Park Hall's Weekly Newsletter

Our goal for attendance this year is to reach 94%. Below are the top classes for each grade level and their percentage of attendance for the week:

Pre-k: Ms. Frere at 97%

Kindergarten: Ms. Scrom at 98%

First grade: Ms. DiDomenico at 94%

Second grade: Ms. Wise at 97%

Third grade: Ms. Ebanks at 96%

Fourth grade: Mr. Morin at 97%

Fifth grade: Ms. Thomson at 96%

Fifth grade was the top grade level at 95%. Way to go 5th grade!!

Our current attendance rate for the year is 90.5%.

Park Hall families,

On Wednesday at 9:15, we will hold our annual lockdown/secure campus drill. This drill is a practice drill. At the start of the drill, I will announce that Park Hall is to SECURE the campus. All students and staff will proceed to a locked area and administration will walk the building to ensure that the building is secure. Once verified, I will announce that the building is clear and staff and students are free to resume normal activities. Please feel free to talk to your children about this drill.

Our fifth graders will begin taking the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) this week. Please be sure that your 5th graders arrive on time and are well rested. We appreciate the support!

The St. Mary's Sheriff is looking for Campers and Counselors for their summer program. Please click here for more information, or see the flyer below.

If any families are in need of food, please click the link below for a list of local food pantries.

The MSDE Literacy Office, in collaboration with the MSDE ELD Office, is hosting a three-part virtual workshop series for Spanish-speaking families. These sessions will focus on how families can support their children in becoming biliterate and bilingual. The workshops will take place on:

February 27, March 13, and March 27
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Facilitated entirely in Spanish

B Week

MISA Testing all week for 5th graders

Monday - March 10

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Tuesday - March 11

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Wednesday - March 12

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30
• First Grade field trip to the Science Center 9:30-2:45

Thursday - March 13

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30
• Campus Lockdown Drill (Practice Drill)
• PTA Mod Pizza Spirit Night 11-8:00

Friday - March 14

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30
• Character Tea- By invitation only: Primary grades 9:15 and Intermediate grades 10:00
• First grade FASSTT at 10:45

Snacks are now being offered for purchase for grades 3-5 from the cafeteria every day after the students have had their lunch. Families can add money through myschoolbucks or by putting money in a envelope with the student's name, teacher, and for cafeteria snacks.

Kindergarten Registration will open May 5, 2025.

Kindergarten is a full-day program available in each elementary school. Kindergarten curriculum information is available at http://www.smcps.org/dci by selecting Mathematics–Elementary or English Language Arts–Elementary.

Important: Under Maryland law, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2025, to enter kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year.

Please contact the school to register your student. If you have further questions, they can be directed to Kate Weaver, Supervisor of Student Services, at keweaver@smcps.org or 301-475-5511 extension 32150.

See the attached Title IX updated information below.

Many citizens are concerned about reports in the media relative to ICE Raids and want to know how their local school systems plan to handle the issue. SMCPS will adhere to the guidance provided by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Please read A Guide for Students, Families, and Local Education Agencies on the MSDE website. Our actions are bound by law, and our administrative staff consistently ensures compliance.

Park Hall Elementary has also been identified as a community school. A community school is a public school that establishes strategic partnerships between the school and other community resources. These partnerships promote student achievement, positive learning, and seek to promote the well-being of students, families, and the community by providing services. Community schools address the whole child, with a comprehensive focus on academics, social and emotional well-being, and developmental needs.

This year we will be conducting a needs assessment, to identify what our students, families, and community needs. If you would like more information on how to get involved, or would like to receive services please contact:

Madison Mansfield

Community School Coordinator

mrmansfield@smcps.org

(240) 913-5404

Park Hall Elementary is a Title I School. The purpose of Title I is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging academic standards.

Here are some of the important Title I documents that pertain to Park Hall Elementary School:

• PHES Comprehensive Needs Assessment 2024-25

  PHES Parent Involvement Plan 2024-25

  PHES Parent Involvement Calendar 2024-25

  PHES School-Family-Learning Compact 2024-25

  PHES Title I Parent Right to Know Letter

  PHES Principal Attestation Letter 2024-25

  PHES Attestation and Qualifications for Teachers and Paraeducators of Title I Schools 2024-25

• 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