Classroom Teachers for the 2021-2022 School Year
Grade Level
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Teachers
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Pre-K
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Ms. Mackall & Ms. Young
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Kindergarten
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Ms. Ferguson & Ms. Leach
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1st Grade
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Ms. Lee & Ms. Zacarias
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2nd Grade
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Mrs.Maglangit & Mrs. Ronduen
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3rd Grade
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Ms. Barry, Mrs. Smith & Ms. Tanner
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4th Grade
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Ms. Evans & Ms. Teel
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5th Grade
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Ms. Jones & Ms. Reavis
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I am privileged to have the opportunity to return this school year as your Principal and I feel honored to work with our highly qualified and dedicated staff, wonderful students, our supportive parents. The elementary years are critical times of child development and I look forward to working with all of you to make this school year successful.
As I have shared in the past, we cannot do this important work alone. Together, the home and school bond can make a tremendous impact on our students’ academic performance. We are indeed partners. Please let us know whatever way, you would like to be involved in the school and we will make it possible while adhering to COVID Safety Compliance.
Seabrook School Supply list
Please click here to access our teacher recommended School Supply List.
On the first day of school - all Seabrook Elementary School students will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies, including: 3 folders, 1 composition book, markers (8-pack), crayons (8-pack), 6 pencils, 1 dry erase marker, 1 highlighter, 2 glue sticks, 1 eraser, 1 pair of scissors, and 2 packs of sticky notes.
Orientation Session-PreK, Kindergarten & First Grade
On Friday, September 3, 2021, we will conduct our PreK, Kindergarten & First Grade Orientation. You will have an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom at a designated time provided by the teacher. Each teacher will also provide a video clip message for you to view before attending the orientation.
Orientation Session- Grades 2nd through 5th Grade
Parents will receive access to a personalized video from your child’s teacher.
All teacher introduction videos will be available through the school’s website, Twitter, School Dojo and Emails, if you have already signed up for School Messenger.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE - FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
- Pre-Kindergarten: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - In-person at the school
- Kindergarten: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - In-person at the school
- Grade 1: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - In-person at the school
Important Dates to Remember:
- September 1st - We will begin to post orientation video presentations from your child’s classroom teacher.
- September 2nd - Question and Answer Session for Parents from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on Zoom
Virtual Question and Answer Session with Principal Spinks Zoom Link:
- September 3rd - Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st grade Orientation - in person at the designated time. Teachers will contact you with your specific time.
- September 6th - Labor Day – Schools & Offices Closed
- September 7th - Rosh Hashanah-Schools are closed for students; Professional Duty workday for Teachers & Staff
- September 8th - First Day of School for Students
- September 8th - Book bag distribution for in person learning students when they arrive to school on the first day. Chromebooks /iPads for new students during the school day based on what is available. Please note that if we run out of devices, we will do all that is necessary to ensure that your child receives his or her device as soon as possible. Distribution date for virtual program students will be announced next week after we open school.
- September 16th - Yom Kippur Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
- September 23rd - Virtual Back-to-School Night @ 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
- October 1st - Professional Development - Schools Closed for Students
- October 11th - Native American Day & Parent Teacher Conferences (Virtual)
- October 15th - Schools Closed for Professional Development
School Meals
Food services will operate under the National School Lunch and Breakfast program. School Meals will be free for all students for the 21-22 school year. All students will receive breakfast and lunch in school and a pre-packaged after school supper meal to take home. There is no need to send money for any of the meals. Students do not need to have a lunch account or lunch pin number in order to receive school meals.
Even though all students are receiving free meals this year, it is still important to complete your SY21-22 meal benefit application forms online. The application link can be found on our school website or below. The information is used to determine eligibility for other benefit programs as well as to ensure funding for our school.
Click Here for the online Meal Benefit Application Form.
