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Good morning Fulton Families,

As we head into winter and colder days, we wanted to remind you that students will continue to go outside for recess on most days, weather permitting. Please make sure your child comes to school dressed in warm clothes and layers to stay comfortable during outdoor activities. Please clearly label their hats, coats, and gloves.

Below is HCPSS criteria we consider when having outdoor activities:

• Temperature and humidity

• Wind chill

• Heat index and air quality

• Age of students

• Length of time outdoors

• Adequacy of the children’s clothing

• Condition of the playground

• Falling precipitation (more than a sprinkle or mist)

• Thunder and lightning

Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess, physical education, or any other outdoor activity when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index reading is less than 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Please reach out to Ms. Courtemanche at samantha_courtemanche@hcpss.org if you are in need of cold weather gear.

Wishing you wave of joy,

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

As we move into the midterm of the quarter, we encourage you to take a moment to check your child’s progress on Canvas. Reviewing their grades and assignments can give you valuable insight into their performance and help identify areas where they might need extra support or encouragement.

To view your child’s grades,

• Login: Access HCPSS Connect using your credentials.
• Select Canvas: Navigate to the "Canvas" section within HCPSS Connect.
• Choose Student: Click on the "Students" icon to select your child.
• View Grades: Click on the "Grades" link to see their grades for each course.

If you have any questions or notice anything concerning, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher—we’re here to support both you and your child’s success.

Thank you for your continued partnership, and for staying engaged in your child’s education. Together, we can ensure they finish the semester strong!

The holiday season is just around the corner, and we wanted to make gift-giving a little easier (and a lot more fun!) for you. Our amazing staff has shared their favorite things—from books and games to treats and hobbies—and we thought you might like to check them out as you plan for the season of giving.

You can view our list of staff favorites here

Our character trait for the month of December is Service. We are defining service, as lending a hand to help someone else.

To engage your children at home around the topic of service, describe a service project you participated in as a kid or teenager. You could also ask your child(ren) what are some ways they would like to serve in our community?

We've recently noticed a few incidents of children falling off the monkey bars, and we wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of playground safety. Please encourage your child to use equipment appropriately, one at a time, and to always be mindful of their surroundings while playing.

We recommend reinforcing the importance of waiting their turn, using the monkey bars safely, and being cautious when climbing. Together, we can help ensure a safe and fun playground experience for all children.

Thank you for your attention and support!

The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors’ Contest Guidelines (link Guidelines PDF) for information about the rules and procedures. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet (link cover sheet PDF) sent as a PDF. Submissions may be emailed to elizabeth_woodring@hcpss.org or cassandra_menikheim@hcpss.org by December 13, 2024. All Young Authors’ Contest information can be found on the HCLA website.

Howard County Literacy Association welcomes parents as members. Visit the HCLA Welcome Page for information about joining.

December

• 12/08-12/10 PTA's Holiday Shoppe
• 12/10: LKMS Orchestra Assembly
• 12/20: Last Day of School in 2024
• 12/21-01/01 No School (Winter Break)

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

FES Teacher Conferences- SNACK the Lounge & Dinner

Snack the lounge and the Italian dinner from Anthony's was a success! The lounge was filled with every snack you could think of and the Fulton faculty enjoyed delicious entrees, drinks and desserts as they worked late for parent-teacher conferences!

Thank you to Jen Bogus and Stacey Oken Bacon for organizing this event! A big thank you to Starbucks Johns Hopkins for donating the coffee and to Anthony’s in Clarksville for the generous discount. Last but certainly not least, thank you to our parents for the donations!!

Tissue/Disinfectant Wipes Drive

11/11-11/26 • Fulton Elementary

Winter is coming! Help the Fulton PTA stock up the faculty with tissues and disinfectant wipes. Donate directly to teachers, put tissues/wipes in the box in front of the front office and/or place a Zelle donation!

The donations will be distributed among staff including the nurses office and non-homeroom teachers who are also in need!

Fulton Spirit wear

Don't miss out as there are great discounts this week! With the holiday season fast approaching, order your spirit wear today! Don't forget that a portion of the proceeds go to the school! Spirit Wear

Upcoming Dates

Holiday Shoppe

12/2-12/10 • Fulton Elementary

There are 2 days left to go shopping at PTA's Holiday Shoppe! Every homeroom has a day to attend during their recess period. Students who have money to shop will be able to go in groups at recess. We encourage parents to send money in a ziplock bag with their child’s name on it. All items at the shoppe are $2. If your child is not at school on their designated day or forgets their money they can come on the last day (12/10), which is a make-up day. Thank you for continuing to support the PTA!

Purchase Link: https://www.jotform.com/form/243216581053148

If your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader is interested in joining the Fashion Club, please complete this permission form and return it to your child's homeroom teacher, Ms. George or Mrs. Ritter by December 3rd.

Please take a moment to express your words of gratitude for FES employees by filling out a form for each staff member you would like to recognize. A few kind words go a long way! The FES Staff List can be found on the FES website via this link. Please remember our non-instructional staff including cafeteria, nursing, liaisons, custodian and office staff. You may fill out as many forms as you wish! Thank you!