Chapel District Elementary
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Cheetah Chatter 11/9-11/13- https://app.smore.com/n/sm1gb
We look forward to welcoming our CDES GRANDPARENTS and local veterans Tuesday 11/10! Please see newsletter for all important information!
11/9- Q1 Report Cards emailed
11/10- CDES Veterans Day Program 9:30 a.m. & Grandparents Day 9:30 a.m.-1:00
11/12- No School for Students (Teacher Inservice)
11/13- NO School- TCPS Buildings Closed for Waterfowl Festival
Have a great weekend!
-Dr. Clow
We look forward to welcoming our CDES GRANDPARENTS and local veterans Tuesday 11/10! Please see newsletter for all important information!
11/9- Q1 Report Cards emailed
11/10- CDES Veterans Day Program 9:30 a.m. & Grandparents Day 9:30 a.m.-1:00
11/12- No School for Students (Teacher Inservice)
11/13- NO School- TCPS Buildings Closed for Waterfowl Festival
Have a great weekend!
-Dr. Clow
Talbot County Board of Education Meetings
Work Session Meeting - Previously scheduled for Monday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.
Regular Open Meeting of the Board - Will be held on Wednesday, November 11 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: Regular Meetings of the Board will be held on the second Wednesday of each month. Work Session Meetings will be held on the Monday before the Regular Meeting, unless otherwise noted.
All Talbot County Board of Education Meetings are held at the Talbot County Education Center, 12 Magnolia Street, Easton, MD 21601 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/12+Magnolia+Street,+Easton,+MD+21601?entry=gmail&source=g). Open meetings are held in Conference Room #1.
The Talbot County Board of Education holds monthly Work Session Meetings, as indicated under the “Upcoming Meetings” section on the right side of the TCPS Diligent Community Home Page linked below. Work Session meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., on the dates indicated. The public may livestream meetings by choosing the video “Livestream” camera icon next to the meeting date. Video coverage of past meetings can be viewed by selecting the video camera icon next to the corresponding meeting date under the “Recent Meetings” category on the right side of the TCPS Diligent Community page.
The Talbot County Board of Education holds Regular Board Meetings on a monthly basis at the Talbot County Education Center. The Board begins Regular monthly meetings at 5:30 p.m., only for the purpose of declaring a quorum and voting to close the meeting pursuant to the State Government article (Section 3-305 ( b )) (1) (to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals to discuss the superintendent contract; and (Section 3-305 ( b )) (7) and (8), to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on legal matters and consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation).
The open portion any Regular Board Meeting begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in person or view the meeting via livestream by choosing the “Livestream” video camera icon on the TCPS Diligent Community Home page. Video coverage of past meetings may be accessed by selecting the video camera icon next to the proper meeting date under the “Recent Meetings” category on the TCPS Diligent Community page. Requests to speak at a Regular Board Meeting may be submitted online, prior to the start time of the regular Board meeting, using the following link: https://tcpsk12.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/
For more information about the meetings of the Board of Education of Talbot County, please contact Faith M. Brundige, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, by emailing: Faith.Brundige@TalbotSchools.org.
Work Session Meeting - Previously scheduled for Monday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.
Regular Open Meeting of the Board - Will be held on Wednesday, November 11 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: Regular Meetings of the Board will be held on the second Wednesday of each month. Work Session Meetings will be held on the Monday before the Regular Meeting, unless otherwise noted.
All Talbot County Board of Education Meetings are held at the Talbot County Education Center, 12 Magnolia Street, Easton, MD 21601 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/12+Magnolia+Street,+Easton,+MD+21601?entry=gmail&source=g). Open meetings are held in Conference Room #1.
The Talbot County Board of Education holds monthly Work Session Meetings, as indicated under the “Upcoming Meetings” section on the right side of the TCPS Diligent Community Home Page linked below. Work Session meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., on the dates indicated. The public may livestream meetings by choosing the video “Livestream” camera icon next to the meeting date. Video coverage of past meetings can be viewed by selecting the video camera icon next to the corresponding meeting date under the “Recent Meetings” category on the right side of the TCPS Diligent Community page.
The Talbot County Board of Education holds Regular Board Meetings on a monthly basis at the Talbot County Education Center. The Board begins Regular monthly meetings at 5:30 p.m., only for the purpose of declaring a quorum and voting to close the meeting pursuant to the State Government article (Section 3-305 ( b )) (1) (to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals to discuss the superintendent contract; and (Section 3-305 ( b )) (7) and (8), to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on legal matters and consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation).
The open portion any Regular Board Meeting begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in person or view the meeting via livestream by choosing the “Livestream” video camera icon on the TCPS Diligent Community Home page. Video coverage of past meetings may be accessed by selecting the video camera icon next to the proper meeting date under the “Recent Meetings” category on the TCPS Diligent Community page. Requests to speak at a Regular Board Meeting may be submitted online, prior to the start time of the regular Board meeting, using the following link: https://tcpsk12.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/
For more information about the meetings of the Board of Education of Talbot County, please contact Faith M. Brundige, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, by emailing: Faith.Brundige@TalbotSchools.org.
We are pleased to share the Superintendent's Weekly Update for November 5, 2026, linked here: https://app.smore.com/n/x4h2z
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to ongoing bus driver shortages and bus capacity adjustments, Talbot County Public Schools Transportation Department has made changes to several bus routes, effective Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
If your child rides one of the buses listed below, please log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal to review your child's updated transportation information, including bus assignments, stops, and pickup and drop-off times.
