As a reminder, per our Board-approved calendar, schools are closed from December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026, for Winter Break. We'll see everyone back on January 5!
Your voice matters! Our child nutrition department would like your feedback to help make your students' dining experience better.
Please click this link to take a short, 2-minute survey! If you have multiple students, please take one survey per student: https://qrflash.me/a/U5MUUF
Every piece of feedback you give helps us improve and better serve our students! (You may select your preferred language in the drop-down box on the first page of the survey.)
Thanks so much!!
The process to select the 2026–2027 TCPS Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year has begun!
Is there a teacher or member of the TCPS support staff who is truly outstanding, has made a significant impact on your family, and/or goes above and beyond in their commitment as a professional? The Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year programs are a fantastic way to recognize educators who exemplify excellence.
Any individual within the school system or any member of the community may nominate a candidate to apply to be Talbot’s Teacher of the Year or Support Staff of the Year. Nominations for both Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year are due by January 16, 2026. Click on the link below for details, eligibility information, and nomination forms.
Wishing our Chapel Families a wonderful last week before Winter Break! Enjoy the snow!
-Dr. Clow :)
Students in grades K-5 have been hard at work preparing for our Winter Concert where they will be performing John Jacob’s musical “Star Bucks”. The CDES Winter Concert is TONIGHT, December 9th at 6:00pm at the Easton High School Auditorium. Students should report no earlier than 5:30pm when the doors open. Students should wear their holiday best.
When you arrive, please take your students’ belongings to your seats. Students should find their classroom teacher and will sit with them. Please encourage your child to use the bathroom before handing them off to their teacher. K-2 students and the “Star Bucks” cast will be starting on stage, grades 3-5 students will be sitting in the audience with their class until it is their time to perform.
At the end of the performance to ensure safety, 3-5 students will be dismissed in front of the stage to a parent (released by teacher), while K-2 will remain in their seats until a parent signs them up (please confirm with teacher).
Looking forward to this night of festive fun and a special thank you to Mrs. Mandy Leffler for all her hard work in getting our students ready!
Dr. Clow
We hope to see everyone at our Breakfast with Santa event tomorrow!
12/6- GPC Breakfast With Santa @ CVFD 8:30-11:00 a.m.
12/9- CDES Winter Concert @ EHS 6:00 p.m. (K-5th) (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
12/9-12/11- Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
Have a great weekend!
-Dr. Clow
TCPS is operating on a 2 Hour Delay today! CDES doors will open at 10:35 a.m. and instruction will begin at 11:00 a.m. NO BREAKFAST will be served. Please drive safely! ❄️
Dr. Clow :)
Volunteer Sign-Up-
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C45A5A722A2F85-60915538-2025
Homeroom Buying Schedule-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FRrNc4X5iuvQh1aJ7ayNoDnVVqCAvawIZ1P7z82wWtg/edit?usp=sharing
We are so excited for our popular Penguin Patch Holiday Shop next week (12/9, 12/10, 12/11) run by our Grandparents Club! We are looking for 6 parent/guardian volunteers each day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to assist with gift wrapping for students. Please click on the sign-up genius link below, if you are interested in volunteering. All volunteers must have their license scanned in the front office prior to volunteering!
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../9040C45A5A722A2F85...
For those parents who may not be familiar with our Penguin Patch, students shop for holiday gifts for family members. Penguin Patch teaches them about budgeting, problem solving, and independence. Teachers will send home an envelope with information about the day your child will be shopping. Most Penguin Patch items are inexpensive for children to shop. Parents may send money in the envelope provided on the day your child shops.
Penguin Patch Gifts Info- https://penguinpatch.com/penguin-patch-gifts/
Penguin Patch Shopping Schedule By Homeroom- https://docs.google.com/.../1FRrNc4X5iuvQh1aJ7ayN.../edit...
Dr. Clow and CDES GPC
ATTENTION ALL!
Elementary auditions for The Wizard of Oz will be held on December 3 at the EHS Auditorium. Auditions open to Chapel District, Easton Elementary, and White Marsh students.
Students should arrive between 6:00 and 7:30 PM and will be permitted to leave once their audition is complete.
Everything you need to know is included in the audition packet, available in both English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k-emIqcE6PLE9jcUXxeSrUqZK14ixdUZ/view?usp=drive_link
and Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rX0gRgyZ8scEeSO2yQG4ePUP4ZNj2gUq/view?usp=sharing
CDES named APG Chesapeake 2025 Best of the Best Public School!
11/26-11/30- TCPS Thanksgiving Break- Schools Closed
12/3- PTO Grade-level tree ornaments due
12/6- GPC Breakfast With Santa @ CVFD 8:30-11:00 a.m.
12/9- CDES Winter Concert @ EHS 6:00 p.m. (K-5th)
Today is the last opportunity to join State of our Schools: A Community Conversation!
When: TODAY, Thursday, November 20 at 5:30PM
Where: Talbot County Free Library
Dr. Pepukayi will provide an update and introduce the 'Align by 2029' Strategic Plan. Afterward, families, staff and community members will have the opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of our schools.
An interpreter will be available!
This week is American Education Week (Spirit Week)
11/19- Picture Retakes
11/21- Chapel Kids Care Food Drive ends
Have a great week!
Dr. Clow :)
Nichole Schomborg is a true professional who exemplifies excellence in teaching every day. She maintains impeccable attendance and consistently sets high expectations for herself and her students. Through her dedication and skillful instruction, Nichole’s students grow academically and personally. Her commitment extends beyond the classroom as she works closely with CDES families.
We deeply appreciate Nichole’s hard work, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to her students and to Chapel District Elementary School. Thank you, Ms. Schomborg!
Two opportunities to join State of our Schools: A Community Conversation!
When: Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30PM
Where: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
When: Thursday, November 20 at 5:30PM
Where: Talbot County Free Library
Dr. Pepukayi will provide an update and introduce the 'Align by 2029' Strategic Plan. Afterward, families, staff and community members will have the opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of our schools.
An interpreter will be available!
11/7- Veterans Day Pictures Due!
11/13- CDES Brick Fundrasier Due!
11/13 & 11/14- NO SCHOOL for Students!
Have a great weekend!
