Motto: Where Eagles S.O.A.R.
S-Safety
O-Outstanding Behavior
A-Academic Excellence
R-Respect
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Our Mission: The mission of Sudlersville Elementary School is to educate and enlighten each of our students
through an engaging curriculum and high expectations (for behavior and achievement) by dedicated teachers and
staff with support of parents and the extended community.
Our Vision: A graduate of Queen Anne's County Public Schools will be well-educated, globally competitive and
prepared to become a caring, productive citizen of the 21st Century
Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER
11/3...Parent Conferences –
SCHOOLS CLOSED
11/4...Professional DayNO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
11/5...Parent Conferences –
SCHOOLS CLOSED
11/6...PreK field trip
11/11..Professional Day - Early Dismissal
11/11..PTA @ 6:30
11/17..Book Fair All Week
(Parent Night is 11/20)
11/17..SIT Meeting
11/17 thru 11/19..Parents are
invited to visit school for
American Education Week.
11/20 and 11/21..Grandparents
are invited to visit school for
Grandparents' Day.
11/25..Title I Parent Resource
Center "Morning Munch and
Mingle" @ 8:00-9:00
11/26-11/28..SCHOOLS CLOSED
DECEMBER
12/5..Sundaes with Santa-PTA
6:00 in the cafeteria.
12/12..2nd grade field trip
12/17..Winter Concert
Principal’s News
American Education Week/
Grandparents Day at SES
Schools throughout the United States will be observing
American Education Week during the week of November
17th. The staff and I eagerly invite you to visit your child's
teacher on Monday, November 17th, Tuesday, November
18th, and Wednesday, November 19th of that week. We
are proud of our educational program and hope that a day
at school will further your knowledge and understanding of
elementary education today.
In addition, we are eager to invite our grandparents to visit
the school on Thursday, November 20th or Friday,
November 21st. These are magic days at SES. We are
scheduling two days in order to prevent overcrowding and
potential parking problems.
Please follow us on Twitter @ SES_SOARS
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Fourth grade student Will Collison interviewing
County Commissioner Candidate Fred McNeil.
Sudlersville Elementary School Celebrates
Hispanic Heritage Month
On October 3, 2014, the students participated
in an assembly with guests from Rey-Azteca, a
mariachi band. Students enjoyed the lively
pace and learning about music from another
culture. Ms. Angie Soto provided some
background information about mariachi bands
to help students develop their knowledge. The
assembly was sponsored by the SES PTA and
was enjoyed by all.
Tweety Bird and her little angels!
SES Students Interview Local Candidates
Sudlersville Elementary School students serve as news
anchors on a morning news show. Sudlersville SOARING
News airs each morning where the anchors share the
latest happenings at SES. Recently, the students were very
fortunate to have some very special guests on their news
program. Candidates running for county offices in this
years elections were invited to appear on our news
program. News anchors interviewed the candidates asking
questions about where they went to elementary school,
what their favorite subject in school was and why they
want to be a board member, county commissioner or
sheriff. The students had the pleasure
of interviewing County Commissioner candidates Phil
Duminel, John Moran, Suzanne Hogan and, Fred
McNeil, Sheriff candidate Gary Hoffman and School
Board Candidate John McQueeney.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Recognitions!
Sudlersville Elementary School teachers were among other QACPS teachers who received recognition at
the October Board of Education meeting. The prekindergarten and the kindergarten teachers were
recognized for the Maryland State Department of Education accreditation and validation process. This
recognition certifies that SES has a high quality early childhood program. Congratulations SES !
Attendance by Mrs. Hampton
Please realize how important attendance and academic success are to all of us at SES. If a student misses
school, he/she misses out. For the most part, students do make-up their work. However, in-school
instruction has a positive impact on students. We want all of our little Eagles to SOAR!!!!
Sudlersville Elementary School Playground Dedication Ceremony
On September 30, 2014, students, teacher, parents, and community members celebrated the new
playground equipment at Sudlersville Elementary School. The students shared safety, organization, active
learning, and respect (SOAR) that occurs as they use the playground equipment. Dr. Carol Williamson,
QACPS superintendent, and Mrs. Michele Hampton, principal, addressed the students and
guests. Commissioner Jim Moran and representatives from Parks and Recreation celebrated with the
students at the dedication ceremony. The Department of Natural Resources, Queen Anne's County Parks
and Recreation, and the Town of Sudlersville were recognized as project supporters.
