared Legg.
VISIT for TCPS Technology Tutorials:
https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/2020-21-news/online-learning-family-tutorials
SMES PTO NEWS:
SMES PTO News
2020-21 Officers
The SMES PTO held their first meeting of the 2020-21 school year on October 15, 2020. Officers for the upcoming school year will be:
President - Holley Guschke
Vice President - Megan McDaniel
Secretary - (Open)
Treasurer - Kelly Mollick
**We are in need of a Secretary. Please contact us if you are interested!**
Stay informed!
Facebook: "St. Michaels Elementary School PTO"
Twitter: @SMESPTO
Email: stmichaelsespto@gmail.com
St. Michaels Elementary School
Dr. Indra Bullock - ibullock@talbotschools.org
Mrs. Myesha Ford- mford@talbotschools.org
Email: olivia.ellison@talbotschools.org
Website: https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/schools/SMES
Location: 100 Seymour Avenue, Saint Michaels, MD, USA
Phone: (410) 745-2882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smessaints/?ref=bookmarks