Choptank Elementary

Gobble! Gobble ! Our Pre-K Hummingbird mathematicians are on a roll in math! We roll the die and take turns counting. We write the numerals and build sets of a feather. We are thankful for our smart little Hummingbird 'turkeys' . Roll on! #fourhousesoneChoptank #AttendanceMatters #communityschool #dcps23nomore

Camping Adventure in Math Land! Our 5th grader Hummingbirds had a blast exploring fractions in a fun and engaging way! They transformed our classroom into a cozy campsite, complete with a campfire, trail mix, and cupcake s'mores! While "roughing it," they tackled some challenging math concepts: Fractions, Fractions, Fractions! Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Finding Equivalent Fractions Calculating Area with Fractions Converting Fractions to Mixed Numbers We're so proud of their hard work and academic dedication! Keep up the great work Hummingbirds, you truly are math whizzes! #fourhousesoneChoptank #AttendanceMatters #communityschool #dcps23nomore #letsdosmoremath

Tomorrow, November 22nd is a house celebration. Please wear your house shirt or house colors to school. #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters

Help us to celebrate American Education Week! We have dress up days each day this week! Monday: Wear your sweatpants today! Tuesday: Wear your school appropriate pajamas! Wednesday: Dress as your favorite book character! Thursday: Wear sports attire! Friday: House Celebration! Wear your house color!

At the end of term 1 our first graders explored light and shadows by building a puppet show scene! 🔦  Scientists are exploring concepts all over CES this month! #fourhousesoneChoptank #attendancematters #dcps23nomore #communityschool

Miss Brant's 3rd Grade Class along with Mrs. Messick’s class and Mrs. Blades' 2nd Grade class, got together this fabulous Friday to create a Fall Pumpkin Craft to celebrate Fun Friday, using various types of beans to add texture and fall colors. Keep up the great work earning stamps and showing CHARM 2nd and 3rd Grade! #funfriday #fourhousesoneChoptank #communityschool #attendancematters

SU intern Ke’Myra Jones taught her first graders how to balance equations this week. They first worked as a whole class practicing and then went to stations around the room to show what they learned. We see you Hummingbird mathematicians! #fourhousesoneChoptank #dcps23nomore #attendancematters #communityschool

Our October Attendance Superstars and Grade Level Winners! Congrats to Pre-K for winning the Month . Prek- 93.3% (1) K- 92.9% (2) 1-90.3% (6) 2-91.8% (3) 3- 91% (4) 4-89.1% (7) 5-90.6% (5) Please help us reach our goals of having an average daily attendance of over 92%. #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters

Choptank will be hosting our Thanksgiving Luncheon during each grade level lunch on November 13th, 2024.  Families are able to RSVP, via the link, QR Code and or returning the slip below. If you have any questions please reach out. RSVP will be until 11/11/2024.  RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/egP4caXw71 #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters

Choptank has kicked off our extended learning time opportunities this year with several after-school programs! Our available programs include Drumline and Color Guard,  Beautification Club, Hummingbird Chicks (Running & Wellness Girls Club), Girls with Pearls(Leadership & Empowerment Girls Club), Guys with Ties (Leadership & Empowerment Boys Club), and The Good News Club.  Our students are developing their CHARM in all areas of their lives! #fourhousesoneChoptank #AttendanceMatters #communityschool #dcps23nomore

Students in 3rd grade Science explored their learning in hands on labs this past week. Our Hummingbird scientists are on their way to discovery! #fourhousesoneChoptank #AttendanceMatters #communityschool #dcps23nomore

First graders made 'Shape-O-Lanterns' on Halloween! Students were able to design their Shape-O-Lantern’s faces & had to count how many of each shape they used! 🎃 No tricks for our Hummingbirds! #fourhousesoneChoptank #AttendanceMatters #communityschool #dcps23nomore

Choptank Elementary is hosting our second annual 'McTeacher Night!' Please come out to support our PBIS program and see your favorite CES staff serving you and your family! McTeacher Night will be held on November 6th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at our Cambridge McDonalds!

Congratulations to our first ever MCAP Stars! They are being displayed and have one full hallway for them to shine each and every day at Choptank. Our teachers and staff are talking to students each day about what it takes to make the MCAP stars wall. Be sure to ask your student how they make the wall and be the best student they can be. We cannot wait to watch this wall grow over the coming years! #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters #communityschools

Second grade is having fun observing properties of different types of glue. While glue comes in solid or liquid forms and can be various colors, or dry differently, one fact this grade knows for sure is…the most important thing about glue is that it’s sticky! 😉 #fourhousesoneChoptank #AttendanceMatters #communityschool

October is bullying awareness and prevention month. DCPS will participate in the National Unity Day 2024 campaign on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. All students, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear ORANGE to show a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying! Everyone is encouraged to post pictures to social media using the hashtag #UnityEveryDay. #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters

Happy Friday! See news letter: https://secure.smore.com/n/zrp21 Have a great weekend! #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters

Check out these attendance all-stars from the month of September! Congratulations to 4th Grade and all our Perfect Attendance Students. Grades/ Percent attendance (banner pic): 1st Place: 4th Grade 94% 2nd Place: K 92.3% 3rd Place: 2nd Grade 91.8 % 4th Place: PreK 90.8% 5th Place: 5th Grade 90.2 % 6th Place: 1st Grade 88.5 % 7th Place: 3rd Grade 88.3% #fourhousesonechopatnk #attendancematters

Kappa Delta Pi: Rho Eta Chapter at Salisbury University, recognized and celebrate one our faculty members and former Salisbury University KDP member, Ms. Emma Brant. Emma is being recognized for being a Salisbury University graduate who "embodies the ideals of professional development, community service, and leadership in her career on the Eastern Shore." KDP presented Ms. Brant with an award at the E. Pauline Riall Lecture Dinner last evening. Thank you Ms. Brant for all you do! #fourhousesonechoptank

Big shout out to Mid Shore Graphics for continuing to make our vision come to life! We are excited for our students to continue to see their houses displayed in new and interactive ways. We can't wait to get last year's winner REVUR forever displayed on the wall of champions. More to come! #fourhousesonechoptank #attendancematters