Park Hall's Weekly Updates

• Spring break is just around the corner, beginning with a two-hour early dismissal on Friday, March 31, 2023. Please note that Schools are closed for all students and 10-11 month staff from April 3-6, and all schools and offices are closed April 7 and 10. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Additionally, the Superintendent and staff presented updates to the calendar to the Board of Education on March 8 identifying potential changes to the end of this school year, pending approval by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County. These changes are based on a mild winter - and therefore no snow days this year, as well as recent guidance from MSDE that allows for the use of virtual learning days in our calendar. We encourage you to view the March 8 Board Meeting presentation and provide input through this brief survey.

• Parents and guardians should be mindful of all debt that their students accrue throughout the 2022-2023 School Year. Student debt could take any one of the following forms:

• Lost/Damaged Computer Devices

• Lost/Damaged Textbooks

• Lunch Debt

Parents/Guardians play a key role in monitoring not only their student's actions but also their fiscal responsibilities regarding lost/damaged issued devices (such as computers and textbooks) and/or food purchases made by your child in our school cafeteria. Payment can be made in the form of cash or check and should include your child's five-digit Student ID# (e.g., #12345). For further convenience, families may also pay by credit card online at http://www.myschoolbucks.com/. All questions and concerns should be directed to the school bank or the principal's secretary.

Thank you to the PTA and the volunteers that worked on the outdoor classroom at Park Hall. It is looking amazing!!!

As we near Spring, many of our classroom supplies from the beginning of the year run out. Our teachers would greatly appreciate tissues, Clorox wipes, and pencils. Donations are much appreciated!

Partners for Success will be hosting the session: Coaching Their Brain: Boosting Executive Skills in Children Workshop, on April 28. All are welcome! Please view the flyer for registration details.

Academy applications will open on Wednesday, March 29th, and close on Friday, May 5th. All students interested in applying for STEM 6 will need to submit an online application within the application window. Late applications will not be accepted. On Wednesday, March 29th, SMCPS academies will hold a Virtual Open House. Students interested in attending an academy program in SMCPS are welcome to attend in order to learn more from program teachers and students. Please note that there will no longer be a virtual academy option for elementary school students.

Yearbooks are now for sale. The deadline to order a yearbook is April 12th. To order a yearbook online, click here.

We are encouraging all families to sign-up and regularly check in on the Schoology website and/or app. This gives information on attendance, information from the teachers, and for grades 3-5 assignments. For information on how to do this, click here.

If you need to change how your child is getting home, families must let the office and teacher know prior to 2:45.

We want to hear from you.
OPTION 1: Complete the hard copy survey that was recently sent to you and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 19, 2023, or
OPTION 2: Complete the survey online at www.mdparentsurvey.com.

Questions? Please contact Kenneth Hudock, MSDE, at 410-767-7770 or Kenneth.Hudock@maryland.gov.

B Week

Monday 3/13

• Regular day for Pre-k to 5th grade
• FLOW afterschool
• Robotics afterschool

Tuesday 3/14 (Pi Day)

• Regular day for Pre-k to 5th grade
  
• Afterschool Tutoring 3:30-5:00 pm
• PTA Meeting at 4:30 in the media center

Wednesday 3/15

• 8:00 am 4th grade math team meeting
• Regular day for Pre-k to 5th grade

Thursday 3/16

• Regular day for Pre-k to 5th grade
• District Parent Advisory Committee meets at 10:30 am at the Lexington Park Library
• Afterschool tutoring 3:30-5:00
  

Friday 3/17

• Regular day for Pre-k to 5th grade
• Pre-K FASSTT 2:15

Please mark your calendars for the following PTA sponsored events:

• April 21, PTA Dance

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