GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY
A TITLE I SCHOOL: GREEN HOLLY GATORS
January 21 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
01/25/24- Family Fitness Night 5:30-7:00 (Flyer Below)
01/26/24- All Schools and Offices Closed Professional Day – No School for Students
01/26/24- – End of 2nd Marking Period
02/06/24- Report Card Distribution
02/09/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Responsibilities
02/09/24- PTO Valentine's Dance 5:30-7:30 (2 Flyers Below)
02/19/24- Holiday - Presidents’ Day - All Schools and Offices Closed
Calendar Survey - School Year 2024-2025: The SMCPS Calendar Committee is seeking input in the development of the 2024-2025 school year calendar. https://bit.ly/SMCPS24calendar
Thank you to Rachael Crowdis and Brenda Jacob with Simply Chic and Tony Crowdis with Buick GMC of Brandywine and Nissan of Lexington Park for their donation to GHES/Judy Center. We appreciate our community partners.
School Hours: 9:00-3:345
ATTENDANCE
The Attendance goal for the state is 94%....Shout Out to 2nd Grade for having 90% this week and to Ms. Wise's 1st grade Class that had 97.37%! Way to Go Gators!!
Nurse's Corner
Family Fitness Night: A Title I Event
Valentine's Dance
GHES Yearbook Sales
Counselor's Corner
The month of January brings us to the character trait of Compassion. Compassion means caring enough to do something about someone else's needs. Teaching children compassion begins at an early age. Help your child learn to be empathetic by "putting themselves in someone else's shoes". Ask your child questions such as, "how do you think the other person feels" or "how would you feel if the situation happened to you".
Updating the office
Please remember if you move or change your phone number, it is very important to update the office. A new proof of residence will be needed if you change addresses. GHES needs to be able to contact families for many reasons and it is a safety issue when we are unable to contact anyone. Also, please remember to update any emergency contacts that may have changed. Please email Kelly Catterton at kmcatterton@smcps.org
Car Riders
Please be in line for Morning Drop-off by 9:00. We start unloading students at 8:55.
Please do not let students out of the car until a GHES staff member is there to assist. Morning drop-off will end at 9:05, you will need to drop off in the office once the GHES staff is no longer at drop-off.
Calendar Survey
School Year 2024-2025: The SMCPS Calendar Committee is seeking input in the development of the 2024-2025 school year calendar. https://bit.ly/SMCPS24calendar
Special Education
Education Equity Advisory Citizens’ Committee(EECAC): Looking for Parents Reps
The committee aims to ensure equitable opportunities for all students in SMCPS by presenting recommendations to the Board of Education (BOE). Parent representatives are needed for this important committee.
Evening Counseling
Evening Counseling: SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.
Ice Cream
Kindergarten-5th Grade (Cafeteria B students)
Updated SMCPS Calendar
- The 2023-2024 Amended SMCPS Calendar is posted at www.smcps.org/calendar. The amended calendar, approved by the Board of Education on September 13, 2023, notes that Pre-K students will attend on two-hour early dismissal days. Please see the calendar for details.
Home Access Center (HAC) and Schoology
PTO Board Members:
President - Elisa Depradine
Vice President - Amanda Dannemiller
Secretary - Kaytlin Rogers
Treasurer - Kym Bell
Teacher & Staff Liaison - Cassie Smith
Fundraising & Donations Chair - Polly Hansen
Volunteer Chair - Catherine DeCristifaro
Lost & Found Chair - Jamie Forgy
Social Media Chair - Ashley Faull
Executive Board Member- Jenn Martin
Sign up to be a member – https://forms.gle/YWV7aGUyDEAY7BYd6
Sign up to Volunteer for any Event – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AFAB23A2FDC07-ptoevents
Together in Education: Harris Teeter (school number is 7100 GHES)
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
https://www.smcps.org/offices/transportation/bus-stop-and-school-locator
Here Comes the Bus®
Available to parents of students riding SMCPS School BusesView the real-time location of your child’s bus
- Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
- Receive push notifications or email alerts
- Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time
HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com
- Click the Sign Up button
- Enter school code (86563) and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
- Complete the “User Profile” box
- Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
- Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY NEWS
Welcome to Mrs. Hartwig’s virtual office!
Click around for stories, lessons,
and calming strategies!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cXiztLhmvKpcIVi6b-4UD5VM08_s93ZL/view?usp=sharing
GHES TITLE I DOCUMENTS
JUDY CENTER
January Newsletter
December Newsletter
November Newsletter
October Newsletter
September Newsletter
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Families can now start completing the Acceptable Use Policy for SY 23-24. The link is below.
Elementary Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAx6lcVOiy8Yn5e7nzxluonw6qEUJDSQGAmj9CytFQRCvLUQ/viewform