¡Curtis Bay, prepárense! 🎒✨
Un invitado especial estará en Curtis Bay Elementary el domingo 17 de agosto de 3:00 a 4:00 p.m. para ayudar a repartir mochilas y útiles escolares GRATIS en nuestro evento de Regreso a Clases.
🎒 ¡Los primeros 200 estudiantes presentes recibirán una mochila — lleguen temprano!
📍 4301 West Bay Ave
📅 Domingo 17 de agosto | 🕒 3–4 p.m.
🔗 www.uwcm.org/volunteer
Un invitado especial estará en Curtis Bay Elementary el domingo 17 de agosto de 3:00 a 4:00 p.m. para ayudar a repartir mochilas y útiles escolares GRATIS en nuestro evento de Regreso a Clases.
🎒 ¡Los primeros 200 estudiantes presentes recibirán una mochila — lleguen temprano!
📍 4301 West Bay Ave
📅 Domingo 17 de agosto | 🕒 3–4 p.m.
🔗 www.uwcm.org/volunteer
Curtis Bay, Get Ready! 🎒✨
A special guest will be at Curtis Bay Elementary on Sunday, August 17th from 3:00–4:00 PM to help distribute FREE backpacks and school supplies during our Back-to-School Giveaway!
🎒 The first 200 students present will receive a backpack — come early and be ready!
📍 4301 West Bay Ave
📅 Sunday, August 17 | 🕒 3–4 PM
🔗 www.uwcm.org/volunteer
A special guest will be at Curtis Bay Elementary on Sunday, August 17th from 3:00–4:00 PM to help distribute FREE backpacks and school supplies during our Back-to-School Giveaway!
🎒 The first 200 students present will receive a backpack — come early and be ready!
📍 4301 West Bay Ave
📅 Sunday, August 17 | 🕒 3–4 PM
🔗 www.uwcm.org/volunteer
Watch now: “City Forever” | A 15-minute documentary by the Student Media Team. This film details Baltimore City College's temporary relocation to the University of Baltimore while the famous “Castle on the Hill” undergoes its first extensive renovation in 100 years. Learn more about this famous building and school's journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1soEQ9-21QU
Curtis Bay Families – Weekly Update (Week of Monday, October 27, 2025)
Happy Monday, Curtis Bay Families! 💙
We’re heading into the final week of October — and the last week of Quarter 1! Let’s finish strong by making sure all students are in school every day, on time, and ready to learn.
📚 Attendance & Learning Habits
Our Bulldogs have been doing an amazing job showing up and staying focused! Attendance and effort go hand in hand with success — every day counts.
Help your student shine by:
✨ Arriving by 7:15 a.m. if they need breakfast (served until 7:25 a.m.)
✨ Being in class and ready to learn by 7:30 a.m.
✨ Reading for at least 20 minutes a day and completing homework nightly
✨ Talking about what they’re learning — it helps build confidence and understanding!
🎃 Spotlight Event: Annual Trunk or Treat
Join us for our Annual Curtis Bay Trunk or Treat this Thursday, October 30 from 4:30–6:00 p.m.!
Come enjoy candy, music, decorated trunks, and fun for the whole family. 🎶🍬
We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together!
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/2XMFkm3bBkNoQJ8G6
Be sure to swipe left on ClassDojo to view our Trunk or Treat flyers and photos from last year’s event!
📅 Important Dates & Reminders
🎃 This Week:
Thursday, October 30: Trunk or Treat – 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31: Half Day for Students – Dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
📘 Also the last day of Quarter 1!
🍂 Looking Ahead to November:
Friday, November 7: Schools Closed – Teacher Professional Development Day
Tuesday, November 18: Monthly Food Distribution – 2:30–3:30 p.m. (Main Lobby)
Wednesday, November 19: Picture Day – Dress your best! 📸
Tuesday, November 25: “Grateful Hearts and Happy Moves” Family Engagement Night – 5:30–6:30 p.m. 🧘♀️💖
Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28: Schools Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday 🦃
🕚 Daily Schedule Reminders:
Breakfast: 7:15–7:25 a.m.
Classes Begin: 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal: 2:10 p.m.
No Early Dismissals after 1:40 p.m.
💙 Thank You, Families!
We truly appreciate your continued partnership — your support helps our Bulldogs grow every day. Let’s end Quarter 1 strong and head into November with great attendance, positive energy, and Curtis Bay pride! 🐾✨
With appreciation,
Ms. Shenika Foster
Community School Coordinator
Happy Monday, Curtis Bay Families! 💙
We’re heading into the final week of October — and the last week of Quarter 1! Let’s finish strong by making sure all students are in school every day, on time, and ready to learn.
