Important Information from Dragon Nation
UPCOMING EVENTS -
Professional Day - No School for Students ~ 1/27
End of the 2nd Marking Period
Mrs. Adams & Mrs. Deines' Classes Visit Elms EC ~ 2/2
Mrs. Pilkerton & Mrs. Sadecki's Classes Visit Elms EC ~ 2/3
PTO Father/Daughter Dance, 6:00 PM ~ 2/3
Two-Hour Early Dismissal - No School for PreK Students ~ 2/10
Presidents' Day - All Schools and Offices Closed ~ 2/20
Professional Day - No School for Students ~ 3/3
Two-Hour Early Dismissal - No School for PreK Students ~ 3/31
Spring Break - No School ~ 4/3 - 4/10
Two-Hour Early Dismissal - No School for PreK Students ~ 4/21
Two-Hour Early Dismissal - No School for PreK Students ~ 5/12
EMERGENCY INFORMATION UPDATE FORM
Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool.
Transportation
- To look up your child’s bus information use the SMCPS Elocator
- I highly recommend that you download the Here Comes the Bus app which will provide you with up-to-the-minute arrival times and drop-off times for your child’s school bus. You can find more information HERE.
- If you will be picking your child up in the afternoons on a regular basis, apply for a carpool hangtag by completing the DES 2022-23 Hangtag Request Form. Note: You must know your child’s homeroom teacher which can be found by logging into HAC (Home Access Center).
Carpool Information
Click HERE for detailed carpool instructions.
2022-2023 SY Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 SY.
Kindergarten Registration
- We would prefer that you complete the required paperwork and email that to Laura Husted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- The forms that need to be completed for Kindergarten registration. Most of the forms are fillable on your computer. Just download each form and the fillable fields will be activated. Otherwise you can print and fill out each form by hand.
- Detailed list of additional required documents for Kindergarten registration.
1st Grade - 5th Grade Registration
- Forms that need to be completed for 1st - 5th grade. Most of the forms are fillable on your computer. Just download each form and the fillable fields will be activated. Otherwise you can print and fill out each form by hand.
- Detailed list of additional required documents for 1st - 5th grade
IMPORTANT -
Beginning this year all school volunteers must apply annually for approval. The application process will begin on August 1 and end on May 1 of each school year. There is no application fee for school volunteers.
Please visit School Volunteer Portal to apply today.
DES Lunch Menu
Please bookmark the DES Lunch Menu link so that you have access to it whenever you need it.
- Free meals for all will NOT be continued next year. You MUST apply and be accepted to receive free meals next year. We encourage all families to apply as we need 40% of our students to qualify in order to continue to receive free breakfast in the classroom.
- Easily fill out your School Year Meal Benefit form online!
Please note the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines below:
Food Service Award Nominations
Would you like to nominate a Food & Nutrition Services employee for their phenomenal service? Did the cafeteria staff go above and beyond for a student or staff member? Fill out this form to nominate them for an award.
Dynard Elementary School is excited to offer MySchoolBucks! This online payment service provides an easy and secure way to pay for school meals. Sign up for a FREE myschoolbucks account today and you’ll be able to:
- View account balances and meal purchases
- Schedule automatic payments
- Set up low balance alerts
- Make payments on-the-go
