Around Crownsville: Students, faculty have big plans for new school year

Those who travel our roads in the mornings and afternoons may have noticed a change in the rhythm of Crownsville this week.

Starting last Monday and continuing through next Tuesday, more than 1,500 children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grades are returning to four schools for the 2008-09 school year.

South Shore Elementary started school Monday. Principal Linda Ferrara said their opening was "wonderful - it's great to have the children back."

Forty-two faculty members and staff welcomed back 240 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. New teachers are settling in.

Ashley Stone, new from...