📚 Attendance & Learning Habits
Our Bulldogs have been doing an amazing job showing up and staying focused! Attendance and effort go hand in hand with success — every day counts.
Help your student shine by:
✨ Arriving by 7:15 a.m. if they need breakfast (served until 7:25 a.m.)
✨ Being in class and ready to learn by 7:30 a.m.
✨ Reading for at least 20 minutes a day and completing homework nightly
✨ Talking about what they’re learning — it helps build confidence and understanding!
🎃 Spotlight Event: Annual Trunk or Treat
Join us for our Annual Curtis Bay Trunk or Treat this Thursday, October 30 from 4:30–6:00 p.m.!
Come enjoy candy, music, decorated trunks, and fun for the whole family. 🎶🍬
We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together!
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/2XMFkm3bBkNoQJ8G6
Be sure to swipe left on ClassDojo to view our Trunk or Treat flyers and photos from last year’s event!
📅 Important Dates & Reminders
🎃 This Week:
Thursday, October 30: Trunk or Treat – 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31: Half Day for Students – Dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
📘 Also the last day of Quarter 1!
🍂 Looking Ahead to November:
Friday, November 7: Schools Closed – Teacher Professional Development Day
Tuesday, November 18: Monthly Food Distribution – 2:30–3:30 p.m. (Main Lobby)
Wednesday, November 19: Picture Day – Dress your best! 📸
Tuesday, November 25: “Grateful Hearts and Happy Moves” Family Engagement Night – 5:30–6:30 p.m. 🧘♀️💖
Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28: Schools Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday 🦃
🕚 Daily Schedule Reminders:
Breakfast: 7:15–7:25 a.m.
Classes Begin: 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal: 2:10 p.m.
No Early Dismissals after 1:40 p.m.
💙 Thank You, Families!
We truly appreciate your continued partnership — your support helps our Bulldogs grow every day. Let’s end Quarter 1 strong and head into November with great attendance, positive energy, and Curtis Bay pride! 🐾✨
With appreciation,
Ms. Shenika Foster
Community School Coordinator
Here at City Schools, your Choice is your pathway to possibilities. Our students can choose and apply to the middle or high school of their choice. Check our website for dates and times of school Open Houses and Shadow Days to make sure you're familiar with the educational options for your student: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/open-houses
The City Schools Cell Phone Policy is off to a strong start! Classrooms are calmer, students are more focused, and learning time is protected. With continued support from families and staff, this progress will only grow. Learn how students and families are participating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGg3i6hi65E
Help our schools receive the resources that students deserve! Complete your Annual Student Verification by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Log in to Campus Portal to update or confirm student and contact information. If you have completed Annual Student Verification, we thank you. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification
NEW dates for the CEO Search Community Forums have just been released. Click the link to learn more about how you can offer input as City Schools searches for its next district leader: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2385508
NEWS UPDATE: For the 2025-26 school year, City Schools requires students to power off, put away, and secure their cell phones during the day. Details: baltimorecityschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy
School starts Monday, August 25, 2025! Ensure you're prepared by reviewing the City Schools 2025–2026 one-page calendar. It highlights important dates, such as the first and last days of school, holidays, early dismissals, and scheduled breaks. Download the printable version in English and Spanish here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, students can still bring cell phones and other personal electronic devices to school—but they must stay powered off, put away, and secured during the school day. Learn more about the updated policy here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560
Ensure your student is well-prepared for a smooth start to the school year by completing the Annual Student Verification. Even if nothing has changed, reviewing and confirming your contact information helps your school stay connected and prepared to support your child from day one. Click here to learn how you can complete yours today: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification
The City Schools Summer Program Survey is still open and accepting responses. If your student attended a City Schools summer program, please take a moment to complete our quick 3-minute survey. Your feedback is invaluable to refine our options for next year. To complete the study, click here: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/jcNiGi
¡La escuela ya casi comienza! 🎉📚
Faltan oficialmente 2 semanas para el primer día de clases y ¡estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida para un nuevo y maravilloso año escolar en Curtis Bay Elementary! ¡Prepárense para aprender, divertirse y vivir nuevas aventuras juntos!
