Spirit week this week!
Monday- neon day
Tuesday-western day
Wednesday - decade day
Thursday- camo day
Friday-college day
Monday 11/25 pajama day
Tuesday- house color day
Good afternoon SDS families,
The decision to close schools, go virtual, or have an early release or delay, is made by the superintendent, and honestly the principals have no say in these decisions. I have, however, been keeping him and the assistant superintendents updated with concerns I have received from the SDS families.
With that being said, SDS has prepared to go virtual in the event that we must close due to tides (this only applies to when SDS is the ONLY school closed). The biggest change in our lives is that we start sending devices home every day from now on. We will begin this gradually this week, with all devices going home (and returning) from school daily. Some teachers may begin today, but all have been instructed to begin by Monday, October 14.
We have purchased chargers and computer bags for each student and the computer really does not need to leave their bookbag at all when home. It is just going home IN CASE there is SDS closing. Each grade level teacher will go over the expected routines with their students and you, as parents, can get your child use to bringing their device to and from school.
Based on the survey I sent, some people will be contacted that do NOT have access to the internet. Additionally, we will be sending home instruction on how to log on the platforms, as well as a virtual schedule if needed.
PreK, Kindergarten , and students who have "opted" out will NOT be transporting their devices daily.
Please let me know if their are details I have overlooked and thank you to everyone who has contacted me about concerns or ideas.
Patricia Prosser
Principal
Anti-bullying spirit week next week (October 14-18)
Monday- pajama or comfy athletic wear
Tuesday- Super hero day
Wednesday- orange for unity
Thursday- house colors
SDS will be dismissed at 12:45 for tide. We will follow ½ day lunch schedule.
These are the hardest working 3rd graders EVER! Today was “I’m an expert at…”
Saving Fred Challenge- Student were able to work through the Science Practices to solve a problem. They also practiced working cooperatively in a group.
Student Spotlights
Fall Fundraiser forms were sent home today.
Pictures from our first week.
Back to school night August 29 3-5
Back to school health and readiness community event on Monday, August 26 from 9 to 4 at the intergenerational center in Cambridge, Maryland.
MS supply list
Supply list
Summer food program
8th grade is ready
May students of the month
April students of the month
Mosquito spraying will not begin for a couple of weeks and mosquitoes are BAD! You may want to spray students before sending them to school as we are spending a lot of time outside.
Introducing Rooms, the new DCPS Parent-Teacher communication tool! Rooms is fully integrated into our district app so you have one app for everything. Parents/Guardians can use the DCPS app for district and school news, events, dining, and now Rooms. Please check your email for more information and to get connected to your child's teacher(s).
Good afternoon, this is a reminder that students in grades 3-8 will be participating in math testing Tuesday- Friday. Please make sure students are well rested and on time. Thank you!