Important Dates To Remember

Friday, August 23, 2024 - Sneak-A-Peek/Student Orientation
Monday, August 26, 2024 - First Day of School
Monday, September 2, 2024 - Labor Day, Schools and Offices Closed
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Back To School Night - In person
Monday, September 16, 2024 - Professional Development – Schools Closed for Students
Friday, September 27, 2024 - Teacher Planning Half-Day – 3-Hr. Early Dismissal for Students

Fechas importantes para recordar

Viernes 23 de agosto de 2024 - Adelanto/Orientación para estudiantes
Lunes 26 de agosto de 2024 - Primer día de clases
Lunes 2 de septiembre de 2024 -Día del Trabajo, escuelas y oficinas cerradas
Jueves 12 de septiembre de 2024 - Noche de Regreso a Clases - En persona
Lunes 16 de septiembre de 2024 - Desarrollo profesional – Escuelas cerradas para estudiantes
Viernes 27 de septiembre de 2024 - Medio día de planificación docente: 3 horas. Salida Temprana para Estudiantes

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

We will continue to prevent large gatherings during arrival and dismissal. Students will follow last year’s procedure by entering through the front and cafeteria doors of the building upon arrival. They will be dismissed directly from their classrooms each day. Parents will be asked to follow last year’s procedures for arrival to maintain student, staff, and other parents’ safety. Specifically, parents should encourage students to walk to school in the morning. One reason is to promote exercise and wellness. Walking is a good way to stay active and fit. Secondly, it may reduce the bottlenecking that occurs at the corner when parents double park their cars to let children out. It is just not safe!  Dismissal will be staggered to prevent crowds;  Pre-Kindergarten students will be in their room and MUST be signed out - do not rush the teachers because you are in a hurry.  Please be flexible, the format may change as the County makes changes. Our goal is to ensure that we keep our students SAFE.

Lastly and very importantly, please do NOT park or idle your car along the yellow curb of the parking lot. This thoroughfare is reserved for emergency and county vehicles needing access to the school.

School attendance plays a major part in student academic success. Too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school and make it harder to learn how to read and master foundational reading and math skills. Building good habits in elementary helps children learn early that going to school on time; every day is important. Daily attendance will be closely monitored. The County attendance procedure will be fully implemented. Students who miss more than one day per month are at risk of not meeting the State attendance requirement.

To ensure students arrive everyday on time, set a regular bedtime and morning routine. Be sure to lay out uniforms and backpacks the night before. Try not to schedule dental and medical appointments or extended trips during school days. Remember to make back-up plans for getting your child to school if something comes up.

Building Visits

We do ask that if you wish to visit your student's classroom, please consider making an appointment, students may be testing or on a field trip.  Appointments can be made by contacting the front office at 301-431-5660. At the time of visit, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Masks are not mandatory, however, if you wish to wear one, you can.
• Bring a government-issued, photo ID. 
• Do not park your vehicle along the yellow curb, please park in the parking lot.