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
MARCH 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
MARCH
3/3 & 3/4 MSA Reading Grade 4
3/5
4TH Grade Field Trip to QACHS
3/5
BOE Meeting
3/5 & 3/6 MSA Reading Grade 3
3/7
OLWEUS Kick-off assembly @ 1:45
3/7
PTA Movie @ 6:45pm
3/7 & 3/10 MSA Math Grade 4
3/11 & 3/12 MSA Math Grade 3
3/12 Bonnie Plants Assembly for 4th Grade
3/13 thru 3/18 MSA Make-ups
3.14.14 / March 14th 2014 - Partnering
for Youth Pi(e) Day Assembly
3/19 Bus evacuation
3/20 Picture Day
3/25 Financial Literacy Day
3/27 Food Lion Math Night
3/28 Early Dismissal/Professional
Development
APRIL
4/2 PARCC Field Test for Mrs.
Settlemaier's Class
4/3 PreK registration 10:30-5:30pm
4/4 PreK Registration 7:30-2:00pm
4/3 and 4/4 Reporting to Parents
Principal’s
News
Registration for Prekindergarten and
Kindergarten Students
The following are the Maryland State Department of Education
age requirements for enrollment of kindergarten.
School Year 2014-15
Prekindergarten
September 1
DOB: 9/2/09-9/1/10
Child must be 4 on or before September 1, 2014.
Kindergarten
September 1
DOB: 9/2/08-9/1/09
Child must be 5 on or before September 1, 2014.
1st Grade
September 1
DOB: 9/2/07-9/1/08
The procedures for requesting early admission to kindergarten
may be obtained by calling the Guidance Counselor, Angela
Webster, the Elementary Supervisor, Dr. Elaine O'Neal, or on
the Queen Anne's County website.
Registration for PreK and K will be held at
Sudlersville Elementary School on April 3rd and 4th
coinciding with Reporting to Parents.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
Conner Lancaster, Sudlersville Elementary
School Student, Receives Statewide Recognition
Congratulations to Conner Lancaster who was
selected as the State of Maryland winner in
Bonnie Plants' 3rd Grade Cabbage
Program. Conner will receive statewide
recognition for growing a 12 pound cabbage
plant and receive a $1,000 scholarship. Winning
mementos will be presented by Bonnie Plants
and the Maryland Department of
Agriculture. Conner's third grade teacher was
Ms. Deidre Bildstein of Sudlersville Elementary
School.
Sudlersville Elementary Students Are
Recognized for Writing!
Each month, students at Sudlersville
Elementary School are recognized for
exemplary writing. Students recognized this
month are included in the following
picture. Left to right: Colin Gray, Keegan
Cardoza, Mrs. Hampton, principal; Kylie
Charles, Carmen Elizondo
Congratulations to
Ms. Bildstein's class.
This class had the
highest percentage of
students who met their
reading goals for
second marking period.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
Congratulations to Dr. Mary Leventhal!
Dr. Leventhal will be one of Queen Anne's County finalist for Teacher of the Year.
She is pictured with her science class, Mrs. Hampton, Mrs. Leaverton, and Dr. Williamson
Students were
rewarded for
participation in
the fundraiser.
They received a
limousine ride
and ate lunch
at Carletto's.
Sudlersville Elementary School
Students Enjoy Math Assembly
On January 31st, the students at
Sudlersville Elementary School
participated in a Magic Math
assembly. The presenter, Mark Curry,
shared math concepts/skills while
demonstrating his magician skills. The
program was sponsored by the SES PTA.
Pictured left to right: Elise Forstell,
Peyton, Gestole, Jessica Frank, Sophia
Mohen, Seth Blackwell, and Mark Curry,
presenter
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
SES Students Celebrate the
100th Day of School
Second graders at SES celebrated
the 100th day of the school year
on February 20, 2014. They wrote
narratives about themselves when
they turn 100 years old. Students
used a computer app, OLDIFY,
which aged the seven year olds to
make them look 100 years
old. This was fun for all!
Pictured left to right:
Mrs. Hampton, NieMah
Commodore, Emily Marvel,
Meygan Hastings, Carter
Winterstein, Ms. Eber
SES Students Participate
in Science Assembly
On February 20th and
21st, all students
participated in a
Maryland Science
Center Assembly
sponsored by the SES
PTA. Ella Pinder, fourth
grade student, is
pictured and
participating in a science
experiment.
