The Cedarmere Elementary Panther Paw
Together we value, inspire, and hold each other to high expectations.
Laura Brown
Principal
Arlene Moore
Assistant Principal
Important Dates
6/12
6/13
6/16
8/25
8/27
Fifth Grade Farewell, 9:05
Kindergarten Graduation, 1:30
Schools Close 3 Hours Early – Assessment Day
Last Day of School - Assessment Day – Schools Close 3 Hours Early
Meet the Teacher/Back to School Night
First Day for Students, grades 1-5
Dear Cedarmere Families,
It is hard to believe that my first year as principal of Cedarmere Elementary is coming to a close. I have
reflected on every decision and analyzed my solutions and ideas. It has been challenging, busy, exciting
and a time of great learning and growth for me. I have learned as much about myself as a person,
educator, leader, manager and visionary as I have about our amazing staff members, students, parents
and community members. We should all be very proud of what we have accomplished this year. Every
student, staff member, and parent has worked tirelessly to make sure that our time has been a success.
As everyone settles into summer, don’t forget that the single most important thing any child can do to
stay academically engaged is to read. Research shows that students can avoid an academic slide by
simply reading. Additionally, look for authentic learning opportunities available in everyday life that will
reinforce skills and concepts taught in school. On behalf of our Cedarmere staff, thank you for sharing
your children with us again this school year. I wish everyone a happy, safe, and restful summer.
Fondly,
Laurie Brown
IMPORTANT UPDATES!
 In an effort to improve our bus transportation, the Office of Transportation has asked that we
slightly change our school hours for next year.
Old Hours
New Hours
8:20 First Morning Bell
8:15 First Morning Bell
8:35 Late Bell/ Learning Day Begins
8:30 Late Bell/Learning Day Begins
3:00 First Afternoon Bell
2:55 First Afternoon Bell
3:05 Dismissal Begins
3:00 Dismissal Begins
As you can see, the day will start and end five minutes earlier next year. Thank you in advance
for taking note of these time changes.
 The safety of our students is always foremost in our minds. Baltimore County has implemented
security measures in all of our schools to ensure a safe learning environment. To this end, we
have found it necessary to reconsider our traditional First Day of School Celebration.
While our First Day Celebration was a wonderful event, it did pose some security risks; risks with
which we are no longer comfortable. Therefore, in lieu of this event, we will be hosting a “Meet
the Teacher/Back to School Night” on Monday, August 25th a few days before school officially
begins. During this event, you and your child will have the opportunity to meet the teacher and
the other students and parents in your child’s class as well as learn about the upcoming year’s
curriculum. Also, the PTA will be present to register new members. As we are still in the
planning stages, more details about this event will be sent home this summer via Robo calls,
emails, School and PTA website postings, and letters. As always, we appreciate your support and
involvement in our school and look forward to seeing you at “Meet the Teacher/ Back to School
Night” on August 25th,
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE.
 Grades 1-5 Homeroom assignments for the 2014-2015 school year will be included in the
students’ report card envelopes. We will also include supply lists and transportation
information. Therefore, there will not be a summer mailing.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Next year, some of our valued staff members will begin a new chapter in their professional career.
Therefore, we will be saying goodbye to some of our staff members who have made a tremendous
impact on our students. After a two year tenure as our amazing Assistant Principal at Cedarmere, we
will be saying goodbye to Mrs. Arlene Moore. She has accepted a Principal position with Carroll County
Public Schools. We know that she will be a great leader! Mrs. Jill Salabes (SLP) and Sandy
Bittner(Cafeteria Manager) have decided to retire at the end of this school year. Mrs. Salabas has been
with BCPS for 33 years, and Mrs. Bittner for 27 years. We wish them the very best in their retirement!
Mrs. Paula Krueger (kindergarten five years), Ms. Heather Mills (grade 1 five years), and Mr. Jeff Loyd
(P.E. eight years) will be moving to the new Mays Chapel Elementary School. We wish them the very
best as they help open the new school. Dr. Chloe Cummings (ESOL two years) will be leaving us, as well.
We wish all of these valued staff members well as they embark on exciting new journeys in their lives.
We will be welcoming some new and outstanding members to our Cedarmere staff. Ms. Cherie Lovick,
coming from Kingsville Elementary, will be joining our kindergarten team. Ms. Kristy Scilipote, coming
from Pots Spring Elementary, will be joining our first grade team. Ms. Brooke Carey, Stevenson Intern,
will be joining our third grade team. Ms. Lydia Neher, Towson Intern, will be joining our special
education team in our intermediate CLS classroom. Mr. Vincent Crocker, coming from
Reisterstown/Dogwood/Campfield Early Learning Center, will be our new PE teacher. Ms. Amber Larkin
will become our full-time Speech Pathologist. Mrs. Donna McAdoo-Bucher, coming from Baltimore
Highlands Elementary, will be joining our special education team as a para-educator. We are very
excited to have these stellar teachers join our staff!
OFFICE SUMMER HOURS
As always, the office staff will be on hand to assist you with any needs you may have over the summer.
Our summer office hours are 7:30am to 3:00pm. Registration hours will be 11:30 to 2:30.
5TH GRADE TRANSITION YEAR RESIDENCY VERIFICATION
All resident families with students currently enrolled in grades 5 or 8 are now required to verify
residency with their sending school (Cedarmere Elementary School) prior to the start of the 2014-2015
school year. Letters were mailed out to the parents/guardians of our 5th grade students. Failure to
provide this information will result in the receiving school (the students’ projected Middle School)
withdrawing the student prior to the start of the 2014-2015 school year, as indicated in Baltimore
County Public School Policy Rule 5150.
SHARED DOMICILE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Shared Domicile Renewal Forms were sent to the homes of all families residing with another family.
Your child’s enrollment must be renewed each year as long as you live in a shared domicile living
arrangement. If you received a form and are no longer living in a shared domicile living arrangement,
proof of residency must be provided for your new address. If you have any questions about the
documentation you need to provide, please call Mrs. Knefel at 410-887-1100. These forms must be
returned to the office by June 30, 2014, or your child will be withdrawn from Cedarmere Elementary
School. Baltimore County Public School Policy prohibits us from making any exceptions for forms
turned in late.