Commissioner Jim Moran;
Todd Mohn, Director of Public
Works; and Mike Watson,
QAC Parks and Recreation
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Author of the Week at Sudlersville Elementary School
Students are practicing written communication regularly at Sudlersville Elementary
School. Each week, Mrs. Michele Hampton, principal, recognizes exemplary student
writing, and students receive an "Author of the Week" certificate.
Authors of the Week for October include the following students:
Andrew Steele in
Ms. Davis' first
grade class
Samone Hicks in
Mrs. Bennett's first
grade class
Fire prevention education with
Sudlersville Middle and Elementary
School students
Katherine Maule in
Mrs. Troyer's second
grade class.
Carmen Elizondo in
Mrs. Thren's third
grade class.
SES Student Receives Award at the
Board of Education Meeting
Jazmyn Cooper will be recognized at the Queen Anne’s
County Board of Education meeting on November 5, 2014
for standing up against bullying. She will receive the Hero
Award. SES is very proud of Jazmyn!! Jazmyn is pictured
with her teacher, Deidre Bildstein who nominated her.
November is an Exceptional Month by Mrs. Hampton
Last year, we had 98% of our parents attend parent conferences. This year, they are scheduled for
November 3rd and 5th. We want no less than 100% attendance during conferences. Students
will be sharing student performance and daily progress. You won't want to miss your
conference. We can't wait to see you!!!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Reading
Major Reading Shifts and Parent Tips
During parent-teacher conferences,
you will hear about three major shifts in
our reading framework. First, students
will focus on answering text dependent
questions through close readings. Text
dependent questions require the
students to go back in the text to
answer them. These questions cannot
be answered without the text. When
you are reading with your child at
home, encourage him or her to go back
into the text to answer questions. Ask
him or her: “Can you show me where
you found that answer?” or “What part
of the story shows that?” Students will
also often engage in close reading
where they will reread a portion of the
text to analyze an author’s word choice
or a story’s structure. You can have
them practice by rereading and
discussing a portion of the text.
The second change is that students
are mostly writing to source. Writing to
source means that the students are
using text evidence to help them build
an opinion or inform others. They will
refer directly back to text(s). The three
major types of writing that students will
focus on in elementary school are
opinion or argumentative writing,
informative writing and narrative
writing. Each of these genres have
specific characteristics. All types,
however, require the student to clearly
introduce their topic or focus, offer
clear organization and include
supportive details and a concise
conclusion.
The third major shift is an increased
focused on speaking and listening in the
classroom. Students will be learning
effective speaking and listening skills for
not only presentations but daily
conversation. Students will collaborate
and build upon others’ ideas. They will
be developing oral arguments using text
support.
Parents can help in many ways. One
of the most important tips is to
encourage students to read at
home. Help your child complete his
or her reading log. Ask questions
about the texts he or she reads.
Have him or her show you the part
of the text where the answer is
found. Secondly, build in
opportunities for your child to write
at home from a grocery store list to
a narrative about a special family
event or trip. You can also help the
students complete a reading
journal. A reading journal is a
notebook where students write
about what they are reading. These
entries can include adding a page or
chapter to a favorite book, writing a
letter to the author about a favorite
part or creating a character
interview. This journal is a fun way
to encourage not only writing about
also reading!
Learn more strategies and tips for
reading success at your child’s
parent-teacher conference. Enjoy
celebrating your child’s success at
SES!
By: Rebecca Van Aken
Math Night Tricks at SES
Students and parents learned math
tricks at SES on October 29th. This
event was organized by Mrs. Terri
Gloyd. Both parents and students
learned strategies for math
calculation and problem solving.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Pre-K News
It has been an exciting two months in PreK. Thanks to everyone for their help with
our Nursery Rhyme Day. It was a big
success. The kids looked great in their
costumes and did a wonderful job reciting
their nursery rhymes.
We have finished our unit on "My Family,
My Community". We have begun our new
theme on " My Five Senses". Fall is a
great time of year to talk to your child
about what they see, hear, smell, feel and
taste in the world around them. We are
looking forward to our trip to Pizza Hut on
Friday, November 7th. It will be a
wonderful experience to meet more
community helpers and use our five
senses.
Parent teacher
conferences will be held on Monday,
November 3rd, 5th and 6th for Pre-K. We
look forward to meeting and sharing
samples of your child's work with you
during the conference. If you have not
sent back your confirmation slip please
make sure you do so. If you have any
other questions please feel free to call.
In addition, on Tuesday, November 25th,
we will be having our Thanksgiving
Feast. Please be on the look out for
information from our room parents
regarding this special event.
Thanks again for your continued support!
