Park Hall's Weekly Newsletter

We hope all of our students are settling in to school and their classrooms.

As part of being a Title I school we are required to send out the Parent Right to Know Letter. This is also available on our Park Hall website. Park Hall has one certified teacher that is teaching outside of their certified area. Please see this letter for more information.

Spirit Wear is on sale now- Click Here to purchase your Park Hall shirts, hoodies and more! The sale ends October 1st and items will be delivered to the school in mid-October.

We are looking for 4th and 5th-grade students interested in participating in recycling. They would have to miss part of their recess once a week. If you are interested please let your teacher or Ms. McGrath know.

Please remember that all pre-k and kindergarten students must have a responsible person at the bus stop to pick them up off the bus. If not, the students will be brought back to school and bus riding privilege's may be revoked. If you need to change how your child is getting home, please let the office and teacher know by 2:30. Parent drop-off begins at 8:30 am. Students cannot be dropped off before that time.

Riding a bus is a very different experience for elementary students as there are no car seats or seat belts. In order to have a safe bus experience, please review and discuss this PowerPoint on PHES bus safety with your child.

This year, Park Hall is a CEP school. This means that all students receive free lunch and breakfast each day, regardless of income or qualifications. Families no longer need to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal application. This also means that families with children attending Park Hall (a CEP school) may qualify for reduced rates for internet services. Click here to find out more information.

All families are required to fill out the technology "Acceptable Use Policy" (see the link below) for each child attending a SMCPS school. We are also required to have families read and sign the Home/School Compact that was sent home on the first day of school as part of our Title I funding requirements.

In order to help keep all students safe, our PE department asks that on a student’s PE day, students should wear footwear that covers their whole foot (toes, heel and top of foot). Student's footwear should stay on their feet as they move throughout the gym and other activities. If a student does not have safe footwear on PE days, they may not be able to complete all tasks or have modified assignments.

Park Hall staff works very hard to ensure that all students have a positive school experience and we appreciate the help and support of our amazing Park Hall families. We look forward to working with you this year and we thank you for all your support!

Monday 9/4

• Labor Day Holiday- No School

Tuesday 9/5

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30

Wednesday 9/6

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30
• PTA Meeting at 4:30 in the media center

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30

Friday 9/8

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30

PHES offers Strings instruction to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade as well as Band, Strings, and Choral instruction to students in 4th and 5th grade.

4th and 5th grade students may participate in either Band or Strings, but not both. However, Band or Strings students can also participate in Chorus.

The enrollment form is due by Monday, September 11th. Instruction will begin during the third week of September

There are online and paper forms for both Band and Strings, and students can pick up a paper form for Chorus.

SMCPS Parent letter for Instrumental Instruction:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GoqvqP05KgM3nNz0DdThtsdJHpfCWv62/view?usp=sharing

Strings Slideshow:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1d-zBfLCQ4mfLf4OTsWHbxpWkcZnQgQbRjhp1I0B2UMk/edit?usp=sharing

PHES Strings Enrollment form:

https://forms.gle/efjw49QgCR37XwnTA

First Night for Strings Flier (An opportunity to explore more about the SMCPS strings program):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N8-VOqxoBg9YjTwyZ7GetCzUm_dskJWk/view?usp=sharing

Band Instrument Video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BX6JEH7Vtbjlw60GX1r0n3b2544yK2yc/view?usp=sharing

PHES Band Enrollment Form:

https://forms.gle/MozXcAzSmvsS6edm9

First Night for Band Flier:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EeutK7Qjz9WdqZO395-uTvgy4kCC_bD0/view?usp=sharing

Annaleise Jones, Strings adjones@smcps.org

Alexandra Kennedy, Band alkennedy@smcps.org

• All families and extended families are encouraged to join our fantastic PTA. Membership is $5.00 and families can join by clicking this link: https://phespta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• The PTA sponsors movie nights, spirit nights, Trunk or Treat, the spring dance, teacher appreciation week, spring and fall outdoor clean-up days and much much more. Your support is much appreciated!!!

Park Hall Elementary School provides a rich educational experience that focuses on preparing well rounded students that are ready to succeed in their future college and career endeavors. Park Hall educates and inspires our diverse population in a safe and respectful environment. Students are engaged in authentic learning experiences that foster work habits and skills necessary to become collaborative, dedicated, and productive citizens.

Email: mlbell@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/phes/
Location: 20343 Hermanville Road, Park Hall, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4054
Twitter: @phes_smcps