Park Hall's Weekly Newsletter

WELCOME TO THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR!!!

Please be sure to read these newsletters each week as it will provide you with information, resources, events, and other happenings. This will be sent out on Sunday nights at 6:00 pm via email and posted to Schoology on Monday morning. A link to the weekly newsletter is also available on the website homepage. Please make sure that the school has your most up-to-date phone numbers and email addresses.

A Week

August 16: HAC opens at 5:00 pm

August 19: PHES open house

• Students with the last names starting with A-M will attend from 1:00-2:00.
• Students with the last names starting with N-Z will attend from 2:00-3:00.
• Kindergarten is by appointment- teachers will reach out to families to schedule this

August 21: 1st Day of School for Kindergarten - 5th Grade

August 21: Pre-K Orientation-teachers will reach out to families to schedule this

August 22: 1st Day of School for Pre-K

Registration is open for the 2024-25 school year for all grades. See the attached flyer below for information on how to apply for Pre-k and please stop by the office to register for kindergarten. All students currently attending Park Hall Elementary Pre-k will automatically be enrolled in kindergarten. No action is required for those students.

Open house will be held on Monday, August 19 for grades 1-5.

• Students with the last names starting with A-M will attend from 1:00-2:00.
• Students with the last names starting with N-Z will attend from 2:00-3:00.

Pre-k open house will be held between 9:30 and 12:30, by appointment only, on the 21st of August. Pre-k teachers will reach out via email/phone by the 19th of August to schedule appointments.

Families should bring their child's school supplies to Open House in a bag, labeled with their name on it.

Don't forget to communicate with your child's teacher how your child will get home each day (bus number or parent pick-up)

Students in grades K-5 return to school on Wednesday, August 21st.

Pre-k's first day is Thursday, August 22.

These important reminders will help ensure a successful first day:

1. Be sure you have communicated with the teacher how your child will be getting home from school each day. Parent pick-up applications and tags will be available at Open House.
2. Parents of students in grades Pre-k and Kindergarten must have an adult at the bus stop in order to be let off the bus. PLEASE BE EARLY!
3. The buses will be late the first few days of school as we check and double check to be sure each child is on the correct bus. Please be patient!
4. If your child has medical needs (siezures, severe allergies, asthma, etc.) please inform your child's teacher.
5. All Park Hall students will receive free lunch and breakfast again this year.
6. Check your child's take home folder as we will be sending the Title I Home/School Compact, Park Hall's Fundraising Plan, Title I Parent Right to Know Letter, Title I Teacher and Para Qualifications 24-25, Principal's Attestation Letter

• All families and extended families are encouraged to join our fantastic PTA. Membership is $5.00 and families can join by clicking this link: https://phespta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Stay current with the PTA by visiting the PHES PTA Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/ParkHallPTA
• The PTA sponsors movie nights, spirit nights, Trunk or Treat, the spring dance, teacher appreciation week, spring and fall outdoor clean-up days and much much more. Your support is much appreciated!!!

Park Hall Elementary School provides a rich educational experience that focuses on preparing well rounded students that are ready to succeed in their future college and career endeavors. Park Hall educates and inspires our diverse population in a safe and respectful environment. Students are engaged in authentic learning experiences that foster work habits and skills necessary to become collaborative, dedicated, and productive citizens.

Email: mlbell@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/phes/
Location: 20343 Hermanville Road, Park Hall, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4054
Twitter: @phes_smcps