CCES Weekly School News - updated 8/22/25
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August 7, 2025
Dear Families of Chevy Chase Elementary School —
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We hope that this message finds you and your family members well. We want to extend a very special welcome to all of our new and returning Cheetahs!
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The first day of school is on Tuesday, August 26th at 8:45 a.m.
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There is a Transition Day (NEW) on Monday, August 25th for incoming 3rd graders and incoming CES 4th graders only.
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Bussing will be available on Transition Day for 3rd graders and 4th Grade CES Students.
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Wonders Before and After Care will be available for invited Transition Day students only.
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Linked here (English/Spanish), you will find important information to assist you in preparing for the 2025-2026 school year. Please save the date for these opening of school events:
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Summer Play Dates
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4th Grade Summer Meet Up for incoming CES Students, August 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m., CCES Playground
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4th Grade Summer Play Date, August 17, 10:00-11:00 a.m., CCES Playground
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B-CC Cluster Popsicle Night, August 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Coffield Community Center
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3rd Grade Summer Play Date, August 23, 3:00-5:00 p.m., CCES Playground
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Open House at CCES - Thursday, August 21
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12:00-1:00 p.m. Classroom Visit/Sneak Peek
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1:00-3:00 p.m. PTA Blacktop Bash
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Transition Day (for 3rd grade and CES 4th Graders only) - Monday, August 25th, 8:45 a.m.
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First Day of School - Tuesday, August 26, 8:45 a.m.
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Back to School Night at CCES - Thursday, August 28, 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Please do not hesitate to contact our main office (240-740-7950) with any questions that you may have! We are excited to meet all of our students, and to continue the wonderful work of Chevy Chase Elementary School!
Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Arienne M. Clark-Harrison, Principal, arienne_m_clark-harrison@mcpsmd.org
Dr. Summer Blount, Assistant Principal, summer_n_blount@mcpsmd.org