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
APRIL 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
APRIL
3/31 & 4/1 PARCC Administration
Mrs. Settelmaier's 4th grade
class
4/2 BOE Meeting @ 6:00 pm
4/3 and 4/4 School Closed
Reporting to Parents
Climate Survey
4/3 PreK & K Registration
10:30-5:30pm
4/4 PreK & K Registration
7:30-2:00pm
4/7 Book Fair Begins
4/8 Eagle Squad Field Trip
4/9 Arbor Day Poster deadline
4/9 Book Fair Night for Parents 5:30 pm
4/10 QAC Gala at Prospect Bay
honoring QAC employees
4/11 Mary Kay mother/daughter evening
Free Facials- 5pm & 7pm sessions
4/12 Easter Egg Hunt/PTA 8-11am
4/14 STEM/Science Fair
4/16 Chinese Acrobats @ 1:30pm
4/16 Title I Site Review
4/18 and 4/21 Schools Closed
Spring Break Begins
4/22 Schools Open
4/23 Earth Day Celebration
4/25 Dad/Daughter Dance
@ 7:00pm
4/25 Yearbook sales end
4/28 SIT @ 2:45
4/30 Food Lion Math Night 6:00pm
4/30 Assembly PreK thru 2nd Grade
Week of May 4th – Teacher Appreciation
Principal’s
News
Andrew Jackson won a special
"heart" award at the 4-H banquet
on Sunday, March 23rd, 2014.
He is a S.O.A.R ing Eagle!
Congratulations Andrew!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
AUTHORS OF THE MONTH!
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
*Keegan Cardoza *Carmen Elizondo
*Kylie Charles
*Avery Elborn
Mrs. Thren's class
shares their
completed
February book
reports on African
Americans.
Food Lion Math
Night will be
April 30th from
6-7:30pm in
Millington.
Cultural Competence Committee at SES and SMS
I am happy to inform you that our schools and community members
have joined together to form the Cultural Proficiency Committee. We
have met twice and plan to meet monthly. We are committing to
cultural competence as an integral component of all activities in our
organization. There is no one method of getting started, but our
committee has planned some activities with the support of our PTA's,
and we are currently working to establish a mission statement to
articulate principles, rationale and values for our
organizations. Currently, our committee is represented by parents,
teachers, community members, QAC employees, and PTA.
Sudlersville Elementary School Students
Celebrate African American History Month
Students at Sudlersville Elementary School
celebrated African American History Month in
February. They researched influential African
Americans who made significant contributions to
our country. Students completed their book
reports and displayed them on a cereal box.
Pictured are the following second grade
students. Andrew Alexander researched Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Kyayri Brown researched
President Barrack Obama. Jazmyn Cooper
researched Gabby Douglas, gymnast.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
BOOK FAIR! BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!
April 7-11th
Fiesta Family Night
Wednesday, April 9th 5:00-7:00pm
Food – Games – Prizes
Shop the book fair for a chance to hit the piñata!
Principal Gets "Pied" on Pi Day
On March 14, 2014, the principal at Sudlersville Elementary School, Mrs. Michele
Hampton, got "pied" five times by students at each grade level. Pi Day was celebrated on
March 14th. The SES math enthusiasts realize that Pi is an irrational number, 3.14. This
activity gave the SES students an opportunity to be creative with math.
Partnering for Youth after school program
initiated this activity as a Service Learning
Project. Students donated 759 nonperishable foods to the local food pantry
at the Sudlersville Methodist Church. As
an incentive, students were able to "pie"
their principal. They enjoyed that!!
Students thank Mrs. Hampton for her willingness to have some
fun. Cara Fellows, Kindergarten; John Connolly, 1st grade;
Sara Reny, 2nd grade; Teresa Blanco, 3rd grade; Kylie Price, 4th grade.
Cara Fellows, Kindergarten student;
Mrs. Carol Byerly, PFY Coordinator;
Mrs. Michele Hampton, Principal
Carol Byerly, PFY Coordinator; John Connolly,
1st grade student, Mrs. Michele Hampton, Principal
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
Sudlersville Elementary School Students Utilize Technology
The fourth grade students at Sudlersville Elementary School are utilizing Netbooks during math instruction. Since
Sudlersville Elementary School is a school-wide Title I school, Title I funding supported this initiative. "Students
find the use of technology is a learning experience and an adventure," said Mrs. Michele Hampton,
principal. Students are viewed adding and subtracting fractions during their math class in Mrs. Settelmaier's
class. "We enjoy seeing the influence of technology throughout the school. Many of the programs students are
using are web based and can be accessed at home, as well as, school," said Mrs. Hampton. "I learned how to add and
subtract fractions," said Nathan Crabill, fourth grade student.
