St. Michaels Elementary School Judy Center Early Learning Hub

02/28/2026

If you are in need of childcare, there are openings in St. Michaels!

Every day at Critchlow Adkins, our children play, spend time with friends, and learn about themselves and the world around them!

We have all-day preschool openings at 3 of our sites, plus before- and after-school care available at our Cordova location.

📍 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 – St. Michaels Elementary School
All-day preschool for 2 & 3 year-olds, limited spaces for 4 year olds
Contact Marlene Thomas: mthomas@cacckids.org | 𝟒𝟏𝟎-𝟕𝟒𝟓-𝟓𝟖𝟒𝟐
📍 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 – Across from the TCPS School Board Building, Easton
All-day preschool for 4 year-olds
Contact Donna Austin: daustin@cacckids.org | 𝟒𝟏𝟎-𝟖𝟐𝟐-𝟕𝟏𝟖𝟏
📍 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 – Chapel District Elementary School
All-day preschool for 3 year olds + before & after-school care for ages 4–12
Contact Melissa Johnson: mjohnson@cacckids.org | 𝟒𝟏𝟎-𝟖𝟐𝟐-𝟔𝟐𝟗𝟑

Wondering what your child’s day at Critchlow Adkins could look like? Explore how each of our programs supports learning, growth, and discovery: https://cacckids.org/a-day-at-critchlow/

02/27/2026

🌙✨ Dreamy Nights, Bright Days: Bedtime Parent Education Event ✨🌞

Thank you to all the families who joined us — in their PJs! 💤 — to learn about the importance of healthy sleep for children and adults. Together, we explored practical bedtime strategies and tools to make nights smoother and mornings brighter.

Families left with helpful resources, new ideas, and a to-go dinner to enjoy at home.

A special thank you to Amanda Ensor from It Takes A Village for sharing her expertise and supporting our families! 💙

02/24/2026

Dreamy Nights, Brighter Days - Let’s Talk About Bedtime! Come spend your Thursday evening with us. Please RSVP if you are able to attend.

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02/23/2026

TCPS will have a virtual learning day tomorrow. Our Judy Center trip scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. We hope to see you on Tuesday.

Due to the weather conditions, TCPS will move to virtual instruction for Monday, February 23, 2026. All Talbot County Public Schools buildings and offices will be closed.

Devices were sent home with all students in grades 1-12, and learning packets were sent home with PreK and Kindergarten students on Friday, February 20.

Teachers in Grades 1-12 will provide synchronous instruction, assignments, and support through our online learning platforms. All synchronous virtual instruction will begin at 8:00 a.m. The 2025-2026 Virtual Instruction Day Plan is linked below. It includes specific schedules and instructions for accessing the learning management system.

For grades 1-12, attendance will be taken, and students are expected to engage in virtual learning. PreK and Kindergarten students will be asynchronous and are asked to complete their learning packets. Please look for communications from your child’s school and/or their teacher.

TCPS Virtual Day Instruction Plan - https://www.talbotschools.org/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan

The Technology Team will be available to provide remote support during days designated for virtual instruction. If you have questions or need help, please contact support using the email for your building provided below. The emails will be monitored between 7:15 AM and 3:15 PM on designated virtual instruction days.

Below is the Tech Support Email for each building:

Easton High EHSSupport@talbotschools.org
Easton Elementary EESSupport@talbotschools.org
Easton Middle EMSSupport@talbotschools.org
St. Michaels Middle High SMMHSSupport@talbotschools.org
St. Michaels Elementary SMESSupport@talbotschools.org
White Marsh Elementary WMESSupport@talbotschools.org
Chapel District Elementary CDESSupport@talbotschools.org
Tilghman Elementary TESSupport@talbotschools.org

Thank you for your support. Please be safe!

02/22/2026

We love our partnership with Choptank Community Health System!

DYK? Choptank Community Health System's school-based health centers provide in-person, virtual, curbside, well, and urgent care during the school year and over the summer. Students can receive diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, behavioral health services, nutrition services, educational services, and more.

You can find registration forms and learn more at https://www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased.



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02/20/2026

Check out the benefits of play therapy!

Why Play Therapy?💛🧸

Because play is a child’s first language. Through play, kids can share big feelings they may not have the words for yet.

We’re sharing a free resource from the Association for Play Therapy that explains the “why” behind this powerful approach: https://www.a4pt.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=382618

At For All Seasons, we offer play therapy with Registered Play Therapists on our team, along with clinicians who thoughtfully use play therapy techniques to support children and families.

Wondering if play therapy could help your child? Get started at ForAllSeasonsinc.org

02/20/2026

The excitement of going to the movies on a rainy morning! 🍿🥤🎥

02/10/2026

Throughout the month of January, our light table center has been transformed with Arctic Magnatiles, inviting children to explore winter habitats, animals, and structures through hands-on play. The glow of the light table sparked curiosity, creativity, and lots of meaningful conversations around the Arctic world!

To extend this learning beyond playgroup, our families were also provided with Arctic Magnatile sets to take home, encouraging continued exploration and connection through play in their own environments.

✨ At home, Arctic Magnatiles support learning in so many ways:
• 🧠 Cognitive development – building, problem-solving, and understanding shapes, balance, and symmetry
• ✋ Fine motor skills – strengthening little hands through grasping, connecting, and constructing
• ❄️ Imaginative play & exploration – creating Arctic habitats, animal homes, and storytelling opportunities
• 🗣️ Language development – describing creations, animals, and environments
• 🤝 Social skills – collaborating, sharing ideas, and building together as a family

We love seeing learning continue beyond our space and into your homes—thank you for partnering with us in play! 💙

02/05/2026

SMCC evening food pantry hours!

02/05/2026

Meal Distribution happening tomorrow, February 6th from 4:00-5:00.

02/02/2026

Families, due to the delayed opening, limited space in the SMES parking lot, and to avoid interfering with SMES drop-off, our playgroup scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) will be canceled. We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday, February 4th.

Due to continued extreme temperatures and icy road conditions, all Talbot County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay schedule on Tuesday, February 3, to allow additional time for student and staff travel. Employees will follow code green.

Adverse road and sidewalk conditions still exist, so families and staff are urged to exercise caution and patience. We encourage families of students who normally walk to school to provide extra supervision of students on walking routes, or consider transporting students to and from school if possible. Please also use caution when making decisions about student drivers. Some buses may still need to take alternate routes or avoid certain areas due to continued hazards. Please be safe!

02/01/2026

TCPS will operate on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, February 2nd. Please be extra careful. Our Judy Center trip scheduled for tomorrow is canceled. We look forward to seeing you at playgroup on Tuesday!

Out of an abundance of caution and to allow additional time for student and staff travel, all Talbot County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay schedule on Monday, Feb. 2. Employees will follow code green.

Some adverse road and sidewalk conditions will still exist over the next few days, so families and staff are urged to exercise caution and patience. We encourage families of students who normally walk to school to provide extra supervision of students on walking routes, or consider transporting students to and from school if possible. Please also use caution when making decisions about student drivers. Some buses may need to take alternate routes or avoid certain areas due to continued hazards.

We thank you for your continued support and patience throughout this extremely challenging weather event.