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Yearbook orders begin today! We are doing online orders only. Orders will be taken until June 10th. Yearbooks are produced during the summer and will be available for pick up during our Back to School Block Party in August.
To order please go to www.strawbridge.net Our online code is: YB31374
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Students will have the opportunity to check in with our student success team, Mrs. Church and Mrs. Powell from 11:00-12:00 today. Please use the code : Hescheckin
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Let get ready for a Snowman Competition!!! Click the link below for more details!
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Good afternoon. Friday, January 10th will be a virtual learning day for students. More information will be sent from your child’s school. All 12-month employees are expected to report on time. If staff need additional time to get to work, they may reach out to their supervisor to adjust their schedule. Please be safe.
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Virtual Day codes : click the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lEcdSiCe6HeGSDSSIgXMtm50AV-gGyH8e-Vg76Th3ys/edit
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Students will have the opportunity to check in with our student success team, Mrs. Church and Mrs. Powell from 12:00-1:00pm today. Please use the code : Hescheckin
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Good afternoon! Tomorrow, January 9th, 2025, will be our first virtual day! PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten students who were in school Friday received a packet to complete. Your student does not log online! Students who were absent on Friday will receive their packet when we return to school.
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Good afternoon! Tomorrow will be our first virtual day! If your student was in school Friday, they received their laptop/iPad with attached instructions on logging in. Times vary by grade, so please refer to the information on the device. Students absent last Friday will receive a packet to complete upon return.
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Good afternoon. Thursday, January 9th will be a virtual learning day for students. More information will be sent from your child’s school. All 12-month employees are expected to report on time. If staff need additional time to get to work, they may reach out to their supervisor to adjust their schedule. Please be safe.
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Good afternoon!
Dorchester County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed Wednesday, January 8th. Essential staff may be called in by their supervisor if needed. Stay safe.
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We hope you are enjoying your snow days!
It’s a great opportunity to snuggle up and read a good book!
You may read to your child or have your child read to you!
Don’t forget to LOG 1 STEP for every 15 minutes of reading! 📚📖
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Good afternoon!
Dorchester County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed Tuesday, January 7th. Essential staff may be called in by their supervisor if needed. Stay safe.
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Good afternoon! Due to the forecast for Monday, January 6th, all schools and the central office will be closed. If needed, essential staff may be called in by their supervisor. Stay safe.
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Winter Shoppe Donations will be collected tomorrow from 9-3! There will be a large bin in the bus loop! Thank you for the drop offs today! Our successful shop would be nothing without you!! ❄️☃️
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It looks like 2025 is starting with some possible Inclement Weather days. At this time, the forecast is showing a winter storm on Monday, January 6, 2025. DCPS is scheduled to open on time; however, we will monitor the situation closely. Please visit our website for more information on potential inclement weather days and virtual instruction.
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We can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces on Thursday, January 2, 2025!
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HURLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REMINDER ! Today is early dismissal ! All Kids will be dismissed at 12:40 !!!
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Calling on all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, godfathers, uncles, big brothers, mentors and male role models in our community to join us in making a powerful difference in the lives of our students. Click the link below to learn more about champions of change!
https://forms.gle/YU3MfxDvnee5rYkd9
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Please use this link to find out what's on the menu for your students breakfast and lunch ! https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1297