Wildcat Roar
Vol. 3 Issue. 7
WEEK OF: March 13-17
Women's History Month, March 1, -March 31!
CCDLSI AWARDED 4 STARS by MSDE!!
EVENTS!
PTO Fundraiser!
Join the PTO, Thursday, March 16, 2023, for a fundraiser with Pizzeria Paradiso (4800 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781). 10% of the proceeds will go to the PTO in support of our school. Have a Pizza Party with your César Chavez Friends!
Parent Workshop!
March is the National Nutrition Month!
Please join us for our Parent Virtual Workshop and learn about having a healthy nutrition. THE EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (EFNEP) offers a 4-6 week healthy lifestyle program for you and your family! THESE NUTRITION LESSONS ARE FREE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. All participants that complete the “Series and both Entry and Exit forms” will get a certificate from the University of Maryland.Cesar Chavez Spotlights!
LAYC!
Volunteers!
SchoolMax
- PGCPS utilizes three grading categories (Classwork, Independent, Assessments), which carry different weights (ex. Class work 35%, Independent 10%, Assessments 55%) that contribute to students grades.
- Please monitor your child's grades on a weekly basis.
- Contact teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
Health and Well-Being
Covid-19
If your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, that you keep them home and notify their teacher.
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Mental Health Day.
Students may receive an excused absence (1 day) each semester of each each school year for a student's mental health needs. A note from a physician to excuse a student's absence for mental health needs is not required. Please be mindful that students will still be responsible for completing the assignments missed for the Mental Health day upon their return.
Telehealth
Through a partnership with the Prince George’s County Health Department and Hazel Health, free healthcare services in schools. When students aren’t feeling well at school, the school nurse can now initiate a telehealth visit with a pediatric provider within minutes.
Parents will also be able to access Hazel free of charge Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. if their child becomes ill at home.
In November, the service will include elementary schools, and will also include mental health teletherapy. Be sure to sign the student access form so your child can access these health benefits. There will be a Hazel access button soon on school websites. https://my.hazel.co/pgcps/info
https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/
Attendance and On-time Arrival
- Please make sure students are present everyday unless they are sick
- Students will be marked tardy after 8:50 am.
- If your child is absent from school, a written notification or email must be submitted within three days of students return.
- Early dismissal ends at 2:00pm. Students will remain in class until your arrival to sign them out.
Reusable Water Bottles
Instruction at CCDLSI!
Ms. Mendez!
Ms. Vivar!
Mr. Rodriguez!
Parent Engagement Assistant (PEA)
New! Parent-Teacher Conference Guide
Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! Maximize the home and school connection with a new guide offering practical tips and best practices on how to make the most of conferences. There is also a guide for parents!
Homework Support Suite from Prince George’s County Memorial Library
The PGCML https://ww1.pgcmls.info/
For general questions: askalibrarian@pgcmls.info or 240 455 54
- TutorMe is an online tutoring program that will enable all PGCPS students to connect with an online tutor in less than 30 seconds, 24/7. Students can get help with a single problem or participate in a 2-hour lesson. The virtual tutoring space features a virtual whiteboard, text editor, audio/video chat, screen sharing, and more. All lessons are archived and students will be able to get help in over 300 subjects.
- Each PGCPS student is approved for 2 hours of tutoring per week, tutors are available 24 hours per day
- Students can access TutorMe through Clever
- Online Math Tutoring Available for all students in grades 3-12
- Provide students with virtual, 1-on-1, on-demand or drop-in tutoring. All at no cost to families!
Spanish:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15MdCvZ6mwQgEgn28GzRKM3-DA0Ks9wTS/view?usp=sharing
English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sLcdwilrRtEW827UkHPTKK8Tln7Bd5el/view?usp=sharing
Volunteering
Codigo-de-conducta-para-familias-voluntarios-y-visitantes.pdf
Volunteers sign in sheet form/Formulario de registro para voluntarios
QUICK LINKS
Fall Learning Information
School Violence Resources and Support
PTO
Cesar Chavez PTO FUNDRAISER!
Join the PTO, Thursday, March 16, 2023, for a fundraiser with Pizzeria Paradiso (4800 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781).
10% of the proceeds will go to the PTO in support of our school.
Have a Pizza Party with your César Chavez Friends!
PIZZERIA PARADISO (eatyourpizza.com)
Please join us on Thursday, April 13, 2023 for our monthly meeting.
All meetings are at 6:30-7:30p.m. on zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82300594478?pwd=aXkzQmUzNWc0VHNhWU5YaThqQTNNdz09
Meeting ID: 823 0059 4478
Passcode: 546724
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,82300594478#,,,,*546724# US (Washington DC
End of the Year Grade Level Expectations
Please take a moment to review your child's end of the year grade level expectations. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
Kindergarten-Spanish
First-English
First-Spanish
Second-English
Second-Spanish
Third-English
Third-Spanish
Fourth-English
Fourth-Spanish
Fifth-English
Fifth-Spanish
School Contact Information
Assistant Principal: fcollins@pgcps.org
Academic Dean: isela.vidals@pgcps.org
Technology Coordinator: raymond2.tamoshunas@pgcps.org
ESOL/Testing Coordinator: amy.leatherman@pgcps.org
Special Education Coordinator: brian.ayala@pgcps.org
Talented and Gifted Coordinator: elizabeth.tapia@pgcps.org
Counselor: noelene.moten@pgcps.org
Nurse: abebech.haile@pgcps.org
Front Office: esperanza.amaya@pgcps.org/wanda.jones@pgcps.org