Chesapeake Science Point Elementary

Dear Chesapeake Science Point Elementary Community,

I hope this message finds you well. As we gear up for an exciting Family Dinner Night on February 23rd, I wanted to take a moment to share some additional updates with you.

Family Dinner Night:

Family Dinner Night is quickly approaching, and we couldn't be more excited to come together as a community for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. It's a time to strengthen our bonds and celebrate the wonderful diversity that makes Chesapeake Science Point Elementary so unique.

We encourage all families to attend and participate in this special event. Your presence will make it even more memorable. Please mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Enrollment for Next Year:

Additionally, I want to remind our community that we are currently enrolling for the upcoming school year. It has been a joy to meet with families who have won a seat in our lottery and are considering joining our school community. We are thrilled at the prospect of welcoming new students and families into our midst and are dedicated to providing an enriching and supportive educational experience for all.

As always, if you have any questions or need further information about either Family Dinner Night or enrollment, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

Warm regards,

Tabatha Camacho Principal Chesapeake Science Point Elementary

Homework Expectations

• Homework is non-negotiable. Your child will have homework 4 days a week.

• Monday and Wednesday is Math homework and Tuesday and Thursday is Reading homework.

Uniform Policy

• This uniform policy was shared with all families at Enrollment Sessions in the Spring of 2023 and during the Dress Rehearsals in August 2023. Please review it in its entirety.

• Please be aware that Spirit Wear (including CSPES sweatshirts) are not uniform compliant

• Shoes must be mostly black with black or white laces. Colored boots, shoes with patterns, multi-colored sneakers, etc. are not uniform compliant

• Students may wear black or white long sleeved shirts under their polos to add a layer for warmth.

• Students may wear black or navy blue leggings underneath their skirts, skorts, etc., to add a layer of warmth.

Attendance

• This attendance regulation/policy was shared with families during Dress Rehearsals in August 2023.

• Attendance is critical to your child’s academic, social, and emotional well being. They miss much more than just classroom instruction when they are out.

• If your child misses 2 or more days of school in a one month period, they are considered to be chronically absent. You will receive notices documenting your child’s attendance as we follow state-mandated processes for monitoring attendance.

• Unlawful absences of 10 or more consecutive days will result in your child being withdrawn from the school

Clubs

• Clubs dismiss promptly at 3:40. Please arrive at 3:40. If you are late more than twice, your child will not be permitted to attend club activities.

• We understand that emergencies occur. If, for some reason, you will be late, please notify our front office immediately 443-883-3919.

Traffic Patterns

• Please adhere to the one-way traffic rules at all times. This includes during arrival, dismissal, and enrichment pick up/drop off

• New: If you are dropping your child off late, picking them up early, or picking them up midday, you will also need to adhere to the one-way traffic pattern

Morning and Afternoon Parent Line

• Please be kind and courteous to each other in our parent pick up lines.

• Please take turns merging from 2 lanes to 1

• Follow the directions of all staff members

• You must be on campus at 7:47 to go through the drop off line. At 7:48, Mrs. Schlegel and Mr. Chandler will direct you to park and walk your child in through the main office. You must sign your child in on the left iPad.

• If you need a refresher on traffic patterns in the morning and afternoon, please click here.

• If traffic is preventing you from turning left onto Signature Drive, please make a loop and line up in a queue along the curb, entering campus by turning right.

Bus Behavior Expectations

• Please review the bus contract that you agreed to prior to the start of the year. You are responsible for the information in this contract.

• Please familiarize yourself with the AACPS Student Handbook, specifically pages 22 & 23 of this document.

Birthday Celebrations

• Food-related items for student birthdays are strictly prohibited

• If you would like to send in a non-food item with your child to celebrate their birthday, please coordinate with your child’s classroom teacher.

Need support? Here is who to contact!

• General Questions Regarding Academics: Ms. Jackie Gordon | jgordon@mycsp.org

• Saturday Academy: Ms. Jackie Gordon | jgordon@mycsp.org

• Standardized Testing: Ms. Juliana Derin | jderin@myscsp.org

• Clubs: Ms. Juliana Derin | jderin@mycsp.org

• Pikmykid (app logistics): Ms. Sarah Schlegel | sschlegel@mycsp.org

• Same-Day Dismissal Changes: Call the Main Office at 443-883-3919

• Enrichment: Ms. C. Webb | cwebb@mycsp.org

• Busing: Ms. Trish Canapp | tcanapp@mycsp.org or Ms. Sarah Schlegel | sschlegel@mycsp.org

• Healthroom: Ms. Patty Stocker, RN | hdstoc00@aacounty.org or Ms. Hannah (Health Room Assistant) | hlafrance@mycsp.org

• Classroom-Related Concern: Classroom Teacher | Find their email here.

