Aviator Update #15

Dear Aviator Families,

Thanksgiving Week has arrived! I look forward to seeing your students SOARing on the bus, in their classrooms, out at recess, in the cafeteria and throughout the hallways these next two days.

I continue to be thankful that I get to be a part of this amazing community. I hope you and your families have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Duke Elementary.

Gratefully,

Katie Kortokrax, Principal

• Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break; No School for Students
• Fri, Dec 20: Two Hour Early Release Day
• Mon, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 3: Winter Break; No School for Students

Movement Mondays: Wear athletic gear!

Fridays are School Spirit Days: Wear Red, White and/or Blue or an CWFDES Shirt!

Last chance to order keepsakes and holiday gifts that feature your child's artwork!

• DEADLINE: 11/25/2024: Shop Online square1art.com/shop
• Need to find your child's art? Use the online Art Search.
• Do you know you can upload additional art and make an order? Use the online Art Upload

A huge shout-out to our Aviator singers who performed magnificently and represented our school so well last Tuesday evening at the All-County Chorus Performance!

CWFDES Singers: Adeline Aina, Norah Dyson, Henry Hines, Greta Isom, Cade Kuta and Marina Melrose

Kudos to our chorus teacher, Dr. Alvey! She not only supported our students in preparing for the concert, she also joined the performance with our students. Thank you for teaching and encouraging our students on their musical journeys!

Check out the concert below!

Pre-K and 2nd Grade are neck-and-neck to clinch the win for the November Attendance Challenge. Two days remain for the month... See you at school!

Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:

• View Helpful nutrition info
• Download our FREE mobile app!
• Print menus

• Monday, November 18
• Tuesday, November 19
• Wednesday, November 20
• Thursday, November 21
• Friday, November 22

Please be sure to label your students' belongings (lunch boxes, hoodies, coats, water bottles, etc.) so that they can be easily found and claimed.

Our Lost & Found is bursting at the seems. Please take a look at these pictures and encourage your students to check for any belongings they may have misplaced or left on the playground. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity in January.

There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise, story, or news about successes in your school or department!

Within the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is the Google Workspace for Education Additional Services Agreement. In order for students to have access to "additional services," the form granting your student access must be completed.

Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary

Ms. Katie Kortokrax, Principal

Mr. Zach Adams, Assistant Principal

We welcome your questions and inquiries. Please call 240-309-4658, refer to the SMCPS Website, or our CWFDES website for additional information.

Website: https://schools.smcps.org/cwfdes/
Location: 23595 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: (240) 309-4658
Twitter X: @CWFDES_SMCPS