The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites you to attend the first SECAC meeting of the 2024-2025 school year. The hybrid meeting will take place at Prince Street Elementary School on Thurs., Sept. 26 from 6:00pm – 7:30 pm. Please contact Lavon Adkins laadkins@mywcps.org for the Zoom link.
🐿️ Good Sunday Evening Chipmunk Families! This is Mrs. Harrington, your Assistant Principal, and I’m absolutely thrilled to share some exciting updates from Chipman Elementary! 🎉 📝 Attendance Awareness Spirit Week: In honor of Attendance Awareness Month, we're launching Attendance Spirit Week this week! It's a great way to boost school spirit while highlighting the importance of regular attendance. Here’s the fun schedule for themed days: Attendance Spirit Week Schedule: Monday, September 23: Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow Wear your favorite college or career shirt to inspire our scholars to dream big! Tuesday, September 24: Great Attendance is “Tie”d to Great Learning Encourage your child to wear tie-dye or sport a tie or bowtie! Wednesday, September 25: There’s Nothing Tacky About Being On Time! Get creative with mismatched clothing and shoes. Thursday, September 26: Good Attendance Takes Teamwork! Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey to show the power of teamwork. Friday, September 27: Show Up and Show Off Your CHIPMUNK Pride! Wrap up the week by wearing Chipman shirts or school colors (blue and yellow). Let’s make this week a fun and memorable experience while underscoring the value of being present every day! 📂 Tuesday Folders Reminder:Folders will be sent home this week. Please review, sign, and return any papers in the "Return to School" section by the next day. 📝✉️ 👗 Dress Code Reminder: As a friendly reminder, our county’s dress code ensures a focused and respectful learning environment. Clothes must cover the entire back and shoulders, and students’ midriffs and backs should be covered while both sitting and standing. Students not in compliance will be asked to change. Thank you for your support! ✨ As we head into another week of learning and adventures, make sure to recharge tonight with a good night’s sleep! 😴✨ We can’t wait to see all the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments ahead at Chipman Elementary! 🎒📚💡
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Today is the day for the State Superintendent of School's Community Forum in Wicomico County. Dr. Carey M. Wright is kicking off a statewide series of Community Forums on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Wicomico County Public Schools at Salisbury Middle School from 5-6 p.m. We invite students, families, educators, and community members to join the conversation on elevating public education in Maryland. Sign up and submit your questions through our form: https://bit.ly/3B5XcfO
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
🐿️ Good Sunday Evening Chipmunk Families!
This is Mrs. Harrington, your Assistant Principal, and I’m absolutely thrilled to share some exciting updates from Chipman Elementary! 🎉
📝 iReady Testing for 1st Grade : 📢 Attention 1st-grade families! This week, our 1st-grade scholars will complete their Fall iReady diagnostic assessments, starting Monday. Please ensure your child arrives on time each day by 9:00 AM ⏰, as testing will occur during their ELA block. Don’t forget to get a good night's sleep 🌙 and arrive on time. Your cooperation with punctual attendance helps ensure smooth and successful testing! 🙌
🚸 Drop-Off & Walkers: 👏 Thank you to all families for walking your scholars into their classrooms on the first day of school—it’s such an exciting milestone! As we move into week two, we kindly ask that parents allow their scholars to walk into the building independently. This will help our scholars develop independence and responsibility. 💪✨
For our walkers, please park in the lot off Booth Street during drop-off and pick-up. 🅿️ Please avoid stopping in the middle of the street or parking lot, as this creates a safety concern and can block traffic. 🚗⚠️
Starting Monday, all walkers will receive 2 numbered tags—one for parents and one for your child's backpack 🎒. To pick up your scholar, the person must have the matching tag, or they’ll need to show a valid ID and be listed as an authorized pick-up. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe! 💙✨
🛑 Visitors: Important Reminder! 🛑 All visitors must present a valid ID when entering the building. No ID, no entry. There will be no exceptions to this policy 🚫. This is in place to ensure the safety of all our scholars. 💼👦👧
📂 Tuesday Folders: 📅 Tuesday folders will be sent home this week! Please sign and return any papers in the "Return to School" side of the folder by the next day. 📝✉️
🏫 Back to School Night & Title 1 Night: 🗓️ Save the Date! Tuesday, October 17th, from 5:30-7:00 PM, we’ll be hosting Back to School Night and Title 1 Night! Families can visit classrooms, learn about Title 1 programs at Chipman Elementary, and explore different ways to get involved and engaged. 🤝✨
👗 Dress Code Reminder: As our scholars return, please keep our county’s dress code in mind! 👕👖 Clothes must cover the entire back and shoulders, and students’ midriffs and backs should be covered while sitting and standing. Students who don’t follow the dress code will be asked to change. Thank you for your understanding! 🙏✨
As we head into another week of learning and adventures, make sure to recharge tonight with a good night’s sleep! 😴✨ We can’t wait to see all the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments ahead at Chipman Elementary! 🎒📚💡
Hello, amazing families! 🌟
We are beyond excited for the week ahead! 🎉✨ Check out the snapshot of what's coming up—so many exciting things are in store!