Pictured left to right:
Gracelyn Luongo, Nathan Crabill, Dylan Bell
Pictured left to right:
Emily Kolanda, Faith Corder, Gracelyn Luongo, Dylan Bell
Sudlersville Elementary School Student Received Statewide Recognition
Conner Lancaster, fourth grade student at Sudlersville Elementary School, was selected as the State of Maryland
winner in Bonnie Plants' 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. Conner received a $1,000 scholarship for growing a 12 pound
cabbage. Conner is pictured receiving his award.
Pictured left to right:
Xander Clawson, friend; Conner Lancaster, award
recipient; Mr. David Drury, representative from Bonnie Plants
Second Graders Enjoy Writing
The second graders in Ms. Eber's class wrote
about "Small Moment in Their Lives". Mackenzie
Ebling wrote about the time that she got a
kitten. Emily Marvel wrote about the time she
went to riding lessons. Student writing will be
showcased on the bulletin board. Keep up the
good writing SES Eagles!!
Sybil Lancaster, grandmother; Jay Lancaster, grandfather,
Conner Lancaster, award recipient; Sharon Lancaster, mother
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
Pre-K News
It is hard to believe it is
April. We will be having our
Easter celebration including
an Easter egg hunt and
yummy snack on Thursday,
April 17th. In the next few
weeks or so, permission
slips will be going home for
our field trip to Godfrey's
Farm. Please be on the look
out for these slips.
Parent-Teacher conferences
will begin on Wednesday,
April 2nd for Pre-K. We look
forward to meeting with
everyone for Parent-Teacher
conferences.
We are beginning our
Dinosaur Unit. We will learn
about what they looked like,
how they moved, and what
they ate. I am sure the
children will enjoy all the
activities that are planned
for this unit. Please
continue to practice
counting, identifying
numbers, as well as
identifying uppercase and
lowercase letters. Thanks
again for your continued
support.
The Pre-K Team
Kindergarten News
We are looking forward to sharing
your child's progress at the
upcoming parent conference
time. One of the topics to be
discussed will be "polishing" your
child's reading skills as he/she
prepares for first grade. It is
important that your child recognize
simple words. It is also important
that your child understands what
he/she is reading. We will be
discussing strategies to improve
your child's comprehension.
If you have any questions that
come to mind, about any
topic, after our conference, please
contact your child's teacher.
Grade 1 News
Welcome to April. Hopefully
warmer weather will follow. In
math we are moving our focus
from addition to
subtraction. Please continue
to practice the basic facts with
your child. In social studies we
are learning about different
cultures. I am sure your child
would be interested to find out
where your family came
from. In science we have
begun a chapter on
matter. Look around for
examples of solids, liquids and
gases. As always, remember to
read, read, read and complete
the reading logs. We look
forward to meeting with
everyone at conferences.
First Grade Team
Grade 2 News
A happy spring to everyone!
We hope the weather will
finally begin to cooperate! It
seems that our students are
suffering from “cabin fever”
and it will be nice when they
finally get outside to play for
recess. Please dress children
appropriately depending on
the forecast.
Parent - Teacher conferences
will be held only on Thursday,
April 3 and Friday, April 4.
Please make every effort to
attend. If you need to change
the time, contact your child’s
teacher.
Reading, writing and math
continue to be our
fundamental priorities. This
month we will continue
learning reading strategies
and practicing fluency in
literacy block, concentrate on
improving our writing skills,
work and adding and
subtracting 3 digit numbers
and begin geometry. We will
also finish our science unit on
Earth and Space.
In the next few weeks or so,
permission slips for our field
trip will be going home. We
will visit The Chesapeake Bay
Maritime Museum in St.
Michael’s, MD on Thursday,
May 29th. This will be an
extended day trip. All parents
are welcome. Please look for
information to come home.
Let’s remember to read,
read, read!!!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
Grade 4 News
Grade 3 News
AWESOME
APRIL!
