outdoorgirl
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How did you hear? I just checked the websites, and nothing's there...
Schools
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Dymphna
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St. Mary's website gave no indication that they were closed today, so I'm guessing that updating the website has either been a problem or a low priority.
WTOP is saying that Calvert Co schools are closed tomorrow (Wed)
JMILL24
Cubscout MoM
Calvert County Public Schools Closed (Code Green for 12-Month Employees).
Schools closed due to inclement weather for all students and 10 and 11-month employees.
All emergency personnel report as usual.
All 12-month employees report on time (Code Green).
Liberal leave is in effect. Employees must notify their immediate supervisor.
Dear CCPS Community,
I hope you are all well and getting life straightened out after Irene. I had hoped we would be able to open school on Wednesday, but after hearing all of the information from across the county, I am choosing to keep school closed for one more day. I think we will be able to open schools on Thursday but that will be announced Wednesday afternoon. While many homes in the community have had their electrical service restored, as of 2:20 this afternoon there are still 13,284 Calvert County residences in the dark (BGE 3,576 & SMECO 10,294). One school is completely without power and another just lost power after having it restored yesterday. Several schools still have phone and internet issues.
The biggest issue we continue to face as a school system is the transportation of students. Our buses travel over 17,000 miles each day. The combination of low hanging power lines, stumps and trees on the edges of roads, and blocked and closed roads create too many hazards for us to safely operate the buses.
The county government, utility companies and private residents have done a tremendous job of cleaning up Calvert County since Sunday. One more day should allow them the time they need to significantly reduce the risk to students, parents, bus drivers and citizens. Another announcement will be sent out tomorrow afternoon regarding school on Thursday.
Take care and be safe,
Jack Smith, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Calvert County Public Schools
Schools closed due to inclement weather for all students and 10 and 11-month employees.
All emergency personnel report as usual.
All 12-month employees report on time (Code Green).
Liberal leave is in effect. Employees must notify their immediate supervisor.
Dear CCPS Community,
I hope you are all well and getting life straightened out after Irene. I had hoped we would be able to open school on Wednesday, but after hearing all of the information from across the county, I am choosing to keep school closed for one more day. I think we will be able to open schools on Thursday but that will be announced Wednesday afternoon. While many homes in the community have had their electrical service restored, as of 2:20 this afternoon there are still 13,284 Calvert County residences in the dark (BGE 3,576 & SMECO 10,294). One school is completely without power and another just lost power after having it restored yesterday. Several schools still have phone and internet issues.
The biggest issue we continue to face as a school system is the transportation of students. Our buses travel over 17,000 miles each day. The combination of low hanging power lines, stumps and trees on the edges of roads, and blocked and closed roads create too many hazards for us to safely operate the buses.
The county government, utility companies and private residents have done a tremendous job of cleaning up Calvert County since Sunday. One more day should allow them the time they need to significantly reduce the risk to students, parents, bus drivers and citizens. Another announcement will be sent out tomorrow afternoon regarding school on Thursday.
Take care and be safe,
Jack Smith, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Calvert County Public Schools
stars24
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copy and pasted.... since the website won't load..
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Zina McGowan-Thomas, Public Information Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 193
URGENT NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary's County Public Schools are closed Wednesday, August 31, 2011, with a Code 2 for employees. Parents and guardians are asked, when possible, to stay tuned to www.smcps.org on the internet, and to local TV and radio stations for any additional updates. The public meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., will take place as scheduled.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Zina McGowan-Thomas, Public Information Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 193
URGENT NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary's County Public Schools are closed Wednesday, August 31, 2011, with a Code 2 for employees. Parents and guardians are asked, when possible, to stay tuned to www.smcps.org on the internet, and to local TV and radio stations for any additional updates. The public meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., will take place as scheduled.
Smcps just tweeted it.
JMILL24
Cubscout MoM
Calvert County Public Schools will be opening on time September 1, 2011.
Dear CCPS Community,
I hope this message finds everyone doing better as each day passes. Even though we, as a community, are not at 100%, it seems that having school tomorrow is the best option for the community as a whole.
It is important to keep in mind:
Beach Elementary School may not be able to open. Beach Elementary School families should watch the television, listen to the radio, check the website, or check for an email early tomorrow morning if the status of the school has not been previously announced.
Most roads are cleared to an acceptable level at this point but not all. In some places, bus routes may not be fully passable. Therefore, the buses may not get to every stop on the route. Families who are sending their children to school in the morning may encounter hazards on roads, bus delays, and traffic backups. Please use extreme caution and allow additional time to get to bus stops and school buildings.
All absences for Thursday and Friday of this week that are documented by families as Hurricane Irene-related will be excused and will NOT count against perfect attendance for this school year.
Many families still do not have power and some have experienced a great disruption to their lives because of the damage to their homes, cars and other property. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Take care,
Jack Smith
Jack Smith, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Dear CCPS Community,
I hope this message finds everyone doing better as each day passes. Even though we, as a community, are not at 100%, it seems that having school tomorrow is the best option for the community as a whole.
It is important to keep in mind:
Beach Elementary School may not be able to open. Beach Elementary School families should watch the television, listen to the radio, check the website, or check for an email early tomorrow morning if the status of the school has not been previously announced.
Most roads are cleared to an acceptable level at this point but not all. In some places, bus routes may not be fully passable. Therefore, the buses may not get to every stop on the route. Families who are sending their children to school in the morning may encounter hazards on roads, bus delays, and traffic backups. Please use extreme caution and allow additional time to get to bus stops and school buildings.
All absences for Thursday and Friday of this week that are documented by families as Hurricane Irene-related will be excused and will NOT count against perfect attendance for this school year.
Many families still do not have power and some have experienced a great disruption to their lives because of the damage to their homes, cars and other property. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Take care,
Jack Smith
Jack Smith, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Severa
Common sense ain't common
Yeah I am a substitute teacher for the school district. Waiting to see how long it takes before Subfinder calls me...
10ozCurls
Irene brought me here
Now is a good time for that since some teachers are still clearing out there yard I am sure. Good Luck.