Happy Sunday!
Picture Day, Back to School Night and Math resources are all covered in this weeks newsletter.
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Have a great Day!
- Dr. Parker
22 days ago, Gaven Parker
Happy Sunday!
See our newsletter below.
New Math Support linked in the newsletter.
No School for students tomorrow for Parent Conferences.
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Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
29 days ago, Gaven Parker
📢 Hey DCPS Community! We’re excited to invite YOU to our upcoming community forums where YOUR role matters! Join us to dive into the #BelieveInUs strategic plan and discover exactly where your unique piece of the puzzle fits as we work together to build an even stronger future for our schools. 🧩✨
Mark your calendars and come ready to engage, share, and be part of the movement toward greater success for all! All forums start at 6PM:
📅 Monday, 10/6 @ St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (Cambridge)
📅 Wednesday, 10/8 @ South Dorchester School K-8 (South Dorchester)
📅 Thursday, 10/9 @ Hurlock Methodist Church (Hurlock)
Let’s move forward #withJOY and make a difference together— we'll meet you there! 🤝
about 1 month ago, DCPS
about 1 month ago, Gaven Parker
We’re so excited to welcome our new Pre-K students to Choptank Elementary! 🎉
Please join us for in-person orientation and parent interviews on Tuesday, September 2 or Wednesday, September 3. This is a great chance for you and your child to meet the teacher, see the classroom, and share important info to help us support your child.
Book your time slot and learn more by clicking the link:
https://calendar.app.google/JjApMfk38utnTVux8 We can’t wait to meet you!
2 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
Reminder: Our Open House Carnival is Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 3–5PM! Come and meet your teacher, play games, enjoy treats, and pick up a free uniform (first come, first serve). Bring your completed summer learning log for a prize and raffle entry.
3 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
Hummingbirds, mark your calendars! Our 2nd Annual Open House Carnival is coming up on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 3-5PM. Fly by to explore the school, meet your teacher, play carnival games, and grab some tasty treats. Need a uniform? We’ve got new and gently used options—first come, first serve! Don’t forget to bring your completed summer learning log for a prize and raffle entry. We can’t wait to see you there!
3 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
DCPS Seeks Public Input on a Proposed Update to our Cell Phone Policy
Dorchester County Public Schools invites students, parents, teachers, and community members to provide feedback on a proposed update to our cell phone policy aimed at improving the learning environment in schools.
Over the past year, the district conducted a pilot program in select schools to test various approaches to cell phone use during the school day. The pilot provided valuable insights into what was needed to update the current policy.
THE DRAFTED POLICY https://5il.co/3lzgo outlines guidelines for cell phone use during school hours as well as consequences for misuse. The district hopes the policy will help minimize distractions in the classroom.
The district is requesting your input about the changes by August 15, 2025. Community members can submit their feedback via email to Nancy Harrington at harringtonn@dcpsmd.org.
3 months ago, DCPS
DCPS Seeks Public Input on a Proposed Update to our Cell Phone Policy
Dorchester County Public Schools invites students, parents, teachers, and community members to provide feedback on a proposed update to our cell phone policy aimed at improving the learning environment in schools.
Over the past year, the district conducted a pilot program in select schools to test various approaches to cell phone use during the school day. The pilot provided valuable insights into what was needed to update the current policy.
THE DRAFTED POLICY https://5il.co/3lzgo outlines guidelines for cell phone use during school hours as well as consequences for misuse. The district hopes the policy will help minimize distractions in the classroom.
The district is requesting your input about the changes by August 15, 2025. Community members can submit their feedback via email to Nancy Harrington at harringtonn@dcpsmd.org.
3 months ago, DCPS
Happy Summer Hummingbird Families. As we head in to July and families begin to purchase for school please keep the following essentials in mind. Clear back packs and water bottles will be required. Uniforms are returning for the 2025-26 school year. Due to budget constraints we cannot guarantee these items will be provided this school year.
Keep working on those reading and math skills! School Material lists will be coming out in a few weeks.
#fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters
4 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
Thank you to everyone who came out for our final PAC and summer activity night! Dr. Parker broke down key metrics to shows the schools growth over the past two years and where we need to go next. Teachers were on hand to explain the summer activity bags we have purchased for every student PK-4. The next opportunity to get your activity bag will be at your students awards this week.
A special thank you to the Dorchester County Public Library for coming out and signing students and families up.
Thank you to all the staff that came out tonight and a special thank you to Ms. Cam, Mrs. Cathcart, and Mrs. Shimek for planning the event. #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters #communityschool
5 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
Retired Dorchester County librarian Sandra Potter has volunteered in Miss M's pre k four class all year. Today she stopped in for one more story time visit. Thank you Mrs. Potter for supporting our littles this year. We appreciate you!
5 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2025
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Board of Education
700 Glasgow Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel, update on legal issues, and coaching training. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in the Open Regular Session.
The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at
www.dcps.k12.md.us.
Anyone who would like to submit public comments electronically, to be included in the minutes, can email
comments@dcpsmd.org by 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
5 months ago, DCPS
Field day at CES this year was a HUGE success! From sweet treats to amazing games to family engagement, we had it all! 👟 🌧️ ⚽️
#fourhousesoneChoptank #attendancematters #communityschool
5 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
Dorchester County Public Schools will be operating on a 2 hour dealy due to fog. Be safe!
5 months ago, DCPS
Our Reveur Hummingbirds spent the day at Splash Mountain yesterday to celebrate their win as this year's House Champions! 💙🐺 We won't tell you what a great time was had, their smiles speak for themselves! #fourhousesoneChoptank #bluehouse
5 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
Miss Gisriel’s friends had a fun-filled day at their trip to @CABIN FEVER! We played at the play place, had pizza, and even got some time in the arcade! We’d like to thank Mrs. Jess LaPerch for the chance to make these memories together! ❤️We are so thankful for our community partners! It truly takes a village!
#fourhousesoneChoptank #attendancematters #communityschool
5 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
Please join us on Monday June 9 at 5:30 for our CES PAC night- we will have dinner, information on summer activities, and you will be able to pick up your child's summer activity pack! We hope to you there! #fourhousesoneChoptank #summerliteracy #raceto15 #communityschool
5 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
Congratulations to our Hummingbirds on a successful afterschool program this year! Students were awarded certificates as well as special recognition for demonstrating CHARM in their programs!
#fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters #communityschool
5 months ago, Choptank Elementary School
5th Grade Promotion is coming soon! Join us to celebrate as our 5th graders are promoted on June 12th at 9am in our cafeteria!
#fourhousesoneChoptank #raceto15 #attendancematters #communityschool
5 months ago, Choptank Elementary School