Happy spring! The
students worked very hard
last month on the Math and
Reading MSA tests. Results
should be arriving in the
mail sometime in the
summer. We look forward
to discussing your child’s
progress during the parent
conferences on April 3rd and
4th, 2014. Please contact
your child’s teacher if you
do not have a scheduled
conference. In Math, we
completed Topic 9~
“Understanding Fractions”
and just began Topic 10~
“Fraction Comparison and
Equivalence.” Topic 10
focuses on expressing
whole numbers as fractions,
and recognizing fractions
that are equivalent to
whole numbers. Please
continue to read with your
child and complete the
weekly reading logs. A few
important dates are listed
below for the month:
• Week of April 7th, 2014Book Fair~ “Buy one Get
one Free”
• Saturday, April 12th, 2014
~S.E.S. Easter egg Hunt8:00- 11:00 a.m.
• Monday, April 14th,
2014~Student
Showcase/ S.T.E.M.
Science Fair- 6:00- 8:00
p.m.
• Wednesday, April 16th,
2014~ “Chinese
Acrobat” assembly- 1:30
p.m.
• Friday, April 18th, 2014Monday, April 21st,
2014- “Spring Break”
• Wednesday, April 23rd,
2014- “Earth Day*”
**For SES 2014 Earth Day
on Wednesday, April 23,
we welcome parents and
grandparents to join third
graders in their day of
environmental science
workshops. Stop by any
time between 8 am and 2
pm to spend as much or as
little time as you like. We
would love to have you
join in our learning
activities.**
Thank you for your
continued support!
Have a spectacular spring!
Field trips
Thank you for the parents
that have already sent in
payments for the May and
June field trips. The trips will
cost $20 each and we have
provided you with an option
to pre-pay. Field trip forms
will be sent home about a
month prior to the trip.
Content
Math- We are still emerged in
fractions. Students should be
able to compare fractions,
add and subtract numbers
with common denominators,
and find the unit fractions.
Social Studies- We are in the
middle of two units. Students
are learning about Maryland
as a new state and how
Marylanders were impacted
by the Civil War.
Writing- Students are
learning about building
paragraphs, creating thesis
statements, and support their
opinions through writing.
Literacy Block- varies based
on classroom
Please continue working with
your students on Reading and
Math homework. These skills
will help them to be
successful when they move
onto 5th grade.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
Health Room
**ATTENTION PARENTS**
In Maryland, new immunization
requirements will begin this
September in the new
2014/2015 school year which
will affect students entering
Kindergarten and 7th grades.
April is
Sports Eye Safety Month
Each year there are about
The new Sudlersville
40,000 sports related eye
injuries in this country. More Elementary School website is up
and running. It is a great
than one third of these cases
resource to find up-to-date
are children.
information and review the
amazing things that are
Ninety percent of these
New Requirements for the
happening here at SES. Please
injuries could be prevented if
2014/2015 school year are as
visit qacps.schoolwires.net/ses
children wore proper
follows:
frequently. We would love to
• 2 doses of Varicella vaccine protective eyewear made
hear your feedback. Let us
from polycarbonate plastic.
(chickenpox) to enter
know what you would like to
see on the website and we will
Kindergarten
Many sports, such as
work diligently to provide
• 1 dose of Tdap vaccine
basketball, baseball, football,
important information to you.
(tetanus, diphtheria,
soccer,
hockey,
golf,
lacrosse,
pertussis) to enter 7th grade
racquet sports and water
• 1 dose of Meningococcal
sports have the potential of
vaccine (MCV4) to enter 7th
causing serious eye injuries.
grade
Whatever sport you
participate in call your eye
Please check with your doctor
to see if your child has already care professional for
recommendations of
received these vaccines. Our
records may just need to be
appropriate protective
updated. You may receive these eyewear. Prescription
vaccinations from your child’s
eyeglasses do not offer
doctor.
protection.
Summer is right around the
Yearbooks are on
Please do not hesitate to take
corner.
Did
you
know
that
care of this matter because
sale now through
children should not play with
there will be a 20 day cut off
April 25. The cost is
sparklers? These sticks of fire
once school resumes next year
$17. Make checks
can burn as hot as 1800
and any child who is not up to
payable to SES. Books
degrees and children find
date will have an automatic
will arrive in early June.
them irresistible. They can
suspension until the
requirements are met.
cause permanent eye damage Buy one to capture the
such as vision loss and
memories of this
Please contact us at school if
blindness. Save your sight.
school year!
you have any questions.
