Upcoming Events

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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
A Title 1 School Judy Center Partner DECEMBER
2014
Our Mission The mission of Sudlersville
Elementary School is to educate and enlighten
each of our students through an engaging
curriculum and high expectations (for behavior
and achievement) by dedicated teachers and staff
with support of parents and the extended
community. Our Vision A graduate of Queen
Anne's County Public Schools will be
well-educated, globally competitive and prepared
to become a caring, productive citizen of the
21st Century
Upcoming Events
Principals News
DECEMBER 12/2...Mrs. Annette DiMaggio sworn in   
as new Board of Education member. 12/3...BOE
Meeting _at_ 600 12/5...Christmas Parade in
Centreville 12/11SES SMS PFY STEMfest at
SMS 12/12..2nd grade field trip 12/12..Sundaes
with Santa _at_    600 in SES cafeteria 12/17..Winte
r Concert _at_ 630 12/18..Last day of PFY Fall
session 12/19..3rd grade field trip 12/19..4th
grade field trip 12/22..SCHOOL CLOSED JANU
ARY 1/5.....Schools Re-open 1/12...SIT Meeting _at_
245 1/13...PTA Meeting  
Parent Information for Helping Children to be
Successful StudentsThe National PTA has
published information for parents.  The
information is geared toward helping students to
be successful in school.  I am providing you this
link for your viewing and information.  It is
categorized by grade levels.  Please take the
time to view this information.  http//www.pta.or
g/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber2910
Please follow us on Twitter _at_ SES_SOARS
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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School
Judy Center Partner DECEMBER 2014
Student Art Work Displayed at Comptroller's
OfficeJazelle Torres' art work, was selected as
the Maryland Master's Piece to represent QACPS
Elementary Students!  Jazelle and her family will
be notified by the State Comptroller's Office,
and later on this year, there will be a ceremony
where she will present her work to Comptroller,
Peter Franchot.  Congratulations Jazelle!

• Emily Crossley's Art Work Recognized
• On November 19, 2014, Emily Crossley from
  Sudlersville Elementary School received special
  recognition along with other Queen Anne's County
  students. Emily was recognized for her excellent
  work in art.  Her art will be displayed at the
  Queen Anne's County Board of Education at the
  Superintendents Art Gallery. 
• Congratulations to Emily!!

Julia Alley, Supervisor, Cassie Hosler, art
teacher, Emily Crossley, student, Dr. Carol
Williamson, Superintendent, Michele Hampton,
principal
Bulletin boards are displaying student work.
Ms. Eber's class accomplished 100 for students
participating and completing their reading
logs. GREAT JOB!!
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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School
Judy Center Partner DECEMBER 2014
SES Student Receives Award at the Board of
Education MeetingJazmyn Cooper was recognized at
the Queen Annes County Board of Education
meeting on November 5, 2014 for standing up
against bullying.  She received the Hero Award. 
SES is very proud of Jazmyn!! 
Sudlersville Elementary Students Participate in
Poster Contest Students at Sudlersville
Elementary School participated in a school-wide
poster contest.  The theme of the poster contest
was SOAR (Safety, Organization, Active Learning,
and Respect).  In order to accomplish their goals
in school, this is a focus for all students.   To
further promote this theme, the posters will be
displayed in the community. 
The following students are poster contest
winners Kindergarten- Josiah Hegarty 1st Grade-
Samone Hicks 2nd Grade-Elyssa Crossley and
Gracie Troyer 3rd Grade- Kaiden
Minnick, Cidney Tribbitt,
Caleb Tribbitt 4th Grade- Jazelle Torres, Briana
Weitzel
Computer Science Week  Hour of Code Challenge by
Michele Hampton SES has two classrooms
participating in the Hour of Code Challenge
during Computer Science Week, December 8-14,
2014.  The Hour of Code is a global movement
reaching tens of millions of students in 180
countries.  This is an event that will give all
of us a chance to see what computer science is
all about.  For additional information, you may
access the following websites www.csedweek.org ww
w.code.org www.hourofcode.com
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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School
Judy Center Partner DECEMBER 2014
Author of the Week at Sudlersville Elementary
School      Students are practicing written
communication regularly at  Sudlersville
Elementary School.  Each week, Mrs. Michele
Hampton, principal, recognizes exemplary student
writing, and students receive an "Author of the
Week" certificate. Authors of the Week for
November include the following students
Nolan Corcoran and Gracie Troyer  Both students
are in Ms. Eber's second grade classroom and
doing a great job with writing assignments!! 
