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Dear CSPES Families,
I want to take a moment to speak honestly with you.
As we approach Principal Appreciation Day this Friday, I’ll share something from the heart—this role is one I care deeply about, but recently, it has been especially challenging.
Our team has experienced an increase in frustration from families, and in some cases, interactions that have crossed the line of respect—including raised voices and even cursing directed at staff members. That is incredibly difficult for any team to experience, especially one that shows up every day committed to caring for your children.
I share this not to place blame, but to ask for understanding and partnership.
Every decision we make—whether it’s enforcing our 1:45 early dismissal cutoff, maintaining structured arrival and dismissal procedures, or upholding expectations for traffic flow—is rooted in one priority: the safety and well-being of all students.
Recently, we have seen:
Unsafe driving behaviors in the car line, including illegal U-turns
Attempts to bypass established traffic procedures
Frustration when school expectations are upheld
Requests for the school to monitor areas beyond our control, such as public roadways
Disrespectful communication toward staff, including raised voices and inappropriate language
I understand that schedules are tight and situations can feel frustrating. However, disrespect toward staff and unsafe decisions—especially those that impact student safety—are not acceptable.
Our procedures are not optional. They are in place to protect everyone in our community.
As your principal, I carry the responsibility of every child in this building. That responsibility extends beyond instruction—it includes ensuring that arrival and dismissal are as safe and orderly as possible.
So today, I am asking for your partnership:
Please follow all established car line procedures
Please avoid illegal or unsafe driving maneuvers
Please respect school policies, including dismissal timelines
Please communicate with staff in a respectful and appropriate manner
Please trust that decisions are made with the best interest of all students in mind
As we recognize Principal Appreciation Day this Friday, I will say this sincerely:
The greatest support you can give is not a gesture or a message—
it is your cooperation, your respect, and your commitment to helping us keep every child safe.
I remain deeply committed to this school and to every family we serve. I ask that we move forward together with patience, respect, and a shared focus on what matters most—our students.
With appreciation,
Tabatha Camacho
Principal, CSPES
I want to take a moment to speak honestly with you.
As we approach Principal Appreciation Day this Friday, I’ll share something from the heart—this role is one I care deeply about, but recently, it has been especially challenging.
Our team has experienced an increase in frustration from families, and in some cases, interactions that have crossed the line of respect—including raised voices and even cursing directed at staff members. That is incredibly difficult for any team to experience, especially one that shows up every day committed to caring for your children.
I share this not to place blame, but to ask for understanding and partnership.
Every decision we make—whether it’s enforcing our 1:45 early dismissal cutoff, maintaining structured arrival and dismissal procedures, or upholding expectations for traffic flow—is rooted in one priority: the safety and well-being of all students.
Recently, we have seen:
Unsafe driving behaviors in the car line, including illegal U-turns
Attempts to bypass established traffic procedures
Frustration when school expectations are upheld
Requests for the school to monitor areas beyond our control, such as public roadways
Disrespectful communication toward staff, including raised voices and inappropriate language
I understand that schedules are tight and situations can feel frustrating. However, disrespect toward staff and unsafe decisions—especially those that impact student safety—are not acceptable.
Our procedures are not optional. They are in place to protect everyone in our community.
As your principal, I carry the responsibility of every child in this building. That responsibility extends beyond instruction—it includes ensuring that arrival and dismissal are as safe and orderly as possible.
So today, I am asking for your partnership:
Please follow all established car line procedures
Please avoid illegal or unsafe driving maneuvers
Please respect school policies, including dismissal timelines
Please communicate with staff in a respectful and appropriate manner
Please trust that decisions are made with the best interest of all students in mind
As we recognize Principal Appreciation Day this Friday, I will say this sincerely:
The greatest support you can give is not a gesture or a message—
it is your cooperation, your respect, and your commitment to helping us keep every child safe.
I remain deeply committed to this school and to every family we serve. I ask that we move forward together with patience, respect, and a shared focus on what matters most—our students.
With appreciation,
Tabatha Camacho
Principal, CSPES
The PTO needs YOU to help make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week amazing! 🎉 Volunteer: https://www.cspespto.com/taw
We are excited to offer an Asian American Pacific Islander Club that will meet throughout the month of May.
Our first meeting will be this Thursday and will end at 3:40 PM. If your student is interested in participating, please sign up using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1yZPBKvCYMsTfotJRjQPqbw6VaBYr99jF05b9Mgz8tC71Ag/viewform?usp=publish-editor
💜 Honoring Military Kids 💜
We are proud to recognize April as Military Child Month, a time dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of children in military families. Military connected students often face unique challenges, including frequent moves, long separations from loved ones, and adjusting to new schools and communities. Despite this, they continue to show courage, adaptability, and perseverance in all they do.
We invite everyone to wear purple on April 28th to show support and appreciation for our military kids. Purple represents all branches of the military coming together as one, and it’s a powerful way to show that we stand with and celebrate these incredible students. 💜
Those not dressed in purple, must be in their school uniform, including bottoms, and shoes.
Update: Hello CSPES Families, I appreciate how you are always flexible and have grace with me. I need it again. I sent out all of the Student of the Month ceremony invites via Mail Merge. Unfortunately, with the new Outlook, they were left sitting in my Outbox. We will have to reschedule the SOTM Ceremony that was scheduled for tomorrow to Friday, the 1st. So sorry for this. Families who are invited will receive an email at some point this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding.
We’re looking forward to a lot of fun! 🎉✨
…but we can only have events like this if everyone pitches in!
