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Celebrating our first grade students of the week from the week ending April 14th!
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Parents and guardians of children turning 3, or 4 by September 1, 2023: Give your child a bright start to their educational career by enrolling your 3 or 4 year old in Somerset County Public Schools' Pre-K program! Visit our Pre-K Registration Page for information and how to enroll your student online:
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/o/scps/page/early-childhood-instruction#prekregistration
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Did you know that students, staff, and faculty of Somerset County Public Schools can receive medical care right at school? The School Based Health Center at Washington High School is staffed by a licensed provider in partnership with Chesapeake Health Care. Not only can staff diagnose and treat common health conditions, but student-athletes can also get their yearly sports physicals. Call 410-651-4040 for more information, and to schedule an appointment for your student.
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Ms. Mayson's Kindergarten class celebrated Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) day today!
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MD parents of children receiving special education services—we want to hear from you! Please take this survey: www.mdparentsurvey.com
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After the students left to begin their Spring Break, the staff had some fun and friendly competition at an Easter Egg Hunt organized by our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Taylor.
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Recently, members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority volunteered their time to help at our Spring book fair. We appreciate their help and support!
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Reminder: Today, 4/6/23 is an early dismissal day, then SCPS schools and offices will close for Spring Break on Friday 4/7 and Monday 4/10. We hope everyone has a restful break and we look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Tuesday 4/11.
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What a fun morning at the BOE! SCPS' Special Education Department Family Support Services, in partnership with Somerset County Infants & Toddlers and the Judy Center Early Learning Hub hosted the Sensory Easter Bunny Event. Students enjoyed arts & crafts, sensory friendly activities and games and some treats to sweeten the deal!
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Registration begins today for PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten for students who have never been enrolled in school. We can't wait for you to become a Wildcat!
https://somersetcountymd.sites.thrillshare.com/page/student-enrollment
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Tonight, SCPS will announce the 2023 Somerset Teacher of the Year! Meet the candidate from Princess Anne Elementary School: Miss Jill Klaverweiden, PreK-3 Teacher! Watch her video, here: https://youtu.be/LmbwIjJ4Tc0
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Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration begins 4/3/23! Register by 5/26 to be eligible for a FREE summer program at Woodson or Princess Anne Elementary.
Registration events will be held on 4/12 at Princess Anne Elementary and 4/13 at Woodson Elementary. See flyer for more details!
![Somerset County Public Schools PRE-K/ KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Begins April 3, 2023 Register online today! www.Somerset.k12.md.us What you will need: Birth Certificate Parent/Guardian ID Proof of Residency (Ex: Lease/Mortgage statement, utility bill) Immunization Records Health Records *Income Verification (Ex: Tax Return, 1 month of pay stubs) Pre-K 3 is limited to those who meet the income qualifications. receive special education services or are English Language Learners. Spots are limited, so apply early! For More Information Deal Island Elem. 410-784-2449 Princess Anne Elem. 410-651-0481 Woodson Elem. 410-968-1295 Central Office 410-651-1616 ex 11255 Register by May 26th to be eligible for a FREE summer program *Woodson and Princess Anne Only Princess Anne Elem. Kick Off Event: April 12 Woodson Elem. Kick Off Event: April 13 Child must be 3 by Sept. 1 for Pre-K 3, 4 by Sept. 1 for Pre- K 4 and 5 By Sept. 1 for Kindergarten. *Income documentation is for Pre-K Only](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4026022/large_RYVW1T93TYheaM5s-81hhw.png)
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Today we celebrated our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Jill Klaverweiden! The students were so excited to send her off to the Teacher of the Year luncheon in style! Chants of "Ms. K, Ms. K" could be heard for miles around! 😊
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Reminder for our PK3 and PK4 families that school will be closed on Friday, March 31 for professional development.
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Congratulations to our "Wildcat of the Week", Ms. Noll! You have been a great addition to our first grade team!
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Our 2022 - 2023 PAES School Yearbook is on sale now! Visit the link below to place your order. All orders are due by April 26, 2023.
School Code: 064148
https://www.memorybook.com/online-pay/parent-pay/
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The Spring Scholastic Book Fair is off to a great start! Stop by this week to purchase great books for your child!
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Congratulations to our 1st grade students of the week for last week (ending 3/24). We're proud of you!
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Meet our 2023-2024 Somerset Teacher of the Year Candidates! SCPS will announce the Teacher of the Year on March 31, 2023 at the Somerset Teacher of the Year Banquet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NZZ7MAcFPQ
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Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration begins 4/3/23! Register by 5/26 to be eligible for a FREE summer program at Woodson or Princess Anne Elementary.
Registration events will be held on 4/12 at Princess Anne Elementary and 4/13 at Woodson Elementary. See flyer for more details!
![Somerset County Public Schools PRE-K/ KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Begins April 3, 2023 Register online today! www.Somerset.k12.md.us What you will need: Birth Certificate Parent/Guardian ID Proof of Residency (Ex: Lease/Mortgage statement, utility bill) Immunization Records Health Records *Income Verification (Ex: Tax Return, 1 month of pay stubs) Pre-K 3 is limited to those who meet the income qualifications. receive special education services or are English Language Learners. Spots are limited, so apply early! For More Information Deal Island Elem. 410-784-2449 Princess Anne Elem. 410-651-0481 Woodson Elem. 410-968-1295 Central Office 410-651-1616 ex 11255 Register by May 26th to be eligible for a FREE summer program *Woodson and Princess Anne Only Princess Anne Elem. Kick Off Event: April 12 Woodson Elem. Kick Off Event: April 13 Child must be 3 by Sept. 1 for Pre-K 3, 4 by Sept. 1 for Pre- K 4 and 5 By Sept. 1 for Kindergarten. *Income documentation is for Pre-K Only](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4026008/large_M-W8mVWGMBk8IDL0P8dAvg.png)