Park Hall's Weekly Newsletter

Our goal for attendance this year is to reach 94%. The top classes for the week are:

Pre-k: Ms. Kodluboy 89%

Kindergarten: Ms. Rothwell 94%

First grade: Ms. Powell 94%

Second grade: Ms. Carlisle 97%

Third grade: Mr. Hindman 98%

Fourth grade: Ms. Barry 92%

Fifth grade: Mr. Halbritter 97%

Our top grade level is third grade at 94!!!!

We have finally received our Title I funds for the 2024-25 school year. This allows Park Hall to hold the Title I reading night on November 21, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm. We will be hosting an epic BOOK BINGO game where students will have the opportunity to play BINGO with a chance win a new book of their choosing. Students and families will also have the chance to learn some new strategies to read with students at home, and as always learn about Title I at Park Hall and provide input in how we use our Title I funds to support our students. Dinner will be served and in order to prepare the correct amount of food, we need families to RSVP Here.

Park Hall's one and only fundraiser that directly benefits the school, The Dance Boosterthon fundraiser is back. Like last year, families will be able to sponsor their students in completing a 45 minute dance, earn prizes, and if we reach our goal, we will have a Staff Lip Sync contest, and make the principal and staff camp out on the roof. More details will be shared next week, but the official start date is November 8.

On November 14, 2024, Frank Kros will present, Wonder Words: Using the Power of Language to Help Kids Learn and Thrive from 6 pm- 8 pm at the Forrest Career & Technology Center, Dohrman A. The workshop is free but registration is required via email to parnersforsucess@smcps.org

Online Federal Impact Aid Forms are now available through the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online Impact Aid form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started. The deadline for the online submission of Federal Impact Aid Survey forms is Friday, November 15, 2024

Thank you Park Hall Families!

B Week

Day Light Savings ends

Monday - November 4

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Tuesday - November 5

• Election Day- No School

Wednesday - November 6

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30
• Report Cards distribution - be on the lookout for these tonight
• Park Hall PTA Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm

Thursday - November 7

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30
• Dr. Recess assemblies - Students will learn a variety of recess games to play today to help students stay active

Friday - November 8

• Two Hour Early Dismissal 8:45-1:30
• School Improvement Team Meeting at 2:00- Parents are welcome to attend
• Park Hall's Dance Boosterthon Fundraiser begins

Proper shoes for P.E. are needed for safety and to best learn and participate in the skills being taught. Shoes that stay on your child’s feet and cover the whole foot (toes, sides, top, bottom and heel) work the best. You may bring an extra pair to change into on P.E. days if you don’t want your shoes to get dirty or creased.

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