Good Morning! Due to unpredictable weather patterns forecasted for today, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, December 5, 2025 for students and central office staff. Everyone, be safe!
Also a big shout out to 1st Grade who went from 7th in October to 1st in November!
We are slipping behind on our pace to meet our goals so please be sure to get your students to school on time everyday.
Attendance all-stars are students who attend over 90% of the school days in the month.
Families please remember that 2/3 of CES students who miss more than 1.5 days a month are reading below grade level. We must get our students to school on time and ready to learn for them to grow into the best hummingbirds they can be.
#withJOY #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters #communityschool
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
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
📢 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! 🤝
Please see our weekly Newsletter:
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Have a great week.
- Dr. Parker
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Keep working on those reading and math skills! School Material lists will be coming out in a few weeks.
#fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters
