CANNON ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
901 Cannon Road
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND 20904
301-989-5662
Norman L. Coleman
Principal
Candace M. Ross
Assistant Principal
August 2015
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you are having a peaceful and relaxing summer. There are only a few more weeks
until the school year begins. Please note that school begins on Monday, August 31st . The
Cannon Road staff and PTA are preparing for a successful school year. This school year will
present new learnings for students, staff, and parents. With our collective efforts and combined
commitment to “success for every student”, Cannon Road can strive for continuous
achievement and improvement.
This year will also bring changes to the Cannon Road staff. Several staff members have
moved on to different locations for the 2015-2016 school year. “Change” is one part of life we
can all expect. I know you will join us in wishing the following staff members the best of luck in
their new endeavors.
Farewell to Mr. Martin (Instrumental Music Teacher),
Mrs. Sambataro (Media Assistant), Mrs. Chavez
(Paraeducator) and Ms. Gilliam (Paraeducator) and Ms.
Morales (Paraeducator)
We would like to introduce the new members to our
Cannon Road family. Please plan to join us at Open
House and Back to School Night to meet them.
Welcome to Mr. Poet (Instrumental Music Teacher).
Our annual “Open House” will be held on Friday, August 28th from 2:00-3:00 PM.
Students and families are invited to come in at any time during this time period to find their
classrooms and meet their teacher and classmates. During this time, parents can get
information about the PTA, sign up for committees and special events, and learn how to be
actively involved at Cannon Road. Final class lists will be posted on Thursday, August 27th at 4
PM.
The Cannon Road PTA will host a new parent welcome meeting on Friday, August 28th
at 1:30 PM in the All-Purpose Room. If you are a parent who is new to Cannon Road, we invite
you to join us. This will be a great opportunity to meet other families and begin to develop new
relationships with others in the school community.
School Information
School Hours
Office Hours
Student Day
Early Dismissal
Delayed Opening
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
9:25 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
9:25 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Student Arrival Procedures
Cannon Road’s student hours will be from 9:25 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each regular school day.
As students arrive, they are expected to walk directly to their classrooms and be seated in the
hallway. Parents should take this opportunity to say good-bye to their child before they enter
the building for the school day. If your child will be dropped off daily, please enter the parent
drop off zone at arrival. From there, staff will be available to assist your child as they enter the
building and proceed to their classroom. It is very important your child arrives on time and
prepared for the instructional day. Also, it is important that students DO NOT arrive prior to
9:10, as supervision at the school is not available. For their safety, any students who arrive
after 9:25 will be considered tardy and parents are expected to sign them in at the office.
Tardy students should not enter the building without an adult who escorts them to the office.
Student Dismissal Procedures
We will start the dismissal procedures daily at 3:50 p.m. At this time, announcements
will be made to dismiss all car riders and walkers to the parent pick-up zone. Staff will be
available to assist children with this boarding process. For students who will be car riders, your
child will be dismissed to you from the Media Center upon your arrival. Any student who rides
a bus will be escorted to the All Purpose Room and Gymnasium by their classroom teachers.
Once in the APR, students will line up according to their bus color. As busses arrive, students
will be walked to their bus for dismissal. If you plan to pick your child up for an early dismissal
or change their dismissal plans, please contact the school no later than 3:00 p.m. to make the
appropriate arrangements.
Transportation
Each year, the Department of Transportation reviews all bus routes to assure safety,
fairness and equity of service, efficiency, and adherence to local policy and state laws. The bus
schedule for students in regular programs is included in this mailing.
School Breakfast and Lunch
The School Meals flyer explains SNAP, our computerized lunch and breakfast payment
system. All students must learn and remember a 4-digit PIN number in order to use the system.
Please prepare and send checks made out to Cannon Road Café to deposit in your child’s
account. Our Café Manager, will accept deposits for SNAP accounts on August 28th , during the
Open House.
Breakfast and lunch prices for the coming school year:
Breakfast
Lunch
Milk
Regular - $ 0
Regular - $2.55
$ .60
Reduced - $ 0
Reduced - $ .40
Cannon Road ill again s in the MMFA breakfast program for school year 2015-2016. This
is the program where all students in our school receive breakfast in the classroom each day at
no cost. This is truly a wonderful opportunity for ALL students to receive a healthy breakfast.
Lunch money loans will no longer be provided, instead, students will be offered an
alternative “lunch snack.” Parents will be expected to pay the cost for the alternative meal.
Therefore, if your child normally brings lunch, it is a very good idea to keep a small amount of
money on your child’s account for emergencies.
Important Dates to Remember
Below is a list of important dates to remember for the beginning of this year. Additional
events and dates can be found on the Montgomery County Public Schools website. In addition,
we will provide updated information on our school’s website.
August
- 28th Back to School Open House 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- 29th MCPS Back-to-School Fair (CESC – 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD)
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31st The first day of school for students who attend Montgomery County Public Schools.
September
-
th
7 No school (Labor Day)
9th Back-to-School Night
14th No School – Students & Teachers
23rd No School – Students & Teachers
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October
- 2nd Early Release – Teacher Planning
- 12th Columbus Day – Open House Parents and Grandparent Visitation
Communication
During the first week of school, your child will bring home a Cannon Road Home/School
Connection folder. This folder will be sent home every Wednesday. It is used for taking school
information home and for parents to send information to the teacher and/or office. This folder
does not replace the daily communication and/or homework folders sent home by teachers.
The Grade Level Newsletter containing important information, reminders and policies will be
included in this folder once a month. Information from city, county, and state agencies is often
included as well. Please make sure you read all the information and return any requested
forms.
School staff will also be available to communicate with you by telephone, email, and/or
by scheduled conferences. Please speak with your child’s teacher about the best form of
communication when trying to contact you. All questions and/or concerns should first be
communicated to your child’s classroom teacher. As needed, other staff members (i.e.
counselor, school administrators) will assist in the communication process.
If you are new to Cannon Road, I welcome you and your family to our community. For
our returning families, I look forward to working with you and your child again this year.
Parents are asked to become involved in the school process as much as possible. Your time and
efforts will make a great difference in the lives of our children. The only requirement for
volunteering is a willingness to make a difference in a child’s life. If you don’t know how to get
involved, contact your child’s teacher or the PTA for there are endless opportunities awaiting
you! Enjoy the remaining weeks of the summer and we look forward to seeing you at our
“Open House” on Friday, August 28th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
Sincerely,
Norman L. Coleman
Norman L. Coleman
Principal
Candace M. Ross
Candace M. Ross
Assistant Principal