MacKenzie Ebling is with her teacher, Mrs. Amy
Thren.
Matthew Hinefelt, fourth grader, is pictured
with his teacher, Mrs. Sarah Rosendale.
Kaylee Leager and Chayse Franklin with their
teacher, Ms. Alma Davis.
The students in second grade enjoyed the new math
game Hundred Grid Tic Tac Toe".  Pictured here
with their grid are Gracie Troyer, Lea Anderson
and Delaney Fox.  Teachers learned this game
during our recent workshop on November 4 while
you were voting!  We vote that this game is FUN
and educational!
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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School
Judy Center Partner DECEMBER 2014
Grade 2 News
Pre-K News
Grade 1 News
Wow!  It is hard to believe it is December
already!  A huge thank you to all the parents who
helped to make our Thanksgiving Feast a success. 
It was wonderful time for everyone.  Now it is
time to get ready for the holidays.  We will be
having our Holiday Party on Thursday, December
18th and Polar Express Day on Friday, December
19th.  Please be on the look out for information
regarding these two special events.  We are still
learning about our five senses.  The holiday
season is a great time of the year to talk with
your child about what they see, smell, hear,
taste and feel in the world around them.  In
addition, please continue to work on identifying
colors, shapes, letters and numbers (1-10).  We
would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and
safe holiday! The Pre-k Team
First Grade Happenings! We are so excited in
first grade!  We have many engaging activities in
December. We have been writing our class books in
our homerooms and most classes will be finishing
up with this assignment by the first week of
December. Please look for or return envelopes
that will be/were sent home about our class book
writing.  We will be beginning a new unit in
Social Studies, called December Celebrations.
Children will learn about celebrations that are
celebrated in the United States and around the
world.  We will be going on our next field trip
on Friday, December 12th., this trip will be to
see a play at Chesapeake College called Sleigh
Ride Around the World. We will definitely be in
the holiday spirit by then!  Please remember
those hat and gloves because as long as the
temperature is not too cold we will be going
out!  We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday
break!           We wish you peace and
happiness!                     Your First Grade
Team
During December second grade will continue to
work hard on learning more reading and math
strategies. We have been learning about place
value in math and continue to improve our writing
skills. We just started our Science unit on
matter. Each December brings a class trip to
Colemans Tree farm to explore the importance of
tree farms for our environment. We will be going
on Friday, December 12th at 9am. Please send
back your permission slip and money as soon as
possible.
Celebrating Christmas Around the
World will be a focus for second grade this
month. Students will learn how the holiday is
celebrated in various parts of the world and gain
a healthy respect for differences among cultures.

Everyone in second grade is has been
working very hard. We are well into the second
quarter of the year and are proud of how the
students are progressing. We appreciate all the
support from our parents and encourage you to
continue monitoring/helping with H.W. at home.
Make sure your child is dressed
appropriately for the cold winter days ahead.
Label all items with your childs name.

Be sure to encourage the joy of
giving and helping others this holiday season.
Make the six Character Counts pillars part of
your daily lives.
Each
student is encouraged to log onto IXL and other
websites from home to practice reading and math
skills. Username and passwords were sent home for
several sites that the school has paid for. If
you need this information again, please contact
the classroom teacher. Also, the Queen Annes
County Library website has links to wonderful
websites free of charge as long as you are a
member. We hope you take advantage!

Reminder - End of year/holiday celebrations will
be held on Thursday, December 18th. Please watch
for more information coming home. You may contact
your childs teacher if youd like to volunteer
or help out.
Kindergarten News
A long vacation is approaching in December.  Take
advantage of many learning opportunities that
happen during the holidays!  For example, your
child can find words on greeting cards and
advertisements and work on counting skills when
helping set the table or organizing treats on a
tray.  It is very important to keep reading to
your child during the break.  Remember the next
Reading Log will be due on January 16th.  We
would love to have 100 participation from all
classes! Class celebrations will be held on
Friday, December 19 from 10-11.  More information
will be sent home at a later date. Have a
wonderful and safe vacation!  The Kindergarten
Team
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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School
Judy Center Partner DECEMBER 2014
Music
Grade 4 News
Grade 3 News
We have taught students some multiplication games
in the classroom. Please continue practicing
multiplying at home, you can use dice, a deck of
cards, or word of mouth to practice.The field
trip deadline is approaching fast. Please have
the field trip form payment submitted to
classroom teacher by December 5th.Look for
information about holiday parties to be sent out
soon.With the cold weather upon us please
remember to send your child to school with a
winter coat. We will be getting them outside as
much as possible until the, dare I say it, "snow"
arrives. Students will have math
reading/spelling homework weekly. Please review
this with your child.
