Elk Neck Express

Ashlee Groce, Principal, ajgroce@ccps.org

Kimberly Whitney, Assistant Principal, krwhitney@ccps.org

Website: https://enes.ccps.org/

Location: 41 Racine School Rd., Elkton, MD, 21921

Phone: 410.996.5030

Who To Contact Document

Hello Elk Neck Elementary Families,

PTO's Trunk or Treat is quickly approaching, and we are in need of candy donations. Students can bring in candy donations through Thursday, October 24, 2024, which is the day of the event. Our PTO is an amazing group of volunteers who enhance the educational experience for our students and our overall school community. At this time, only 25 parents/guardians have joined this organization. This is only one more parent/guardian since last week. Joining PTO does not mean that you need to attend meetings or volunteer (but we would love it if you do!); however, the money is used to fund various events throughout the year. It's only $5 to join! The flyer with information to join is located in the PTO information section of this newsletter. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Free and reduced meal benefit applications are available online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application. Meal benefit applications must be filled out each school year. If you received meal benefits last school year and you have not filled one out for this school year, your child’s benefits will expire tomorrow. If you need a paper application you can pick one up at the school's main office, however we strongly suggest that you fill out the application online. Please be sure to fill out an application before October 14th. If you have received a NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE MEALS letter you DO NOT need to apply as your student has already been approved. If you have any questions regarding meal benefits or anything related to school meals, please contact the Food & Nutrition office at (410) 996-6257.

As always, we are here to serve our families, students, teachers, and the community. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't ever hesitate to contact us. Please reference the Who To Contact document to reach the staff member who can best respond to your need.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Ashlee Groce, Principal

Mrs. Kimberly Whitney, Asst. Principal

We understand that there are times that your child may be absent due to illness or doctor appointments. When your child is absent, please be sure to send in a note written by a parent/guardian or a doctor's note so that the absence is excused.

The 2024-2025 Free & Reduced Meal Benefit Applications are now available online. Please go to the following link to fill out the application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.

If you filled out an application last school year, you must complete a new one for this school year. If you have any questions, please call the Food & Nutrition Office at (410) 996-6257.

Check out more information about our reading program!

ELA Express

In the coming weeks there will be a number of important dates related to local elections in Cecil County. On 10/9/24, the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce will host a General Election Candidate Forum beginning at 6:00 PM at the Milburn Stone Theater. This event is free and open to the public. Candidates for County Executive, County Council, and the Board of Education will be speaking.

On 10/22/24, the NAACP will host a candidate forum at Elkton High School beginning at 6:00 PM. All candidates for local office have been invited to participate.

The cutoff for voter registration is 10/15/24. Please visit the Maryland State Board of Elections for more information or to register to vote.

Local elections have a significant impact on our schools. Please make an effort to learn about the candidates running for local office and support and vote for those that are committed to supporting public education in Cecil County!

Turnk-or Treat is coming up! Please see the flyer to join in on the fun. We also have received raffle donations from The Old Dusty Cupboard. Raffle tickets will be sent out to staff and family next week and a winner will be chosen the morning after Trunk or Treat. ALL proceeds go to the PTO and back into the school.

It's Eat for Elk Neck at Snatcher's Creekside beginning 10/9-10/16. You need to show the flyer below for a portion of your sales to go to our school.

• Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee: New Year, New Topics! Please join us for our first SECAC meeting of the year. October 17, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 pm at Rising Sun High School. Kristen Lehr, Coordinator for Behavior/Mental Health Service will present on “Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors”

• If your child previously received Medicaid benefits please remember that there is no longer an automatic renewal. You can find more information on how to renew your child’s benefits HERE.

• The Office of Multilingual Education will be offering virtual (zoom) parent workshops twice a month on Tuesdays starting on October 15, 2024. Time: 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Flyer

Tuesday, 10/15/24

Picture Day!

Wednesday, 10/16/24

Unity Day! Wear Orange!

PTO Meeting @ 6:00 p.m

Friday, 10/18/24

Professional Day - No School for Students

Monday, 10/21/24

Book Fair Begins

Tuesday, 10/22/24

ALICE Drill with the Cecil County Sheriff's Office @ 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, 10/24/24

PTO Trunk-or-Treat from 6:00 -7:00 p.m.

ENES Book Fair Evening Sales

Friday, 10/25/24

Bubblegum Day!

Last Day of Book Fair

Friday, 10/31/24

Fall Walk @ 10:00 a.m.