From the CSPES PTO! Math Night is back - April 8th! RSVP here: https://www.cspespto.com/events/math-night
From the CSPES PTO... Last day to buy Toby's tickets for the Wizard of Oz is Tuesday, March 31st! Grab your discounted tickets now!! https://www.cspespto.com/events/wizard-of-oz
Want to help pull off the Easter Brunch and Egg hunt happening on April 6th? Visit the link to sign up to volunteer... https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AAEAC29A3F58-62886577-easter#/
One of our FABULOUS parents is planning an Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt for the school. All are invited. Click on the included link for more information... https://pp.events/cspes-easter
Hello CSPES Families,
Families with students in grades K–5 are invited to join us for our Science Fair Virtual Awards Ceremony tomorrow at 12:30 PM.
Please log on using the link below to celebrate and hear about our amazing student winners:
CSPES Science Fair Awards
https://meet.google.com/cxa-dgnr-ozt
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work with you!
Families with students in grades K–5 are invited to join us for our Science Fair Virtual Awards Ceremony tomorrow at 12:30 PM.
Please log on using the link below to celebrate and hear about our amazing student winners:
CSPES Science Fair Awards
https://meet.google.com/cxa-dgnr-ozt
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work with you!
Illness has hit CSPES staff. Any support in the car line would’ve greatly appreciated!
The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:
Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication
JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)
Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.
Hello CSPES Families,
As a continued reminder, if you are arriving at school between 7:20 and 7:55 AM or entering the afternoon car line, you must drive all the way down Airport 100 Way and make the U-turn before entering our line.
The only cars that are premitted to turn onto Signature Drive directly are those that are dropping off at the second building for a designated reason.
This procedure is in place for the safety of our students, staff, and families. It also demonstrates Respect and Integrity — two of our Tiger tenets — by honoring shared expectations and being mindful of our neighbors and surrounding community.
Please understand that this is not optional. If you are observed not following this expectation:
The first occurrence will result in a warning.
A second occurrence will result in no-trespass proceedings, and you will no longer be permitted on school property.
While I understand this may feel strict, we have experienced multiple safety incidents in the car line this year. It is absolutely necessary that we maintain clear structures and order to prevent further incidents and protect everyone involved.
It is especially disheartening that many of the violations are coming from families who have been part of our CSPES community for multiple years. Long-standing members of our school community know our expectations and help set the tone for newer families. We need your leadership and partnership now more than ever.
If you need further clarification regarding these expectations, please reach out directly to Ms. Camacho. Additionally, please be sure to share these procedures with anyone who may be picking up or dropping off your student, including family members or caregivers.
Our students are watching us. Let’s model Integrity by doing the right thing — even when it is inconvenient.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping CSPES safe and orderly. 🐯
-Dr. Camacho
As a continued reminder, if you are arriving at school between 7:20 and 7:55 AM or entering the afternoon car line, you must drive all the way down Airport 100 Way and make the U-turn before entering our line.
The only cars that are premitted to turn onto Signature Drive directly are those that are dropping off at the second building for a designated reason.
This procedure is in place for the safety of our students, staff, and families. It also demonstrates Respect and Integrity — two of our Tiger tenets — by honoring shared expectations and being mindful of our neighbors and surrounding community.
Please understand that this is not optional. If you are observed not following this expectation:
The first occurrence will result in a warning.
A second occurrence will result in no-trespass proceedings, and you will no longer be permitted on school property.
While I understand this may feel strict, we have experienced multiple safety incidents in the car line this year. It is absolutely necessary that we maintain clear structures and order to prevent further incidents and protect everyone involved.
It is especially disheartening that many of the violations are coming from families who have been part of our CSPES community for multiple years. Long-standing members of our school community know our expectations and help set the tone for newer families. We need your leadership and partnership now more than ever.
If you need further clarification regarding these expectations, please reach out directly to Ms. Camacho. Additionally, please be sure to share these procedures with anyone who may be picking up or dropping off your student, including family members or caregivers.
Our students are watching us. Let’s model Integrity by doing the right thing — even when it is inconvenient.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping CSPES safe and orderly. 🐯
-Dr. Camacho
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s workshop on the Canvas Learning Management System originally set for March 16, 2026, will now be held shortly after the conclusion of the Board’s regular March 18, 2026, business meeting.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
‼️ 🚨‼️ One hour until DISMISSAL at 12:05! Please be on time.
🔔 REMINDER: Students dismiss at 12:05 TODAY due to a previously scheduled staff development session.
⭐️ Enrichment will also dismiss two hours early. This means, 4 o'clockers must leave by 2pm and 6 o'clockers must leave by 4pm. Late fees will apply.
⭐️ Enrichment will also dismiss two hours early. This means, 4 o'clockers must leave by 2pm and 6 o'clockers must leave by 4pm. Late fees will apply.
🔔 REMINDER: Tomorrow is a previously scheduled 2 hour early dismissal for staff development. Students will dismiss at 12:05.
⭐️ Enrichment will also dismiss two hours early. This means, 4 o'clockers must leave by 2pm and 6 o'clockers must leave by 4pm. Late fees will apply.
