Sandymount Elementary School

History

Inclement Weather

Medication

Registration Information

Visitors

Volunteers

	School Hours Faculty and Staff Day 8:45 - 4:15 Student Day 9:15 - 3:45 Parent Pickup 3:40 - 3:45 Bus Dismissal 3:45 - 4:00
History Sandymount Elementary School (SES) is a school rich with history. SES began in 1935 as a three-room stone building consolidating the smaller one room schools of Reese, Bethel, and Sandymount. In 1936, a modern cafeteria and an auditorium with a stage were built to keep pace with a growing Sandymount community. Traditionally, SES has always responded to the needs of it's students and the community as evidenced by modernization projects and serving as "home base" for the Sandymount Recreation Council. In 1991, a major renovation moved the faculty and the entire student body twenty minutes away from the school's Finksburg site into portables. During an 18-month period, the school was modernized, enlarged and core facilities such as the gymnasium, media center, and cafeteria were revamped. When the school reopened in November 1993, teachers and students were thrilled to return to the new and improved Sandymount Elementary School. The motto, "Sandymount Elementary Moving Ahead Together" is repeated in the tradition of movement and betterment.
Inclement Weather Policy All public schools in Carroll County will be closed on days when inclement weather conditions warrant. The decision to close schools is made by the Superintendent and announcements, if at all possible, will be made no later than 6:00 a.m. This determination is made after consulting with weather forecasters, the State Police, highway departments, and other sources in different parts of the county.
Medication When a student is taking a prescribed medication, please make every effort to arrange for medicine to be taken outside of the school day. If you have discussed alternatives and find that medication during school hours is necessary, a specific form must be completed for this purpose. The form is available in the school office. No medicine may be dispensed without written instruction from the parent or doctor. All medicine to be administered must be kept in the office. Please do not send medication to school on the bus with your child!
Registration Information Only the natural parent or the legal guardian may register a child for school. In order to register your child in a school in Carroll County, Maryland, you are required to present the following items before your child may be enrolled in school: Legal proof of age, which may be verified by one of the following: Birth certificate Hospital certificate Baptism certification Passport/visa Official student record Legal document with birth date Birth registration document   Proof of legal residence in Carroll County, which may be verified by one of the following: Signed contract on a home which has been purchased Recent signed contract on a home/apartment that is, or will be, rented/leased Recent utility bill Recent pay statement from an employer Residence verification form Recent W-2 form Settlement document Tax document indicating primary residence   Completed immunization record showing your child has had the proper immunizations as required by law
Visitors Parents are encouraged to visit the school to meet the staff, view the facility, gain knowledge of the instructional programs, and to share personal ideas. Visitors must report to the office before going to any other part of the building, sign in, and obtain a visitor badge for identification purposes.
Volunteers We always need parents who can offer their time and talents to assist our program. Volunteers fulfill a variety of functions at school during the day. If you have the time and the interest in helping, please let us know.