Totally, Terrific Third Grade News!
Thank you so much for attending the parent
conferences last month. December promises to be a
very busy time. Please check your childs folder
for permission slips to attend the field trip to
the Baltimore Science Center on Friday, December
19th, 2014. We will also be contacting parents
for our winter breakfast celebration that will be
held on Thursday, December 18th, 2014. Please
remember to have your child wear a heavy jacket,
and gloves as well as a hat with the colder
temperatures arriving. The teachers are enjoying
meeting the students as we have begun rotating
classes for Science. As you know, multiplication
is a top priority for third graders this month
and next. Please continue practicing
multiplication facts at home with your child for
mastery. Third grade chorus members have been
doing a great job during their rehearsals with
Mr. Harrison. We look forward to enjoying their
performance on Wednesday, December 17. As always
thanks for your support! From our family to
yours, happy holidays and bring on 2015!
MARVELOUS MUSIC MEMO Here are a few musical
reminders for the month December.  Upcoming
Performance  Winter Concert Wednesday,
December 17th 630 pm  Winter Concert performers
include the 2nd grade classes, the Winter Chorus
(participating 3rd 4th grade students), and the
Winter Recorder Club (participating 4th grade
students). Students are to report to SES at 600
pm to get ready. All students must remain with
parents/guardians until 600. At 600, students
will be permitted to go to the classrooms. The
Concert will begin at 630 pm. The dress code for
ALL performers is nice clothes. Dress pants and
skirts/dresses are preferred. Red, white, and
green colors are also preferred. No jeans
please! Also, please be sure to avoid
shirts/tops with any noticeable pictures or
writing on them. If you have question about the
dress code, please call. Remember, this is a
performance and we want to look our best!
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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School
Judy Center Partner DECEMBER 2014
Counselors Corner
Health Room
Brrrr...chilly weather has arrived! If your child
needs a warm hat, gloves, a scarf, or a coat,
please have them stop by the Counselor's room!
Thanks to generous donations from the Chester
River Friends and an SES Teacher, we have plenty
of warm winter apparel for those in need.   
There have been several students lately that have
been diagnosed with Strep throat and treated.
Strep throat is caused by the bacterium called
Group A streptococcus and it is usually spread
person to person by direct contact. Symptoms may
include fever, sore throat, tender and swollen
neck glands, not feeling well, and rash. Early
recognition, by a throat culture and prompt
treatment are very important in order to prevent
possible complications. Children with strep
infections should be kept home from school until
24 hours after treatment has begun. It is then
very important that the medication prescribed by
your doctor be taken as instructed. If you
suspect a Strep infection in your child consult
your family doctor. Here is a preventive tip
Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, wash
your hands after wiping or blowing your nose,
coughing, and sneezing, and avoid sharing eating
utensils. Drown those germs!
The Judy Center Partnership News Every week our
pre-K and Kindergarten children enjoy Judy Center
sponsored SEFEL (Social Emotional Foundations of
Early Learning) lessons. During those lessons
children learn social skills such as how to
solve problems, take turns, share, and identify
their emotions and the emotions of others as well
as how to appropriately express those emotions.
Children also learn how to ask for help when they
need it, and how to help their peers if they are
able. They learn these skills through childrens
literature, songs, role-playing and art. This
past week, Sudlersville Elementary School
celebrated American Education Week and
Grandparents Day! Our pre-K and Kindergarten
children showcased their SEFEL skills by
performing for parents, grandparents and friends!
Their performances included songs demonstrating
how to help them develop self-control, develop an
awareness of how their actions impact their peers
and vice-versa as well as a song about Golden
words, Orange words and Red words. They shared
a story about a boy who was not making good
choices and identified when that was happening
through thumbs up behavior signals or thumbs
down behavior signals. We were so proud of the
amazing job the children did for everyone! Kiss
your brain, friends!
Congratulations to our newly elected 2014-2015
Student Government Association (SGA) officers and
representatives!  President Dylan Patterson
  Vice President Abi Altamirano Secretary
Lindsay McCowan Classroom Representatives Keegan
Cardoza, Meygan Hastings, Avery Elborn, Sara
Reny, Cassie Jones, Emily Marvel, Kailyn Bozarth,
Emily Crossley, Crispin Crites, Jordanna
Al-Atiyyat, Abigail Voshell     The Character
Pillar of the Month for November was Citizenship,
and our SES Eagles displayed caring for our
fellow community members through the generous
donation of more than 600 items for the
Sudlersville Food Pantry during our SGA Food
Drive!! Congratulations to Mrs. Thren's 3rd Grade
students, who donated 187 items! As the winning
class, they will enjoy a class pizza party and
each student will receive a 1 School Store
certificate.  
