GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY
A TITLE I SCHOOL: GREEN HOLLY GATORS
October 27, 2024
School Hours: 9:00-3:45
Note From Ms. Martín
I am new to Class Dojo, some of you may have seen that I am taking some pictures to share and messages. I am also giving out points. Please send any communication with me through my email rather than DOJO. I can be reached at jlmartin@smcps.org
thank you and keep up the good work.
Important Dates
School Store Fundraiser continues
10/22/24- Fall Picture Day
10/25/24- Trunk or Treat 5:30: THIS FRIDAY!!! SEE FLYER BELOW
10/25/24- End of 1st Marking Period (46 days)
10/28-11/01- Red Ribbon Week (see flyer below)
10/29/24- 2nd and 3rd Grade Fall Concert 6:00 pm (see information below)
11/05/24- Election Day – No School for Students and 10-11 Month
11/06/24- Report Card Distribution
11/08/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal
11/11/24- Veteran’s Day – All Schools and Offices Closed
11/27/24-11/29/24- Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students and 10-11 Month
Trunk or Treat was a HUGE Success
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
The Attendance Team meets weekly to monitor attendance. The Attendance goal is 94% for every student. There are 180 school days, so 10% of the school year is 18 days, this should be the max for the school year. Please make sure if your student is out sick that you report the absence on our website or here so the absences is lawful. https://survey.smcps.org/index.php/23634?lang=en
2nd and 3rd Grade Fall Concert
Dear Second and Third Grade Families,
The Second and Third grade classes are scheduled to perform a Fall concert on Tuesday, October 29th. The show will begin 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 5:30 p.m. to warm up before the concert. Students in Second grade should report to 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 second and third graders have been working hard learning their songs and we can’t wait to share their performance with you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Krause and Mr. Earley
(301) 863-4064
October 28th - November 1st
Yearbook Link: Order any time.
Lunch Menu
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PTO Penny Wars: 2nd Grade Winners
Final Count
Announcement at Trunk or Treat
New PTO Board Members
WELCOME
President - Elisa Depradine
Vice President - Amanda Dannemiller
Secretary - Mariana Rutherford
Treasurer - Amanda Tyson
Teacher & Staff Liaison - Ella Lefton
Fundraising & Donations Chair - Polly Hansen
Volunteer Chair - Ticara Lee
Lost & Found Chair - Rebecca Backstedt
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
Thank you for signing up to donate Bags of Candy for our annual
TRUNK OR TREAT event on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25.
Your candy donations may be dropped off anytime between now and around noon on October 25th to the main office.
There is a bin specifically dedicated to these donations in the main office area.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION!!!
These events are not possible without your commitment & support!!!
Thanks,
GHES PTO Board
Conscious Discipline Parent and Childcare Provider Workshop
Parents of young children and local Childcare Providers are invited to participate in a Conscious Discipline workshop Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The Building from the Beginning workshop will be held in the Dohrman rooms at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center. Mission BBQ has graciously offered to provide dinner to the first 100 people who register. Childcare is not available. Please refer to the flier here for more details. Feel free to share the Registration Form with interested families.
"Please fill out this Sibling Survey to ensure The Judy Center can support your family with fun family events, playgroups, and assist in gaining community resources. Thank you!"
Online Emergency Information Update Messaging
Online Emergency Information Update Messaging: Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact The Department of Student Services at 301-475-5511 ext.32150.
School Store Fundraiser
Counselor Corner
October
Counselor's Corner
Character Trait of the Month - RESPONSIBILITY
The month of October brings us to the character trait of Responsibility. Responsibility means, "Proving you can be trusted with what is expected of you". Green Holly students have many responsibilities including doing their best work, completing and turning in homework, cleaning up after themselves and always using kind words and actions. What responsibilities does your child have at home?
Tool Talk Replay
Community Tool Talks are recorded and are an excellent resource for families. Click on the link to watch any of the previous Community Tool Talks on the following subjects:
Anger, Anxiety, Confidence/Self-Esteem, Executive Functioning, Feelings/Self-Regulation, Grief, Local St. Mary's Resources, Mental Health Signs & Symptoms, Local Counseling & Mental Health Resources, Relationships, Sleep
Registration Information
HELPFUL LINKS BELOW
If you are inquiring about PreK 4. Click on the link below to apply online:
If you are inquiring about Registration for grades Kindergarten through 5th. Please click on the link below:
https://www.smcps.org/offices/student-services/student-registration-information
Resource & Tech Accountability
Please take a minute to fill out the following to help us make decisions based on your input for the 2024-2025 school year.
Judy Center
Judy Center Early Learning Hubs benefit everyone in Maryland by improving the quality of life for families. Through a dedicated staff of early learning professionals, they help prepare children aged birth through kindergarten for school readiness. Located at Title I schools in every Maryland county, Judy Centers play an important role in the communities they serve.
October Newsletter
September Newsletter
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
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Families can now start completing the Acceptable Use Policy for SY 24-25. The link is below.
Elementary Link: TBD