The Pre-K Team
Kindergarten News
The first marking period has gone by
quickly! We have been working on
"words we need to have in our
brains". These words are located on the
chart inside of your child's daily
folder. We are slowly working our way
through the chart. When you read with
your child, look for these words in the
text. At conferences, your child's
teacher will have more suggestions to
help promote reading.
Remember to label your child's jacket
with his/her initials on the inside tag.
Thanks so much!
Grade 1 News
First Grade Happenings!
We are thankful for all of
our parents and family
members who were able
to help chaperone our
recent zoo trip. It was a
terrific day!
We are also thankful for
all the parents/guardians
who have made
arrangements to meet us
for parent conferences
on Nov. 3rd and 5th.
Finally, we are thankful
for how well our first
graders are progressing
and what good citizens
they are becoming!
Looking ahead please
continue to check your
child's folder for
important messages
from your teacher. Our
next field trip is
scheduled for Dec. 12th.
Grade 2 News
November has lots in store for second
grade. We will be finishing our
introductory science unit, learning
place value in math, work hard in
literacy block and continue to improve
on our writing skills.
Our grade will be doing a
Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday,
November 25th. There will be a
planning meeting on Wednesday Nov.
12th at 10:30am if you are interested
in helping out. Please look for more
information coming home soon.
Very cold weather will soon be on its
way. Please make sure your child is
prepared for outdoor recess with a
warm jacket, hats and gloves (labeled
with names).
Each second grade teacher will
continue intervention cycles in
November. Miss Eber will focus on
technology, Mrs. Troyer will doing
word work and reader’s theater and
Ms. Kane will be working on S.T.E.M.
Many of our students have had great
attendance so far this year. Kudos to
them! If your child does need to miss
school, please look for makeup work
in the H.W. folder and send it back
when complete.
By the way, our field trip to the
Your First Grade Team
Natural History Museum in October
was fantastic. The students had many
great experiences and learned a lot!
Thank you to all our chaperones!
Each day in November will be
especially packed with learning since it
is a “short” month.
Remember to check the school
calendar for closings and half days.
Happy Thanksgiving!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Grade 3 News
FABULOUS FALL!
Welcome to the third month
of school! Thank you for
attending your child’s parent
conference~ please feel free
to keep in contact with us via
the agendas if you have any
questions or concerns.
November 17th begins
“American Education Week,
2014.” This year parents will
come in based on the letter
of their last name. The week
will culminate with
grandparent’s day on Friday,
November 21st, 2014. We
look forward to seeing all
parents and grandparents.
Please make sure to turn in a
lunch slip if you or a
grandparent plan on eating
lunch with your child. Please
mark your calendars- the
third grade will be taking a
field trip to the MD. Science
Center in Baltimore on Friday,
December 19th, 2014. Look
for permission slips to be
coming home soon. This is
going to be an awesome trip.
We began Topic 4~
“multiplication” in Math!
Multiplication flash cards can
be found in many dollar
stores for purchase. Children
are expected to have these
multiplication facts mastered
by fourth grade so any
practice that can be
completed at home would be
appreciated. In Science, the
students will be going to
another classroom to be
taught a different unit of study.
Mrs. Bildstein will be teaching
Chemistry, Mrs. Leventhal~
Earth Science and Mrs. ThrenLife Science. Please make sure
that your child continues to
read and complete the
“opinion” paragraph writing in
the Reading Homework
notebook. Opinion writing is a
large focus of instruction this
year as it is a large component
of the Core Curriculum. In
closing, from our family to yours
we wish you a “Happy
Thanksgiving!”
Grade 4 News
We are continuing to push through
our Multiplication Unit. Students
are working hard on 2-digit and 3digit multiplication problems.
Please work with your child nightly
to ensure that they know their
basic facts 1-12.
In Social Studies we our finishing
our unit on Woodland Indians and
early American colonization. We
are looking forward to studying
Colonial America as it relates to
Maryland.
I strongly feel that 4th graders are
the best. Students are focusing
their writing skills on opinion
writing and learning how to form
proper paragraphs.
Keep up the good work 4th
graders!!!
Media News
Many students just
participated in the
Queen Anne’s County
Public Library card
drive. The QACPL is a
great resource for
students. Without
traveling to
Centreville, students
are able to play
educational games in
Brain Pop, download
e-books, and access
an on-line human
homework helper.
If your child missed
the drive and needs a
library card please tell
him/her to come see
me.
Media Specialist
Mrs. Comegys
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Music
MARVELOUS MUSIC
MEMO
Here are a few musical reminders for
the month of November.
Upcoming Performance:
Winter Concert: Wednesday,
December 17th, 6:30 pm
Winter Concert performers include the
2nd grade classes, the Winter Chorus (3rd
& 4th grade students), and the Winter
Recorder Club (4th grade students).
