Aviator Updates

Greetings Aviator Families.

It's a big week in education! We are celebrating Read Across America, National School Breakfast Week, and National School Social Worker Week. Read below for more information.

Katie Kortokrax, Principal

Zach Adams, Assistant Principal

• March 4-8: Read Across America Spirit Week (see flier below)
• Wed, Mar 6: Free breakfast for all students!
• March 22: Virtual Instruction Day and Two Hour Early Dismissal - End of 3rd Marking Period
• March 25-April 1: Spring Break – No School for Students and 10-11 Month Employees
• April 19: Talent Show

Early bird special lasts until March 8th and then the price increases to $25.

Order Before It’s Too Late!

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SMCPS Press Release: Food services offers free breakfast for all students on March 6, 2024 for National School Breakfast Week Campaign of “Surf’s Up with School Breakfast”. The campaign's goal it to encourage all students to try school breakfast!

National School Social Worker Week shines a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being and success of students across the nation.

Happy National School Social Worker Week, Ms. Ruslander! We appreciate all you do for our students and school!

The Health Hub is making health and wellness accessible to everyone in our community, especially those who need it most. With a wide range of services, free of charge, they're here to support you every step of the way on your journey to well-being.

Their hours are 8-5 M-F. They have walk-in crisis counseling, mentoring for children ages 7-17, medical services including vaccines, job counseling, housing help, insurance help, etc.

Visit this link for additional information: hub.smchd.org.

Unfortunately, we didn't meet our 94% Average Daily Attendance Goal for February, but we are going to "give it another go" in March! I think Mr. Adams is disappointed he hasn't been duct-taped to the wall yet. We appreciate your help in prioritizing school attendance!

Click here for the Menu. Due to supply chain issues, menu changes occur. We recognize that the decision to bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from school is often dependent on the menu.

• 3/4/24 Chicken tenders
  

• Monday, February 26
• Tuesday, February 27
• Wednesday, February 28
• Thursday, February 29

In implementing the requirements and reform initiatives associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, St. Mary’s County Public Schools is inviting stakeholders to learn about each pillar of the Blueprint, its requirements, and current status. As part of the Town Hall sessions, stakeholders will be able to ask questions of staff and provide input in responding to the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of the Blueprint.

• Pillar 1: Early Childhood Education - Tue, November 7, 2023

• Pillar 4: Resources for Student Success - Tue, December 5, 2023

• Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness - Thur, February 8, 2024

• Pillar 2: High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders - Tue, March 12, 2024

All sessions will be held at 6 PM at the Dr. J. A . Forrest Career and Technology Center, and will be livestreamed at www.smcps.org/streaming.

SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday -Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/camps

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/thescoop.pdf

The Board of Education approved the school year calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

View the calendars at http://smcps.org/calendar. Watch the BOE presentation here.

SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.

Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from MSDE during the week of February 12, 2024. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The Survey may also be completed online. Parent feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in SMCPS. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.

The Maryland School Report Card provides information about our school's performance for the 2022-2023 school year. You can find a link to our school's SY23 report card by visiting the Quick Links on our school's website. In addition, you can view the January 11 presentation to the Board of Education about system-wide data or visit www.smcps.org/about-us for additional information. Here is a direct link to Duke's Report Card.

3rd Grade

MCAP ELA: April 15, 17, 22, 24

MCAP Math: April 29, May 1, 6, 8

4th Grade

NAEP: February 27 (more information coming)

MCAP ELA: April 16, 18, 23, 25

MCAP Math: April 30, May 2, 7, 9

5th Grade

MISA Science: March 12 and 14

MCAP ELA: April 16, 18, 23, 25

MCAP Math: April 30, May 2, 7, 9

We welcome your questions and inquiries. Please call 240-309-4658, refer to the SMCPS Back to School website, or our CWFDES website for additional information.

Katie Kortokrax, Principal

Zach Adams, Assistant Principal

Email: klkortokrax@smcps.org
Website: https://cwfdes.smcps.org/
Location: 23595 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: (240) 309-4658
Twitter: @CWFDES_SMCPS