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Prince George’s County Public Schools
14201 School Lane
Upper Marlboro
Maryland 20772
CALVERTON ELEMENTARY
3400 Beltsville Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
Tel:301-572-0640
GO TO SCHOOL WEBSITE:
http://www1.pgcps.org/calverton
Mary Tschudy, Principal
SCHOOL TIMES: 7:45 - 1:55
GRADES: K - 6
SCHOOL UNIFORMS: None
BEFORE AND AFTER CARE: Yes
Zone: 1
SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT: 1
Vision
All students graduate college-ready.
Mission
The Prince George’s County Board of Education will advance the achievement of its diverse student body
through community engagement, sound policy governance, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
Five Core Operating Beliefs
1. Children ARE our business - and THEY come first;
2. Parents are our partners;
3. Victory is in the classroom;
4. Continuous improvement in teaching, leadership, and accountability is the key to our success; and
5. EVERY member of this community shares the responsibility for successful schools
Emergency Weather Plans Process
When it snows or the roads are icy, the best advice is to listen to the radio or watch the television news for notification of school closings or delays. Sign up for email notifications through www.schoolsout.com.
The Superintendent generally makes decision concerning early morning school closings or delayed openings prior to 5 a.m.
An announcement is then provided to 38 radio stations and eight (8) television stations in the Washington metropolitan area. The goal is to contact the stations in time for early morning broadcasts that begin between 5 and 6 a.m.
This information may also be accessed on the school system's web page at www.pgcps.org and/or www.schools-out.com.
After 6 a.m., staff and parents can also access the school system's Voice Mail Bulletin Board by calling 301-952-6000. Wait for the opening message, and then press the number 1.
Watch PGCPS TV on Comcast Channel 96 or Verizon FIOS Channel 38
When schools are closed early or all day, all evening activities are cancelled, and school buildings are not available for after-school activities by other private or public organizations. When schools have a two-hour delayed opening time, all half-day programs are cancelled.
Attendance
Parents’Responsibilities
Parents are the major influence in their children’s lives. In order to ensure school success, parents must:
• Encourage student attendance by taking a positive approach to school and school activities.
• Learn the school’s policies regarding student attendance.
• Contact the school when the student will be absent for the day.
• Write a note with the date of the absence, the reason for the absence, and parent contact information when the student is absent.
• Check frequently with school personnel as to your student’s progress.
• Share with the school the responsibility for promoting regular school attendance.
• Ask the school staff for help for your child when an
attendance problem arises.
• Notify the school of changes in address and phone number immediately.
• Model and promote behavior appropriate for the school
setting.
• Visit your child’s classroom at least twice per year during the school day.
Overview
The Maryland State Department of Education requires that all children who will be five years old by September 1 of the year they are requesting entry must register for enrollment in Kindergarten.
Program Components
Kindergarten forms the basis for the development of the critical academic, intellectual, social, and emotional experiences and learning foundations that will guide and inform students throughout the duration of their school careers.
The experiences are planned using the Voluntary State Curriculum for Kindergarten and include reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, and health. Presently the system uses the following tools to assist in the delivery of instruction:
Houghton Mifflin Reading - A Legacy of Literacy
Scott Foresman - Addison Wesley Mathematics
Scott Foresman Social Studies - Here We Go
Scott Foresman Science
Harcourt Health and Fitness
How To Read Your Report Card
Grades for Elementary Schools - A, B, C, D, E, I, PR, IP, ND
Head Start, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade 1
PR Proficient (80 - 100%)
IP In Progress (69 -79%)
ND Needs Development (50 - 59%)
September, 2009
Labor Day - All Schools & Offices Closed
Date: 9/7/2009
Start: 8:30 AM
End: 4:30 PM
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT PRE-K and K
Date: 9/9/2009
Start: 7:00 PM
End: 8:00 PM
Location: Calverton Elementary School
Calverton ES Picture Day at Multi purpose room
Date: 9/18/2009
Start: 7:30 AM
End: 2:00 PM
Location: Multi purpose room
Description: Life Touch Photography student pictures
Rosh Hashanah**
Date: 9/19-20/2009
Start: 8:30 AM
End: 4:30 PM
Eid Al-Fitr**
Date: 9/20/2009
Start: 8:30 AM
End: 4:30 PM
Professional Development – Schools closed for students
Date: 9/25/2009
Start: 8:30 AM
End: 4:30 PM
Location: September 25 Friday Professional Development – Schools closed for students
Contacts:
Division of Student Services 301-952-6384
Professional School Counseling Services 301-567-8670
Family and Community Outreach 301-925-2531
Homeless Education 301-925-2482
International Guidance Office 301-445-8460
Student Records 301-749-4117
Safe and Drug Free Schools 301-749-4379
Health Services 301-749-4722
Special Education 301-817-3138
Home Instruction 301-749-4389
Psychological Services 301-431-5630
Homework Journals and Calendars should be completed everyday and is due back to school on Friday. Homework is a required part of the Kindergarten curriculum and is GRADED. Children who don’t bring in their homework will miss recess on Friday. Please work with your child to complete their homework and return it on time, every week!
Sincerely,
Allison Hankey
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