Tiger Families

Doors open at 9:10 for students to enter GES

If students are dropped off before 9:10 they will have to stay outside.

If you ordered spirit wear (shirt or hoodie) those items are in and were delivered to your child's teacher.

Due to popular demand and lots of people asking, PTA is going to open up a 2nd order window for spirit wear sales. Order must be received online by Nov 24th. Expected to be delivered before Christmas! (around 12/18). They are listed on the PTA online store.

Conferences are November 25th, 26th, and 27th. November 25th is a 3 hour early dismissal and will be in person conferences only (once the students are dismissed) and November 26th is a 3 hour early dismissal and conferences will be virtual only (once the students are dismissed). On November 27th there is no school for students at all and conferences will be virtual only.

The conference window will opened November 8th. You can go into the system and schedule the conferences.

Maryland Coalition of Families is hosting their Family Leadership Institute on November 15th & 16th. The Family Leadership Institute is a free 2-day training opportunity for Howard County parents and caregivers of school-aged children with mental health challenges.

Family Leadership Program - Howard County (November)

This information is neither sponsored nor endorsed by HCPSS, but serves to extend resources for students and families.

In today’s fast-paced world, family schedules can become overwhelming, turning home life into a whirlwind of chaos. Join us for a transformative workshop designed to equip you with essential tools for navigating emotional turbulence. Discover the neuroscience behind emotional awareness and regulation, and learn how to foster a sense of calm in both children and adults. Explore techniques that enhance emotional regulation and resilience and leave with a personalized plan to empower you to create a more peaceful family dynamic. Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. Free virtual workshop, register here

PTA Meeting

in-person @ 6:30 pm

American Education Week is November 18th - 22nd. During this week, we will host our Quarter 1 Awards. Families can attend in person or virtually. Families are also invited to visit classrooms. This is the one week where 24 hour notice is not required to observe classrooms. HCPSS policy does not allow families to attend recess. Some grade levels are planning interactive opportunities. Get schedules and information from your child's homeroom teacher.

November 18th

• PreK and Kindergarten: 10:00 - 11:00 am
• 1st grade: 2:30 - 3:30 pm

November 19th

• 2nd grade: 2:30 - 3:30 pm

November 20th

• 3rd grade: 2:30 - 3:30 pm

November 22nd

• 4th grade: 10:00 - 11:00 am
• 5th grade: 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Below is the attachment with virtual meeting links for Quarter 1 Awards.

5th grade STEM Fair support

• Workshop Phase 2 6 - 7:30 pm (Research resources/structure, e-project/ write-up assistance)

5th grade STEM Fair support

• Workshop Phase 3 6 - 7:30 pm (Display Board finishing touches)

Primary (K-2) Math Night

Intermediate (grades 3-5) Math Night

5th grade STEM Fair support

• STEM FAIR (Rolling lunch in the classrooms)

5th grade STEM Fair support

• Class Viewing of Projects (Rolling lunch in the classrooms)

To update your phone number or address, email: GESRegistrars@hcpss.org

To provide a note for an absence, email the child's name, homeroom teacher, and date of absence, along with any images of notes to: GESAbsence@hcpss.org