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March 3, 2023

A Note from the Principal

Spring is just around the corner and that means that Quarter 3 will be ending soon. Our students will then be in the home stretch to finish the school year strong. Many events are scheduled and we will be communicating dates and locations via future Find Out First notifications. We enjoyed our Read Across America week and thank our media specialist, Mrs. Clagett for organizing a fun week! As they say "March comes in like a lion" and we see that to be true as we have so many events and activities planned for the month.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hopson

Principal

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Volunteer Training

We want to remind all parents and visitors that want to attend events and/or volunteer at our school, volunteer training must be completed prior to the event.

To register and complete training as FCPS volunteers, please go to the FCPS Volunteer Center: https://fcps-volunteers.ezcommunicator.net/edu/fcps-volunteers/login_form.aspx?app=0

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TODAY is LAST DAY

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!!

Ordering a yearbook now will guarantee that your child receives one. We do not order extra yearbooks to sell. Ordering deadline is March 3. You can purchase a yearbook online at https://traditionsschoolphotography.inter-state.com/ using the code 76037N

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Blessing in a Backpack

CES participates in Blessings in a Backpack to provide children with nutritious, kid-friendly, read to eat food items each weekend. The program is in need of several items. If you are able to donate, please send in items to CES. Click the flyer for details on items to donate. Thank you for your generosity.

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Spring Pictures and Class Photos

On Monday, March 20, our photographer will be taking a class photo of each homeroom class along with individual spring pictures. All students will have their individual photo taken whether or not a picture package is purchased. Please see the flyer coming home with your child for details and ordering information. You can also visit traditionsschoolphotography.inter-state.com and use code 77067GA

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to assist the School Nurses with the annual vision and hearing screening at Centerville Elementary School for all Kindergarten, 1st grade and new entry students to the Maryland Public School System 2nd grade and above. The screening will take place on Monday March 13th, Tuesday March 14th, and Wednesday March 15th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Re-screening will take place on Wednesday April 26th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Volunteers will assist with student check in, check out, or helping to call and track down students from class. Those who volunteer will receive directions and a reminder note from the School Nurse. Your assistance is greatly appreciated with this screening! Please contact Diana Thurston at Diana.Thurston@fcps.org with any questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48AAAF2DA6F4C25-centerville

Urbana Feeder Heritage Night

The UMS, UES, SuES, CES, and UHS PTSA volunteers have been busy planning the second Urbana Community Heritage Night!

Our Theme: Many Cultures One Urbana, Community Heritage Night

Event Date/Time: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm (end of term, no school on the 22nd)

Event Location: UMS Cafeteria

We are very excited about joining all five schools to organize this multicultural celebration - and we need participants to showcase the MANY beautiful cultures in this great community! Please click on the Sign Up Genius link for more details and information on volunteering opportunities.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ba9a82ea5fec43-urbana#/

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Words of the Week

Did you know that each day on morning announcements we share a Word of the Day? Consider reinforcing these words with your child(ren) at home. Can you create a sentence using all four words? The words this week were...

Dingy, Immaculate, Bedraggled, Dusty

*We will continue to publish our words in future newsletters.

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Charles Tressler Award

I’m sure you know an FCPS teacher who not only has had a significant impact on young people, but has also been an outstanding representative of the teaching profession! It’s that time of the year to nominate that person for the Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award.

This award is named for a former member of the Hood College faculty who encouraged young people to enter the profession of teaching. The college presents the award annually to honor distinguished teaching in the Frederick County public school system. The award was established by a gift from the late Samuel Eig of Gaithersburg.

A panel of FCPS judges will screen the nominations and select finalists before forwarding materials to Hood College. We welcome nominations from current and former students, teachers and support staff, parents, community members, administrators and supervisors. Hood College will recognize the winner this spring.

February: Respect

Each month, CES reinforces a different Core Essential. Teachers share lessons and stories with students on each important trait. For the month of February we focused on the trait of respect. At the end of the month, each teacher selects students who went above and beyond to display the trait and the students receive a certificate and key chain. Congratulations to the recipients for February.

Kindergarten: Ivy, Nicholas G., Leah S., Kua, Hawa, Shivanshi, Geo, Cayden L.

First Grade: Alivia, Chelsea L, Julia M., Kurdo, Casey W., Olivia H., Wahid.

Second Grade: Braxton, Hailey, Vihaan, Demi, Colin D., Anderson, Aiden H., Rohan, Celeste.

Third Grade: Jonathan, Charlotte, Maria, Sadie, Joseph S., Cayden T., Courtney B., Cali.

Fourth Grade: Bryan, Aracy, Freddie, Triya, Michaela, Catherine, Aaron S., Mathia, Olivia Q.

Fifth Grade: Kezia, Sofia, Leighton, Elijah, Henry R., Ryan L., Maliyah