
We are looking forward to Open House tomorrow from 2:30-6 pm!
Here's a suggested checklist of things to do while you're here!
We are so excited to see everyone!


Welcome back, Teachers & Staff to the 2023 - 2024 school year! Our teachers and support staff returned today for an action-packed Opening Week in preparation for our students' return. Please join us in sharing your support for #TeamSCPS. Have a GREAT year!


Each year, SCPS offers parents and guardians the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance. For plan information and to enroll your student for the 2023-2024 school year, visit our district website: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/student-accident-insurance


We are having a staggered start for prek 3 & 4 students on September 5th and then all students will start September 6th! Open House on Aug. 31st.


Happy birthday to our students born in August!


Do you know a Somerset County Public Schools' educator who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for #FFFCUClearsTheList! @FFFCUofMD is giving away $70 for school supplies to FIFTEEN local educators in celebration of their 70th Anniversary! Nominate an outstanding educator by August 4th.
Nominate here:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/event-details/?event_cat=community&event=2023-fffcu-clears-the-list
#70YearsofFFFCU #FFFCU #DontJustBankBelong


Make sure to have our SCPS app downloaded not only to get the latest information from us but also we will no longer be using Class Dojo and will be using Rooms through the app instead! Having one app to use for all things school related will be convenient! We will still post on our Facebook and Instagram as well. Go to this webpage for further information
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/o/scps/page/mobile-app


As you go back to school shopping for uniforms, please keep in mind our policy!
Maroon, Orange, Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, Black, Yellow, Green, Pink, Purple are all appropriate top colors with no logo displayed.
Tan, Dark Blue, or Black colored bottoms. No Sweatpants, Leggings, Denim or Atheltic style bottoms allowed.
If any further questions, please call the school. Thank you!


#TeamSCPS: Last year you helped us raise $500 for school supplies with #FFFCULikeForACause! 📓✏️ Can we beat last year's likes and shares? Go to @FFFCUofMD on Instagram to show your support of our #SmallButMighty system in Somerset!
For just a few more hours (through Weds. July 12th at 12 pm), FFFCU will donate $1 for every like their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each repost on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help ensure teachers and students are ready for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to support or visit their website for more information:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/



#TeamSCPS: Last year you helped us raise $500 for school supplies with #FFFCULikeForACause! 📓✏️ Can we beat last year's likes and shares? Go to @FFFCUofMD on Instagram to show your support of our #SmallButMighty system in Somerset!
For 24 hours (July 11th at 12 pm through July 12th at 12 pm), FFFCU will donate $1 for every like their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each repost on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help ensure teachers and students are ready for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to support or visit their website for more information:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/



Here is our school supply list for the upcoming school year!


Happy birthday to our July birthdays!


As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for Independence Day. There will be no summer school on Tuesday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!


Summer School begins Monday, 6/26/23! As we prepare to welcome students back for the summer, please note that bus transportation schedules will be sent via EMAIL over the next few days to the address used to register your student in PowerSchool.
Bus drivers will NOT notify parents/guardians via phone call this year. Please check your email for an automated message with your student's transportation information.


Our bottle cap collection paid off! Every student in the school worked together to create these bottle cap murals for our school. We have our DIS crab and our DIS bridge. They turned out amazing and we all materials were recycled.



Monday-Breadsticks
Tuesday-Popcorn Chicken
Wednesday-Cheeseburger
Thursday-Pizza

Next week is our LAST week of school!
Monday is our last FULL day! 5th grade has graduation at 2pm. This is our last uniform attire day as well. (5th are dressing semi-formal for their graduation).
Tues/Wed/Thurs are all half days with dismissal beginning at 12:30 and free casual days.
Tuesday is our Prek-4th grade awards at 9:30.
We are ALMOST to end of another amazing school year! Have a great weekend!

Reminder that tomorrow, Friday June 2nd is a free casual day. 5th grade is going to SIS for a tour in the a.m.
Thank you!

Tomorrow is the last day to register for Elementary Summer School!
Session dates: 6/26-7/27, Mon.- Thurs., 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Transportation, breakfast & lunch are provided, and academic focus will be on reading and math skills. Register in PowerSchool by Friday, 6/2/23.


Happy Birthday to all of those students born in June!