⭐️ Enrichment will also dismiss two hours early. This means, 4 o'clockers must leave by 2pm and 6 o'clockers must leave by 4pm. Late fees will apply.
‼️ 🚨‼️ One hour until DISMISSAL at 12:05! Please be on time so that our staff can make it safely home ahead of the weather. Thanks!
‼️ 🚨‼️ School closes today at 12:05! Be on time for pick up so that our staff can make it home safely ahead of the severe weather. THANK YOU!
‼️ 🚨‼️ Students will dismiss tomorrow at 12:05 due to AACPS' weather-related early dismissal. Please make arrangements to be on time so that our staff can also make it home before the start of the severe weather. As a courtesy, enrichment staff will supervise enrolled children until 1:05 pm. Late fees will apply to families who are late.
Dear CSPES Families,
March 16–20, we will be celebrating Coaches Appreciation Week, and we would love your help in honoring the incredible individuals who keep our school running and support our students every single day — our Student Success Coaches!
Our coaches work behind the scenes making plans, supporting instruction, meeting with families, encouraging students, analyzing data, and doing whatever it takes to help our Tigers grow and succeed. Their impact is felt in every classroom, every hallway, and in the success of our students.
If you would like to participate, you can:
-Send a kind note or card
-Have your child write a message of appreciation
-Send a small favorite treat (see the attached list!)
-Or simply send them a thoughtful email
A few words of appreciation truly go a long way. 💛
Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who help our students belong, grow, and succeed each and every day.
With gratitude,
Dr. Camacho
Principal, CSPES 🐯
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
🚌 26-27 BUS ROUTE INPUT:
If you are currently using CSPES' bus service or considering it for the 26-27 school year, please complete this survey. This data will help inform bus stops/routes. By completing this form, you ARE NOT committing to bus service for next year. This form will close 3/12/26 (this Thursday).
Please be reminded that all bus stops are community stops; there is no "door-to-door" service.
Please complete this form to provide your input. https://forms.gle/bcKGAeBET3tBKQba6
CSPES- Good Morning, today I was in a 5th-grade class, and many students did not come to school with a charged chromebook which resulted in several students losing lesson time as they transitioned to a new location to be able to charge. As a reminder, all students (K-6th) should come to school with a charged Chromebook.
Dear CSPES Families,
This morning, during arrival, I observed several situations in the car line that were concerning. I saw a vehicle cut in front of others who had followed the proper route all the way down before turning back toward the school. I also witnessed an illegal U-turn and several instances where families who were following the established process were cut in front of.
I addressed what I saw at the time, but I left feeling discouraged. As a school community, we have shared the car line procedures many times because they are designed to keep everyone safe and ensure that the process is fair for all families.
If you value the work we are doing at our school and the kind of community we are trying to build—one where people treat each other with respect—then it is important that we all follow the established guidelines.
Please remember the expectation:
At arrival and dismissal, all vehicles must proceed all the way down the designated route, make the turn, and then pull back up toward the school. When a driver pulls directly into the line simply because there is space for one car, it cuts in front of families who have followed the proper procedure.
These rules are not about convenience—they are about safety, fairness, and respect for one another. When everyone follows the process, the line moves efficiently and safely for all.
I would also like to address something else I have recently become aware of. Over the past few days, I have seen several posts circulating in grade-level Facebook groups that imply negative things about the school or our teachers. I want to be very clear: it is never appropriate to discuss teachers in this way on social media. Posts asking questions such as “Is anyone else having this issue?” often do nothing more than create unnecessary concern and discontent within the community.
At the same time, I want to share an example of what does help. One parent—whom I greatly appreciate—reached out to me directly to ask for clarification about something she had heard. Instead of contributing to negativity online, she went straight to someone who could actually address the concern. Because of that conversation, I was able to speak with the teachers involved, gain additional insight, and set clear expectations moving forward.
The specific concern related to teachers occasionally pulling students during lunch to provide extra academic support. While I do not believe lunch should be taken away on a daily basis, I want families to understand the heart behind why teachers sometimes do this. Our teachers care deeply about their students and want to make sure every child reaches their full potential. When they see a student struggling with a concept, many of them voluntarily give up their own break time to sit with that student, reteach the skill, and ensure that the child does not fall behind. These moments are not about punishment—they are about support, encouragement, and a commitment to student success.
This level of dedication speaks volumes about the educators we have at CSPES. I can confidently say that this type of commitment is not something you would find in every school. Our teachers consistently go above and beyond because they believe in their students and want to see them succeed. It is important that our teachers feel supported in these efforts. When educators feel valued and supported by the community, it strengthens their ability and motivation to continue going above and beyond for our students.
Moving forward, I have asked teachers to obtain parent permission if they plan to work with a student during lunch.
If you ever have a concern about something happening at school, I ask that you please contact me directly. When concerns are brought to someone who can actually address them, solutions can be found. Spreading frustration online, however, does not resolve issues and often harms the positive community we are all working to build.
Thank you to the many families who continue to support our school, our teachers, and one another. Your partnership makes CSPES the strong community that it is.
Warmly,
Dr. Tabatha Camacho
Principal
Chesapeake Science Point Elementary School