BES Railroader Express Family Newsletter

February 22, 2021

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Contents include (but not limited to):

Important Dates

Visitor Screening Protocols

Inclusive PK Program & Application Information

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Inclusive Pre-Kindergarten Application Process

Frederick County Public Schools is offering a unique pre-kindergarten educational program. The  Inclusive Pre-K program is in addition to, and different from our regular pre-kindergarten class. These classes are available at 15 FCPS locations and educate all students using pre-academic standards with an emphasis on social emotional skills and communication. Participation in this program is based on a random peer lottery.

Inclusive Pre-K Classrooms are available for 3 and 4-year old students who will attend ½ day sessions. Students must be 3 or 4 by September 1st.  Applying for a student to participate as a peer in this program does not guarantee enrollment and students must reapply every year. Parents must provide transportation to and from school and may apply to any location, regardless of home school location. The application process is now open and students will be selected via a lottery process. All applications must be submitted to Lauren Perry for consideration for the peer lottery by April 9, 2021.  Applications submitted past this date will not be included in the initial lottery any may be waitlisted pending student enrollment numbers.

Inclusive Pre-Kindergarten Program Information and Application

Please note the application process for the 2021-2022 school year for our General Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten will be announced at a later date.  Watch for the FindOutFirst Communication in March 2021. 

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Looking for a good read?

Visit https://fcps.libguides.com/fcpsbaahm to discover books about the study and celebration of Black/African-American History Month. These materials are available as eBooks and Audiobooks through the FCPS digital platform, Sora.

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Spring 2021 AP Test Registration

Google form/contract was shared with spring AP courses..

(Google form must be opened with student FCPS google account)

Completed forms MUST be completed and submitted w/payment verification by March 1, 2021!

Email receipt/verification of payment to:Nunzia.Sulmote@fcps.org

*Fee:  $95 payable via School Cash Online

If you have questions (or require assistance), call Mrs. Sulmonte or Mrs. Bittner 240-236-8549

Reminder:  NO GOOGLE FORM – NO TEST!

Signed Contract/Registration form must be completed!

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FCPS seeks nominations for the 2021 Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award (by Friday, March 19).

Please see the news release for details: https://www.fcps.org/about/news/1702705/fcps-seeks-nominations-for-tressler-award

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FCPS seeks nominations for the 2021 Support Employee of the Year (by Friday, March 26).

Please see the news release for details: https://www.fcps.org/about/news/1702704/nominate-an-outstanding-fcps-support-employee

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