Happy Sunday!
Last call for Literacy Nights and MCAP news is all covered in this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/n2aw7
Have a great Day!
- Dr. Parker
Last call for Literacy Nights and MCAP news is all covered in this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/n2aw7
Have a great Day!
- Dr. Parker
Dear Choptank Elementary Families,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an important update with you regarding my role within our school community.
It is with both excitement and gratitude that I announce I have accepted the position of Director of Elementary Schools within our district. This new role will officially begin on July 1st. Until that time, I will continue to proudly serve as Principal of Choptank Elementary School through the end of this school year.
Serving as your Principal over the past three years has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Together, we have accomplished so much for our students and school community. Through the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, and families, we have seen meaningful growth in both reading and math proficiency, ensuring more of our students are meeting and exceeding grade-level expectations.
In addition, we have made significant improvements to the overall appearance of our school, creating a more welcoming and vibrant environment that reflects the pride we all share in Choptank Elementary. Just as importantly, we have worked collaboratively to reduce chronic absenteeism, helping more students attend school regularly and fully engage in their learning.
These accomplishments are a direct result of our strong partnership and shared commitment to student success. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and confident that Choptank Elementary will continue to thrive.
In the coming weeks, the district will share more information regarding leadership plans for the upcoming school year. Please know that I am committed to ensuring a smooth and thoughtful transition that keeps our students and school community at the center.
Thank you for your continued support, trust, and partnership. It has been a privilege to serve as your Principal, and I look forward to finishing the school year strongly alongside our incredible students and staff.
Respectfully,
Dr. Parker
Principal, Choptank Elementary School
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an important update with you regarding my role within our school community.
It is with both excitement and gratitude that I announce I have accepted the position of Director of Elementary Schools within our district. This new role will officially begin on July 1st. Until that time, I will continue to proudly serve as Principal of Choptank Elementary School through the end of this school year.
Serving as your Principal over the past three years has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Together, we have accomplished so much for our students and school community. Through the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, and families, we have seen meaningful growth in both reading and math proficiency, ensuring more of our students are meeting and exceeding grade-level expectations.
In addition, we have made significant improvements to the overall appearance of our school, creating a more welcoming and vibrant environment that reflects the pride we all share in Choptank Elementary. Just as importantly, we have worked collaboratively to reduce chronic absenteeism, helping more students attend school regularly and fully engage in their learning.
These accomplishments are a direct result of our strong partnership and shared commitment to student success. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and confident that Choptank Elementary will continue to thrive.
In the coming weeks, the district will share more information regarding leadership plans for the upcoming school year. Please know that I am committed to ensuring a smooth and thoughtful transition that keeps our students and school community at the center.
Thank you for your continued support, trust, and partnership. It has been a privilege to serve as your Principal, and I look forward to finishing the school year strongly alongside our incredible students and staff.
Respectfully,
Dr. Parker
Principal, Choptank Elementary School
🐎 Registration Round-Up is almost here!
Enrollment for PreK-3, PreK-4, & Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year opens April 30th! The registration link will be forthcoming.
🔹 PreK-3: Must be 3 by Sept 1st | Limited spots at Sandy Hill, Maple, Vienna & Hurlock | Proof of income required
🔹 PreK-4: Must be 4 by Sept 1st | Proof of income required
🔹 Kindergarten: Must be 5 by Sept 1st | Attendance is mandatory by Maryland law
📋 All enrollments require:
• Proof of age
• Proof of residency
• Proof of relationship
• Up-to-date immunizations
⏳ PreK spots are limited — don’t wait! Get your documents ready and register beginning April 30th!
#BelieveInUs
‼️Reminder ‼️
As students across DCPS begin participating in the the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) and/or Advanced Placement exams this Spring, please help us support our students navigate testing season by:
📅 Helping students get to school on testing days, check out our Spring MCAP/AP Calendar here: https://bit.ly/4sdQCZU
💻 Support students in accessing practice test materials before testing here: https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/
🚫 Please remember personal electronic devices are not permitted in the testing environment. This includes any device that can receive or send a message, take or send pictures, etc. including cell phones, airpods, meta glasses or cameras.