Imagination Library Over 100 children (birth
through 4) residing in the Sudlersville area have
been enrolled in the Dolly Parton Imagination
Library! The first round of books will be
delivered in December. If you have any questions
or concerns about your childs membership, please
feel free to call the Judy Center Partnership at
[phone]. Thanks you to the Centreville
Rotary Club and the Childrens Council for their
generous donations to help support this new
project!!
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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School
Judy Center Partner DECEMBER 2014
Parent Involvement
School ACRONYMS and BUZZ WORDS Parents have
expressed an interest in demystifying acronyms
and buzz words that we use in our school system.
Below is a list of some that are used SIT
School Improvement Team SIP School Improvement
Plan HSA High School Assessment MSDE Maryland
State Department of Education SWIFT School Wide
Integrated Framework for Transformation PBIS
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support SOAR
Safe, Organized, Active Learners, and
Respectful PAC Parent Advisory Committee SpEd
Special Education IEP Individualized Education
Program PST Pupil Services Team ELL English
Language Learners SLO Student Learning
Objective PAARCC- Partnership for Assessment of
Readiness for College and Careers   I hope this
is helpful to you. If you would like any other
acronyms or buzz words demystified please let
me know and I will publish them in the next
newsletter!   Volunteer Orientation There will
be one more held on Friday, December 19, 2014 at
730 a.m. in the cafeteria. Please remember that
the volunteer application and information forms
must also be completed each school year. Have a
wonderful and relaxing Holiday!   Elaine Butler,
Parent Coordinator x234
Children Need and Thrive on Routine The 1 tip
for good sleeping habits in children is to follow
a nightly routine. A bedtime ritual makes it
easier for your child to relax, fall asleep and
sleep through the night. Typical Bedtime Routine
Have a light snack. Take a bath. Put on
pajamas. Brush teeth. Read a story. Make sure the
room is quiet and at a comfortable
temperature. Put your child to bed. Say goodnight
and leave. Helpful Hints Make bedtime the same
time every night. Make bedtime a positive and
relaxing experience without TV or
videos. According to one recent study, TV viewing
prior to bed can lead to difficulty falling and
staying asleep. Save your childs favorite
relaxing, non-stimulating activities until last
and have them occur in the childs bedroom. Keep
the bedtime environment (e.g. light, temperature)
the same all night long.  
Children and Sleep  With the upcoming holidays,
it is easy to let children get off schedule with
their sleeping routines. This may be detrimental
to their health and growth. The following
information about childrens sleep for parents
and teachers from sleepforkids.com contains some
helpful hints   Sleep is a vital need,
essential to a childs health and growth. Sleep
promotes alertness, memory and performance.
Children who get enough sleep are more likely to
function better and are less prone to behavioral
problems and moodiness. That is why it is
important for parents to start early and help
their children develop good sleep habits. How
much sleep should my child get? Each child is
different and has different sleep needs. This
chart presents recommended hours of sleep that
includes naps for children up to five years of
age.
Age Hours of Sleep 1 3 12 14 3
5 11 13 5 12 10 11
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SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School
Judy Center Partner DECEMBER 2014
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Students of the Month for
the month of November! A big cheer for these
students who were recognized for their
outstanding behavior!!!
Karlie Torres AM Pre-K Mrs. Dean
Caleb Reid PM Pre-K Mrs. Dean
Antonio Olivo K Mrs. Beres
Paige Ruff K Ms. Landgraf
Rafael Elizondo K Mrs. Munson
Hosanna Fields 1 Mrs. Bennett
Makena Fellows 1 Mrs. Chance
Haidyn Jordan 1 Mrs. Darling
Rebecca Reny 1 Ms. Davis
Jonathan Altamirano 2 Ms. Eber
Cameron Dobbins 2 Ms. Kane
Kaitlyn Shirey 2 Mrs. Troyer
MaCaelah Huffer 3 Mrs. Bildstein
Keegan Cardoza 3 Mrs. Leventhal
Andrew Alexander 3 Mrs. Thren
Brian Rodriguez Orozco 4 Mrs. Embert
Jazelle Torres 4 Mrs. Rosendale
Abi Altamirano 4 Mrs. Settelmaier