Clemens Crossing Cougar Comments

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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Dear Families,

We had a FANTASTIC Spring Concert last night! Thank you to Mrs. Yeager and Mrs. Ritchie for all they do to support our students! The performance was terrific and we know this doesn't happen without great teachers and hardworking students! Way to go!!!!

Thank you!

Michelle Leader, Principal

Jaime Gittleson, Assistant Principal

June

• 10 - Full Day of School
• 11 - Full Day of School
• 12 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal, 12:55 pm Dismissal
• 13 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal, 12:55 pm Dismissal
• 13 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 2:30 pm at Atholton High School
• 14 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal, 12:55 pm Dismissal, Last Day of School

August

• 17 - Kindergarten Playdate, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• 23 - Open House - 10:00-10:45am - Kindergarten (Last Names A-L)
• 23 - Open House - 11:00-11:45am - Kindergarten (Last Names M-Z)
• 23 - Open House - 12:00-12:45pm - Grades 1 & 2
• 23 - Open House - 1:30-2:15pm - Grades 3, 4, 5
• 26 - First Day of School

September

• 2 - Labor Day - No School
• 9 - Back-to-School Night - 6:30-7:30pm - Grades K, 1, 2
• 11 - PTA Meeting - 7pm
• 12 - GT Info Session - 6:00-6:30pm
• 12 - Back-to-School Night - 6:30-7:30pm - Grades 3, 4, 5
• 18 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal, Professional Work and Wellness Day, 12:55pm

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To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families in Howard County and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, HCPSS once again will provide free summer meals Monday-Friday, June 24-Aug. 2, at locations throughout the county. Meals will be served only on days schools are open and there will be no meal service Thursday, July 4.

Complete details on the HCPSS 2024 Summer Meals Program are available online.

The HCPSS Pre-K program is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year with expanded eligibility criteria. Families of children aged four or five by September 1, 2024, may apply. The HCPSS Pre-K program is free to families; many locations are full-day. Families can submit a completed application to hcpss_pk@hcpss.org or their local elementary school. For an application, information about available programs, and eligibility guidelines, visit the HCPSS website or contact Early Childhood Programs at 410-313-6836.

The Howard County Library System will be hosting Kindergarten, Here We Come classes this summer!

• Offered in July and August
• 45-60 minute classes
• Classes include an opportunity for participants to practice boarding a school bus
• Some classes will be offered in English and some will be offered in Spanish
• Registration required

Do you want to get a head start on the school year? We encourage all parents/guardians to visit the link below to learn what your child will learn this year in grades PreK-5! Once you click on your child’s grade level, use the yellow “course navigation” box in the top right corner to navigate standards, free games, and family activities for each subject area. Happy learning!

https://www.hcpss.org/academics/what-your-child-will-learn-guides/

The Howard County Public School System is committed to providing a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment where all policies are enforced fairly and consistently. HCPSS policies and regulations emphasize instruction and rehabilitation rather than punishment and are designed to foster and reward appropriate behavior and keep students connected to school so they can graduate college and career ready. Please read and review the HCPSS student code of conduct with your child(ren) before the school year begins:

https://www.hcpss.org/f/aboutus/student-handbook/student-code-of-conduct.pdf

HCPSS parents/guardians are required by Board of Education Policy 9000 Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment and Assignment to notify HCPSS if they move to a new home address by submitting residency documentation to their student’s current school. Students who have a change of residence on or after the first day of the 2023-2024 school year must request a student reassignment in order to complete the school year at their previous school.

Listed below are the many ways to stay informed at Clemens Crossing Elementary School.

Twitter

• Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hcpss_cces
• We use Twitter to inform, celebrate, and engage our community.
• Twitter is used to share what is going on in our school, our community, and throughout the Howard County Public School System.
• Turn on notifications to get information the second it is tweeted.
• We live-stream our concerts on Periscope through Twitter.

• Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ClemensCrossingElementary
• We have found that Facebook is the social media most used by our parents so we are now on Facebook, too!
• Our Facebook page is updated automatically from our Twitter feed.
• Please use Facebook to share the good news from CCES with your friends and families.

Instagram

• We use Instagram periodically. We do post pictures and information there.

Website

• Our website, cces.hcpss.org, is updated regularly.
• Important news and information is located on the main page of the site including an archive of our weekly newsletter, Cougar Comments.
• Staff information and email is located under the "Our Staff" tab.
• A subscribable google calendar is located on the "Calendar" tab.