We need help with clean up once the party winds down .😅
Clean up crew needed 🧹💖
Sign up below and let’s get it done.
Sign up here: https://www.evite.com/signup-sheet/6321285018943488/?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite&fbclid=IwVERDUARZr4hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6lQ1Eto-PffU8lm-1mIzHhXzjyBc5CBuII2rq-yoiYylKVbGX8yCNFI4PgJQ_aem_9GI4g79eqzSrPzBdTDqg6Q
#temisvillage #kpopfun #cspespto
Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.
Bus Registration is open for the 26-27 school year! Please visit our school website www.mycspes.org to register.
⏰ Last chance! Get your Spring Dance Party tickets before it’s too late 🎟️
👉 https://www.cspespto.com/events/spring-dance
With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.
The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.
For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.
For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
At the meeting, the Board will also:
• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.
For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.
Dear CSPES Families,
We hope this message finds you well!
We are excited to invite you to our last Family Dinner Night of the school year—a special opportunity to come together, share a meal, and celebrate the strong sense of community that makes CSPES so special.
📅 Date: April 17
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: CSPES
This event is truly one of our favorites, and we would love to see as many of our families there as possible. All are welcome!
To help make this evening a success, we invite you to contribute a dish or item by signing up here:
👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C44A9AF2FA5FD0-63512238-cspes
Your generosity and participation help create a warm, welcoming experience for everyone.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening filled with connection, laughter, and great food as we close out the year together!
With appreciation,
Dr. Camacho
Principal, CSPES
We hope this message finds you well!
We are excited to invite you to our last Family Dinner Night of the school year—a special opportunity to come together, share a meal, and celebrate the strong sense of community that makes CSPES so special.
📅 Date: April 17
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: CSPES
This event is truly one of our favorites, and we would love to see as many of our families there as possible. All are welcome!
To help make this evening a success, we invite you to contribute a dish or item by signing up here:
👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C44A9AF2FA5FD0-63512238-cspes
Your generosity and participation help create a warm, welcoming experience for everyone.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening filled with connection, laughter, and great food as we close out the year together!
With appreciation,
Dr. Camacho
Principal, CSPES
🐯 Roar Into Summer with CSPES! ☀️
Looking for the perfect mix of learning and laughter this July? The CSPES Summer Enrichment Program is back and better than ever! From science experiments to creative arts, we’ve got three weeks of action-packed fun waiting for your little tigers.
📅 Save the Dates:
Week 1: July 6 – July 10
Week 2: July 13 – July 17
Week 3: July 20 – July 24
Week 4 (Invite Only): July 27 – July 31 (Includes Kindergarten Prep & Intervention (8 AM – 12 PM) & Enrichment (12 PM – 3 PM for $125)
💰 The Details:
Program cost: $200 per week
Registration: $25 non-refundable fee (each registration)
Hours: 8 AM – 3 PM (Weeks 1-3)
📍 Location: Chesapeake Science Point Elementary
📩 Ready to Register? 🔗 Sign up here: https://cec.clfportal.org/
Spaces fill up fast—don’t let your student miss out on the ultimate summer adventure! 🚀🎨🔬
Looking for the perfect mix of learning and laughter this July? The CSPES Summer Enrichment Program is back and better than ever! From science experiments to creative arts, we’ve got three weeks of action-packed fun waiting for your little tigers.
📅 Save the Dates:
Week 1: July 6 – July 10
Week 2: July 13 – July 17
Week 3: July 20 – July 24
Week 4 (Invite Only): July 27 – July 31 (Includes Kindergarten Prep & Intervention (8 AM – 12 PM) & Enrichment (12 PM – 3 PM for $125)
💰 The Details:
Program cost: $200 per week
Registration: $25 non-refundable fee (each registration)
Hours: 8 AM – 3 PM (Weeks 1-3)
📍 Location: Chesapeake Science Point Elementary
📩 Ready to Register? 🔗 Sign up here: https://cec.clfportal.org/
Spaces fill up fast—don’t let your student miss out on the ultimate summer adventure! 🚀🎨🔬
🎉 Spring Dance Party is coming! Don’t forget to grab your tickets 🎟️
👉 https://www.cspespto.com/events/spring-dance
📸 It's picture day! Students may wear an outfit of their choosing providing it is school appropriate and adheres to the AACPS dress code.
Dear CSPES Families,
At Chesapeake Science Point Elementary, we believe that alone we are a voice, but together we are a chorus—and next week, we have a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate one of the incredible leaders who helps make our school so special.
April 6–10 is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, and we are excited to honor our FABULOUS Assistant Principal, Ms. Schlegel!
Ms. Schlegel pours her heart into CSPES every single day. Whether she is supporting students, uplifting staff, connecting with families, or helping ensure our school runs smoothly, she does it all with care, dedication, and a genuine love for our community. We are truly lucky to have her.
We invite you to join us in celebrating her throughout the week! Please see the attached flyer for daily ways you and your child can participate. From kind notes and small tokens of appreciation to celebrating her favorite things and even rocking your favorite sneakers—each day is a chance to show Ms. Schlegel how much she means to all of us.
Your participation, no matter how big or small, helps us continue building the strong, supportive community that makes CSPES so special.
Thank you for always showing up for our school and for helping us celebrate the amazing people who make it thrive.
With gratitude,
Dr. Camacho
Principal, CSPES
From the CSPES PTO... The Spring Dance is less than a month away! Make sure to get your tickets ASAP so you don’t miss out! https://www.cspespto.com/events/spring-dance