• Student Records & Enrollment: Ms. Stacey Joyner | sjoyner@mycsp.org

• Attendance (records & notes): Ms. Trish Canapp | tcanapp@mycsp.org

New: CSPES Re-do Policy

• This policy aligns with standards set forth by AACPS but has been modified for use at the Elementary level.

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As we gear up for STEM Spirit Week during the week of March 4th, we're once again reaching out to our fantastic community for assistance.

We're on the lookout for passionate professionals in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to inspire and educate our students during this special week. Your real-world experiences and insights can ignite curiosity and ambition in our students, encouraging them to explore the exciting possibilities within these fields.

If you or someone you know is a professional in STEM and would be interested in being a guest speaker during STEM Spirit Week, we invite you to sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A5AB23AAF9CF8-47730903-stem

Your contribution will play a crucial role in making STEM Spirit Week an engaging and educational experience for our students.

Thank you for considering this opportunity, and we look forward to creating another inspiring week for our students together!

We would like to remind you of the approaching deadlines for the Paper Airplane Precision Challenge and the "Not a Box" Valentine's Day Mailbox Innovation Challenge.

Paper Airplane Precision Challenge:

Submit your entry to the link https://forms.gle/tLhhQ7ceu9wswauK6 by Sunday, February 11th.

We've already witnessed some fantastic entries, and we're eagerly looking forward to seeing more of your incredible creations. Don't miss the chance to showcase your skills and imagination!

If you haven't submitted your entry yet, now's the time to put the finishing touches on your projects. Capture the process through pictures or videos and share your innovations with us by the respective deadlines.

Remember, these challenges are not only a chance to explore the wonders of STEM but also an opportunity to celebrate the unique talents and creativity of our students.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to your teachers. Let's make these February challenges memorable!

Now that you (students) have completed your Think Sheets and as you progress through experiments and data collection, we invite you to showcase your hard work before our judges on Saturday, March 9.

Please note that the deadline to submit your final project to your teacher is fast approaching on February 23.

If you have been diligently working on a project that you believe deserves recognition, we invite you to participate in this exciting event. It's a chance to share your innovative ideas, discoveries, and hard work with our school community.

To secure your spot, ensure that you have your final project displayed on a tri fold poster board and complete the Intent Form by March 1st.

Intent Form Link: https://forms.gle/JXMAAtcUro9vwDA37

Additionally, the finalists from grades 3-5 will have the opportunity to advance to the AACPS Innovators of Science and Engineering Challenge. This is a fantastic chance to further showcase your projects and compete at a broader level.

We encourage all eligible students to grab this opportunity and demonstrate the brilliance of your STEM projects. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to your Science teacher.

Best of luck, and we can't wait to see the impressive projects on display!

To celebrate its first year, CSPES is going to have a mural! Are you going to be the one to design it??? The theme is: Our School's History: Year One. Submissions due by February 16th. Email questions to Mrs. Tippin at stippin@mycsp.org. Happy art making!

We are trying to earn funds for a vending machine for our school! Please help us by donating your gently used shoes. That's right! By simply cleaning out your closet you can help us earn money. Please bring your gently worn shoes to CSPES between NOW and March 22. We will collect them, rubberband them and box them. Then the shoes are off to 26 developing countries around the world.

Remember cutting Box Tops when you were in elementary school? Well, now you get to scan them with your phone for our school! Download the app and start scanning eligible products to helps us earn money!

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CSPES is getting it's own Planet Aid box. Please use our Planet Aid donate your used clothing and small home textiles.

DIne at Wednesday on February 20 and tell them you are from CSPES. 20% of purchase will go towards funding experiment supplies for our CSPES Mad Scientist Event.

Our staff work extremely hard making sure they are providing all students with the best educational experience possible. Think they deserve a shoutout? GIve them one here... https://padlet.com/tcamacho5/cspes-staff-shoutouts-4tzit3da539x9fbx

We would love to have you volunteer. Please visit aacps.org/page/2179 to complete the volunteer video regarding sexual harassment and complete the corresponding form. Also, a background check is required. Please forward the completed form to Ms. Canapp at TCanapp@aacps.org. That link is also on the above web page. After all those are completed visit the following link for volunteer opportunities... https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C44A9AF2FA5FD0-cspes2