Protect your eyes!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parent Involvement
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
Parent/Teacher conferences should be an
MATH
Abigail Voshell
is the winner
of the "Math
Problem of the
Month!"
W
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CALLING ALL PARENTS,
GRANDPARENTS, AND
FRIENDS OF SES!
Wednesday, April 23, is
Earth Day for SES!
Please mark your
calendars and join our
students for a day of fun
and learning. You can
stop by and stay as long
as you want. We
welcome you to
participate in
environmental
workshops with us. And
thank you to those of
you who volunteered to
be workshop presenters
for 2014 SES Earth Day!
Guidance
OLWEUS has begun! You may
hear your children talking
about classroom
meetings. The month of April
teachers will be discussing the
first two rules of OLWEUS;
1. We will not bully others.
2. We will try to help student
who are bullied.
Please help us to reinforce
this information at home.
4th grade will be participating
in the Think First Stay Safe
program during the month of
April. Children will be
receiving a booklet from QAC
Social Services. We will be
discussing personal safety
issues. Due to time
constraints, not all lessons will
be covered but please sit
down with your fourth grade
students and discuss this
important safety information
with them. They often have
many questions that we just
don't have enough time to
answer.
If you haven't registered your
new student for Pre-K or K,
please make an appointment
as soon as possible so we can
plan for next year.
Career Fair, Friday, May 9 We
will need parent
volunteers! Come spend the
day sharing your special skills
with our students.
informative and rewarding experience.
Below are five tips that can help you have a
more successful Parent/Teacher
conference:
1) Plan for it. Before you come to your
conference, write out questions you would
like to ask. What are my child’s strengths
and weaknesses?
2) Keep an open mind. Your goal is to work
for cooperation between you and your
child’s teacher. Even if the teacher says
something you disagree with, try to listen
to what he or she has to say.
3) Ask to see your child’s work. Here is no
better way to see how your child is
progressing than to look at his or her school
work.
4) Ask for suggestions. If your child is
doing well, ask what you can do to keep
things on a positive track. If there are
problems, ask what you can do to help.
5) Clarify and summarize as you go.
Teachers sometimes use educational
buzzwords. If you don’t understand
something the teacher says, just ask!
Computer Lab availability for parents
during Parent/Teacher conferences:
Thursday, April 3rd 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday, April 4th 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This is an opportunity for parents to use the
computers for internet access for school
related activities. Feel free to stop in the
Computer Lab during these times.
The Parent Resource Center is open
anytime, but be sure to stop by during the
conferences. Check out the many items
available such as: “We Both Read “ series
books available in both English and Spanish,
along with a CD of Reading Comprehension
Quizzes to use at home. We also have “We
Read Phonics” books (K-2), “You Read to
Me, I’ll Read to You” books (K-2), “Half
and Half” books with a great story and cool
facts, “Green Light Readers” books for
beginning readers that includes fun ageappropriate activities for each story and a
book and CD entitled Involving Parents in
Their Children’s Reading Development.
Mark your calendars for the popular annual
Food Lion Math Night. Note the date has
been changed to Wednesday, April 30,
2014. Invitations will be sent home soon!
Elaine Butler, Parent Coordinator x234
Karla Altamirano, BiLingual Parent
Coordinator x234
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
Sudlersville Elementary School’s
Daddy-Daughter Dance
When: Friday, April 25th
6:30-8:00
Where: Sudlersville Elementary School Gym
What: A night out on the town for daughters and their dad
or positive male role model
Cost: $10.00 admission or $15.00 for admission with photo
*Music, dancing, punch, cookies, and a photo booth will be
available for the night!
***Benefits Sudlersville Elementary School’s Relay for Life Team
In collaboration with the Judy Center Partnership
Music
Spring Chorus: Calling all 3rd and 4th Grade students!
Mr. Harrison will soon be accepting members into the Spring Chorus. The Spring Chorus is
made up of 3rd and 4th grade students. This is a come one, come all performing group
(anyone in 3rd or 4th grade may join!) Letters will be going out to all students. Complete
and return the parental consent form. Rehearsals will be starting in April.
