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Its National Fire Prevention Week and today students received a special visit from the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company! Students learned about fire safety, toured the fire trucks, and even met Sparky!
A special thanks to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company for talking with our student about fire safety and community partner, Derrick Elzey from State Farm for providing our students with fire safety swag.
IMPORTANT: Please see the below statement from Worcester County Board of Education President, Todd Ferrante:
The Worcester County Board of Education held a special closed session meeting this morning to further discuss the school safety matters brought forth in the joint letter from the Worcester County State’s Attorney and Sheriff’s offices.
As school safety is of the upmost importance to the Board, we are thoughtfully reviewing both the information previously presented by our law enforcement officials as well as the information presented today from school system leadership. We truly appreciate our school system community’s patience as we examine these matters with the focus and care that it deserves.
The Board has decided today to extend the closed session of the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in order to further discuss these matters. The Board will now open the regular meeting on this date at 9:00 a.m. to immediately vote to move into closed session. It is my hope that the Board of Education will be able to address our school system community during the regularly scheduled open session, which will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Again, we thank our community for their patience and understanding as we work toward resolving this matter.
Early dismissal tomorrow, 10/11... see details.
IMPORTANT: Please see the below statement from Worcester County Board of Education President, Todd Ferrante.
"In light of the joint letter recently received by the Worcester County Board of Education from the Worcester County State’s Attorney and Sheriff’s Offices indicating concerns regarding school safety, the Board convened a special meeting at the earliest opportunity as the safety and security of our students and staff is the number one priority of both the Board and school system staff. This meeting occurred on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, where the Board heard the concerns from our county law enforcement officials during a closed session, and at the direction of the Board, school system leadership is currently investigating those concerns.
The Board of Education will hold another special meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at the Board of Education office to hear the findings of the school system’s investigation into these matters. More information about this meeting can be found on our website, www.worcesterk12.org.
At the conclusion of the October 10, closed session meeting, I anticipate being able to make a public statement specifically addressing the allegations in the letter we received while maintaining the privacy of any students and personnel referenced. We take matters of safety and security very seriously as we strive to ensure that our school system community rests assured that our schools are safe centers for learning."
@WorcesterSystem wants to remind students, staff and families of a nationwide emergency alert test happening today, Wednesday October 4th, at 2:20 p.m. This alert will be sent to every cell phone, tv, and radio.
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
Join us on October 12th for our Conscious Discipline Workshop! Tap into the strategies, basics, and mindset shifts you need to help children succeed. Contact the Worcester County Judy Center at 410-632-5224 for more information! #WeAreWorcester
This letter from BES will guide you in updating powerschool. A letter personalized to your child was sent home last week with directions. We need this information to go live with SDM . SDM will not be live and can not be accessed until you receive a welcome email from them.
Buckingham parents have been invited to this transformative parent training! We can provide transportation. Please email Dr. Welch if you'd like more information! Cjwelch@worcesterk12.org
Buckingham's Joe Corbi Fundraiser ends this week. Please send back all order forms that you have at home. These funds are used to buy materials, supplies, and extra special items for our teachers and students. If you haven't done so, please consider placing an order today. See our live feed for more information.
So we are almost ready to launch our School Dismissal Manager App. Below are two very important documents that will make this transition seamless. If you do not read the attachments, you will be uninformed of the essential updates you need to make in Powerschool in order to change your child's transportation and alert us when you are at school to pick your car rider up for dismissal. Please read these by tomorrow and make updates immediately. Thank you for your cooperation.
See it. Hear it. Report it.
With Safe Schools Maryland, there are many ways you can submit an anonymous tip in uncomfortable situations. Save this information to use for reporting. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
Are you interested in volunteering at BES? Come to our volunteer orientation tomorrow at 2pm! We will have light refreshments and a special giveaway for all volunteers!
We hope to see you there!
Good morning. Worcester County Public Schools will operate on a one-hour delay today, September 11, 2023, due to foggy conditions. Buses will operate accordingly. All school programs will begin following the one-hour delay.
ICYMI: This week, WCPS announced new safety protocols being implemented this year. Learn more about the protocols at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
Attention families! If someone in your household is receiving Medicaid assistance, the pandemic provision that allowed benefits to continue without reapplication has now ended. Please be sure to reapply for this assistance to ensure no disruption in benefits. Visit https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/checkin/ for more information.
Excited to kick-off the afternoon at Buckingham Elementary and see how our little ones are doing! - LT #FirstDayTour #WeAreWorcester #WelcomeBackWorcester #180DaysOfJoy
With their boundless enthusiasm and creative minds, these young scholars at Buckingham Elementary School are well-equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. #FirstDayTour
