Chesapeake Science Point Elementary

Hello CSP Tigers Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer break and is recharged for the exciting year ahead! As we prepare to kick off another school year at Chesapeake Science Point Elementary, I wanted to share a few important reminders and updates.

Ready for Back to School

The first day of school is right around the corner! Our theme this year is "Unstoppable," and we’re committed to starting strong and maintaining that energy throughout the year. As we come back together, it’s essential that everyone—students, staff, and families—are prepared and ready for learning from day one. A successful start sets the tone for the entire school year.

Important Reminders & Action Items

1. Classroom Supplies: Please double-check that your child has all the necessary supplies. If you’re unsure, check the supply lists available on our website.

2. Transportation: Bus routes and times have been updated. Please review these carefully to avoid any delays during the first week of school.

3. Uniforms and Dress Code: Ensure your child’s uniforms are ready, and please revisit our dress code policy to ensure compliance from day one.

4. School Lunch: If your child plans to buy lunch, please set up their lunch accounts in advance. We’ll also be reinforcing our cafeteria expectations this year, so please review those with your child as well.

5. Back to School Decor: We want to make this return to school special, please support us by purchasing decorations found on our Amazon wishlist HERE. We could also use some help setting up, if you can help us decorate on Sunday, August 25th from 3--5, please sign up HERE.

Read the Full Newsletter Carefully

This newsletter contains several important updates, including specific dates, back-to-school events, and detailed information about our schedules and procedures. Please take the time to read through everything carefully, as being informed is key to a smooth start.

Let’s make this school year an incredible one as we aim to be "Unstoppable" together. Thank you for your continued partnership in making CSP Elementary a place where every student can thrive.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Sincerely,
Tabatha Camacho
Principal, Chesapeake Science Point Elementary

If your 2nd-6th grader is interested in being a part of our Cheerleading squad and cheering on our Tigers as the Student of the Month Ceremony and other events, please submit the form found HERE

If you are a parent who is interested in helping with the Cheerleading Squad, please email Ms. Thomas at mthomas@mycsp.org

If your child was a cheerleader during the 2023-2024 school year, please email Ms. Thomas at Mthomas@mycsp.org

Please provide the following supplies. If you need support, please let us know.

We are already starting to think about First Lego League for next school year. Please see the flyer below for the options that will be available. If interested, please fill out the Google Form.

Looking for a way to make sure your kid can keep up with all of their belongings? Check out these labels for clothing and other items! Visit www.stickymonkeylabels.com, enter the code CSPE at checkout and the school will receive 20% of your purchase to go toward providing amazing opportunities for our students!

Ms. Hobbs music Wish List

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TXYXCKH0EFRQ?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Tippin's Art Wish List

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13RN8U5MIGPP2?ref_=wl_fv_le

https://www.aacps.org/page/1492 will provide you with all the necessary information and steps on how to become a substitute teacher. If you have further questions please reach out to Ms. Canapp TCanapp@mycsp.org

Classroom Sneak Peaks for Kindergarten and Pre-K Students ONLY!

• Tuesday, August 20 2:30-3:30

Dress Rehearsal- Wednesday, August 21 STUDENTS SHOULD COME IN THEIR UNIFORM

• 8:30-9:30 First grade
• 10:00-11:00 2nd Grade
• 11:30-12:30 3rd grade
• 1:00-2:00 4th and 5th Grade
• 2:30-3:30 6th Grade

This will give students an opportunity to wear their new uniforms. Parents and students alike will learn CSPES rules and expectations. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers, getting to meet your students teacher and checking out the classroom. This is also a great time to bring in school supplies.

Are you ready to get excited about our year at CSPES? Join us for our beginning-of-the-year Pep Rally. We will be cheering on our students to a year of growth and achievement! Kindergarten and PK parents are also welcome to bring their students. Bring your spirit and noise makers, and of course wear your orange and black!

All parents are welcome. If you wish to attend, you MUST follow each step listed below.

1. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFp6uJq0WSDjdIvnPOnR6w9byY5Hyqm5hlMVc2hazWTXpWfA/viewform?usp=sf_link by August 22.

2. If you have not yet presented your ID for our office to scan, you must do so. You can do this during sneak peek or dress rehearsal. Badges will be pre-printed. We WILL NOT be able to print on the day of. Anyone who does not have a badge in our system that can be printed will be denied entry.

