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9/10/24 Look at all these twins at our school!

National Arts in Education Week is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education. Arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students. #VisualArtsEd #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

9/9/24 This week's PBIS Winners!

🌸 Happy Grandparents Day! 🌸 To the ones who fill our lives with love, laughter, and wisdom, today is all about you. Your stories, your hugs, and your unwavering support mean the world to us. Thank you for being a guiding light in our lives and for all the cherished memories. Share a special moment with your grandparents today and remind them just how much they mean to you. ❤️

Dear parents, School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com [click.m.lifetouch.com] or create an account using your student's school ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here. [click.m.lifetouch.com] Thank you!

Happy National Payroll & Bookkeeper Week! 🎉 Camden County Schools is proud to celebrate and express our gratitude to our incredible payroll and bookkeeping employees who keep everything running smoothly. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! District Bookkeepers: Karen Trower Ashley Vazquez School Nutrition Program Bookkeeper: Deborah Delly District Payroll: Jennifer Riley Lindsey Dunn Office Managers/Bookkeepers at the Schools: Amy Barker Stephanie Bishop Christy Cook April Copeland Charlotte Dowdy Stacie Greer Cindy Marr RoseAnna Nappi Fatima Nelson Maria Peters Janice Pethtel Nikeisha White Thank you for your unwavering commitment and excellence! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Our first PBIS winners of the year!!

🌟 Happy Labor Day! 🌟 Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of every worker who contributes to building a better tomorrow. Whether you’re clocking in from home, the office, or out in the field, your efforts are truly appreciated. Take a moment to relax, reflect, and recharge—you’ve earned it! 💪✨

🎒📚 Attendance Awareness Month is here! 🌟 Let's come together to highlight the importance of regular school attendance. Did you know that students who attend school consistently are more likely to achieve academic success and build strong social skills? 🏫✨ Families, teachers, and students – let's work hand in hand to ensure our children are present, engaged, and ready to learn every single day! Here are a few tips to promote good attendance: Set a Routine: Establish a consistent sleep schedule and morning routine. Create a Positive Environment: Encourage a love for learning at home. Communicate: Keep an open line of communication between parents and teachers. Support: Offer help when students face challenges that may hinder attendance. Together, we can make a difference! Let's celebrate #AttendanceAwarenessMonth by committing to being present and making every school day count. 🌟📖 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #AttendanceMatters #EveryStudentEveryDay #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #BePresentBePowerful

📢 Attention CCS Families: Just a quick reminder that schools will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your long weekend! 🎉 Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd. See you then! 📚✨

The deadline to submit your Free & Reduced Lunch Application is quickly approaching! Please follow the link below to apply today! https://www.myschoolapps.com/

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰: School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road. They’re designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries, and in every state, stop-arm laws exist to protect children from other motorists. If you are driving, remember these simple rules: – 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 — don’t speed up — because the bus is preparing to stop. There are - likely students waiting to get on the bus or parents waiting nearby to pick up children. – 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 — and wait at least 20 feet behind the bus — because children are getting on or off the school bus. Stay stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving. – 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon, around school arrival and dismissal times. Be alert as you back out of a driveway, or drive through a neighborhood, school zone or bus stop. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧: Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Teach them to play it SAFE: – 𝐒tay five steps away from the curb. – 𝐀lways wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the bus driver signals for you to board. – 𝐅ace forward after finding a seat on the bus. – 𝐄xit the bus after it stops and look left-right-left for cars before crossing a street.

Camden County Schools ranked 12th out of 193 school districts and received a FIVE STAR RATING on School Digger! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Camden County Schools 2024-2025 Employees of the Year! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

The Camden County Board of Education will have a combined BOE Work Session and Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education located at 311 S East Street in Kingsland.

We are so excited to welcome students back TOMORROW, Thursday, August 8th!! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Download the My Ride K-12 mobile app for your child's Bus Stop and Routing Information today! https://qrco.de/bfGbPn If you are unable to locate your child when registering, please complete the the Missing School Transportation Request. https://forms.gle/3C4YiffmxYgdRLv19

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Camden County Schools will reopen for staff on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Students return on Thursday, August 8, 2024. After thorough assessment of all CCS facilities, we have determined that we can safely resume operations despite the challenges posed by Tropical Storm Debby. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these unexpected challenges. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your child’s school for assistance. We will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions.

Due to the potential for high winds, heavy rainfall and flooding associated with tropical storm Debby over the next two days, and with guidance from the National Weather Service and Camden Emergency Management Agency, Camden County Schools will delay the opening of the 2024-2025 school year. Camden County Schools will be closed Monday, August 5, 2024, and Tuesday, August 6, 2024, for all staff and students. Weather permitting, teachers will have their final day of preplanning on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and the first day of school will be Thursday, August 8, 2024. The safety of our students, employees, and their families will always be our first priority.