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Aviator Updates

SY24 CWFDES Family Issue #5

Aviator Updates SY24 CWFDES Family Issue #5

B WEEK: September 25 - September 29

Hello Aviator Families,

How can it possibly be the last week of September? We are ending the month strong with lots of learning plus some fun events for our students.

  • 1st Grade field trip to ELMS on Monday and Tuesday.
  • PTA's "Treats with Grand Sweets" s happening on Thursday from 7:50-8:20AM (Please note the CHANGE IN TIME)
  • Our "Human Banana Split Sundae" Assembly for crushing our Boosterthon Goal on Thursday @ 2:40pm.
  • Dr. Smith and the Student Member of the Board, Lillian Kibler, will visit with our 5th Grade students on Friday @ 1:45pm.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful students with us. We look forward to an awesome week ahead!

Katie Kortokrax, Principal

Zach Adams, Assistant Principal

  • Mon/Tues, Sept 25 & 26 - 1st Grade ELMS Field Trip

  • Thurs, Sept 28 - PTA's Treats with Grand Sweets Event

  • Sun, Oct 1 - AUP Due for all students

  • Mon, Oct 9 - Asynchronous Virtual Instruction Day & 2-HR Early Dismissal - Parent Conference Day

  • Wed, Oct 11 - Fall Picture Day

Duke Elementary - Where Children SOAR!

Congratulations to Our PRIMARY Fridge of Fame Students!

News from Our PTA

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Duke's PTA is on Facebook!

Stay up to date with "all the things" happening at Duke by following "Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School PTA" on Facebook.
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Caramel Apple Bar Staff Appreciation

Duke PTA is hosting a Caramel Apple Bar for September Staff Appreciation. Please click on the button below to view the online sign up sheet. Thanks!

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Treats with Grand Sweets

Time: 7:50AM - 8:20AM

Location: Basketball Court near the Playground

Parking will be limited! Please park in designated spots. If you're able to walk and/or park at the library, that would be hugely helpful.

CWFDES Art Display at the St. Mary's County Fair

We have some incredibly artistic Aviators among us! Congratulations to all the students who had their artwork on display at the St. Mary's County Fair this weekend.

A special thanks to Ms. Signorelli who set up our outstanding artwork and encourages and instills a love of art in our students!

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Spotlight on Special Education:

There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support our students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise, story, or news about successes happening because of our phenomenal Special Educators at Duke Elementary!

Cafeteria Info (& Menu Changes)

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Click here for the Menu. Due to supply chain issues, menu changes occur. We recognize that the decision to bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from school is often dependent on the menu.

[Current] Menu Changes for this week:

  • 9/25 ~ 29 Cheese Pizza Lunchable

  • 9/28 Mac and Cheese / Cornbread loaf ( Sub for Chicken sausage & cheese waffle)

Last Week's Episodes of the Duke Morning News

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We only had two days of the Duke Morning News this past week due to Ms. Owen being out sick. We are thrilled that she is well, and we will be back to the daily Duke Morning News this upcoming week! Be sure to tune in!

Support Our School In-Style 😀

Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating

ACTION ITEMS

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AUP Form - Due October 1st

Complete the AUP Form. All students are REQUIRED to have an acceptable use policy agreement (AUP) on file. PARENTs/GUARDIANs of each student must complete this form. Students whose families do not sign the AUP will lose access to Google apps necessary for 21st-century learning.

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Here Comes the Bus App

Select this link to learn how to view the real-time location of your child's bus.


We highly recommend signing up for this helpful app!

Action Item: Register to be a Volunteer
If you are interested in attending field trips this year or supporting day events at school, please remember to complete the required VOLUNTEER paperwork by clicking here.

St. Mary's County Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), in coordination with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (MSMH) and the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), is offering drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for St. Mary’s County residents. Select the links to read the Joint Press Release and visit the SMCHD website.

There will be no school-located flu clinics provided at the public schools this year, so parents and guardians are encouraged to bring their child to one of these locations for flu vaccinations.

Information is forthcoming regarding additional drive-thru flu vaccine clinics that the health department is organizing at different locations throughout the county for individuals 18 years of age and younger.

PTA September Newsletter
At our last General Assembly meeting in June 2023, parents requested that the PTA put out communication via periodic newsletters. Please check out this month's issue!
School Meal Benefit Forms
School Year Meal Benefit forms for SY 2023-24 are now available online! Easily fill out your new meal benefit form by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application on the www.smcps.org website.
MySchoolBucks
MySchoolBucks is an online payment service that provides a convenient way for parents/guardians to pay for school-related purchases by using their credit/debit card or electronic check.
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Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary

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


Katie Kortokrax, Principal

Zach Adams, Assistant Principal

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

Katie Kortokrax
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