SWIFT
Sudlersville Elementary School is one of four
schools in Queen Anne's County Public Schools
that attends SWIFT (Schoolwide Integrated
Framework for Transformation) meetings. The
SWIFT Center is out of University of
Kansas. Part of the SWIFT implementation
includes the school team's examination of their
current status and priorities for
improvement. Our goal will be to promote
academic success for all
students. Pictured: Mrs. Hampton and Ms.
Davis are seen reviewing data.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
Dear PFY Students:
Should I say thank you for thinking of me for March 14, Pi Day? It is good to see that we have such math lovers in
our Partnering for Youth Program. I understand that some math enthusiasts even go so far as to mark Pi Minute at
1:59, which takes into account the first six digits of the pi: 3:14159. Pi Day is a good excuse to have fun with your
principal!
If Pi is the circumference of a circle (the distance around the circle) divided by its diameter (the distance across), then
I am requesting very small pies when aiming at your target, ME!!!! I am making a rational request regardless of the
fact that pi is an irrational number. Since pi goes forever, I will have to put some limits on this activity…five pies in my
face only!!!!
Pi Day gives us an opportunity to be creative with math and I am honored to be part of it. I am looking forward to
seeing you on Pi Day at SES! By the way, my favorite pie is lemon meringue!
Sincerely,
Michele Hampton
Principal
Sudlersville Elementary School Plans a Financial Literacy Day
On Wednesday, February 20th, 2014, the Financial Literacy team at Sudlersville Elementary including SES educators
and administrators, staff from Junior Achievement of Central Maryland and business and community volunteers met
to plan the second annual SES JA in a Day scheduled for March 25, 2014. During the JA in a Day event, a cadre of
business volunteers from the QAC Chamber of Commerce, SES parent volunteers, and students from the Teacher's
Academy at Queen Anne's County High School will take over all the classes at SES. During that day, the volunteers
will deliver Junior Achievement's grade-specific hands-on curriculum on financial literacy, infusing the experential
curriculum with their real-world knowledge and expertise. Prior to the day, volunteers are trained by Junior
Achievement staff and spend time reviewing and preparing their JA materials.
The SES Financial Literacy Team met to plan logistics for the day, focusing on community engagement and outreach.
SES was the flagship site for Junior Achievement to partner with Queen Anne's County Public Schools in the 20122013 school year. Since that event, Junior Achievement programming has expanded to other elementary schools as
well as all four middle schools to meet the state-mandated financial literacy curriculum requirements. Junior
Achievement materials are also aligned with the standards used in Maryland.
(Left to right:) Elaine Butler, Parent Coordinator; LaRee Siddiqui, Junior Achievement Coordinator; Annette DiMaggio, PTA
President; Terri Gloyd, Math Specialist; Carolyn Walls, Business Partner Peoples Bank; Lora Davis, Community Partner Rotary
Club and Parent; Michele Hampton, Principal
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
Pre-K News
Is spring really around the
corner? Let's hope so. We just
finished Theme 6: Construction
Zone. The students enjoyed
learning about construction
sites, tools, and building
things. This month, we will be
starting Theme 7: In the City, In
the Country. We will be learning
the differences between the city
and the country. In addition, we
are at the end of our Shape Days
and are now moving on to Letter
Days. We look forward to seeing
what interesting things your
child will bring into class for the
different letters. Please continue
to work on identifying numbers,
letters, shapes, and colors at
home. We thank you for your
continued support!
The Pre-K Team
Grade 2 News
Grade 1 News
We are continuing to "March"
our way to success. In math,
we are still looking at tens and
ones and now we are going to
be adding them. We will begin
adding 2 digit numbers with
and without regrouping. In
social studies we are finishing
up map skills. Next we will
begin a unit called "All About
People" in which we will learn
about different cultures and
how we are alike and
different. In science we will be
studying the weather. We are
also continuing to practice our
writing skills. Please help your
children remember to use
capital letters and punctuation
when writing.
Kindergarten News
We will be celebrating the birthday
of Dr. Seuss during the month of
March.
Fun activities will promote many
basic reading concepts. For many
children one of the first books that
they read independently is a book
that was written by Dr. Seuss. If you
don't have any Dr. Seuss books at
home, contact your child's teacher to
borrow a great book.
The weather related closures and
delays during the past few weeks
have been a challenge for scheduling
events and getting into the routine of
school. Just a reminder that
homework is sent home on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. Please
check your child's folder and help
him/her complete the homework.