Spring Concert!
Mark your calendars if you haven’t already! The Spring Concert is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 21st. The performance will begin at 6:30 pm. Music groups will include
the 1st grade classes, 3rd and 4th grade Winter Chorus, and 4th grade Recorder Club.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
Third grade
inside recess fun!
Ms. Dawn chose
Mouse's First Spring
for parent and child
story time at the
Family Center.
Caleb created his own art form
with nutritious edibles at the
Welcome Spring parent and child
playgroup at The Family Center.
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facebook!
“The Family Center”
The Family Center
Standard Monthly Descriptions
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH AGE 3
Adult Education – Study for your high school diploma OR hone your skills for College entrance! Open to the community
whether you have a young child or not.
Bright Smiles – Oral Health for students/family, scheduled quarterly by the Eastern Shore Oral Health Education and
Outreach Program. Dental screenings for children are held every fall.
Career Class & Career Exploration – Discover the right career for you, now or when your children are in school; increase
your skills in resume writing, interviewing and job searching; learn about different careers each month when a local
professional visits.
Family Planning / Preconception Health – Today you can choose if and when to have children, choosing health for the baby
before you even become pregnant. Important workshops for all adults of child-bearing age brought to us by the Health Dept.
Gardening/Cooking – Have you ever imagined life without plants, animals, and the many wonders of nature? Let’s not take it
for granted and see what nature has to teach us. Help us plant, grow and eat from our summer garden plus cook year round.
Health Programs – Many programs brought to us by the QAC Health Department, Priority Partners and Midshore Food
Supplement Nutrition Education, University of Maryland Extension.
Library Story Time – We go to Sudlersville Library for Story Time the third Tuesday of each month.
Parent Advisory – Help make Family Support the best place for families and children that anyone could imagine.
Play Group – Hands-on activities will cover topics on child development and school readiness in a play group, held outside in
spring and summer, weather permitting. Older siblings may come to the center on Playgroup days in the summer.
Store – Participate in the management of our Center store. Earn “money” for your hard work while at the Center and then
purchase the items you helped gather and price.
WIC – Women, Infants and Children program. We are a Health Department WIC site! See if you are eligible for food for your
young children or transfer your services here if you are already enrolled. Call 443.262.4423 to make an appointment.
Special Fundraising ~ 2014
Fundraiser: Quarter Auction
Sunday April 6, 2014 Doors Open at 1:00pm Games Start at 2:00pm. Queen Anne’s County High School
Vendors include: Avon, Mary Kay, Celebrating Homes, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi, Thirty-one and many many more.
Refreshments available for purchase.
Pre-Sale tickets $5.00 per paddle. Tickets at the Door $8.00 per paddle. Extra paddles are $3.00 per paddle.
Contact: Jenny Crossley 410-438-3182 for more details.
Find us at www.qacps.org/Page/339 and on Facebook: “The Family Center”
Contact us with questions about any programming!
Advance Your Academic Skills – Open to the community!
Interested in getting your high school diploma or preparing to enter college? A parent’s level of education directly
influences how far their child will go in school. Classes are provided by Chesapeake College,
here or in other county locations. 410.822.5400 x2408
Please insert Judy Center
Calendar for page 12!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
APRIL 2014
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Students of the Month for the month of March!
A big cheer for these outstanding students who were recognized
for their outstanding behavior!!!
Colton Ervin
Dylan Timms
Cara Fellows
Jennifer Rosa
Ashley Gabriel Morales
AM Pre-K
Mrs. Dean
PM Pre-K
Mrs. Dean
K
Mrs. Beres
K
Mrs. Chance
K
Ms. Landgraf
Nathan Cunningham
K
Mrs. Munson
Dalana Skinner
John Connolly
1
Mrs. Bennett
1
Mrs. Darling
Eli Navarro
1
Mrs. Davis
Mackenzie Ebling
2
Ms. Eber
Jaidin Downes
2
Ms. Kane
Nathan Johnston
2
Mrs. Troyer
Teresa Blanco
3
Mrs. Bildstein
Harley Martin
3
Mrs. Leventhal
Mason Sherwood
3
Mrs. Thren
Sanaa Taylor
4
Mrs. Embert
Aaron Buellis
4
Mrs. Rosendale
Grace Loungo
4
Mrs. Settelmaier