District Heights ESRELOCATION

Transition Plan

Ms. Marlowe Blount - Rich, Principal District Heights Elementary SchoolMs. Ebony Cross-Shields, Instructional Director, Area 1 Cluster 6

Dr. Kasandra LassiterActing Associate Superintendent Elementary Schools

I. Academic Excellence

II. High-Performing Workforce

III. Safe & Supportive Environment

IV. Family & Community Engagement

V. Organizational Effectiveness

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Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for our scholars and staff. Over the last few years PGCPS has been working diligently at District Heights ES to make repairs to our air system. Some of the enhancements and repairs include:

● 2 new chillers (cooling systems)● Work on the exhaust pipes● Installation of new handling units● Abatement Treatments for critical needs areas● Dehumidifiers provided for every classroom

Despite the efforts put forth, we continue to experience difficulty as repairs are being made. We had a recent air quality test and the results indicated that until the air conditioning installation was completed, there would still be a concern with moisture in the building.

IMPACT• Students and staff would be relocated to

Forestville HS located at 7001 Beltz Drive, Forestville, MD 20743 (6 minutes from District Heights ES).

• Transportation would be provided to all students from a neighborhood bus stop.

• School start time would change to 9:35-3:45 PM.

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What does this transition mean?

PLAN OF SUPPORT • A small team of staff will be on hand at Forestville

HS at 7:30 AM to supervise students who need to

report early.

• Free breakfast and lunch will continue to be

provided daily.

• Individual transportation sheets will be printed

and available in the main office at District Heights

ES.

• Daycare options will be provided from local

daycare centers who support District Heights ES.

Bus Transportation Plan

• Route Cards will be mailed to families beginning Friday.– AM/PM Bus Number– Pick-up/Drop off

Location– Approximate

Pick-up/Drop off Time

Bus Transportation Plan

• Bus colors will be assigned by District Heights team (easy memory).

• Bookbag tags will be created for ALL DHES students for easy identification.– Tags are to remain on bookbags all year.

Bus Transportation Plan

• Pre K/Kindergarten Students– All students will be issued a Safety Vest that must be worn daily on the bus

to and from school– Students will only be released by the bus driver to a supervising adult

• Here Comes the Bus– All parents/guardians will be able to track their child’s bus via the FREE Here

Comes the Bus app• PGCPS Bus Stop Finder

Timeline

• August 18 - Receipt and review of air quality results by Executive Cabinet.• August 20 - Visit and meeting at District Heights ES with Ms. Rich, CEO, Chief of Staff, COO,

Associate Superintendents, Director of Transportation and Facilities Supervisors• August 21 - Communication to key community stakeholders on the need to transition District

Heights ES to the Forestville HS location.• August 21 - Communication to parents regarding community meeting to be held on August 23.• August 22 & 23 - Meeting with District Heights Leadership Team and Staff.• August 22 - Ms. Rich and key staff visit to Forestville HS • August 23 & 24 - Teachers and staff prepare for move• August 27 - 29 - Pre-Service Week Activities• August 30 - Pre-K and K Orientation and Open House for District Heights Families.

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District Heights @ Forestville

● Cafeteria● Gymnasium● Specials● Classrooms

Transition route to cafeteria

Welcome to District Heights @ Forestville

District Heights @ Forestville

● Media Center● Classrooms

Questions?

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We are committed to supporting you and working with you for a successful school year!

ONE TEAM...ONE DREAM!

Ms. Rich is available if you have additional questions or concerns.