Affected Bus Routes:
Easton High School / Easton Middle School (EHS/EMS)
Routes 200, 226, 208, 202, 230, 204, 215, 212, 228
St. Michaels Campus (SMES/SMMHS)
Routes 235, 223, 220, 227
Easton Elementary School (EES)
Routes 238, 207, 202, 203, 204, 239, 218
Chapel District Elementary School (CDES)
Routes 207, 212, 215, 219, 241, 244, 245
We encourage families to review their child's updated transportation information before Wednesday morning to ensure they are aware of any changes.
We understand that these adjustments may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide safe and reliable transportation for all students.
If you have any questions regarding your child's transportation assignment, please contact the Transportation Department.
Thank you,
TCPS Transportation
This is a reminder that schools are closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, for Election Day! Thank you!
Chapel Bus 207 Families-
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM today 11/2. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home. This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM today 11/2. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home. This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Cheetah Chatter- https://app.smore.com/n/v5931
Congratulations to CDES for being named a 5 Star School!
11/3- No School for Students- Election Day/Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
11/4- Grandparents Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. Media Center
11/6- Fall Picture Re-takes
11/6- Veterans Day Slideshow Pictures Due to Mrs. Leffler
Have a fun and safe Halloween weekend!
-Dr. Clow :)
We are pleased to share the Superintendent's Weekly Update for October 29, 2026, linked here: https://app.smore.com/n/1rzk6
This is a reminder that Friday, October 30, is an Early Dismissal day for TCPS students.
Thank you, have a great weekend!
Thank you, have a great weekend!
Chapel Families-
We are looking forward to our student Halloween Costume Parade tomorrow! Please see the information below to ensure a fun and safe event for all:
*Visitors may park in the parking lot, bus loop, gravel lot, or in the grass areas near the ball fields (please do not block other cars or exits).
*DO NOT park across the street at EMS Station 95
*Visitors will go to the exterior GYM doors to enter and MUST present a valid ID at the door to staff.
*Visitors will go into the gym/cafeteria and can sit at cafeteria tables or stand around the perimeter of the gym/cafeteria.
*Visitors will not be permitted to go to classrooms and will exit through the gym doors after the parade.
*Student Halloween costumes must be school appropriate (no fake weapons, masks, gore, blood, etc.)
*If you want to sign your child out after the parade, please do so through the front office after the parade.
Thank you for your cooperation! We look forward to a fun day with our Chapel families!
-Dr. Clow
We are looking forward to our student Halloween Costume Parade tomorrow! Please see the information below to ensure a fun and safe event for all:
*Visitors may park in the parking lot, bus loop, gravel lot, or in the grass areas near the ball fields (please do not block other cars or exits).
*DO NOT park across the street at EMS Station 95
*Visitors will go to the exterior GYM doors to enter and MUST present a valid ID at the door to staff.
*Visitors will go into the gym/cafeteria and can sit at cafeteria tables or stand around the perimeter of the gym/cafeteria.
*Visitors will not be permitted to go to classrooms and will exit through the gym doors after the parade.
*Student Halloween costumes must be school appropriate (no fake weapons, masks, gore, blood, etc.)
*If you want to sign your child out after the parade, please do so through the front office after the parade.
Thank you for your cooperation! We look forward to a fun day with our Chapel families!
-Dr. Clow
Chapel Bus 207 Families-
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM the remainder of the week. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home. This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM the remainder of the week. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home. This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Kindergarten Families-
The bus heading to JZ Farms has broken down. TCPS Transportation is sending another bus to pick up students now (Bus 225). Just wanted to let parents know that student arrival will be late to JZ Farms. Thank you for your patience!
Dr. Clow
The bus heading to JZ Farms has broken down. TCPS Transportation is sending another bus to pick up students now (Bus 225). Just wanted to let parents know that student arrival will be late to JZ Farms. Thank you for your patience!
Dr. Clow
Chapel Bus 207 Families-
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM today. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home. This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Cheetah Chatter 10/26-10/30- https://app.smore.com/n/esxwr
10/30- Halloween Parade 9:30 a.m. (All visitors MUST have a valid ID to attend!)
10/30- Early Dismissal 12:20 p.m., End of Q1
11/3- No School for Students- Election Day/Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
11/4- Grandparents Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. Media Center
Have a great week!
-Dr. Clow :)
We are pleased to share the Superintendent's Weekly Update for October 22, 2026, linked here: https://app.smore.com/n/901twd
Chapel Bus 207 Families-
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM today or tomorrow. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home. This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Chapel Bus 207 Families-
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home (same as last week). This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home (same as last week). This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Chapel Bus 207 Families-
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home (same as last week). This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Cheetah Chatter 10/19-10/23- https://app.smore.com/n/bz40u
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Chapel families!
*10/19- GPC Ledo Pizza Spirit Day (% of proceeds from lunch or dinner) 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
*10/19-10/23- Bullying Awareness Spirit Week
*10/21- Unity Day- Wear Orange
*10/30- Halloween Parade 9:30 a.m.
*10/30- Early Dismissal 12:20 p.m., End of Q1
-Dr. Clow :)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Chapel families!
*10/19- GPC Ledo Pizza Spirit Day (% of proceeds from lunch or dinner) 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
*10/19-10/23- Bullying Awareness Spirit Week
*10/21- Unity Day- Wear Orange
*10/30- Halloween Parade 9:30 a.m.
*10/30- Early Dismissal 12:20 p.m., End of Q1
-Dr. Clow :)
Chapel Bus 207 Families-
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home. This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow
Bus 207 will not be taking students home in the PM. Due to another driver shortage from the TCPS Transportation Department, students will ride an alternate bus home. This may impact all bus drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Dr. Clow