Lauren Carrano

Let’s celebrate! World Down Syndrome Day is on Friday, March 21, 2025!  Rock Your Socks and post pictures to commemorate! Post your sock pictures and use #WDSDatFCPS and #LotsOfSocks!

The spring weather today was much needed! Loved being in the sun and having @FHSCadets child development students join us in some sidewalk chalk! #ece 🌸

MSDE seeks public comment on the draft MD Pre-K4 Science Early Learning Standards. Your feedback is essential to ensuring these standards meet the needs of all learners and provide equitable opportunities for high-quality science education. Public comments are due by close of business on January 19, 2025. View the draft standards and submit feedback: bit.ly/4gLji7H.

Schools are closed Tuesday, January 7. Offices opening 2 hours late. Due to inclement weather, Frederick County MD public schools are closed Tuesday, January 7. Offices will be opening 2 hours late. If applicable or appropriate, staff have the option to take liberal leave or telework after discussing with their supervisor. All FCPS and community-group afterschool and evening activities are canceled or postponed. School-based daycare programs, Community School vendors and Parks and Recreation programs in school gyms make and communicate decisions concerning their schedules. Emergency employees should report as directed by their supervisor.

Imagine starting your teaching career while still in high school, allowing you to get real-world experience while getting paid! With the Child Development Associate (CDA), you can do just that. The CDA credential is a national certification that provides two options for those interested in working in early childhood education. Check out our video below to learn more!

New Market Elementary and Butterfly Ridge Elementary students have become fast pen pals -- sharing a love of reading. They got to gather in-person yesterday. Cool collab. fredericknewspost.com/news/education…

We sure have a lot to be thankful for in PreK! #ece #thankful ❤️

Fall is here! It might not feel like it, but there is nothing more fun than playing in the leaves at recess in PreK! #ece

Our pumpkin patch opened this week! It’s been amazing to see how the little ones engage with each other and use all the background knowledge we built together about pumpkins and farms- #ece

@capitalweather My sisters house in Springfield, VA

You can see northern lights with naked eye in DC right now!!!

@capitalweather Frederick MD- right downtown!

Fall is almost here! Some of my favorite centers are used during this season. So many wonderful math and science connections in our Apple Orchard, opening next week! 🍎🍏🍁#ece

Hands on and engaging fun today in math with lots of sorting. Thank you @FHSCadets CDA students for helping us! #ece

We love lunchtime with @FHSCadets CDA students! @FCPSWaverley #ece

Center time is the best! These little ones really amazed me on their first day ❤️ #ece

Love this! 🧡 🌐 teachergoals.com

What do August and Sundays have in common? Both come with the joy of being off and the anxiety of what’s around the corner. Trade your endings and “I’ll miss” for “I get to”. ~See my colleagues ~Try new things ~Make it better. Whatever is in store, we are ready and so are you!

News Release: MSDE seeks public comment on a Draft Literacy Policy that will guide efforts to improve outcomes for all students. Members of the public are invited to review the draft policy and share suggestions by Friday, July 19. Learn more: bit.ly/3zpaYK0