The Falcon Flier
Vol 51, Issue 38 - May 17, 2024
Phelps Luck Elementary School
Sandra Anderson, Assistant Principal
Jennifer Stairs, Assistant Principal
Website: ples.hcpss.org
Location: Phelps Luck Elementary School, Old Stone Court, Columbia, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-6886
Facebook: facebook.com/phelpsluckelementary
Twitter: @hcpss_ples
From School Administration
The end of the school year is approaching quickly, but we still have plenty of learning to do in that time. We are excited to share that our 4th quarter attendance rate is improving. So far this quarter, we have a 95.6% attendance rate. This is 2% higher than 4th quarter last year. For the year to date, we have a 94.5% attendance rate. That is 1.1% higher than the overall 22-23 attendance rate. Finally, our chronic absenteeism is improving compared to the 3rd quarter this year. We have a12.2% chronic absentee rate (down by 1.9% from the end of 3rd quarter). If everyone attends school for the next 20 days, we will make great progress in attendance, instruction, and overall performance. Please also help our teachers and staff by continuing to reiterate strong behavioral expectations through the last day of school. Let's end the year strong!
Sincerely,
Mr. Cosentino, Ms. Anderson and Ms. Stairs
Calendars and Important Dates
June 2024
Updated HCPSS Calendar w/the last day of school as June 14
June 2024
Related Arts Color Calendar
For a complete list of dates and events, visit ples.hcpss.org/calendar.
May
- 17 - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m. - Professional work day
- 23 - Spring Concerts: Band, Orchestra, and Chorus at Howard HS
- 24 - School spirit day - Wear red, white, and blue
- 27 - Schools and offices closed - Memorial Day
- 29 - GT Enrichment fair
- 30 - Middle school visitation for 5th grade
June
- 1 - First day of Pride Month
- 3 - Spirit day: mismatched socks and shoes day
- 4 - Spirit day - wear sunglasses
- 5 - Spirit day - wear beach/Hawaiian shirt
- 5 - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m.
- 5 - PTA Meeting (hybrid), 7:00 p.m.
- 6 - Spirit day - wear rainbow colors
- 6 - Family Rainbow Night, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- 7 - 5th grade in-school conservancy field trip
- 7 - Spirit day - wear PLES spirit wear
- 7 - Kindergarten EOY celebration, 9:15 a.m.
- 10 - PK EOY celebration, 9:30 a.m.
- 12 - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m.
- 12 - 5th grade promotion ceremony, 2:00 p.m. Howard High School
- 13 - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m.
- 14 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m.
To subscribe to the PLES calendar on your smartphone, electronic device, or email system, click the plus sign + at the bottom right-hand corner of the Google Calendar or click this link.
New Information
PTA News and Information
URGENT NEED:
In order to have a compliant PTA organization next year, we need a PTA President. We want to continue to be able to support our school and hold fun events. We are scheduled to hold board elections at our June PTA meeting. Please reach out to president@phelpsluckpta.org if you are able to help out!
2024-2025 School Year Board Positions
President- Vacant
VP1 Membership - Patricia Parra Zillmer
VP2 Fundraising - Vacant
VP3 Staff Liaison - Allison Cotilla
Treasurer - Cara Martin
Secretary - Danielle Gold
PTACHC Representatives - Kimberly Hampton, Alisa Holbert
DEI Chair - Valerie Logan
Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Sale
Ice cream ordering available May 17-20th, with delivery on May 23rd.
Next DEI Meeting- Wednesday May 22nd
Join us for the final DEI Meeting of the year on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7 PM. Meet in-person in the PLES Conference Room or online. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83358122124?pwd=Bc8Xid9j0yfa7Ec6JHADIiQZjt2bR6.1
Information Worth Repeating
Community News and Information
Howard High School Lions Pride Summer Sports Camps
Please check out the summer camps offered by Lions Pride at https://www.howardlionspride.org/camps.html
These sports camps are great ways to keep up your skills in the summer and have fun with other athletes.
If you have any questions, please contact membership@howardlionspride.org
The Council of Elders Summer Basketball Camp 2024
Place: Clarksville Middle School – 6535 S. Trotter Road, Clarksville, MD 21029
Date: June 24 - Aug. 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 – 3:30 (Half Day sessions 9am -12pm or 1pm -3:30pm)
Cost: $250 per week - $150 Half day
Weekly Cost: Camp Highlights 3 plus paid weeks ($200 per week) Experienced Coach’s / Camp T-shirt
Before / After Care Available $50 each (8am -9am / 3:30pm -4:30pm)
Visit Website to enroll online: MCDUFFIECAMPS.com
Email : mcduffiecamps34@aol.com or 443-474-4200
Columbia Community Care:
This group gives out food at the Long Reach Village Center, Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, and Oakland Mills Middle School on Wednesdays from 5-8pm and Saturdays 10:30am-1:30pm. If you need food delivered fill out the form for food and they can deliver or you may have someone pick up for you as well.
Website: https://columbiacommunitycare.org/
Form for food:
OMHS Food Pantry
The OMHS Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted, from 3:00 - 5:00pm. You will need to bring a photo ID. Please do not arrive prior to 2:30pm to allow for student dismissal. Also, please remain in your car and a volunteer will come to your vehicle. More info can be found at the link below:
The below community notices are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the HCPSS.