Plum Point Elementary School The Panther Post Newsletter This Week s Reminders All week: Have a Heart for Technology fundraiser (see pg 3 for details) 2/13: Field Trip, (Hutchins/Greever) 2/15: Salsarita s and Sweet Frog Spirit Night (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) 2/16: Field Trip, (Honaker) 2/17: 2 hour early dismissal This Week s Highlights Principal Notes Kudos to our Staff, Honored for 20/25 Years of Service Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Jensen (Occupational Therapist), Mrs. Kristin King (5 th grade teacher), Mrs. Kerry Putlitz (Speech Pathologist) and Ms. Dawn Weddell (1 st grade teacher) for celebrating their 20 years of service. Congratulations to Mr. Carlton Howard (Building Services) for celebrating his 25 th year of service. PTA Family Dance A huge Panther shout-out to our PTA and volunteers for hosting the Family Dance on Saturday evening. A great time was had by all. Lunch Account Reminders Please remember to check your student s lunch account balance by using ww.myschoolbucks.com. Also, please be mindful to repay borrowed lunch money to the front office. Transfer Request Forms Transfer requests and employment verification forms have been mailed to parents of students who are currently attending PPES on an approved transfer. All forms are due by February 15th. Transfers not completed by this due date may not be honored.
School Supplies Please check with your child to make sure they have all needed materials for class. Many students are starting to run low on school supplies. This Week s Calendar All week (until supplies run out) Monday, February 13 Tuesday, February 14 Wednesday, February 15 February 8 th 17 th Purchase a heart lollipop from Ms. Tipton s classroom between 8 a.m. 8:20 a.m. All proceeds go towards PPES Technology Fund. 2 nd Grade Field Trip (Hutchins/Greever) 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Happy Valentine s Day 4 th /5 th Grade Math Club 3:25 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., PPES Salsarita s and Sweet Frog Spirit Night Help support PPES Technology Fund while dining with your PPES Staff and classmates. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prince Frederick location only. Thursday, February 16 Friday, February 17 4 th Grade Field Trip (Honaker) 2 hour early dismissal Upcoming Dates February 20 th : No School, Parent Conferences/Staff Development 21 st : School day for students (Snow make-up day) 22 nd : 4 TH and 5 th Grade Math Club 24 th : Third Quarter Interims 24 th : Box Top for Education Deadline (Class with the most Box Tops wins an ice-cream party) 3 rd Quarter Interims 25 th : Science and Engineering Expo 2
March April More information 3-9 th : PPES Bookfair will be held during Media Resource time. We are still in need of volunteers to help. Please check out Sign-Up Genius for details or contact Kelly Danford at danfordcrew@comcast.net Any time you can volunteer is greatly appreciated. 9 th : Join us a PPES from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for our evening Bookfair, Art Show featuring your student s artwork framed and on display, and R.A.P.P. Night (Reading Across Plum Point). More information to come. 6 th: Kindergarten Registration 7 th : All yearbook orders are due 12 th : Career Day Spirit Nights February 15 th Salsarita s and Sweet Frog, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 14 th Greene Turtle, open to close April 12 th Mexico, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Have a Heart for Technology Fundraiser, 2/8 to 2/17 The PPES Digital Learning Committee will be selling heart lollipops for $1 from February 8 th to 17 th (or until the lollipops are gone). Stop by Ms. Tipton s room between 8 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. to buy a lollipop. All money raised will be donated to the PPES Technology Fund to purchase new devices. Box Tops for Education Deadline, 2/24 The overall class that submits the most Box Tops will win an End of the Year Ice Cream Party! Deadline to submit to PPES is 2/24. In order for your child s classroom to receive credit, the teacher s name must be on the bag or collection sheet. Science and Engineering EXPO, 2/25 On February 25, 2017, Calvert County Public Schools will host the 6th Annual Science and Engineering EXPO at Calvert High School from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Families and students from PreK through grade twelve are invited to attend the EXPO. The EXPO is designed to be fun and engaging and will include robots, flight simulators, science and engineering projects, catapults, and much more for the entire family to enjoy. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Yovonda Kolo, Ph.D., Supervisor of Science and STEM at koloy@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Erin Hitchman, CCPS EXPO Coordinator at hitchmane@calvertnet.k12.md.us 3
PPES Technology Fund/St. Patrick s Day Dance, 3/17 We are having a dance on Friday, March 17 th from 3:25 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The cost will be $5 per student (no more than $10 per family). All proceeds will go to the PPES student activities/technology fund. Snack/drinks/St. Patrick s Day items will be sold for $1 each. More info to come. Remember every Friday is Panther Pride Day! Wear purple to show your school pride! New Telephone Number... Calvert County Public Schools has implemented a new phone system. When contacting Plum Point Elementary School please use the following number: 443-550-9730 4