2nd Grade Classes:
2nd Grade classes will begin working on
concert music in November. A letter will
go home with the concert information at
the beginning of November. There will
be a part at the bottom of the letter to
fill out and return.
Winter Chorus (3rd & 4th Grades):
Letters have been sent home. We will
begin working on our concert music in
November. There is still time to bring in
the permission form before rehearsals
begin.
The Winter Chorus is open to all 3rd &
4th grade students who would like to
sing and perform in the Winter Concert.
The permission form must be returned
in order to participate.
Winter Recorder Club:
Letters have been sent home. We will
begin working on our concert music in
November. There is still time to bring in
the permission form before rehearsals
begin.
The Winter Recorder Club is open to all
4th grade students who would like to
demonstrate the recorder skills we will
be learning in the Winter Concert. All
students in recorder club should have
their own recorder. The permission
form must be returned in order to
participate.
Counselor’s Corner
United Against Bullying...all
year long!
SES students and staff were
shining bright on Unity Day in
our new anti-bullying shirts
bearing the message:
Bullying STOPS With US.
Students enjoyed the visit
from our “VIP” guests and
costumed characters who
encouraged all of us to give a
“thumbs-up for standing-up”
against bullying. Thank you to
everyone who has already
supported our PBIS
fundraiser which reinforces
the message that each of us
is a unique, valuable
individual worthy of respect
and compassion. At SES, we
celebrate our culturally
diverse student population,
and we can’t wait to see our
multicultural “chain reaction”
of kindness displayed in our
main hallway! If you have
been wondering how to
become more personally
involved in our efforts to
promote and reward positive
behavior and increase our
community’s multicultural
awareness, please join us
at an upcoming PBIS Team
meeting and/or Multicultural
Proficiency Team meeting.
We are also still in need of
one or two community
volunteers to be Character
Counts! Coaches for primary
grades. For more information
about attending team
meetings or becoming a
Character Coach, contact
Nicole Conner.
The Judy Center Partnership of QAC
is on the road again with the Fun
Bus providing VIOLETS outreach to
children in the community. We are
also currently enrolling children 4
and under in the Dolly Parton
Imagination Library. Look for at us
at SES and community events as we
continue to help prepare children
for school success. Please call us at
(410)438-3887 for more early
childhood information. We are a
year round early childhood resource
for families of young children in the
Sudlersville area.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Sudlersville Elementary School's PBIS Incentive
The SES PBIS (positive behavior intervention and supports) incentive for October was to
participate in the Book Character/Figure Parade on October 30th. Students participating
earned 20 Eagle Bucks. Students were dressed up as their favorite character in a story or
book they have read. Students were very creative, and the teachers were too. Students
were eager to demonstrate their understanding of the books they had read!
Pictured are third graders who dressed up
like characters in their books (left to right).
Andrew Alexander -Chanticleer and the Fox
Sara Reny read Night of the Ninjas
Avery Elborn read Hen Lake
Alexis Brown read Alice in Wonderland
Josiah Hawkins and
Chase Franklin
Sudlersville Elementary hosted a MotherSon Kickball game on October 10th
to support their Relay for Life Team.
Everyone had great time. Thank you
for all of your support.
The SES teachers also dressed up like
characters in The Three Little Pigs (left to right).
Ms. Jeannette Settelmaier, Mr. Daniel Miller
Sarah Rosendale, Kelly Embert
The Family Center supports Unity Day.
Awareness against bullying starts with
our young children.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
NOVEMBER 2014
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Students of the Month for the month of October!
A big cheer for these students who were recognized
for their outstanding behavior!!!
Christopher Howard
Levi Corcoran
Dillon Simpler
Christopher Mast
Bailee Hastings
AM Pre-K
Mrs. Dean
PM Pre-K
Mrs. Dean
K
Mrs. Beres
K
Ms. Landgraf
K
Mrs. Munson
Abbigale Angelini
1
Mrs. Bennett
Blake Miles
Tanner Gsell
1
Mrs. Chance
1
Mrs. Darling
Josiah Hawkins
1
Ms. Davis
Abby Cox
2
Ms. Eber
Liam McMullen
2
Ms. Kane
Enrick Mendoza
2
Mrs. Troyer
Nathan Johnson
3
Mrs. Bildstein
Darby Skinner
3
Mrs. Leventhal
Cassie Jones
3
Mrs. Thren
Abigail Voshell
4
Mrs. Embert
William Voshell
4
Mrs. Rosendale
Teresa Blanco
4
Mrs. Settelmaier