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Dear Fulton Families,

Thank you for joining us for Back to School Night. It was a great turnout and we hoped that you learned more about what your child will be learning about this upcoming school year. In the event you were unable to join us, you may access the presentations by clicking on this link.

Warmly,

Dr. Burks, Mrs. Sillers, & Mrs. Brickner

HCPSS is constantly revising policy to ensure we are meeting the needs of all stakeholders, providing an optimum learning environment and keeping everyone safe. Please take a moment to review the following updated policies (we will also maintain these on our website, under the Student Resources tab.)

• Policy 1020 Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
• Policy 1025 Title IX Sexual Harassment
• Policy 1060 Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment or Intimidation
• Policy 9260 Student Search and Seizure
• Policy 9400 Student Behavior Intervention

All HCPSS Chromebooks need to be returned to school as soon as possible. If you have a device that was issued for summer use or a preschool program, please return them with charging cords.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Cerand (liz_cerand@hcpss.org).

We are so excited to be participating in the Square One Art Fundraiser! This will help us to raise funds for staff initiatives and you have the opportunity to purchase a keepsake with your child's creation. The Fulton online catalog will be available in October.

Students in grades 1-5 will be taking the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Assessment on the dates on the chart below.

The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is designed to measure a student's academic achievement and growth over time in reading and mathematics. Together with other classroom-based information, MAP results can help teachers make instructional decisions that match the needs of each child.

MAP is a computer adaptive assessment. In a computer adaptive assessment, as a student responds to questions, the test responds to the student, adjusting up or down the difficulty of the questions presented to the student. This creates a personalized assessment for every student.

You do not need to do anything to prepare for the test. Make up tests will be scheduled for those who are absent.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Leslie Brickner (leslie_brickner@hcpss.org)

Last week we noticed that students are gathering outside of the blacktop gate as well as playing on our primary playground prior to arrival. Often times these students are unsupervised and last week this resulted in injury. Prior to 9:15 we ask that you supervise your children to ensure the safety of all. At 9:15, our staff will join their duty post and welcome our students to walk to class.

Did you know it is Hispanic Heritage Month? Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period (hispanicheritagemonth.gov).

Be on the lookout for:

• Hispanic Heritage interactive slideshow, resources for home, ways to get involved at school, and more!

• In the month of October, we will continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as well as Disabilities and Inclusion!

We are excited to host a flu clinic for Fulton students and staff on Friday, October 14th. The clinic will begin after morning announcements and will continue until all students who have signed up receive the flu vaccine. If you would like your child to receive the flu vaccine, please take a moment to complete this form. The deadline for registration is October 7th. If you do you not want your child to receive the flu vaccine at Fulton elementary school, you do not need to take any further action.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Kathleen Wurstner (kathleen_wurstner@hcpss.org).

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) recently opened a pathway for local school systems to repurpose up to three inclement weather days as asynchronous school days for the 2022–2023 school year.

! Call to Action ! HCPSS is requesting your feedback on its Inclement Weather Asynchronous Instruction Plan no later than Monday, Sept. 26. Details on the HCPSS plan and a link to complete a short online survey are available online.

Additional feedback may be sent via email to InclementWeatherPlan@hcpss.org. Please note that comments/messages received will be reviewed; however, staff will not respond to individual emails.

Please visit or subscribe to the FES Calendar Webpage to view important upcoming dates.

• September 20th: PTA fundraiser Chipotle Restaurant Night, 5:00-9:00

• September 26th: No School, Rosh Hashanah

• September 30th: PTA Fall Festival, 5:30 (Rain Date 10/20); PTA Early Registration Deadline for Falcon Trot

• October 5th: No School, Yom Kippur

• October 7th: PTA KidzArt

• October 8th: Cedar Lane: Walk for Our Stars

• October 11th: PTA fundraiser Ledo Restaurant Night, 4:00-8:00

• October 12th: PTA Meeting, 7:00 (Virtual)

• October 14th: Flu Clinic @ FES

• October 20th: PTA Fall Festive, Rain Date

• October 21st & 24th: School Closed, Professional Workday

Chipotle Night on Tuesday!

9/20 * 5-9PM * Chipotle 11811 W. Market Place
Chipotle generously donates 33% of profits back to FES for dine in and carry out orders when you mention FES, for online orders, use code: ZRNPBVM! See flier below for details. We hope to see you there!

Fall Fest Presale Tickets Available Now!
9/30 * 5:30 * FES (see flier below for additional details)
The fall festival finally returns to FES! Bounce houses, activities, food trucks and more! Purchase tickets now and save! https://app.memberhub.gives/fultonfallfest/Campaign/Details. By purchasing presale tickets, you have the option of ticket type.
Available to volunteer? Sign-up now: www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DAEAF2FA0FC1-fall, we need adult volunteers for all the activities to run.
We will see you there!

Fulton Friday FUNdraiser Workshop with KidzArt
This is always a sell-out event, so if you’re interested, don’t delay
Join KidzArt as we partner with the PTA for this special Friday Workshop! We will meet right after school on Friday, October 7th. Students will have time for a quick snack break and then will head over to the outdoor tent for some creative fun. This 75 minute, in-person workshop will feature a fun, fall-themed drawing. All materials are included. Parents will pick up from the front of the school at 5:30pm. 20% of every registration will go directly to the PTA! https://campscui.active.com/orgs/KidzArtMaryland?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3212831

Falcon Trot – Come Run With Us!
Early Registration Deadline: 9/30
Run: 11/13 or anytime you want!

Register for the Falcon Trot now - don’t forget, early registration closes on 9/30 and it’s only $25 to participate (5K or 1 mile)! We’ll have a DJ, prizes, and our community ready to cheer on everyone AND an awesome Falcon Trot tshirt included with every registration. Race to sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Fulton/FESFalconTrot

We’ve revamped our website
Visit - http://www.fespta.org/ - for important updates and information about FES PTA and events!

Mrs. Santangelo and Mrs. Shields are our School Counselors this school year! Mrs. Santangelo will support students in grades K and 1 and Mrs. Shields will support students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5. The school counseling program encompasses classroom lessons, individual counseling, counseling groups, and lunch bunches. This will enable all students to experience educational success by providing guidance in the areas of academic, career, and social/emotional development. We look forward to collaborating with staff and families to ensure students have a happy and healthy school year!

To learn more about our services, please visit https://www.hcpss.org/schools/counseling-services/.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns at Kailissa_Santangelo@hcpss.org or Elizabeth_Shields@hcpss.org.

Tanisha Burks, Principal, tanisha_burks@hcpss.org

Justine Sillers, Assistant Principal, justine_sillers@hcpss.org

Leslie Brickner, Assistant Principal, leslie_brickner@hcpss.org

Email: tanisha_burks@hcpss.org
Website: fes.hcpss.org/
Location: 11600 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD, USA
Phone: 410-880-5957
Twitter: @hcpss_fes