🩵April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Help us 💡LIGHT up awareness for those with the gift of Neurodiversity and celebrate a world with all different kinds of perspectives. Wear LIGHT BLUE to shine a ✨ light on your support. 🩵
Meet Zachary Johnson, Cedar Chapel Special School's Teacher of the Year, who we'll be celebrating at the annual Teacher of the Year Celebration on April 4.
The same Zachary Johnson who started as a substitute teacher, was hired as an educational assistant in 2008, earned a graduate degree in special education, secured a position as a classroom teacher, and obtained a PE certificate… is thrilled to deliver adapted physical education to the students at Cedar Chapel Special School. Mr. Zak has started multiple athletic clubs, coached Special Olympics (skiing, soccer, basketball, torch run), and teamed up with neighboring schools for inclusive activities. He takes having fun extremely seriously and strives to create a safe environment that dispels the “PE is not for everyone” myth.
Celebrating #WorldDownSyndromeDay. 💙💛 3/21
The 21st day of the 3rd month, is significant because of the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
BREAKING: Worcester County Public Schools has been awarded the Flame of Excellence award for the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore 22-23 campaign! Thank you to our school system community for helping us invest in our communities! @UWLES #TogetherWeLIVEUNITED
Say something. It could save a life.
With Safe Schools Maryland, there are many ways you can submit an anonymous tip. Save this information to use for reporting. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
With spring around the corner, WCPS is releasing its updated current school year calendar that reflects an updated last day of school, given the single inclement weather closure this year. Please note, June 14 and 17 still appear as potential make-up days, but are unlikely to be used.
Last call to join us if you'd like to learn about Worcester's implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Tonight's regional information session at Snow Hill High School (5:30 p.m. at Snow Hill High School) will be the last opportunity to provide in-person feedback before the 2024 plan is finalized.
❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙March is Disability Awareness Month. Join CCSS in Celebrating Exceptional Abilities Spirit Week 2024 beginning with World Down Syndrome Day on Mar21 through Apr2, Autism Awareness Day. See the flyer for each daily celebration.
#DownSyndromeAwarenessDay #CerebralPalsyAwarenessDay #EpilepsyAwarenessDay #AutismAwarenessDay #SensoryImpairmentAwareness #PhysicalImpairmentAwareness
Please see the MarylandABLE flyer for details on a workshop for families who are currently using MarylandABLE and need the updates as well as families who are just starting out. Join Virtually next Wednesday Mar20 at 6pm. Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/45vufhez
Let's Celebrate the Luck of the Irish on Friday, March 15 - Wear GREEN to share your Irish School Spirit. 🍀💚🟢🧑🏽🎤
🍀Check out the latest CCSS PAW Print-Mar2024 Newsletter 🐾 https://sway.cloud.microsoft/LSfU45O0jQplqlLl?ref=Link
RN/LPN needed for a full time pediatric school (WCPS) case. Please see the ad attached and contact - ashleyr@compnursing.net - at Comprehensive Nursing Services Inc.
Don't Forget: Tonight kicks off the first of three regional information sessions on WCPS' implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Come out and learn about the Blueprint and give us feedback on the progress we have made.
Come out to one of our regional information sessions to learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future & WCPS' implementation of this landmark legislation.
Pocomoke Area: March 11, 5:30 PM @ Pocomoke High School
Berlin/Ocean City Area: March 12, 6:00 p.m. @ Showell Elementary School
Snow Hill Area: March 20, 5:30 p.m. @ Snow Hill High School
IMPORTANT STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:
The Worcester County Board of Education remains committed to the safety and security of our students and staff. While we have already publicly addressed the recommendations and presentations by our law enforcement officials, we recognize that this continued public debate on school safety is not conducive to restoring the partnership between our entities, and it stands to further incite fear in our students.
To that end, the Board and Superintendent of Schools has extended an open invitation to the Worcester County Sheriff and Chief Deputy to meet with the Superintendent and Chief Safety and Academic Officer to discuss the execution of our Memorandum of Understanding and how we can best move forward for the betterment of our schools.
Click on the link to see the Mar2024 issue of the CCSS Learning Community-6 that we hope will provide additional resources to families:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/vGRXYkWpgSAAOkBp?ref=Link
Come out to one of our regional information sessions to learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future & WCPS' implementation of this landmark legislation.
Pocomoke Area: March 11, 5:30 PM @ Pocomoke High School
Berlin/Ocean City Area: March 12, 6:00 p.m. @ Showell Elementary School
Snow Hill Area: March 20, 5:30 p.m. @ Snow Hill High School
REMINDER: This school year, WCPS has adopted new safety protocols. Learn more about the protocols at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
Fine arts Festival is almost here. Save the date: April 24.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Tune in this morning at 11:00 a.m. to view the Board of Education's press conference on school safety. View the livestream at: https://youtube.com/live/rSFPI6F_XJ4?feature=share
Attention Worcester: Nominate your favorite WCPS teacher for the Baltimore Ravens Touchdown for Teachers program, which recognizes local teachers for outstanding service to their schools & communities. Nominate at https://www.baltimoreravens.com/community/touchdown-for-teachers/