School Uniforms for In-Person Students and Appropriate Dress During Distance Learning for Virtual Students
Seabrook Elementary School has a MANDATORY uniform policy. Many studies have shown that schools where students are in uniform have significantly fewer discipline problems and student referrals. For those students attending school in-person learning, the mandatory uniform policy is in effect starting the first day of school. For virtual students, we are asking them to be fully dressed in clothes they can wear outside in public and no pajamas. No tee shirts with inappropriate slogans are to be worn. Clothing like these distract students from focusing their attention during instruction. Students must adhere to the system-wide dress code that requires students to dress appropriately. Further details can be found in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in making certain that your child is dressed appropriately for learning
UNIFORMS: Since before 2009, Seabrook Elementary School has been an approved Mandatory Uniform School by the Prince George’s County School Board of Education. All students are required to wear uniforms.
Please click here for our School Uniform Policy.
IMMUNIZATIONS: To help you prepare with ensuring that your child is properly immunized, Prince George's County Public Schools is offering free immunization clinics for students. Remember, No Shots, No School! Make an appointment for routine immunizations today! Kindergarteners in the State of Maryland are required to get a second dose of the chickenpox vaccine.
Upcoming Clinics (All clinics are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.):
- Sept. 8-10 — Bladensburg High School - 4200 57th Avenue, Bladensburg, MD 20710
- Sept. 11, 18 and 25 — Cheverly Health Center - 3003 Hospital Road, Cheverly, MD 20785
Student Log-in Information
Virtual program students will receive an email with directions to join their teacher’s Google Classroom. The Google Classroom will contain Zoom links to join their class on the first day of school. In order for students to access anything on the PGCPS domain, they will need their username and password. Returning students’ information is the same as last year. For new Seabrook students who attended another Prince George’s County Public School last year, they can reuse the same username and passwords from the previous school. For students new to PGCPS, the parent will receive an email to their registered email account containing the student’s name and password.
Safe Internet Use
It is important that students who are using PGCPS issued devices use their devices for instruction purposes only. While students are learning online, we want to continue to protect them by encouraging a safe and secure learning environment. It is also important to make sure that students are making choices that align with the expectations and policies included in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Hapara, similar to Go Guardian for Teachers, is a classroom management solution that allows teachers to send documents, communicate and monitor students’ online activity. Parents will be contacted for their support if it is brought to the administration’s attention that students are accessing sites other than the teaching ones intended for student use.
Student Attendance (all students)
Teachers will take attendance at the beginning of each day in SchoolMAX. If your child is absent, please provide the teacher an absence note. If your child is absent for 3 consecutive days, a doctor’s note is required.
Virtual Students Attendance- Attendance will be taken in the morning based on student’s presence on the class Zoom. It will also be reviewed again after lunch to ensure students return virtually and are accounted for. In the event a student does not return for the afternoon, the student will be recorded as attending school for a 1⁄2 day and contact made to the home to ensure the student is safe.
Early Dismissal
All students leaving class before the school day ends falls in the category of early dismissal. Being dismissed early from school often will affect a student’s attendance. Early dismissal is anytime a student leaves the learning experience before 3:10 pm. Following these guidelines will help us to reduce classroom disruptions during instructional times.
Our “Early Dismissal” procedures are only in place for students who have doctor/dental appointments or family emergencies, which prevent the student from completing the entire school day with us virtually. Instruction is ongoing from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm. We don’t want your student to miss any vital information. Please keep this in mind when scheduling appointments. Your student’s education is always our top priority.
Grades/Progress Reports & Report Cards
Students will receive letter or numerical grades on specific assignments according to the grading policy. Teachers may collect student work via a variety of resources. It is important that students turn in all their assignments in order to be successful in each subject area. Teachers will collect a minimum of two grades per week for elementary depending on the number of meetings/periods that occurred that week.
During the 2021-2022 school year, progress report grades and report card grades will be available in SchoolMAX after every marking period. Students will be able to log into SchoolMAX to view their grades at any time throughout the school year. Parents can also receive an account to access their child's grades on the SchoolMAX family portal.
