The Falcon Flier
Vol 51, Issue 37 - May 10, 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
May brings a lot to acknowledge! This past week was Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. A huge thank you goes out to our amazing teachers and staff for creating outstanding learning experiences for our students. Thank you also goes out to our amazing PTA who showered us with love for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week and we are eternally grateful for treats each day. Thank you for always taking the time to let our teachers and staff know how special they are.
This month, we have acknowledged the gifts and accomplishments of Jewish American and Asian American/Pacific Islanders during their identified heritage months. Thank you to our DEI committee and staff who took the time to build displays and create announcements for our students.
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
- 11 - PTA 5K at LRHS, 9:00 a.m.
- 13 - Kindergarten Field Trip to the farm
- 14 - Primary Election Day - Schools and Office Closed
- 15 - 5th grade class photo
- 16 - 5th Grade field trip to Washington DC
- 16 - PK Field Trip to Clark's Farm
- 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
- 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. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83358122124?pwd=Bc8Xid9j0yfa7Ec6JHADIiQZjt2bR6.1
Information Worth Repeating
RESPONSE NEEDED: Bus Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year
Mandatory bus transportation registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open for parents/guardians of eligible students. All families received an email about registration on 4/4/2024. Here is the message again for your review and action:
Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process will be open through Friday, 5/31/24, and will be completed online via the HCPSS Connect Synergy program. Registration must be done for each eligible child.
To be eligible for bus service, your child’s home address must be outside of your school’s designated walk zone. You can verify address eligibility in the HCPSS School Attendance Area Locator. After inputting your address, a window will appear that will indicate either bus or walk for each school level. Please note, the attendance area locator also includes a link for the bus stop locator, which is set for the current school year. Bus stop information for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in August.
You do not need to take any action if:
- Your child is not eligible for bus transportation.
- Your child is scheduled to receive transportation as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Your child is a graduating senior.
CLICK HERE for details on bus transportation registration, including a guide on how to register and various scenarios families may see when registering.
Parent Involvement Input Survey
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you may know, Phelps Luck (PLES) is a Schoolwide Title I School. Parent Involvement is an important part of Title I. PLES and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding school improvement, climate, and family engagement. This will be used to evaluate our Title I program so that we can better serve you. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Please complete the online survey by May 29, 2024.
DIRECTIONS: Please read each statement or question carefully, decide which response best matches your point of view, click the circle for that choice and offer feedback when appropriate.
Encuesta de participación de los padres
Estimado Padre y Tutor:
La Escuela Primaria Phelps Luck (PLES, por su nombre en inglés) es una Escuela de Título I a lo Largo de la Escuela. La participación de padres es una parte importante de Título I. La PLES y el Sistema de Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Howard (HCPSS, por su nombre en inglés) valoran su opinión y asociación en apoyo del éxito académico de su niño. Por favor, dedique algunos minutos para completar esta encuesta sobre la mejora escolar, clima y compromiso familiar. Esto será utilizado para evaluar nuestro programa de Título I para poder asistirlo de una manera mejor. Sus respuestas serán estrictamente confidenciales. Por favor, complete el cuestionario en línea antes 29 del mayo.
INSTRUCCIONES: Por favor, lea cada afirmación o pregunta detenidamente, decida cuál respuesta refleja mejor su punto de vista, haga clic en el círculo para dicha opción e incluya su opinión cuando fuera apropiado.
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.