Elk Neck Express

Ashlee Groce, Principal, ajgroce@ccps.org

Kimberly Whitney, Assistant Principal, krwhitney@ccps.org

Website: https://enes.ccps.org/

Location: 41 Racine School Rd., Elkton, MD, 21921

Phone: 410.996.5030

Hello Elk Neck Elementary Families,

It was great to see so many families attend Back To School Night on Thursday! We hope that you walked away with a better understanding of what your child will be learning this school year. We hope to see you at our first PTO meeting of the year, which will take place on Wednesday, 9/18/24, at 6:00 p.m. We would love your feedback and input on planned events throughout the school year. The last day to place an order for the PTO Spiritwear Sale is tomorrow. Spiritwear items make wonderful gifts, so we hope you don't miss out on making a purchase.

We are excited to welcome back Mrs. Cloud, our Lead Secretary, who will return tomorrow. We are very appreciative of Mrs. Jones for filling in during her absence. Mrs. Tahaney will continue substituting in the office until Mrs. Corder, our 10 Month Secretary, returns.

We've had several calls with families requesting a change in transportation. For student safety, please note that students are only permitted one bus and one bus stop. Also, should you need to change how your child is transported home, please notify Mrs. Tahaney and Mrs. Cloud in writing by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Should a transportation change be needed on Wednesday, please notify Mrs. Tahaney and Mrs. Cloud in writing by 1:00 p.m Thank you for your help in making sure all of our students get home safely.

As always, we are here to serve our families, students, teachers, and the community. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't ever hesitate to contact us. Please reference the Who To Contact document to reach the staff member who can best respond to your need.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Ashlee Groce, Principal

Mrs. Kimberly Whitney, Asst. Principal

The 2024-2025 Free & Reduced Meal Benefit Applications are now available online. Please go to the following link to fill out the application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.

If you filled out an application last school year, you must complete a new one for this school year. If you have any questions, please call the Food & Nutrition Office at (410) 996-6257.

Congrats to our third-grade teacher, Paula Cantera, and our nurse, Theresa Robinson for receiving our first Golden Retriever Award for going above and beyond at the start of this school year! Elk Neck is so fortunate to have staff like you in our Elk Neck Family!

Donuts for Grown Ups

Mark your calendars! Our next breakfast will be on October 3rd at 8:00 am. Our topic will be the importance of attendance and how to help your child have better back-to-school routines. We hope you can join us! Invitations will come home with your child next week.

Individual Guidance/Group Counseling:

Please feel free to contact Mrs. Cook if you are concerned about your child and would like to seek individual or group counseling for him/her. Some common concerns that we can assist your child with; academic progress, peer relations, family changes, behavioral changes, stress/anxiety, self-esteem, and responsible behaviors..

Mrs. Cook will be starting small counseling groups on Grief counseling, Self-Esteem, Friendship Skills, Changing Families, Self-Regulation, Aiming High (Academic Skills), and Trauma. Please let me know if you feel that your child may benefit from small group counseling sessions. alcook@ccpps.org or 410-996-5030

Weekend Food Bags

If your family is experiencing financial hardship, food bags are available for your child over the weekends. Please contact Amy Cook, School Counselor (410-996-5030 if you would like to register your child for this program.

Parenting Tips

The first character trait we focus on with our Elk Neck Retrievers is RESPECT. Ask your child how many paw prints their class has earned for displaying respect, responsibility, and safety throughout our school building. Ask them what they are excited to earn as a class.

Ways to encourage your child to show RESPECT:

• Using good manners: Saying "please" and "thank you" regularly, holding doors open, and complimenting others

• Being kind: Treating others well, not name-calling, and allowing others to express their opinions

• Being considerate: Listening to others, not talking over them, and looking people in the eye when they speak

• Being responsible: Apologizing when they make a mistake and admitting when they're wrong

• Being open: Sharing their wants and needs, and confiding in others when they have a problem

• Being empathetic and being a good friend to others

• Being respectful of others and accepting others

• Including others who may feel left out

Hello Elk Neck Elementary Families,

My name is Theresa Robinson and I am so pleased to be the new school nurse at Elk Neck Elementary School. I have been a grandmother in this district for the past two years, and I cannot imagine a better group of educators, parents and students. I am looking forward to meeting everyone so please feel free to introduce yourself if you see me in the building!

I would also like to make everyone aware of a few items that may be coming home shortly.

I am in the process of reviewing immunization records. If your student is missing one or more of the required immunizations and does not have a medical or personal beliefs exemption on file, you will be receiving a letter home along with a list of the state required immunizations. We absolutely need this information back as soon as possible.

If your student has medications at school, we will need a current medical authorization along with the medications. Please look for this information to come your way if this pertains to your student. Please keep in mind that if your student needs medication at school for any length of time, we will need a medical authorization on file. These forms can be found in the office.

If your student has a chronic medical condition or a health concern and we have not spoken yet, please email me so that we can set up a time to discuss your student’s needs.

My goal is to team with you to ensure your student’s health and safety while they are at school. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance. Here’s to a great school year!

Respectfully,

Theresa Robinson, LPN

School Nurse

tsrobinson@ccps.org

410-996-5030 ex 54820

Please access the links below to learn more about how you can support your child in math this year.

EnVision Family Engagement Overview

Links to grade level sites are below.

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Port Deposit Pirate Takeover

Sunday, September 22nd; 10-5:00pm

Parents, kids, and community members, visit us in the gazebo to learn about the CCLC and to pick up useful freebies to support reading and writing at home.

Dinner & Presentation: "Writing Conferences as a Path to Independent Writing" with Dr. Vicki McQuitty of the Maryland Writing Project

Tuesday, September 24th; 5-7:00pm @ Fairwinds Farm in North East

CCLC Members= $19, Non-Members= $30

Whether you teach or you parent, enjoy a pit beef dinner and learn how to hold results-oriented conversations about writing with kids, regardless of their age.

Monday, 9/16/24

Last Day for PTO Spirit Wear Sale

Wednesday, 9/18/24

Joe Corbi's PTO Fundraiser Begins

PTO Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 9/25/24

Hat Day!

Thursday, 9/26/24

Kindergarten Field Trip to Milburn Orchards

Friday, 9/27/24

Bubblegum Day! See the flyer below.

Monday, 9/30/24

Grade 2 to Fair Hill Nature Center