Hope to see you there!

Friendly Reminders

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 2024 and during the Dress Rehearsals in August 2024. 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 2024

• 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.

Check out our Amazon wishlist! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/204K1JUSN1S0T?ref_=wl_share

🧡🐯CSPES SpiritWear is O P E N for ordering!🖤 🥳

🦀 Thank you @crabandanchor: https://chesapeakedistribution.com/collections/csp-elementary-school

📦 📦 📦 F R E E shipping to the school will be available May 10-24 🥳 Please include in the order notes section at checkout if you prefer shipping to the school or to your home address.
🚚 If you choose ship school: include your contact info and student/teacher name in the notes section for distribution. Shipping cost will be reimbursed if using ship to school during the above dates only.

🐯🛒 Our SpiritWear store will remain OPEN for orders through summer! 📬🧡👕📦

📣 If you are a graphic designer, we would love your help with designing more SpiritWear! Email mail to: fundraising@cspespto.com

Join me in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!

Use this referral code SC09027D when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2025, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=SC09027D

CSPES has it's own Planet Aid box. Please use our Planet Aid box to donate your used clothing and small home textiles. This convenient donation box isn't going anywhere. That means you can continue to donate over the summer.

We love our school and we show our school spirit monthly. Please visit https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/WM901-2 to purchase your Unstoppable Tigers t-shirt to show your school pride! Get one for the whole family! Please place your order by July 31. 🧡🖤🐯

As you know, CSPES is a uniform school. All uniform tops, jackets, sweaters, and PE gear MUST be purchased from Flynn O Hara (www.flynnohara.com). You can purchase online or in store. For the upcoming year, students in kindergarten through 5th grade will wear the elementary polos and colors. Students in 6th grade can wear either elementary uniform items or CSP Middle/High Items. Bottoms can be purchased from anywhere. Shoes MUST follow the guidelines outlined below. For more information, please visit our website or contact Ms. Camacho at tcamacho@mycsp.org.

Attention Pre-K Parents

We will be releasing more guidance for those who are already asking. Here is a quick rundown of the shoe expectations for next year. Shoes must be predominantly black, and the only accent color should be white. If you have trouble finding shoes that fit this guideline, please let me know, and I will send you options in your child's size.

Please visit https://www.cec.clfportal.org

We are excited to welcome you to the new school year and look forward to continuing to provide our scholars with various extracurricular opportunities.

To enrich our students' experiences, we invite you to volunteer as club advisors. If you are interested in contributing your time and talents as a club advisor or providing support to our teachers, please sign up by completing the form below:

24-25 CSPES Volunteer Club Sponsor

We already have some great ideas for additional clubs this year (Girls Who Code, Lego Club, Wellness Club, Sports Mix, etc.), but we are always open to new suggestions. Your involvement and creativity can help us offer a diverse range of activities for our students.

All parents volunteering as club advisors are required to complete the AACPS volunteer process. If you have not completed this process, please visit this link to learn more about it. After completion, please send a picture of the blue fingerprinting card and the sexual harassment video certificate to Ms. Canapp, the principal's secretary, at tcanapp@mycsp.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Derin at jderin@mycsp.org.

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. We look forward to working with you to make our school clubs successful again this year!

We are excited to announce a new project at our school, and we need your help! We are planning to hang college pennants in our school's hallway to inspire our students and provide them with a glimpse of the diverse educational paths they can pursue. To make this display even more meaningful, we would love to include short videos from our parents sharing their college experiences.

If you are interested, please consider recording a brief video (1-2 minutes) telling us which college you attended and why you loved it. Your stories will add a personal touch to the pennants and offer valuable context to our students.

To participate, simply fill out this form and upload your video. We greatly appreciate your support in making this project a success!

Thank you for your time and contribution.

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. That link can be found on the above web page. Please forward the completed form to Ms. Canapp at TCanapp@mycsp.org.

Need support? Here is who to contact!

• Summer Program: Ms. Jackie Gordon | jgordon@mycsp.org

• Enrichment: Ms. Virgil | enrichment@clfmd.org

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

• Healthroom: Ms. Patty Stocker, RN | hdstoc00@aacounty.org

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