GES OCTOBER FAMILY NEWSLETTER

GES fosters a collaborative community within a rigorous environment where students are empowered to advocate for their learning.

In partnership with family and community, Greensboro Elementary School will motivate and challenge students to attain educational excellence.

Last year, our Title I Parent/Family Engagement funds provided important resources to our students and families, including family academic nights and engaging materials for all elementary schools. Each year we base our programs on your feedback. Please help us again this year by taking the Title I Family Engagement Survey.

Current Family Engagement Plan: English | Espanol | Kreyòl ayisyen

October 1st: BOE Meeting 6PM

October 4th: Reading/Math Calendar Incentive for Students

October 8th: Fall Picture Day

October 18th: School & Offices Closed - State Teacher Convention

October 21st: MLL Information Night - 6-7pm - Hosted by GES, LMS & NCHS

October 25th: First Grade Field Trip to JZ Farms

October 31st: GES Halloween /Character Parade on Campus 9:30AM

October 31st: GES Hispanic Heritage Class Celebrations

Good attendance for your student begins on the first day of the school year. Consider the following facts:

• Chronic absenteeism may prevent children from reaching early milestones.

• Chronically absent students have difficulty keeping up with the pace at which they are expected to learn and grow.

• Students who are absent even a day or two every few weeks fall behind their peers.

• Irregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out before graduation than test scores.

• Consistent, on-time attendance is a habit that lasts into adulthood.

In addition to wanting the best possible education for your child, we also closely monitor absences because Maryland law requires that children ages 5-18 attend school. Students may be withdrawn if not attending school regularly; students not enrolled or attending will be considered truant.

How Can Parents Encourage Good Attendance?

• Build good attendance habits early so children know that getting to school on time every day is important!

• Set a regular bedtime & morning routine, laying out clothes and backpacks the night before.

• Avoid scheduling appointments & trips when school is in session.

• Don't let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick.

• Consider that sometimes a stomach ache or headache is a sign of anxiety. If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to the school about helpful resources.

The 2024-25 Student Benefits Form (Household Income Data Collection) information is used to help provide school meals at no charge to all students, along with other districtwide services. It also provides individual benefits to students and families such as:

• discounts for summer and recreational programs

• Discount internet access

• Discounted fees for SAT and AP testing and college applications

• Increased scholarship opportunities

• eligibility for Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)]

• Increased funding to the school system to support instruction, technology, student services, and programs like Community Schools, tutoring and free meals.

Questions? Please email student.services@ccpsstaff.org.

Student Benefits Form

Front Office Hours: 8:30 – 4:00
Teacher Hours: 8:30 – 4:00

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.