Email

• Email is our main form of communication.
• You will receive news and information automatically to the email address you provide in your Family File. We will not inundate your inbox with email. Look for the weekly Cougar Comments on Friday mornings.
• If you would like email sent to different email addresses, update your email in Family File with the email address you prefer.
• You can subscribe additional email addresses by visiting the HCPSS News site here. http://www.hcpss.org/hcpss-news/
• Weekly announcements, important information and updates, and more will primarily be sent through email.
• You also have the opportunity to opt-in for text messaging

If you wish to “opt-in” to receive CCES and HCPSS texts with emergency information or reminders, please follow the directions below:

Send a text to the number: 67587

Text “Yes” in the message.

Reply “Yes” when prompted if you want to “opt-in”

Summer Life Skills Classes: Taught by HoCo college students with high school student assistants and adult educator supervision. Evidence Based Curriculum promotes positive health and personal development for students in grades 6 to 9 (slightly younger or older students, we will consider each request). If parents/guardians have questions about the appropriateness for students, register the students and HC DrugFree’s team will contact you. We encourage siblings and friends to take these classes together. Class dates: July 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, & 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Visit HC DrugFree’s website for more information and register students at http://www.hcdrugfree.org/2024/06/free-life-skills-class-21-22-2/

What: Howard County Family Wellness Day (bring your children, neighbors and co-workers)

When: Sunday, June 9th from 8am – 1pm
Where: Centennial Park (South Gate entrance off Rt. 108)
Website: www.WePromoteHealth.org

HCPSS joins with other leaders in challenging our community to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into your daily life. Howard County Family Wellness Day brings families together each year to put the focus on wellness in our schools, workplaces and community. There will be lots of interactive booths and activities for adults and children of all ages. This year’s event kicks off with the 20th Annual Matzohball 5k run/walk. Family Wellness Day is free. There is a fee for participating in the 5k and the 1 Mile Fun/Run-Walk. All registration fees, when registering on the official website, benefit HopeWorks, DreamBuilders and GrassRoots.

Take part in our annual CPR Pump-A-Thon at noon and watch the Internationally acclaimed ”Kangaroo Kids” Performance at 12:30pm. There is something for everyone, even an area showcasing the many available resources to help our seniors age gracefully.

Visit www.WePromoteHealth.com for information.

Does your child love sports? Atholton High School coaches are ready for a fun and exciting summer! Coaches and staff will help your child grow their skills in several sports. Registration is now open. Click on the link below.

https://www.atholtonboosters.org/packet/76811653

The Wilde Lake Athletic Department and Boosters Club are proud to offer Summer Sports Camps each year! We encourage participation by anyone with interest, regardless of skill-level or experience. Camps are led by WLHS Coaches and associates with extensive youth coaching experience at all levels. This years camps include Basketball, Football, Soccer, Boys Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Softball, and a running camp. Please visit the included link for further information and to register. We look forward to seeing you at The Lake this summer!

Wilde Lake High School Boosters Club | Sports Camps

Do you have an aspiring filmmaker in your family? Sign them up for video production camp! Three sessions are running this summer at River Hill High School where campers can make their very own short film. Camera use, storytelling techniques, and editing skills will exercise participants’ creative and technical abilities. Sessions run from 8:30am - 12:00pm Monday through Thursday with a film festival at the end, and children ages 9 to 17 are welcome to enroll.
Sign up at https://riverhill.membershiptoolkit.com/camp2024

The penultimate week of school is almost over - congratulations on surviving this crazy year! While this pack doesn't have regularly scheduled meetings over the summer, you can find us on the 4th of July at a local parade, and at a district-wide fishing derby on July 13th. It's also never too early to start figuring out your child's activities for the '24-'25 school year, and we'd love to be a part of it! From all of us at Cub Scout Pack 618, we hope you have a safe and happy summer, and we hope to see you next next year! To find out more, contact us at Cubmaster@pack618md.com or go to our website at www.pack618md.com.

Swim team registration is open! If you haven't joined yet, it's a great opportunity for your kids to build their swimming skills in a fun, community, non-competitive environment. As long as your swimmer can get across the pool independently after 2 weeks of guidance (the first week is a trial week, so if you're not sure, check it out anyways without registering!). It's a lot of fun and the highlight of my family's summer.

Registration Link: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/reccnsl/page/home

Our Facebook group: Clemens Crossing Cyclones Please PM Deena Englander if you have any questions!