📅Attached you will also find images featuring the PK-5 Lunch and PK-5 Breakfast for September 🏫
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Save the Date (Sept. 17)! State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright will kick off her statewide series of Community Forums with a Community Forum in Wicomico County on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The forum will be held at Salisbury Middle School and will take place from 5-6 p.m. It is open to the entire community to attend.
Wicomico County Public Schools will be offering the first Family Success Night on Monday, September 16th from 5:00 -7:30 p.m. at Prince Street Elementary (400 Prince Street; Salisbury, MD 21804); Please plan to enter the school through the side entrance on Spring Avenue.
There will be childcare for children ages 4-12, and interpreters for Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese speakers. A light dinner will be provided (first come, first served).
This event will focus on what our students are learning in school and resources that can be used at home. Topics of interest for families with elementary school aged students include:
1) information about the new elementary math program;
2) information about reading in the elementary grades;
3) navigating and understanding 504 plans & IEP meetings;
4) helping your child be kindergarten ready;
5) helping your child learn time management and study skills;
6)understanding school test scores;
7) hygiene & healthy routines.
Vendor tables will provide information about other learning opportunities in our schools and programs that support what students are learning.
Welcome back today (Tuesday, Sept. 3) to all students in grades 1-6 and 9 (all grades attend at Pittsville Elementary and Middle, only Grade 6 attends at Mardela Middle & High).
Enjoy Labor Day, and we can't wait to see everyone starting Tuesday, Sept. 3rd as another great school year begins!
Friday, Aug. 30: Central Office and school offices are open, but teachers and most school staff are off today to enjoy the last weekend of the summer before the start of school. We look forward to seeing everyone rested and ready for learning starting Tuesday, Sept. 3 for most students.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
The Family Portal, an invaluable information resource for parents and guardians and students, is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Access the Family Portal at the top of the home page at www.wicomicoschools.org. Or, to get login instructions, visit https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/family-portal-how-to-log-in. Note: Once logged into Family Portal for 2024-2025, parents and guardians will be able to locate the student ID number they need to sign up the student for the EDULOG Parent Portal for bus updates.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org
This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, August 6 at 1:30 p.m. through Monday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Happy Wednesday, Chipmunk Families! 🌞
This is Ms. McCoy, Principal at Chipman Elementary School, and Mrs. Harrington, Assistant Principal. We hope you're having a relaxing and restful summer!
With August quickly approaching, we know many of you are eager to start your Back-to-School shopping. To help you prepare, we've attached the 2024-2025 School Supply Lists for all grades to this message.
Enjoy the remaining days of summer! We look forward to seeing you soon. Stay tuned for more school updates in the coming weeks. 📚✏️🎒
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars for Important Dates! 🗓️
Keep an eye out for a letter coming home in mid-August with all the details. We can’t wait to see you soon! 👋🏫
Schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools this week: School system will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. On Friday, July 5th, school system offices will be open, school office hours will vary (call ahead), and summer school classes and programs will not be held.
Today, Mrs Perry crowned the new principal of Chipman while the students and staff celebrated and cheered. Congratulations Ms. McCoy!!!
