GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY
A TITLE I SCHOOL: GREEN HOLLY GATORS
November 10, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES
11/10/23- Holiday – Veteran’s Day – All Schools and Offices Closed
11/14/23- Impact Aid and Emergency Updates Forms due
11/16/23- Pastries with Parents 8:00 am-8:30 am (PTO)
11/16/23- 2nd and 3rd Grade Concert 6:00
11/17/23- 3rd Grade GT Testing ( see info below) 10:15
11/22/23-11/24/23- Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students and 10-11 Month Employees
11/30/23- Muffins with Martin:
Title I information/family involvement (PFE) This is for Parents to meet with the Principals and Instructional resource teachers to review data and discuss GHES needs.
12/08/23- Two-Hour Early Dismissal
12/14/23- Winter Concert- Band, Strings, and Chorus 6:00
12/18/23-01/01/24- Winter Break
01/02/24- Schools Re-open
SCHOOL HOURS 9:00-3:45
Lunch Menu 11/13-11/17
HAPPY VETERNS DAY: THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SERVE
Music Corner
MUSIC NEWS!
The Second and Third-grade classes are scheduled to perform a Thankful concert on Thursday, November 16th. The show will be at 6:00 p.m. Please make sure you put this date on your family’s calendar.
That evening, we ask that the students come back to the school at 5:30p.m. to warm up before the concert. Students in Second grade should report to Ms. Much’s room (Room 13). Students in Third grade should report to Mr. Earley’s music room (Room 11). Students should wear jeans and a solid-colored t-shirt.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Krause or Mr. Earley. The students have been working hard learning their songs and we can’t wait to share their performance with you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Krause
(301) 863-4064
Mr. Earley
(301) 863-4064
WE HAVE BEEN BUSY HERE AT GREEN HOLLY
Gifted and Talented Testing
NNAT3 testing for grade 3 students will occur during the month of November.
November , 2023
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
We are pleased to inform you that all third grade students in St. Mary’s County Public
Schools (SMCPS) will be administered the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, Third Edition
(NNAT3) during the month of November. The NNAT3 is a norm referenced nonverbal
assessment of a student’s reasoning and general problem solving abilities. It is one of many
pieces of information that will be used to help us understand your child and identify areas for
differentiated instruction including intervention and enrichment. It will also be used as one of
the components considered in identifying students for gifted programming.
The NNAT3 is a 30-minute assessment that students will complete on the computer. The
test questions are made of familiar abstract items. A Home Report that includes an explanation
of the NNAT3 and how your child performed will be sent home during the second marking
period. Please contact your child’s principal if you have any questions concerning your child and
the assessment.
Sincerely,
Jessica Cotugno
Supervisor of Instruction
Elementary Programs and Gifted &Talented
301-475-5511 ext. 32249; Fax: 301-475-4229
ART CORNER
Hi families and friends,
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
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.
NURSE'S CORNER
Impact Aid
Our schools are heavily impacted by federally connected students – those parents/guardians who work on federal property in Maryland, live on federal property in Maryland, and/or are active duty military personnel. Because of this impact, we receive federal grant funds to operate and maintain our schools and enrich school programs. To receive these funds, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) requires us to survey each student to determine eligibility.
SMCPS is encouraging all parents/guardians to please take the time to access and complete the Impact Aid Survey Form online, located in the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started. The deadline for the online submission of Impact Aid Program Survey forms is November 14, 2023.
Online Emergency Information Update
Ice Cream
Kindergarten-5th Grade (Cafeteria B students)
parent pick up and drop off
Please be aware that there are many safety issues at work during car rider drop off each morning and car rider pick up in the afternoon.
please stay in line the entire time you are dropping off and picking up, all the way up to exiting the parking lot onto Millstone Landing Road.
Do not pass other cars unless directed by staff members to do so.
Make sure to pull fully forward and follow the direction of staff members as the line moves.
please make sure your vehicle is in PARK when students are entering or exiting your vehicle - this is for their safety as well as the staff members assisting in the drop-off line.
In the afternoon please make sure you have your numbered car hanger.
If you forget it you will be asked to exit the line and go to the main office to sign out your children.
Our number one goal is to make sure everyone arrives and leaves school safely. Thank you for helping us achieve this goal!
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
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