The MLMS BE-U Ambassadors are learning about communication and how important it is in collaborating with others. Today students were challenged after learning about communication to put the lesson into action using AVID collaborative groups, think/pair/share and four corners. Pictured are students collaborating with one another after school in their BE-U Ambassador club on the real-world skill of practicing and understanding the importance of communication.
January 15, 2025
Dear Parent/Guardian/Community Member,
Dorchester County Public Schools (DCPS) has initiated a process to modernize its elementary schools, and we need your input in the first step—the Districtwide Elementary School Prototype Educational Specification. This document will identify what an ideal elementary school in Dorchester County should be: the types of instructional and support spaces it will contain, its educational philosophy, and its community features. It will be used to evaluate the older elementary schools in the system, leading to capital improvement projects that will support your children’s needs.
You are invited to a listening session to learn about the process for developing the Districtwide Elementary School Prototype Educational Specification. The first session will be held on February 11, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM, at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School in the auditorium, and the second session will be held on February 12, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM, at North Dorchester High School in the auditorium. At these sessions, you will have the opportunity to provide input on the elementary schools. You do not need to attend both sessions as they will both cover the same information. Additional opportunities will be available later this spring to provide comments as the draft educational specification document is developed.
The Districtwide Elementary School Prototype Educational Specification is the first step in providing modernized facilities for the elementary school students of Dorchester County. Your concerns and observations are crucial to the success of this process. We look forward to seeing you at one or both sessions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jymil Thompson
Superintendent of Schools
Please register to join us http://tinyurl.com/PEPinDCMD
The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), in partnership with DCPS, is excited to bring an additional resource to support our students' parents/caregivers/guardians. PEP is hosting two family-friendly informational sessions to share insight on parenting styles and support with our DCPS families—one in Cambridge at the Intergenerational Center and the other in Hurlock at North Dorchester Middle School. Dinner will be served, and there will be interactive activities for the children/youth!
Good afternoon!
Dorchester County Public schools will be opening on a two hour delay Monday, January 13th. Parents please make sure that your child returns their charged laptop tomorrow.
Have a science degree or a general interest in science? Want to work with students? Come join our team! We are in need of a long term substitute science teacher. Please use the link to apply and reach out to HR if you have any questions.
https://dcps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1802
Good afternoon. Friday, January 10th will be a virtual learning day for students. More information will be sent from your child’s school. All 12-month employees are expected to report on time. If staff need additional time to get to work, they may reach out to their supervisor to adjust their schedule. Please be safe.
Good afternoon. Thursday, January 9th will be a virtual learning day for students. More information will be sent from your child’s school. All 12-month employees are expected to report on time. If staff need additional time to get to work, they may reach out to their supervisor to adjust their schedule. Please be safe.
Good afternoon!
Dorchester County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed Wednesday, January 8th. Essential staff may be called in by their supervisor if needed. Stay safe.
Good afternoon!
Dorchester County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed Tuesday, January 7th. Essential staff may be called in by their supervisor if needed. Stay safe.
Good afternoon! Due to the forecast for Monday, January 6th, all schools and the central office will be closed. If needed, essential staff may be called in by their supervisor. Stay safe.
It looks like 2025 is starting with some possible Inclement Weather days. At this time, the forecast is showing a winter storm on Monday, January 6, 2025. DCPS is scheduled to open on time; however, we will monitor the situation closely. Please visit our website for more information on potential inclement weather days and virtual instruction.
8th grade students had a great time on their reward trip to see Moana 2 at Cambridge Cinemas! Congratulations to our amazing 8th graders!
8th grade students had a great time on their reward trip to see Moana 2 at Cambridge Cinemas! Congratulations to our amazing 8th graders!
The 8th grade hall celebrating our last full day of school before the holidays with their spirited and “ugly” sweaters! We wish everyone a relaxing holiday season and cannot wait to see our students in 2025! Happy holidays everyone!
Today’s MLMS BE-U Ambassador’s engaged in a discussion on Beauty & Self-Care after working on their covers for their Leadership Portfolios. We were honored to have R’Miya Rosado, from DCTC Cosmetology program come in to share information about the program and insight on beauty and self-care. Her & Ms. Bruna, Community Volunteer gifted some of the girls with freshly painted nails!
Mrs. Shay Lewis-Sisco, Career Coach & Program Lead welcomes community volunteers and employer partnerships. Interested individuals should contact her at lewiss@dcpsmd.org.
Kingdom Ministries annual Christmas donations to MLMS! Thank you for your generosity this time of year, and your continued support!
Take a look at some of our winter themed artwork from our Digital Art students! They could choose between two projects.
Project 1: Students were asked to create a snow globe "filled with 3 things that 'define' them".
Project 2: Students were asked to design a gingerbread houses as an exercise in exterior design.
We applaud their creativity!
Last Friday, Dr. Sharron Credle, UR Great Empowerment Foundation and Ms. Margo Gross shares some valuable insight on value and worth with some of our 6, 7th, and 8th Grade students.
Our top PBIS house earners had a blast at their gingerbread HOUSE party! We want to thank these students for demonstrating respect, effort and pride everyday in our school!
Mace’s Lane had a surprise visitor today during our holiday countdown to winter break. The Grinch ran around in true Grinch fashion, taunting kids into the Christmas spirit.