Thank you, the Kindergarten Team
March is here already? Wow,
this year is moving quickly!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day on the
17th!
A special thank you to our
parents who helped their
children complete their cereal
box reports for Black History
Month. They were fantastic!
Look for the next project which
will be coming home shortly.
Our interns will be in charge of
this and they are very excited!
Remember to check your
child’s homework folder each
night for assignments and
important information. Please
have your child complete
his/her homework and return
promptly. As always, keep
reading and returning those
reading logs! Remember,
questions should be answered
in complete sentences.
Count on us to continue
The temperature is still
variable in and out of our
classrooms. Long sleeves and
sweaters are encouraged for
inside the room. Please
bundle up in coats, scarves,
etc. for walking in the outside
temperatures. Thank you for
your continued support.
First Grade Team
working super hard this month.
Our Literacy Block time seems
to be having a positive impact
on our students’ reading
abilities. We are very proud of
their progress! In math we are
working on regrouping and
representing numbers to
1,000. The students have been
working hard on their writing
as well. Ask them about it! In
social studies the students are
learning about American
symbols.
Have a wonderful March! We
are looking forward to spring
and the warm weather it
brings!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
Grade 3 News
Grade 4 News
Reading
Marvelous March
State testing is upon us.
The students have
worked hard to this point
& we are confident they
will do well.
We are hoping March
brings calmer weather
and allows us to get the
kids outside for
recess. Please continue
sending jackets with your
students.
This month we are busy
learning fractions,
paragraph formation, &
civil war. Ask your
children about our daily
lessons.
Our reading awards for quarter 2
were given out at the recent
awards assembly. 170 of our Prek4th grade students completed their
reading goal homework. This is
about half of our student
population. The children who are
reading at home on a regular bases
are making the most progress. Like
anything else, the more you
practice the better you get.
Parental support is the key to
student success. We appreciate all
of your support in helping your
child to become a proficient
reader.
What do successful readers do?
1. They get their minds ready and
think while they read. They look
over a text before they start
reading. This is similar to looking
at a map before starting on a road
trip or looking at a blueprint for a
building.
2. They wonder about the things
they read. They ask questions in
their minds and then try to answer
them for themselves and for
others.
3. They look deeper into the text
to find meaning and
understanding. This is a skill our
students are working on in class to
align with the new Common Core
Curriculum. Students are being
asked to read multiple texts on the
same subject and then to analyze
and synthesize information and
then write a response to a question
based on the texts.
ENJOY READING WITH AND TO
YOUR STUDENTS!
Mrs. Thurber
Reading Specialist
Wow what a winter it has
been~ we are hoping that
spring is right around the
corner! March will be a solid
month of instruction with
only one half day on Friday,
the 28th. The MSA Reading
test will be administered
March 5th and 6th. The Math
MSA will be the following
week on March 11th and 12th.
Please make sure that your
child goes to bed early so they
will be ready for testing in the
morning. Also, if your child
does not eat breakfast at
school, please make sure they
eat at home so they have
brain power on those days. In
Math, we are wrapping up a
unit in Division and will begin
the topic of “Fractions” for
the next few months. Please
continue to practice
multiplication/division facts at
home with your child as well
as read, read, read! Thank you
for your continued support
and have a magnificent
March!
Pennies for Patients
SGA is sponsoring the
Pennies for Patients
collection again March 1028th. Each week there will
be an exciting event to
participate in. Last year,
SES collected over
$2,000.00 for the Pennies
for Patients program, run
by the Leukemia and
Lymphoma society, the
worlds largest voluntary
health agency dedicated to
fighting blood
cancers. Please help us to
make this year a success as
well!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
Health Room
Guidance
**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.
What’s Olweus and what does it
mean for my child?
Olweus is a research based
program that is proven to
“significantly reduce bullying
throughout the school setting.”
Some of the Olweus programs
highlights include:
New Requirements for the
• A survey to be completed by
2014/2015 school year are as
students in grades 3 and 4
follows:
about their bullying
• 2 doses of Varicella vaccine
experiences.
( chickenpox) to enter
Kindergarten
• A “Kickoff activity” to start
• 1 dose of Tdap vaccine
the program rolling. This will
(tetanus, diphtheria,
occur on March 7th at 1:45pm
pertussis) to enter 7th grade
in the gym.
