Jaime Gittleson - Assistant Principal

Website: cces.hcpss.org
Location: 10320 Quarterstaff Road, Columbia, MD, USA
Phone: (410) 313-6866
Facebook: facebook.com/ClemensCrossingElementary
Twitter: @hcpss_cces

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January

• 18 - PTA Ice Skating, 10:00 a.m.
• 20 - Schools and Offices Closed, MLK Jr. Day
• 20 - 8am Conference Scheduling Opens at hcpss.org/connect
• 22 - WLMS Parent Orientation, 6:30 p.m. (Snow date Jan. 27)
• 23 - End of 2nd Marking Period
• 23 - 3 Hr. Early Dismissal, 12:55 p.m.
• 27 - Spirit Day - Great Kindness Challenge, Color Day
• 27 - PTA Restaurant Night - Texas Roadhouse (also Kids Eat Free Night with a free activity)
• 28 - Spirit Day - Mix and Match
• 28 - HCMS Parent Orientation, 6:00 p.m. (GT Info. Session at 5:30) (Snow date Jan. 30)
• 29 - Schools Closed for Students - Professional Work Day
• 30 - Spirit Day - Workout Day (to work out our problems) - wear workout clothes
• 31 - Spirit Day - Positive Word Day - wear a shirt with a positive message
• 31 - 4pm Conference Scheduling Closes at hcpss.org/connect

February

• 3 - Celebrate Black History - Wear red, black, and yellow and/or green
• 4 - Time to be Green Tuesday - wear green
• 4 - Report Cards Issued, 4:00 p.m.
• 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Math), 3 Hr. Early Dismissal, 12:55 p.m.
• 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Math), 3 Hr. Early Dismissal, 12:55 p.m.
• 6 - Football Day - wear your favorite football team colors, jersey, or hat
• 7 - Schools Closed for Students - Professional Learning Day
• 12 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• 12 - PTA Restaurant Night - Red Robin
• 13 - PTA Science Fair, 6:30 p.m.
• 14 - Valentine's Day - wear hearts, pink, or red
• 17 - Schools and Offices Closed - Presidents' Day

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There will be no printed 2024-2025 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by

1. Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
3. Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
4. Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
5. Adding to your calendar of choice (See your calendar for specifics on adding a new calendar)

You also may view and/or download printable PDFs of the full calendar and/or important dates only. Updates to the PDFs will be noted on the HCPSS calendar page.

PLEASE NOTE! The calendar is subject to change. The online calendar reflects the most recent version.

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Dear Families,

We were so happy to see all of our students this week after the snow days!!! It was great to get back into our routines and reconnect with each other!!!

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in February with your child's math teacher. Please see more information here. We look forwared to conferencing with you!

Thank you!

Mrs. Leader, Principal

Mrs. Gittleson, Assistant Principal

Please RSVP here. We look forward to you joining us!

The HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Those eligible for Free and Reduced Meals receive both breakfast and lunch for free.

Parents/guardians must submit a new application every school year to maintain their student’s eligibility. Click the button below to apply.

Health Services information can be found online and will be continually updated. All students, staff and visitors should perform daily health checks and may not enter an HCPSS bus or building if they exhibit any signs of a communicable disease. Details, including infection control protocols for communicable diseases like COVID-19, are available online.

CCES Science Fair is on Thursday February 13th, 2025. The deadline to register is February 6th.

Register your child to participate here: https://forms.gle/1TQc8xcDtaGB5rFy5

The Science Fair is a fantastic opportunity for our CCES students to showcase their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities. We've seen some truly amazing projects in the past, and we can't wait to see what this new batch of eager minds brings to the table!

Science Fair is all about having fun, exploring different scientific concepts, and embracing the joy of all things STEM and science-related. It's a chance for your child - no matter their grade-level - to witness the wonders of science firsthand and be a part of a fun school community event!

Detailed information/instructions for families can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cVZSS659vqmrhLU9ieNQORKBBrkVLJpwrIxwTzKNW0g/edit?usp=sharing

Questions? Do you need more information? Email sciencefair@clemenscrossingpta.org

Join here: https://clemens.givebacks.com/

The single most important thing you can do to support PTA this year is to join! Your $15 membership goes a long way to help us run programs like the Science Fair, International Night, Talent Show, Trunk or Treat, the Book Fair, Holiday Shop and so much more. Did you know that our PTA helps reduce the cost of school field trips through direct sponsorship? PTA also offers scholarships for students to participate in after school activities. All of these things and more are made possible through families and staff joining our PTA!

Our CCES PTA makes a big contribution to our school through family events, student enrichment and staff appreciation. Be part of it! Becoming a member does not obligate you to volunteer your time. There are many ways big and small to be involved in PTA throughout the year but if there is only ONE thing you're able to do for PTA , simply become a member and make a contribution to the excellence of our Clemens school community.

Join here: https://clemens.givebacks.com/

FREE 8-week program for parents and caregivers to support your child’s mental wellness, resiliency, and success in school!

• Learn new tools each week.
• Meet with parents to share ideas and support each other.
• For parents of children ages 5 to 18.
• In English, Spanish, and Amharic.

Classes in English, Spanish, and Amharic will be offered on select evenings starting the first week of February 2025. Click on the link below to register and choose your preferred meeting dates. We will send you an email or text to confirm your registration.

• Classes will meet 1 night a week for 8 weeks.
• Classes will meet online via Zoom, with a video presentation followed by a group discussion led by a PEP facilitator.
• Each participant who attends at least 5 sessions and the evaluation session (week 8) will receive a $50 gift card (limit one per family/household).
• Classes are limited to 25 participants each.

Click on this link to learn more and register: https://pep-frp.org/.