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Our Elmwood Monthly News
May 2024
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Your input is needed!
Elmwood will become a Community School in the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking staff, family and community input. Please take a few minutes to complete this form. Included in the form is a link to a video that will explain more about Community Schools. Click on the language button at the top for translation options.
Mindfulness Night
Mark your calendar for our 3rd annual Mindfulness Night! Dinner will be provided for all that RSVP. Families will also have an opportunity to shop at our Scholastic Book Fair. https://forms.gle/71cXgUdQY1c2qBHS9
Summer Kick-Off Family Night
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May Attendance Updates
This year, we have set two school-wide attendance goals:
*Decrease the percentage of students chronically absent from 42.5% in 2023 to 20% in 2024
*Decrease the percentage of EL students chronically absent from 48.3 in 2023 to 28.3% in 2024.
Please see the graphics for progress towards our goals.
YTD Attendance Rate_May
Chronic Absenteeism Rate for ALL Students
Multilingual Chronic Absenteeism Rate
Year-to-Date Class Average
Please look at the attendance rate for your child(ren)'s class. The classes who are 94% or above are meeting the state attendance expectation. Please keep track of your child's attendance so that they are present for 94% of the year (18 days or less).
Academics - Math and English Language Arts
Our Elmwood School Progress Plan Academic Goals
Stay informed of your student's grades, attendance, etc.
Q and A: Facts for Families About Bullying
SEL May Calendars
It’s exciting to think about all the fun that Spring brings, especially warmer weather and longer days! Attached you will find the Elementary SEL Calendar and the Adult SEL Calendar for May 2024 that include helpful activities to encourage skills and practices for building social emotional learning.
From our Special Area Teachers
Other Opportunities:
May 2 – 12:30 PM Lunch & Learn – BCPS & Talkspace – Online Mental Health Support for Teens in High School Virtual Presented by Talkspace Discover how BCPS is providing a valuable opportunity for teens, aged 13 and above, to access Talkspace therapists, mental health resources, and additional support, completely free of charge. Whether it’s dealing with school and holiday stress, navigating relationships, or managing friend drama, this online platform offers a safe space for teens to seek the help they need. Register to learn more about this new resource.
May 10 – 12:30 PM Lunch & Learn – Compassion vs. Control: Finding the Balance You Need (also offered May 10) Virtual Presented by Mariposa Education It's really hard when your child is struggling to know how to help. On the one hand, you know it's important to hold your child accountable and to set clear expectations. And yet you also want to be compassionate, to be a source of support and understanding when they struggle. For example, if your child is upset and they snap at you, it's hard to know whether to lean into what is bothering them or address the way they spoke to you. This is a common dilemma. Time and time again, the research shows us that children need to feel understood and accepted for their feelings AND to have clearly stated boundaries and expectations. In this workshop, we will talk about successful adult-child relationship styles and some tips and language to try to strike that balance needed between control and compassion.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-ygrzMiG9D4QGxR4klNDELrCQFwlRyU#/registration
May 16 – 12:30 PM Lunch & Learn - Introduction to Bullying Prevention Virtual Presented by Brad Engel, Maryland State Department of Education What is bullying? What are Maryland’s laws around bullying? How can you help prevent bullying? Brad Engel, School Climate Initiatives Specialist with the Maryland State Department of Education, will provide an hour of crucial information on how to effectively respond to bullying situations and get a better understanding of the barriers that prevent children from reporting to adults. For educators and parents/caregivers alike.
May 24 – 12:30 PM Lunch & Learn - “Tell me a Story”: Why Reading with your Child is Important Virtual Presented by the Center for Family Success Center for Family Success is partnering with Parent University to offer monthly Lunch & Learn sessions on parent hacks, early learning, and health related topics.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/parent-university-28366717717
Baltimore County Public SchoolsThe Office of Family & Community Engagement presents Parent University - offering resources, videos, workshops, and system updates to support the needs of your family. Our program goals align with the BCPS Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence - Focus Area 4 - Community Engagement and Partnerships.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Groups, Classes, Events Virtual and In-Person
https://namibaltimore.org/what-we-do/support-groups/
ESOL Classes – Community College of Baltimore County Virtual and In-Person
Team Member Spotlight
Below are the Team Members who were highlighted in our weekly Team Member Spotlight on facebook last month. Enjoy getting to know our amazing Elmwood faculty and staff!
Elmwood Elementary
Email: lrode@bcps.org
Website: https://elmwoodes.bcps.org
Location: 531 Dale Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-5232
Twitter: @elmwoodes