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Good morning Fulton Families,

Thank you very much for your feedback on our Back to School Night. We will use your feedback to our improve our efforts next year.

In the event you were unable to join us for Back to School Night, please see the presentations below:

• Message from Administration
• Kindergaten
• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th
• Gifted/Talented Math
• Gifted/Talented Family Information Night

Wishing you wave of joy,

Dr. Burks, Mrs. Liwosz, & Mrs. Sillers

From September 15th to October 15th, Fulton Elementary proudly recognizes and celebrates the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community. Join us in honoring the vibrant traditions, voices, and stories that have shaped our nation and continue to inspire us all.

Students will have their individual pictures taken on Monday, September 30. These pictures can be purchased and will also be used in our 24-25 yearbook. If your student will be absent on September 30, there will be a picture make up day on November 8.

We wanted to bring to your attention our county policy focused on Student Dress Code.

• Students will wear attire that contributes to a safe school environment conducive to learning.
• Students may wear attire of their choice.
• Students must wear: Shirt, Bottoms, and Shoes.
• Students are permitted to wear hats, hoods and headwear as long as their face is visible and it is safe to do so.
• Students bodies must be covered and clothes must be worn in way such that the chest, midriff, pelvic area and buttocks are covered with opaque material.

Thank you for supporting our students as they choose clothing each day that allow for them to participate in learning throughout the building and during recess and PE activities.

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at Fulton ES will be held on Wednesday, October 16 during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or Covid at this clinic, please register at this link: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1212978605

You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information. If you have any concerns about the new Covid vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration one week before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consents and make sure enough vaccine is ordered. If you wish to cancel your child’s appointment after then, please call the nurse at your child’s school. In addition, we ask that parents not come to school that day to be with their child during the vaccine. Logistically it is very difficult, and it actually creates more anxiety for many children. Most children do great during the vaccine clinic. If you wish to be with your child for the vaccine, your pediatrician's office is better suited for that. If you have any questions, please call your school’s health room at 410-880-5966.

Students in grades 4th and 5th grade who participated in the Spring 2024 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) will be bringing home score reports on September 26th.

The reports show the prior grade level’s understanding in math and English language arts. These assessments are just one measure of your child's performance and provide you with insight into your child's level of proficiency. Federal accountability requires that students assess annually in grades 3-8 and once in high school.

Please visit HCPSS MCAP for more information.

HCPSS parents, guardians and family members are invited to join HCPSS Superintendent William J. Barnes, school system leaders and community organizations for this valuable information night to prepare for a successful academic year. The 2024-2025 Parent Academy Kickoff will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6-8:30 pm at Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. Dinner will be provided at no cost from 5:15-6 pm Registration is encouraged.

September

• 09/28: 9:00am-11:00am PTA Rescheduled Beautification Day
• 09/30: Fall Individual Picture Day

October

• 10/03 No School (Rosh-Hashanah)
• 10/05 2:00-5:00 PTA's Fall Festival
• 10/16: FES Flu Clinic, Optional
• 10/18 No School (Professional Work Day)
• 10/30 End of 1st Marking Period
• 10/31 No School (Professional Work Day)

For a complete list of dates and events visit https://fes.hcpss.org/calendar

PTA Happenings

Fulton Spirit wear

Are you ready to show your school spirit? Fulton's spirit wear site is up and running. A portion of the proceeds go to the school so check out our new designs and get shopping! Spirit Wear

Become A Member

Please consider joining the PTA - Member Hub

Joining is a tax deductible donation (that requires zero commitment or time) but will help make an impact on our school, our students, and our teachers. Every little bit helps!

Get Involved

Want to get involved, meet new friends, bring fresh ideas? Click the link for a committee interest form and you could join a team to organize one of our many PTA Events! Committee Interest Form

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

The FES PTA Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee is seeking volunteers to help the committee celebrate the cultural diversity at FES. See the attached flier and email the DEI Committee co-chairs to join the team!

Upcoming Dates

Fall Fest

10/5 • 2-5pm • Fulton Elementary

Purchase your Fall Fest tickets in advance and save. Join us for an afternoon of fall fun - we are bringing back the bounce houses! Plus candy walk, sand art, mini golf, sand art, face paint, a glow party and so much more. Bring your whole family to this community event.

The Fall Fest is not possible without the support of our volunteers. We encourage you to consider helping for part of the event. Please use the following link to sign up: Sign Up Genius. See you there!

Falcon Trot

11/2 • 9-11am • Fulton Elementary

A great community event, come join the fun! Details to follow!

Rescheduled Fulton Beautification Day Project
11/28 • 9-11am • Fulton Elementary
The rain may have stopped us from making the blacktop colorful last year but we are ready to brighten it up! Seeking volunteers to paint the blacktop to close out last year’s beautification projects. Stay tuned for the date of this year’s Beautification Day!

The HCPSS Partnerships 2023-2024 Annual Snapshot has just been released. The snapshot includes a link to school system partners including each school’s partners, as well as system wide, curricular, and program office partnerships. The snapshot highlights how partners play a vital role in encouraging students to reach their full potential.

Please be mindful of the time you join our car loop. Lime Kiln begins at 8:30 AM and dismisses at 3:15 PM. Arriving too early can affect their arrival and dismissal process. Thank you for your cooperation!

Continuing with Compassion this week...

Make a list of people in your family, community, or school who could use some help. Schedule a time for you and your family to reach out and offer help. Be on the lookout for more opportunities to help those around you when they are in need. Remember that compassion doesn’t require great ability, it only requires availability.

In accordance with Maryland’s Ready to Read Act (2019) and COMAR (2021), all Howard County Public School System kindergarten students will be screened to identify potential reading difficulties using the Amplify mClass with DIBELS 8th Edition assessment. Please click below to read the full notification.👇

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive school environment that fosters the social and emotional safety, dignity, and well-being of all students. HCPSS acknowledges the need for employees

1. to use an array of research-based positive behavior interventions, strategies, and supports to address student behaviors and keep students safe

2. to minimize the practice of exclusion from the classroom environment

3. to minimize the practice of physical restraint (which may only be used when necessary to protect a student or other person from imminent, serious, physical harm and only after other less intrusive, nonphysical interventions have failed or been determined inappropriate).

It is an expectation that HCPSS employees will be responsive to all incidents of exclusion or physical restraint and appropriately case manage impacted students to minimize unsafe behaviors and maximize instructional engagement.

Additional information can be found at HCPSS Policy 9400 - Student Behavior Intervention. If you have any questions regarding this policy or its implementation, please contact a school administrator.

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12 based on course availability. Registration will take place via HCPSS Connect on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited.

Click here to learn more information: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2024/08/black-student-achievement-program-bsap-saturday-math-academy-fall-2024-program/

Get ready for the most colorful day of the year! Join us for the second annual LKMS Color Run a PTA sponsored event on October 6 at 11 AM! With live **DJ beats**, a **professional photographer** capturing every colorful moment, **3 delicious food trucks**, and **tons of color**, this is an event you don't want to miss. Grab your friends, wear white, and prepare for an afternoon full of fun and color-filled memories!

Fun Run and 5k race routes ! Extended special price @ $25 per person includes t-shirt!

Please find the list of after school activities hosted by Howard County Parks and Recreation Department that will be here at FES. The classes provide fun, structured, educational, and enriching activities for students

* For assistance with registering, call 410-313-2273 (voice/ relay) or email children@howardcountymd.gov

* To request sign language, interpreter or other accommodations to attend, call at least one week in advance.

September 2024 Parent Pages Newsletter here