April 14, 2025
Dear East Salisbury Parents and Guardians,
MCAP testing season is almost here, and we are ready to cheer our scholars on to greatness! Let’s work together to make these next few weeks fun, exciting, and filled with success! Please lock in these dates on your calendar! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Testing Dates: All grade levels (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will be testing)
• MCAP ELA: Monday, April 28, 2025 – Thursday, May 1, 2025
• MCAP Math: Monday, May 5, 2025 – Thursday, May 8, 2025
• Testing begins promptly at 9:30 AM each day. Scholars are expected to be at school by 9:15 AM daily.
Why MCAP Matters: This is our scholars’ chance to show off everything they’ve learned this year. With your support, we know they’ll be ready to give their best and SHINE!
Attendance = Big Rewards! Every day your scholar shows up for testing, they earn a chance to win awesome prizes like gift cards, sweet treats, and more! Help us make every day count!
We Need Your Help: Snack Donations Wanted! We want to provide a delicious daily snack for every student during MCAP testing! Please consider donating items like chips, capri suns, and other snack-time favorites! You can send in snacks as soon as possible.
Your generosity helps keep our scholars energized and ready to succeed!
How You Can Support Your Scholar:
• Ensure they get a full night’s sleep
• Make sure they arrive on time
• Encourage them with positivity and confidence
Sincerely,
Ms. Laura Miles
Assistant Principal
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Next week will be an exciting one for Wicomico County Public Schools, as educators gather from around the school system April 10th for the annual Wicomico Teacher of the Year Celebration. The 26 semifinalists who were named earlier this year, and who took part in several scored activities, will find out that night who is one of the four finalists, and which finalist is the new Teacher of the Year. Good luck to all of them, and congratulations on being such excellent representatives of the teachers in their school or special program.
Thanks to Jen Seay Campbell for donating her photographic services to take the semifinalists "class photo" shown here. She also took a professional portrait of each semifinalist.
While we wait for next Thursday, here's a chance for all of us to get to know the 2024-2025 school year's semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r03E_-02834. This video will also be airing on PAC 14.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Spring break will be here soon! With all the adjustments made to the 2024-2025 school year calendar due to winter weather, here is a reminder of the correct spring break dates:
-Wednesday, April 16 is now a regular school day.
-Thursday, April 17 is a 3-hour early dismissal day.
-Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21st are days the schools and school system will be closed.
-Tuesday, April 22 is the day schools and offices reopen from spring break.
Calendar Reminder: Monday, April 7 is a school day with 3-hour early dismissal for students.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
📢 Attention East Salisbury 5th Grade Families! 📢
We have an important update for our amazing 5th-grade scholars!
📝 The Maryland School Survey will take place from Friday, March 28 – Tuesday, April 1. This survey is an essential opportunity for our scholars to share their voices and provide valuable feedback about their school experience.
📅 Parents, we need your support! Please make sure your child is on time and present on these days so they can complete the survey successfully. More details about the survey can be found below. Thank you for partnering with us to support our scholars' success!
💙 #EastSalisburyStrong #YourVoiceMatters
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold a Superintendent's Open Door Session from 4-6 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 19). Time with the superintendent is on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment needed. The Open Door Session will take place at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
📢 Update: Sneaker Ball Date Change! 📢
Please note that the Sneaker Ball has been rescheduled.
East Salisbury parents, thank you for your support! You're amazing! Tomorrow, March 13, 2025 is Day 4 of MISA testing for all 5th-grade scholars. Please continue to have them well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best! -Ms. Miles-
We appreciate you for ensuring your scholars arrived on time and ready for Day 2 of MISA testing! East Salisbury parents are awesome! Tomorrow, March 12, 2025 is Day 3 of MISA testing for all 5th-grade scholars. Please continue to have them well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best! -Ms. Miles-
Wicomico students deserve the best possible education, but limited local funding creates real challenges. Please read what increased local funding could do, and then come out this evening to the Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing to speak on the importance of education funding for our county and community.
Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
📢 Attention 5th Grade Families! 📢
MISA testing kicks off tomorrow, Monday, March 10, through March 14! Please make sure your 5th-grade scholar or scholars arrive on time and well-rested. Don’t forget the time has moved forward! ⏰
📝 Testing starts sharply at 9:15 AM each day this week.
5th Grade Scholars, take your time, stay focused, and believe in yourselves. You’ve got this! Let’s show what we know! 📚🚀 #MISAReady #YouGotThis #AttendanceMatters
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Between FY2010 and FY 2025, the county budget increased by $81,291,033 (65.2%). In this same time, the county’s allocation to WCBOE increased by only $855,242 (1.7%). The county allocated .1% of its revenue growth to public education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
The next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Longer daylight hours after school are almost here! This is a reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Be sure to set your clocks ahead 1 hour.
One of the major expenses for any county government in Maryland is its allocation to the local school system. In Wicomico County, this allocation to support public education had historically been more than 40% of the total county budget. However, over the past 15 years, this funding level for education has dropped from more than 40% to about 25%. This is despite the county having record levels of revenue eight of the past 10 years.
The time is now for students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County for Wicomico Schools. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