• 1 dose of Meningococcal
• Classroom meetings that will
vaccine (MCV4) to enter 7th
occur weekly where students
grade
will be learning skills to stop
bullying.
Please check with your doctor
We need your help as parents to
to see if your child has already
ensure the success of this
received these vaccines. Our
program. If you would like to be
records may just need to be
a part of the Olweus team,
updated. You may receive these
contact Mrs. Webster and she’ll
vaccinations from your child’s
give you some more info.
doctor.
Please do not hesitate to take
care of this matter because
there will be a 20 day cut off
once school resumes next year
and any child who is not up to
date will have an automatic
suspension until the
requirements are met.
Please contact us at school if
you have any questions.
Save the date for our Career
Fair. It’s few months away but
please consider spending the
day with us on Friday, May 9th.
We are asking parent volunteers
to spend the day talking to
students about their careers.
Don’t forget to continue to sign
in at the front office whenever
you enter the school.
Test Stress
As March approaches, there is
a noticeable increase in school
anxiety, often as a result of
the reminders of the
impending “test”. While MSA
is very important to the
success of each student and
the school, it is not the only
test that matters. Students
need only be reminded to try
hard and do their best. This is
the expectation every day! A
good night’s sleep, a good
breakfast and a great attitude
go a long way toward success
on the test.
–Mrs. Webster
YEARBOOKS will be
on sale from January
27 through April 25.
The 40 page full color
books arrive at the
end of the year.
Buy one to capture
the memories of this
school year! Cost is
$17.00. Make checks
payable to SES.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
The Judy Center
Partnership of Queen
Anne’s County is Your
Family’s Friend
Preparing children for
school is always a
challenge, but parents do
not have to go it alone
thanks to a strong
network of community
partners working to help
them. At the Judy Center
Partnership of Queen
Anne’s County, various
agencies and community
partners coordinate and
collaborate to create
opportunities for
children and families in
their journey to prepare
their children for school
success. We embrace
the entire family on the
journey of school
readiness by reaching
out to them as soon as
their child arrives.
Healthy Families MidShore, the Infants and
Toddlers Program, the
Family Center, Queen
Anne’s County Board of
Education Migrant
Department, and the
WIC Program of Queen
Anne’s County Health
Department are integral
partners in the journey of
preparing children for
school success from birth.
As the child ages, we reach
out to other partners in our
collaboration such as the
community libraries, Queen
Anne’s County Department
of Social Services,
Community Partnership for
Children and Families,
Character Counts,
Crossroads Community,
Inc., the local PTA,
Chesapeake College and
many other community
partners, always mindful of
our families’ diverse and
unique backgrounds. As
the child grows, the family
changes and our
partnership adapts to meet
those changes. In the end,
we stand true to our
mission and vision of
preparing all children for
school readiness and
success. The Judy Center
Partnership celebrates the
young child and applauds
all parents’ efforts to
prepare their children for
success in school and in life.
Think of the Judy Center
Partnership as your ally and
friend as you rear your child
in Queen Anne’s County!!
Family Centers and
Resource and Referral
Centers across Maryland
visited our elected
officials on February 4,
2014 to thank them for
their continued support
and to let them know
how important it is to
invest in families with
young children. Maryland
Family Network arranges
this day every year.
Pictured are Erika
Morgan-Howard, Senator
Steve Hershey's
Legislative Aide, and two
moms and children from
The Family Center of
QAC. Ebony Banks, with
her son Keonte, and
Jessica Thomas, with her
son Kymerr were our
Ambassadors.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
Pictures from the
Judy Center
Playgroup
Dear Parents,
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!
Thank you to all the parents and
students who have participated
in the SchoolStore program. For
those who have not participated
yet, there is still time to win great
prizes and help our school earn
money.
Participation is easy and takes
less than 5 minutes. Please help
your child send at least 3 email
invitations to your friends and
family and let them know how
they can support our school
when they shop online at over
400 merchants including Sears,
Walmart, Disney Store and many
more.
FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS TO
WIN
A PARTICIPATION PRIZE:
1. Go to
https://www.schoolstore.net/cgi
/SetSchool?SchoolID=000015201
1&secheck=on
2. Pick your participation prize!
3. Address at least 3 email
invitations to family and friends.
Privacy Guarantee: The email
addresses you provide will be used
for this program only and will not
be shared or used for any other
purpose.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner
MARCH 2014
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Students of the Month for the month of February!
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