#BelieveInUs
As students across DCPS begin participating in the the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) and/or Advanced Placement exams this Spring, please help us support our students navigate testing season by:
📅 Helping students get to school on testing days, check out our Spring MCAP/AP Calendar here: https://bit.ly/4sdQCZU
💻 Support students in accessing practice test materials before testing here: https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/
🚫 Please remember personal electronic devices are not permitted in the testing environment. This includes any device that can receive or send a message, take or send pictures, etc. including cell phones, airpods, meta glasses or cameras.
#BelieveInUs
Happy Sunday!
Report cards come home this week and 44 days left of school!
See this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/y420j
Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
Report cards come home this week and 44 days left of school!
See this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/y420j
Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
Happy Assistant Principal Week! CES is blessed everyday to have two individuals who work extremely hard to support our students and staff.
Thank you Mr. Morley and Mrs. Cathcart
#withjoy #fourhousesonechoptank #assistantprincipalweek
Due to fog in the area, DCPS will operate on a 2 -hour delay today, Friday, April 10, 2026. Please be safe!
Congratulations to our 206 Attendance All-Stars for the month of March! Also a big shout out to 1st grade for leading the way at CES with the best attendance.
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.
#fourhousesonechoptank #withJOY #attendancematters #communityschool
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.
#fourhousesonechoptank #withJOY #attendancematters #communityschool
CES Families please remember as the weather gets nicer we are still wearing uniforms. We love to see our students dressed for success in their house aligned colors. #fourhousesonechoptank #attendnacematters #communityschool #withJOY
This is a reminder that Choptank Elementary is dismissing at 12:35 pm today, April 2nd. We hope your enjoy your long weekend and look forward to seeing all our students on Tuesday, April 7th at 8:30 am. #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters #communityschool
Happy Sunday!
3.5 days this weeks, Literacy Night and new math resources covered in this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/8nex4
Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
3.5 days this weeks, Literacy Night and new math resources covered in this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/8nex4
Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
Happy Sunday!
2 hour delay Monday, June Carnival and Attendance all covered in this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/1m4cz
Have a great week!
- Dr. Parker
2 hour delay Monday, June Carnival and Attendance all covered in this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/1m4cz
Have a great week!
- Dr. Parker
Good afternoon! Just a friendly calendar reminder that students will report to school on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 23, 2026. Teachers will be participating in Professional Development during this time. Thank you!
Due to the forecasted weather conditions for this afternoon, DCPS students will be dismissed on a half-day schedule today, March 16, 2026. Staff may leave 2 hours early. Thank you and be safe!
Due to the potential of wintry mix in the late afternoon and early evening hours, all after school activities are canceled today, Thursday, March 12th.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
Congratulations to our 195 Attendance All-Stars for the month of February! Also a big shout out to 1st grade for leading the way at CES with the best attendance.
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.
#fourhousesonechoptank #withJOY #attendancematters #communityschool
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.
#fourhousesonechoptank #withJOY #attendancematters #communityschool
Happy Sunday!
Full week ahead of us. Please have students to school at 8:30 am and wish our 5th graders good luck on their MISA testing.
https://app.smore.com/n/w2rb9
Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
Full week ahead of us. Please have students to school at 8:30 am and wish our 5th graders good luck on their MISA testing.
https://app.smore.com/n/w2rb9
Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
Happy Sunday!
70sih days left of school as we start March. Attendance, Math and CHARM behavior are all covered in this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/x2z4g
Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
70sih days left of school as we start March. Attendance, Math and CHARM behavior are all covered in this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/x2z4g
Have a great day!
- Dr. Parker
Good Evening!
Due to the current weather conditions, DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Students should follow their school's schedule as they did today. THERE WILL NOT BE A 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL AS PREVIOUSLY PLANNED. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor. Please stay safe!
Due to the current weather conditions, DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Students should follow their school's schedule as they did today. THERE WILL NOT BE A 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL AS PREVIOUSLY PLANNED. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor. Please stay safe!
Good evening!
Due to the predicted weather conditions DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. Students should follow their school’s schedule. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor.
Please stay safe!