SchoolMAX Family Portal
As you are aware, the school system implemented the SchoolMAX Family Portal. This system provides a method for families to access their children’s attendance, grades, family information, and discipline incidences twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Please make sure that you take advantage of this system that will allow you to constantly monitor your children’s progress in school. If you have not received your unique access key for the Family Portal, please email any of the following staff members for assistance: Mr. Jose Riggins, Parent Engagement Assistance, Ms. Ebonie Hawkins, Professional School Counselor and Mrs. Cynthia Sykes, Business Accounting Technician. The SchoolMAX system is now open to parents for this school year. You may edit and update your phone numbers and home address information if needed. We encourage all parents to ensure their contact information in SchoolMAX is correct. If the data is incorrect in the system, you will not receive the necessary updates or be able to access student passwords for the upcoming school year. Please be aware that if changes are made in SchoolMAX, parents will have to provide proof/evidence of residency through the PGCPS online registration process. We look forward to providing weekly updates for the upcoming school year in order to keep everyone informed.
Cell Phones / Electronics/Toys
We are requesting that students do not use their cell phones during instruction. Cell phones must be turned off and put away during the school day. All other electronics, game systems and toys are not permitted to be used during learning time.
Communication with Parents
While we encourage parents to talk with teachers about their children’s progress throughout the school year, teachers cannot be interrupted during the instructional day. If you need to speak with your children’s teacher(s), please email them and they will call you at their earliest convenience, within 48 hours. If you are unable to reach the teacher within the 48 hours or it is an emergency, call the school and the secretary will take a message to relay to the teacher.
Visitors to the School Building
Per Prince George’s County Public Schools Safety Policy, all visitors must present a photo identification to enter the school building. Identification cards will be scanned through the school’s security system and upon successful clearance, a visitor’s pass will be issued. Prince George’s County is requiring that all visitors must be scanned through the security system to ensure safety throughout the school year. Due to COVID-19 the following measures are also being taken for all visitors entering our school building:
- Call the school and make an appointment to ensure that staff are in the building and can provide the assistance you need the day you plan to come see us.
- If you are not feeling well, we ask that you not enter the school building and visit us another day. Contact your health care provider and get the support you need right away.
- For safety reasons, all visitors and employees must wear a mask at all times.
- Please practice social distancing by maintaining 3 feet or more distance from others.
- Avoid shaking hands.
- Cover your mouth when you are coughing or sneezing.
As I have shared in the past, we cannot do this important work alone. Together, the home and school bond can make a tremendous impact on our students’ academic performance. We are indeed partners. Please let us know whatever way, you would like to be involved in the school and we will make it possible, while adhering to CDC’s recommendations.
First Day of School Classroom Visitation:
Unfortunately, due to COVID 19 Safety Precautions, we are unable to accommodate parents visiting classrooms on the first day of school. We have provided welcome back videos for all parents that will introduce you to your child’s teacher. We will also provide in person orientation for students in Prekindergarten through first grade on Friday, September 3, 2021. Your child’s safety is our top priority!
Here are just a few ways out of many that you can assist us:
- Continue to support your child at home with schoolwork and projects
- Access the SchoolMAX System for current grades, check student attendance and behavior status
- Support our Parent group
- Make a request for a viral parent conference to be aware of how your child is doing in school.
- Share your career at our Virtual Career Day
If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to seek our staff assistance. In most cases, there is a reasonable explanation for any circumstance.
Your partnership will make all the difference in our success this school year! Please call the school and speak to our Parent Engagement Assistant or Administrators for specific ways you can help us.
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I look forward to working with you and your child throughout this new school year to provide a rigorous curriculum and a safe learning environment that supports student achievement. See you soon in person or virtually.
Your Partner in Education,
Clareta Spinks
Principal
Seabrook Elementary School