Star Family Scoop
February 1, 2018
2017 National Blue Ribbon School
Shine Today, Shine Tomorrow, & Shine Always!
Jersey Day on Friday, February 2, 2018
Newsletters
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National Blue Ribbon Shirts
FCPS Budget Conversations - Please attend!
Join the general public, staff and our Superintendent Dr. Alban for the upcoming budget event:
· Wednesday, February 7 – BOE Budget Public Hearing – 7PM at Frederick High
Visit http://www.fcps.org/about/our-budget for the latest budget details.
Reading in the Mall Saturday, February 10th, 10:00-1:00
Reading in the Mall Flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X0POMLHQ54t9feiFM1nECR3LCauVBfeX/view?usp=sharingValentine's Parties
The parties begin at 2:40 and end at 3:20.
1,2,4- Monday, February 12, 2018
K,3, 5- Tuesday, February 13, 2018
To assist with a smooth transition during dismissal we ask that you not take your star early but meet him/her at their normal transportation area. Thanks in advance for helping to make our dismissal on party days successful.
Delayed Openings and Star Safety:
Stars may not be left at school unsupervised by a parent or should not arrive to CES early on days when FCPS has delayed openings. Be advised that staff is not available to supervise stars and they may be asked to return home.
2 Hour Delayed Opening 10:35 – 11:00 Arrival at Centerville
4 Hour Delayed Opening 12:35 – 1:00 Arrival at Centerville
Current 5th Grade Stars
Urbana Middle School Incoming grade 6 orientation is Thursday, February 15 starting at 6:00 p.m. Snow date is February 22, 2018.
Important Dates
Substance Abuse Information Night at Urbana High School - February 27, 2018 @ 7:00
The Information night link to the flier.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gdH7FA9qwFNaA1h9leVMcfWmAsPvuF2c/view?usp=sharingSTEM Night - March 7 at CES
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oHeskXCC6nLbt4PuRNjzpHA0oEsWgMc3/view?usp=sharing
STEM Night Materials Needed
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7oEaTpAEkw_vwfbnDJNZ13Gpm63cQ5Q/view?usp=sharing
Early Bird Pricing for Yearbooks have ended. You can still purchase yearbooks until March 29th.
Here is the link for online sales.
Required school yearbook ID code: 11041018
When ordering online please use your scholar's name used when you registered for school at CES. We have to verify the sales by using your scholars given name not their nickname. Thanks in advance for your help.
Save the Date- March 14, 2018
Elementary Magnet Program for rising 3-5th grade students
The magnet program is designed for academically gifted students in grades 3 – 5 with superior performance in both language arts and mathematics. Nomination booklets, which will be available beginning January 31, 2018, may be obtained from the school office, the FCPS Office of Advanced Academics or online at http://www.fcps.org/advacademics.
After January 31, 2018, the Office of Advanced Academics will be accepting nominations of present second through fourth grade students for possible placement in the magnet program for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
Students may be nominated for the magnet program by school staff, parents or jointly. Parents and teachers are encouraged to review information, including some characteristics of gifted students that is posted at http://www.fcps.org/advacademics. Teacher nominations, parent nominations and a completed Parent/Guardian Rating Form are due in the school office by March 1, 2018, so that tests can be administered and information required to complete the nomination packet may be gathered by school staff.
A Magnet Program Overview for parents interested in nominating their child will be held on February 1, 2018, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Central Office (191 South East Street). Parking is available in the East All Saints Street parking deck or in the parking lot located next to the Central Office off of East All Saints Street. Accessible parking is located in the Commerce Street lot located behind the Central Office. Enter the Board Room at the front of the building. The overview will include components of the magnet program and the processes leading to placement. Please note that this meeting is designed for parents, not students. The snow date for this meeting is February 8, 2018 at the same time and location. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Advanced Academics at 301-696-6891.
The FCPS Frederick Classical Charter School (FCCS) Lottery is Open
The FCPS Frederick Classical Charter School (FCCS)
2018-2019 school year
lottery registration is open
until Monday, March 12, 2018.
FCCS offers classical education for
Kindergarten through 8th grade
as an alternative curriculum
to other Frederick County public schools.
Please visit FCCS for an info session and school tour:
Tuesday, February 20 at 7 PM
Learn more about FCCS and lottery registration here:
http://frederickclassicalcharterschool.org/prospective-families
We look forward to meeting you!
Frederick Classical Charter School
8445 Spires Way, Suite CC
Frederick, MD 21701
240-236-1200
Stars are always shining!
Email: tracy.hilliard@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/ces/
Location: Urbana, MD, United States
Phone: 240-566-0100
Twitter: @fcpscenterville