Faltan oficialmente 2 semanas para el primer día de clases y ¡estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida para un nuevo y maravilloso año escolar en Curtis Bay Elementary! ¡Prepárense para aprender, divertirse y vivir nuevas aventuras juntos!
School is Almost Here! 🎉📚
We’re officially 2 weeks away from the first day of school, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing new school year at Curtis Bay Elementary! Get ready for learning, fun, and new adventures together!
We’re officially 2 weeks away from the first day of school, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing new school year at Curtis Bay Elementary! Get ready for learning, fun, and new adventures together!
New for the 2025–2026 school year: Students may still bring their cell phones and other portable electronic devices to school. However, during the school day, devices must be powered off, put away, and secured. Want to learn more about the updated policy? Click here for the details: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560
City Schools has extended the Summer Transfer Window only through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is your LAST opportunity to visit the enrollment office in person as part of the open transfer window. Visit our website for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2344663
Get ready for the new school year with the City Schools 2025–26 one-page calendar. This printable resource includes key dates like the first and last days of school, holidays, early release days, and scheduled breaks. Available in English and Spanish at: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events
💉 Lista de Verificación de Vacunas – ¡Prepárese para el Año Escolar 2025–2026!
Todos los estudiantes que asisten a escuelas en Maryland deben tener las siguientes vacunas:
DTaP
Polio
MMR (sarampión, paperas, rubéola)
Hepatitis B
Varicela
Hib y neumocócica (para niños menores de 5 años)
📌 Requisitos Especiales por Grado:
Estudiantes que ingresan a kindergarten:
➤ 2 dosis de vacuna contra la varicela
Estudiantes que ingresan a 7º grado:
➤ 1 dosis de Tdap y 1 dosis de meningocócica (MCV4)
🔎 ¿Dónde pueden recibir vacunas los estudiantes?
Contacte a su proveedor de atención médica para programar una cita
Visite el Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad de Baltimore:
📍 1200 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
📅 Citas disponibles lunes, martes, miércoles y jueves, de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.
☎️ Llame al 410-396-4454 para programar una cita (solo con cita previa)
📣 Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda con recursos médicos, ¡no dude en comunicarse con nosotros!
Todos los estudiantes que asisten a escuelas en Maryland deben tener las siguientes vacunas:
DTaP
Polio
MMR (sarampión, paperas, rubéola)
Hepatitis B
Varicela
Hib y neumocócica (para niños menores de 5 años)
📌 Requisitos Especiales por Grado:
Estudiantes que ingresan a kindergarten:
➤ 2 dosis de vacuna contra la varicela
Estudiantes que ingresan a 7º grado:
➤ 1 dosis de Tdap y 1 dosis de meningocócica (MCV4)
🔎 ¿Dónde pueden recibir vacunas los estudiantes?
Contacte a su proveedor de atención médica para programar una cita
Visite el Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad de Baltimore:
📍 1200 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
📅 Citas disponibles lunes, martes, miércoles y jueves, de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.
☎️ Llame al 410-396-4454 para programar una cita (solo con cita previa)
📣 Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda con recursos médicos, ¡no dude en comunicarse con nosotros!
💉 Immunization Checklist – Get Ready for the 2025–2026 School Year!
All students attending school in Maryland are required to have the following vaccines:
DTaP
Polio
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
Hepatitis B
Varicella (chickenpox)
Hib and Pneumococcal (for children under age 5)
📌 Grade-Specific Requirements:
Students entering Kindergarten:
➤ 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine
Students entering 7th Grade:
➤ 1 dose of the Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine
🔎 Where can students get vaccines?
Contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment
Visit the Baltimore City Health Department:
📍 1200 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
📅 Immunization clinic hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
☎️ Call 410-396-4454 to schedule an appointment (appointments required — no walk-ins)
📣 If you have questions or need help finding vaccine resources, please reach out to us. We’re here to support you!
All students attending school in Maryland are required to have the following vaccines:
DTaP
Polio
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
Hepatitis B
Varicella (chickenpox)
Hib and Pneumococcal (for children under age 5)
📌 Grade-Specific Requirements:
Students entering Kindergarten:
➤ 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine
Students entering 7th Grade:
➤ 1 dose of the Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine
🔎 Where can students get vaccines?
Contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment
Visit the Baltimore City Health Department:
📍 1200 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
📅 Immunization clinic hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
☎️ Call 410-396-4454 to schedule an appointment (appointments required — no walk-ins)
📣 If you have questions or need help finding vaccine resources, please reach out to us. We’re here to support you!
