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In honor of National School Counseling Week we are recognizing each of our school counselors. Our school counselor at Frederick Douglass Elementary School is Mrs. Victoria Pierson. Mrs. Pierson serves our school community in many ways. She helps to plan lessons and provides social-emotional support for our students. She also helps to plan team building activities for our staff. Mrs. Pierson coordinates our annual “souper” bowl, our safety patrols, our student ambassadors and serves on our SST (Student Support Team). Mrs. Pierson is a huge asset to the Fred school community.

February 1-5 2021 is National School Counseling Week. We thank our school counselors in the Seaford School District for all they do each and everyday for our students, staff and community.

Beginning today Monday, February 1, 2021, the food trucks will stop their meal distribution operations temporarily for the month of February. This decision was due to low temperatures and unsafe wind chills that jeopardize the safety of the staff, the children and the adults who are involved with the food trucks daily.

Each year the State of Delaware names a State Teacher of the Year. The process starts by each school having a teacher of the year. If you know of a teacher you feel worthy please click on the link and nominate a teacher. The nomination process will take place from February 1, 2021 through February 26, 2021. https://www.seafordbluejays.org/apps/form/form.SEASD.sncMrB1.zS

Delaware is moving into Phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccination plan.

Beginning today, Delawareans over the age of 65 may register for a vaccination waiting list at de.gov/covidvaccine. Joining the waiting list means you will receive an invite to a future vaccination clinic.

Large POD-style clinics for Phase 1B will begin this weekend at the Delaware DMV and Georgetown DMV (by appointment only).

Please be patient as there are 186,000 Delawareans over the age of 65. Access will depend on supply.

DDOE will share information later this week on future educator-, school staff- and child care provider-specific vaccine sites, but those 65 and older are encouraged to take advantage of the state opportunities now.
Additional information and regular updates will be posted to DDOE's COVID-19 vaccination site: de.gov/k12vaccine.

Frederick Douglass Elementary School, in the Seaford School District, was recognized for exceptional student performance and academic growth for two or more consecutive years. Carol Leveillee is Frederick Douglass Elementary School’s principal.

Frederick Douglass Elementary School of the Seaford School District is one One of Fifty-seven U.S. schools being named a 2020 National ESEA Distinguished School for the extraordinary success of their students. FDES is being recognized in Category 1 for exceptional student performance and academic growth for two or more consecutive years. FDES is one of only two schools named a 2020 National ESEA Distinguished School and the only one in Delaware for Category 1.

Unfortunately, having a live concert is simply not possible. However, throughout the year, the band has been putting together a virtual winter concert. If you are interested in their performance, an attached link to the concert video is in this post. This is not a zoom link. You can enjoy the pre-made video at your own leisure. Enjoy and have a happy holiday season! A big thank you to Mr. Gurevich and Miss Koppie for all of their hard work and to the students for sharing their talents with us.

In accordance with USDA extension of the Summer Food Service Program that began in September, the Seaford School District’s Nutrition Services Department is modifying its meal distribution services starting January 4, 2021. There will be no changes to the food trucks’ existing schedule. We will continue providing student meals as we have been since September.

Project Kudos is about telling someone they’re amazing and feeling awesome about it. It’s about positivity, good vibes, and acknowledging all that shines around you. We have so many different people and places and things to be grateful for, but sometimes we forget to show it.