The Falcon Flier

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

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Last week, we shared ways to reflect upon the first half of the school year, so you can help your child set goals for the second half of the school year. We, as a school, do the same thing! We look at a wide range of data and information to help drive our instruction. We revisit and adjust our school improvement goals to prepare for the remainder of the school year.

Please find our quarterly report, Measures That Matter, below. You will find important academic and attendance data and information in the report. This information is a snapshot of information we use to continually improve our school and best reach our students.

Mr. Cosentino, Principal

For a complete list of dates and events, visit ples.hcpss.org/calendar.

February 2024

• 9 - Schools Closed for Countywide Professional Learning for Teachers and Staff
• 14 - Valentine's Day - Wear hearts, pink, and red.
• 19 - Schools and offices closed - Presidents Day
• 28 - Howard County Library visit for Pre-kindergarten

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.

This week was National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. Did you know Ms. Neat, our crossing guard, has been at her post for 40 years? Please thank her for always helping to keep our students safe when they cross High Tor Hill.

We celebrated our two amazing school counselors with week during National School Counselors Week. Please thank Mrs. Stremmel and Mrs. Salapata for always being there for our students.

If you receive a phone call from the school, please listen to the message before calling back. Most times the front office staff are unaware of who has made the call. This assists us with helping you in the quickest way possible.

According to HCPSS Policy 9000 - Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment, and Assignment, "A student attending a public school in Howard County will attend the designated school serving the school attendance area in which the parents have bona fide residence."

If you have moved or are moving soon, please notify us immediately. Whether it be another HCPSS school, a private school, or a school out of the HCPSS district, we are here to help. If you are transferring to another HCPSS school, our registrars will partner to make the transition as smooth as possible.

If you have an address change, please fill out the attached fillable Address Change Form below and email it back to us with your new deed or lease. This way, we can electronically verify your school district and update your new address on file. If you have any questions, contact our registrar, Ms. Ellynn Self at ellynn_self@hcpss.org.

It is very important for us to have the most accurate information about your residency

DEI Meeting

Our next DEI Committee meeting will be Thursday, February 15th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. If you can’t make it in person, join us virtually through zoom.

Yearbook Cover Contest

**Attention Falcon Artists in PK-5th** The yearbook cover contest will run Feb.1-16. Students in grades PK-2 will compete for the back cover, grades 3-5 for the front cover. Art should reflect the spirit of our school and the Phelps Luck Falcons. The 2 winners will each receive a free yearbook and get their names published in the yearbook as the cover artists. Art should be completed with pencil, colored pencil, or markers. Absolutely NO AI. No crayons please. It must be on 8.5x11 paper and designed vertically. The student's name and teacher's name should be written in pencil on the back of the submission. Submissions should be sent to the main office's PTA mailbox. Please contact Mrs. Roper at jenplesyearbook@gmail.com with questions.

Direct Donation Fundraiser

The PTA needs your help to fund our spring programs like Staff Appreciation Week, the 5th Grade Celebration, Multicultural Night, provide field trip support, and much more.

Donate using:

Venmo: @plespta

PayPal: president@phelpsluckpta.org

PTA Givebacks Store: https://phelpsluckpta.memberhub.com/store/items/732047

Get ready for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge (KHC)! Our kickoff assembly was held during Related Arts on Monday, 1/29.
This year, our school will be learning about staying strong in body and mind. We’ll get moving with fun activities, meet kids with special hearts and raise funds for the health of all hearts. Plus, they’ll feel good for doing good!
Download the Kids Heart Challenge App or visit heart.org/KHC to register today and earn your WRISTBAND! KHC forms with more information will be handed out after the assembly on Monday, 1/29.
Thank you!

-Mr. Deppen, Mr. Nunn, and Ms. Cromwell

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: http://columbiacare.live/

Form for food:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJIRfYmnGVs1KNEvq0mfqL8qoOJtlVkOo8utBVyKeoEbxA7g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

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:

https://omhs.hcpss.org/student-services/food-pantry

Let's get together HoHS family/alumni/community. The Howard High School Lions' Pride Athletic Booster Club is hosting a Bull Roast fundraiser. This event is open to ALL over the age of 21.

Date: March 1st 7-11pm | Location: The Lodge-Catonsville

Purchase and Info link: https://www.howardlionspride.org/2024-bull-roast.html

Howard High Lions' Pride Athletic Booster Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094450568064