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PTA NEWS February 15, 2019 is our Domino's Fundraiser. Order any items from the Federalsburg Domino's location (410-754-7007) Menu any time on Friday, February 15, 2019 and use the code Books, and the PTA will receive 20% of the profits! This fundraiser is in support of the March book fair at FES. Our goal is to earn enough money to buy every student a book! Thank you for your support! February 22, 2019 Cupid Hop FES PTA will be hosting the Cupid Hop from 6:30pm to 7:30pm! Come out for dancing and pictures, and lots of fun! Back by popular demand will be the photo booth! Light refreshments will be available! All students must have a chaperone present throughout the entire event. If you bring a donation for the LT. DAN Delmarva (Local Troops with Disabilities and Needs) you will be entered into a prize drawing that evening.

Save The Date Feb 1-School Closed for students Feb 7- PTA meeting 5:30 pm Feb 14-Report Cards released/No Pre-K Pre-K parent conferences Feb 15- Dominoes Fundraiser Feb 15-Early Dismissal @ 1:00pm Parent Conferences/No Pre-K Pre-K parent conferences Feb 18-School Closed/Presidents’ Day Feb 22- PTA Cupid Hop Dance Mar 6- Falcon Fun Fest Mar 11-19 Book Fair Mar 14- Q3 interims issued Mar 15- Early Dismissal/Inservice Mar 20- Spring Pictures Mar 21- PTA Meeting 5:30 pm Mar 28- FES Talent Show

National School Counseling Week 2019 is Feb. 4–8.

The week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment this week to thank Federalsburg Elementary’s School Counselor, Mrs. Veronica Hayes.

February 2019 Newsletter FES is a School-Wide Title I School

Principal: Dr. Yolanda Holloway Assistant Principal: Todd Nichols Webpage: federalsburgelementary.weebly.com

FES Twitter: FES_Falcons@FederalsburgES Follow FES on Facebook @FederalsburgFalcons

Study after study has shown that school based health centers help reduce lateness and missed time at school and work, increase grades, and better connect students, teachers, and parents. This is so important because in order to do well in school, students must be present, healthy, and ready to learn! And what better way is there to help children stay healthy, than to provide some of that care at school, where students spend the majority of their time! Did you know that Caroline County is the only public school system in the entire state to offer school based wellness center services in each of their schools? Your child has access to the Choptank Community Health School Based Health Center at FES! The FES SBHC is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the school day from 8am-4pm. Services include treatment of acute minor illnesses such as strep throat, ear infections, and rash, evaluation and management of sports and related injuries, asthma care and various other health and dental education. Appointments can be made by sending a note to school with your child or calling the Wellness Center during office hours via telephone at 410-754-5857. For more information on school based health care and National School-Based Health Care Awareness month please visit www.sbh4all.org

Happy National School-Based Health

Care Awareness Month!

Book Fair Is Coming!! The book fair will be held in the Media Center during the school day March 11-19 (9am-4pm), March 14th (9am-7pm), and March 15th Family Event (8am-9am). Students will be able to visit the book fair during their regular Media Center class time. Parents and guardians are invited to shop after school on March 14th. Hope to see you there!

February is National Children's Dental Health Month.

Tips for most effective way to prevent tooth decay -

1. Brush your teeth twice a day 2. Floss to help remove plaque

from between the teeth 3. Healthy eating - Nutritious foods

help keep teeth and gums healthy.

4. Dental check ups should be done twice a year.

Volunteer Training There will be a short volunteer training for chaperones and volunteers on Tuesday, February 12, at 5:00, and on Wednesday, February 13, at 3:00. If you are interested in attending a volunteer training, but are unable to make either of these dates, there will be others! Please contact Becky Schoonover at schoonover.becky@ccpsstaff.org. Or, trainings are available online this year at: carolineschools.org.

YEARBOOK ORDERS It’s not too early to order your FES yearbook. The cost of the yearbook is only $17.00. You can order online at strawbridge.net (Code 112949), or you can send cash or check payable to FES with your order form by April 1st. Orders by April 1st will guarantee a yearbook in your child's hands prior to the last day of school.

Car Rider Line We are implementing a new car rider line procedure. In order to increase security and to keep our children safe, please either have your assigned number visible for pickup or identification readily available. When requesting pickup for the end of the day, please identify who will be picking your child up so we can check identification in the car rider line for verification or you will be directed to the front office for pickup.