Join Us for Plum Point Elementary s Spirit Night Salsarita s & Sweet Frog Wednesday, February 15 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. How many PPES teachers, staff members and classmates will you see? Thank you for your support! You can help PPES raise money for technology while dining with your teachers and classmates at Salsarita s and Sweet Frog, Prince Frederick locations. By grabbing a bite to eat with your family, you will help your school. Make sure you tell the cashier that you are supporting PPES. 5
It s Time to Order Your 2016-2017 PPES Yearbook! $25.00 due by Friday, April 7, 2017 Please visit http://osp.osmsinc.com/calvertmd if you would like to pay by credit card! Please return this bottom portion with payment in an envelope marked Yearbook to your child s teacher. If you are paying by credit card, please turn in this form AFTER you have processed your payment online. We cannot process credit card payments at school. Thank you. Student s name Teacher Parent s name and phone # Quantity Please circle payment method: Cash Check # Paid online with Credit Card 6
Dress Code As a reminder, the CCPS Code of Student Conduct requires all students to follow a dress code: Skirts/skorts/shorts must be longer than the longest fingertip when student stands with arms fully extended at their sides. Tank tops, halter tops, strapless tops and garments which are too tight, see-thru, expose one s cleavage or midriff area, or have spaghetti straps are not permitted. Sleeveless garments must fit closely under the arms. Clothing with inappropriate scenes or wording is prohibited. All pants must be worn around the waist. All Volunteers Must Register For the safety of our students, all volunteers for CCPS must reapply annually through KeepNTrack prior to volunteering or chaperoning field trips. All previous volunteer information has been deleted from the system. It is important to apply before you plan to volunteer. The link to this application process can be found in the Volunteer section of our district website. www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/instruction/volunteer/applicationprocess.asp Home Access Center Home Access Center (HAC) allows parents to view grades, interim reports, and report cards online. Login credentials will remain the same until your child graduates. To access HAC go to: https://hac.calvertnet.k12.md.us School Messenger (SM) notifications will be sent automatically to the email address and phone numbers that are on file for you in HAC. Contact information and subscription updates must be made in HAC by parents/guardians. What if I am not receiving text messages or don t want them? SchoolMessenger notifications are sent automatically to the email address and phone numbers on file in HAC. In order to receive text messages, you must have a Cell or Cell2 in HAC. 7
School Messenger continued Additionally, you will need to opt in to receive text messages from SchoolMessenger by texting Y to 67587 from your cell phone. You should receive a confirmation text that you are registered to receive texts from SM. To stop receiving text messages, you can toggle them off on your Preferences screen or text STOP to 67587 at any time. Student Safety As always, ensuring the safety and security of our students, staff and visitors is paramount. We do not want to deter visitors, however please remember the protocol for entering the building. The main entrance to the school will remain locked during school hours. Stand at the black [X] to the right of the front doors and push the bell to request access. All visitors must report directly to the main office upon entering. School Schedule Policies Our school hours are 8:20 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Car riders and buses begin arriving at 7:55am and doors open at 8 a.m. If you are signing your child out at the end of the day, please arrive no later than 2:55. If you need to sign your child out before we begin calling students, please arrive no later than 2:45. Tardy Policy Students who arrive after 8:15am are considered tardy and MUST sign in at the office. Please see policy regarding frequent late arrivals in the student handbook. Dismissal Policy Students are not permitted to leave school grounds with someone other than their parent/guardian without written notification. Please make sure that you include parent/guardian contact information. Photographs and Videos of Students PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS OF STUDENTS taken in school and at school events may be used in print and electronic media, including newspapers and the internet. This may include photographs and videos taken in classrooms, in other areas of the school 8
building, and at events normally open to the public. Students may be identified by name in photograph captions. Parents who do not want photographs or videos of their children used in print and electronic media should notify the school principal in writing by September 30th of each school year. Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Student Services Director of Human Resources 1305 Dares Beach Road 1305 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-1700 For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/cfa PPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481. Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals. Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents and community members may Employees may report allegations of harassment to: report allegations of harassment to: Ms. Kimberly Roof Dr. Vicky Karol Director of Student Services Director of Human Resources Calvert County Public Schools Calvert County Public Schools 1305 Dares Beach Road 1305 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination. Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment. 9