Week of October 20, 2024
Congratulations to Mrs. Truitt, Ms. Stoops and Mrs. Larmore's classes for having the highest attendance over the last two weeks!
Families - help your child earn these fun incentives by having them in our buiding before the bell rings at 8:45 and allowing them to remain until 3:45!
Every minute of our instructional day is precious time when it comes to our students success!
Arrival and dismissal times have been changed for this school year. The earliest drop off is 8:30, the bell rings at 8:45! Students are late after 8:45 and must be signed in by an adult.
The latest pick up time for students is 3:20, after 3:20 you will need to have your student on the pickup list as a walker or car rider and they will be dismissed at 3:45. Please reach out with any questions #attendancematters
DCPS app
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Let's visit Hurlock Elementary's dress code! Shorts, skirts and holes in jeans must be below the students finger tips. No hoods or hats are allowed to be worn inside the building. Please see the below graphic for an at a glance guide and refer to the county website for the full policy. Students out of dress code will be required to change. Please reach out with any questions!
Please remember that PreK3 & 4 have a different menu than K-5th grade!
If your child has allergies our Nurse needs to know! Please reach out to Nurse Stacy 410-943-3303 ext 1809
Outgrown house shirt collection drive
We are looking for house shirts your student has outgrown! Please bring to Ms. Church for a chance to pick out of the prize bin! Shirts will continue to be accepted and collected throughout the school year. Reach out to Ms. Church with any questions.
Shirts should be gently used, stain free, no longer fits.
No phones are allowed on the bus or in school!
If for some reason a student needs to contact an adult, they may go to the main office and ask.
General School Information and Procedures
Important Information:
**School Hours:**
- School starts at 8:45 a.m. Students may be dropped off as early as 8:30 a.m. Please note that we do not have staff to supervise students before this time. Parents will be called to pick up their student if dropped off before 8:30 a.m.
**Drop-Off Procedure:**
- Families are requested to drop students off at the curb. Mrs. Powell and her team will ensure your student safely enters the building and gets to their classroom.
**Breakfast:**
- All students have the option of a free breakfast. To ensure your student receives breakfast, please have them in the building no later than 8:45 a.m.
**Lunch:**
- All HES students have the option of free lunch every day. If your student brings a packed lunch, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- No soda, bottled coffees, energy drinks, etc
- Suggestions for packable drinks: Gatorades, Green tea, bottled juice, and other non-caffeinated beverages.
- No candy.
- Food will not be warmed up.
- No sharing of food due to potential food allergies.
**Dismissal Time (New Policy):**
- Dismissal begins at 3:45 p.m. If you need to pick up your student early from school please do so before 3:20 p.m. After 3:20 p.m., no students will be dismissed early from the office, and parents should wait in the regular pick-up line.
**Car Riders at Dismissal Time:**
- A number system for dismissal will be implemented. Students/families will be assigned a number to wear on a lanyard or backpack. Families will receive a matching number to display on their dashboard or hang from the mirror. This system aims to expedite pick-up and ensure students remain in the building until someone is there to get them.
**Bus Dismissal:**
- If your child is taking a different bus or being picked up by someone other than the norm, please send a note or call the front office to inform us. Without prior notification, your child will go home as usual. For bus-related questions, contact the Transportation Department at 410-228-4747.
**Adults/Families on Campus:**
- Ring the bell next to the front doors and wait to speak to one of our secretaries. All visitors must sign in at the front office and have their picture taken upon entering the building.
**School Issued Electronic Devices:**
- Students will be assigned devices: K & 1st graders will have iPads, while 2nd - 5th graders will use laptops. Look out for the device agreement to sign and a request form for a hotspot if needed.
**Dress Code:**
- Our dress code aligns with Dorchester County Public Schools' expectations:
- Shorts and skirts should be below fingers when held to their sides.
- No exposed midriffs; wear a cardigan when necessary.
- Avoid tank tops or spaghetti straps; cover with appropriate clothing.
- No flip-flops or open-toed shoes.
- No clothing with inappropriate graphics or words.
**Non-School Issued Devices:**
- "Elementary school students are not permitted to possess or use portable electronic communication devices while on Dorchester County Public School property or during school activities." This includes cell phones or any portable electronic devices. The following process will be followed for violations:
- 1st Offense: Device confiscation; parent/guardian contacted for pick-up.
- 2nd Offense: 1st offense consequences plus after-school detention.
- 3rd Offense: 1st offense consequences plus a parent conference will be requested.
**Student Calendar:**
- See calendar below for early dismissal days and school closures to make necessary arrangements for your student.
Phylicia Smith, Assistant Principal
Email: corkrand@dcpsmd.org
Website: https://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/elementary-schools/hurlock-elementary
Location: 301 Charles Street, Hurlock, MD, USA
Phone: 410--943-3303
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurlockElementaryDCPS