GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY
A TITLE I SCHOOL: GREEN HOLLY GATORS
December 08, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES
12/14/23- Winter Concert- Band, Strings, and Chorus 6:00
12/18/23-01/01/24- Winter Break
12/11/23-12/15/23- Winter Spirit Week ( see flyer below)
12/15/23- Student/Staff Sing-A-Long
01/02/24- Schools Re-open
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
01/05/23- PTO Winter Movie Night at 5:30
SCHOOL HOURS 9:00-3:45
Music Corner
Dear GHES Music families,
Our Winter Concert for band, strings, and chorus is scheduled for Thursday, December 14th, at 6:00 PM! If your child is in band, strings, or chorus, please put that date on your family’s calendar. Band, strings, and chorus students are required to attend the concert as part of their grade for those performing ensembles.
On Thursday night, students are to arrive back at the school by 5:15 PM. String students are to report to room 38, Mrs. Krause’s room, next to Cafeteria B, and band students are to report to room 11, Mr. Earley’s room, next to Cafeteria A. Students who are only in chorus are to report to room 38. Your child should wear a white shirt with black pants or skirt that falls below the knees while seated and black shoes.
Please keep this paper for reference, and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s music teacher. Thank you for all that you do! We look forward to your student’s performance!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kayla Krause
Chorus and Orchestra Director
kskrause@smcps.org
Mr. Nathan Earley
Band Director
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.
Lost Shoe:
Has anyone or a family member lost this little shoe. It is size 7C, it may have been during an evening event.
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
Counselor's Corner
The month of December brings us to the character trait of Gratitude. Gratitude means letting others know you see how they've helped you. There are so many things to be grateful for and it's important to express gratitude. Did you know that gratitude is associated with many mental and physical health benefits? "A 2019 study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that gratitude is is linked to happiness in children by age 5. This means that instilling gratitude in your kids at a young age could help them grow up to be happier people." Check out this link for additional information on the importance of gratitude in children. How to Teach Children Gratitude (verywellmind.com)
Have a wonderful holiday!
Ms. Swick
PTO WINTER MOVIE NIGHT... REMEMBER TO SIGN UP!! JANUARY 5TH at 5:30
Title I Survey (Stakeholder Input is Valuable)
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.
NURSE'S CORNER
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
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