Wicomico Teacher of the Year nominations closed last night, and we received 973 nominations this year! Thank you to everyone who took time to nominate an amazing teacher for this recognition. Our schools and our school system look forward to celebrating many of the teachers of Wicomico County Public Schools throughout the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Recognition Program..
🐿️ Happy Sunday Evening, Chipmunk Families!
This is Mrs. Harrington, your Assistant Principal, with exciting updates from Chipman Elementary! 🎉
🚗 Dismissal Reminder: Dismissal time is busy, and safety is our priority.
⏰ Please avoid dismissing students from the office during 3:00-3:30 PM.
✅ If your student needs to leave early, please pick them up before 3:00 PM.
📖 Thank you for helping us keep the process smooth and safe!
✨ Teacher of the Year Nominations: It’s time to celebrate outstanding educators for Wicomico County’s Teacher of the Year!
📝 Submit nominations by parents, students, staff, or community members.
📅 Deadline: Monday, December 2nd.
📍 Paper forms are available in the front office, or visit the Wicomico County Board of Education online to nominate.
🍭 Candy Grams: The holidays are almost here! Chipman’s PBIS program is offering Candy Grams for students to send to friends, teachers, or staff.
🎁 Spread holiday cheer and kindness while supporting future PBIS initiatives!
📅 Candy Gram forms will be sent home in this week’s Tuesday Folders.
🐠 Pre-K Culminating Event: Pre-K families, don’t miss your child’s Coral Reef Culminating Event!
📅 Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 PM
📚 Celebrate their hard work and see all they’ve learned this unit!
🎄 Deck the Halls Spirit Weeks: Get ready for some holiday fun!
🎉 Spirit-themed days for December are coming home this week.
📌 Be sure to save the flyer so your scholar can join in the excitement!
As we prepare for another fantastic week of learning and adventure, rest up tonight! 😴✨ Let’s dream big, shine bright, and make this week unforgettable!
🎒📚💡 GO and BE GREAT!
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.
Wicomico County Public Schools has an incredible Student and Family Services division including Pupil Personnel Workers, Community School Coordinators and Home School Liasons. We want to Thank those who give their all each and every week at Chipman Elementary School including Adrienne Jenkins, Karen Jones and Leslie Wiggins.
Reminder: Students will be in school this Monday and Tuesday, and then schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Nov. 27-29 for the Thanksgiving break. The school system will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!
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.
On Thursday, November 21, Wicomico County Public Schools held two Public Information Sessions regarding the current School Boundary Study and the two draft options for boundary changes.
There is now an ONLINE SURVEY open through Dec. 9 to gather feedback on the two draft options for the school boundary changes. Just scan the QR code in either English, Spanish or Haitian Creole to participate in this survey. We want to hear from you.
If you were unable to attend either Public Information Session, you can watch the presentation on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/fJ1Rg0Yh3xU
Reminder of the schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools next week: School is in session and offices are open Monday and Tuesday, and then the school system will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.
🐿️ Happy Sunday Evening, Chipmunk Families!
This is Mrs. Harrington, your Assistant Principal, with exciting updates from Chipman Elementary! 🎉
📈 Report Card Distribution – November 15th: Report cards have been released via X2 Parent Portal and were sent home on Friday, November 15th. ✅ Please sign the brown envelope and return it to your child’s teacher.💡 Take a moment to celebrate successes and set goals for improvement this marking term.📞 If you wish to discuss your scholar’s progress, reach out to their teacher on Talking Points.
🚗 Dismissal Reminder: Dismissal time is a busy period, and safety remains our top priority. To help us manage this process effectively:
Please avoid picking up students from the office between 3:00–3:30 PM.
If you need to pick up your child early, kindly ensure you arrive before 3:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping dismissal safe and smooth!
✨ Teacher of the Year Nominations It’s time to nominate outstanding educators for Wicomico County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year! 📝 Nominations can be submitted by parents, students, staff, or community members. 📅 Deadline: Monday, December 2nd.📍 Paper forms are available in the front office, or click the link on the county website. Let’s celebrate our amazing teachers!
🎥 Attendance Matters: Arrive to Thrive Check out our new video on Facebook featuring board members and senior leaders!
🚨 Did you know?
Being 5 minutes late daily = 3.5 days missed annually.
15 minutes late daily = 10.3 days lost.
30 minutes late daily = 20.7 days gone!
🔑 Consistent attendance leads to success! Let’s work together to keep our chipmunks thriving.
💇♀️ Hair for the Holidays Chipman is hosting FREE hair services for students on Saturday, December 14th, at 8 AM.✨ Services include simple braids, loc retwists, and haircuts.
📲 Sign up via the QR code (spots are limited)!
👕 Spirit Wear Orders: Show your school pride with Chipman Spirit Wear!📅 Forms are due by Friday, November 22nd.📍 Stop by the office or message your child’s teacher to get a form. Let’s represent Chipman Pride!
🦃 Thanksgiving Break – Nov. 27th-29thAs we approach Thanksgiving, I want to thank you for your support and partnership.🏫 Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 27th, through Friday, November 29th.📆 We’ll see everyone back on Monday, December 2nd!
As we gear up for another amazing week of learning and adventure, don’t forget to get some rest tonight! 😴✨ We can’t wait to see all the excitement, creativity, and curiosity shine through at Chipman Elementary! Let’s make this week one to remember!
Have an amazing rest of your Sunday evening! 🎒📚💡 GO and Be Great!
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.
It's National School Psychology Week (Nov. 11-15), and we'd like to take this opportunity to say just how much we appreciate the team of school psychologists that supports students in Wicomico County Public Schools every day. We're so grateful for what you do!
Please join Wicomico County Public Schools in honoring and thanking American military veterans this Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11). In our schools, many of our students and staff will have opportunities to learn about and observe Veterans Day.
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.
Reminder: Schools will dismiss students 3 hours early on Friday, Nov. 8. That day is also the last day of the 1st marking term. Report cards will be distributed Nov. 15.
🐿️ Happy Sunday Evening, Chipmunk Families!
This is Mrs. Harrington, your Assistant Principal, and I couldn’t be more excited to share some awesome updates from Chipman Elementary! 🎉
🎃 Thank You for a Spooktacular Trunk or Treat!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made our Trunk or Treat a success! We loved seeing all the creative costumes and smiling faces. 👻🍬
🚫 No Afterschool Program – Monday, November 4th
Please note that there will be no afterschool program tomorrow, Monday, November 4th.
📅 No School – November 5th: A quick reminder that schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th, for Election Day.
⏰ Early Dismissal Alert! Friday, November 8th: Heads up, Chipmunks! This Friday, November 8th, marks the end of the 1st Marking Term, and it’s an early dismissal day. Scholars will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m., so be sure to arrive at the bus stop three hours earlier than the usual time! ⏳
📈 Report Card Distribution – November 15th: Report cards will be distributed to all students on Friday, November 15th.
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! 🎒📚💡
We can’t wait to see everyone on Monday as we continue Dreaming Big and Shining Bright! Have a wonderful night—Go and Be Great!
Reminder: The schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for Election Day.
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.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Please be sure to set your clocks back one hour for the switch back to Eastern Standard Time for the winter.
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 first Superintendent's Open Door Session of the school year will take place Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the school system's main office on Northgate Drive. Chat time with the superintendent is first come, first served from 4-6 pm.
