Hollywood Elementary
January 15th - January 19th "B Week"
IMPORTANT HES INFO
Hollywood families,
For the safety of our students, we have a 100% ID check policy. Please have your ID with you when you come to pick up your child from school. Thank you for your support.
Be sure to review this entire newsletter each week as it will provide you with valuable resources and information.
Important Events and Dates
January 15: Martin Luther King, JR. Day - All SMCPS Schools and Offices Closed
January 18: Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Winter Concert (6:30 pm)
January 26: Professional Day - No School for Students - End of 2nd Marking Period
Attendance Message
We are coming off a busy time of year with so many fun activities and family obligations. Sometimes after a long break, it can be overwhelming and difficult for some students to come back to school. Please remember that even when it's hard to get to school because we are tired or feel behind it ultimately makes things easier for our students when they are in the building. Attending school, even when we are tired and "just don't feel like it", also builds healthy life and work habits for the future.
HES Herons at Work in PE, Media, and Art
From the Counselor
Evening Counseling: SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.
January Character Trait Self - Control
From the Media Center
Calling all missing library books. There are still quite a few books that were checked out in September, October, November that have not been returned yet. I will be sending email notices about these missing books. If they cannot be found, please send in payment so that we can try and replace the book. If you pay for the book and it is found in this school year we will refund your money. You may pay by cash, check (made out to HES), or on My School Bucks. If you wish to pay on My School Bucks, please send me an email and I will set the fine so that it will show up in the account.
Please take this long weekend to check and clean out your students backpack. We have had quite a few books returned in the past two weeks with damage from food/liquids in the bottom of students' backpacks.
From the School Nurse
Hello Families!
Now that we are getting back into the swing of things after a much needed break please take a moment to review our SMCPS policy and recommendations regarding illness.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out. Have a wonderful long weekend!
While school attendance is vital to your student’s education, a sick child belongs at home. Please review the Sick Day Guidelines below to assist you in making that decision.
KEEP ME HOME IF...
- I have a temperature higher than 100°F.
- I'm throwing up or have diarrhea.
- My eyes are pink and crusty.
SEND ME BACK TO SCHOOL WHEN...
My symptoms have significantly improved or resolved.
I haven't had a fever or fever-reducing medication for 24 hours.
I haven't thrown up, had diarrhea or had medications to control these symptoms for 24 hours.
If antibiotics have been prescribed, I have been taking them for at least 24 hours.
CALL THE DOCTOR IF...
I’ve had a temperature higher than 100°F for more than 2 days.
I've been throwing up or having diarrhea for more than 2 days.
I've had cold symptoms for more than a week and they aren't getting any better.
I still have asthma symptoms after using my asthma medicine (and call 911 if I'm having trouble breathing after using an inhaler).
SMCPS Calendar
2023-2024 SMCPS Calendar. The new calendar is posted online at www.smcps.org/calendar
SMCPS Devices
Please review laptop expectations by sharing this presentation with your child. Classroom teachers will be reviewing laptop expectations with students at school as well. Thank you!
Need to purchase a laptop charger?
You can do one of two things:
1. Email your child's teacher or the Library Media Specialist Miss Hazuda (sjhazuda@smcps.org) that you wish to pay for the missing laptop charger. A fine then can be assessed so that you can pay using My School Bucks, sending in cash, or a check (made out to SMCPS).
OR
2. Go directly to the DELL store. You can purchase directly from their website and have it shipped to your home.
Ensure one of these links is being used:
www.dell.com/mpp/smcps (click Shop Recommended Solutions to get to the discounted power cords)
www.dell.com/mpp/smcps-chargers (leads directly to the purchasing portal)
If you purchase from Dell, please make sure that you label the charger with the student's first and last name before sending it to school. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or the Library Media Specialist Miss Hazuda (sjhazuda@smcps.org).
SMCPS 2024 Student Handbook, Code of Conduct
School Lunch Highlights - Week of January 15th
My School Bucks
Home Access Center / HAC
School Messenger Text Messaging
School Messenger Text Messaging FAQ's
PTO News
- Please join our HES PTO!
- Thank you to those families who have already signed up to volunteer and support these events. There are still additional opportunities to volunteer, please consider signing up. Hollywood PTO Volunteer Interest Form Survey (surveymonkey.com)
- If you are interested in being involved with the HES PTO, please email heronpto@gmail.com
- HES PTO has a new Spirit Wear company. On top of the company getting amazing reviews for their customer service and quality, our HES PTO earns 10% in commissions for all our sales!! Woohoo!! Items will ship directly to your house as well. https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MD/Hollywood/Hollywood+Elementary+School
Schoology
Do you have the Schoology App?
Log Into the Schoology Mobile App
If you already have a Schoology account, download the Schoology app from Apple App Store, Google Play or the Amazon App Store. Tap the app icon to open it on your device.
You can use an email address or username to log into the application, depending on how your account was set up:
Log in through your School
Use the keyboard to enter SMCPS. As you type, matching choices populate in the list. The name, ID number, city, state, and zip code for the school should appear below.
Tap the name of your school or organization when it displays.
Use the email address or username to log in to the application, that was sent to you via email from Schoology with an app password. If you are an SMCPS student or teacher this is NOT your SMCPS password.
Tap LOG IN to complete.
If you are able to sign in with Google, and you are an SMCPS student or staff, please use that login process and follow the provided instructions in the prompts.
Want to enable notifications? Please check this document
Birthday Treats
Hollywood 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. Hollywood 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: eedirenzo@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/hes/
Location: 44345 Joy Chapel Road, Hollywood, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 373-4350
Twitter: @hes_smcps