Our Elmwood Monthly News
March 2024
From our Administrators
Elmwood Community,
Our school community has had a great 3rd Marking Period, and we continue to grow and improve our practices to meet students' needs and successes. Teachers and staff are in the beginning stages of re-imagining our school vision, they have been grappling with integrating responsive instruction, and are focused on grounding our teaching and learning practices from data-based decisions.
We are committed to supporting students and families in attending school regularly and on time. Our school community is better with your learners at Elmwood, and the more time student spend in school, the more increase everyone will witness in their student achievement.
Our school community appreciates your continued support and partnership, and we look forward to ending Marking Period 3 with excellence in mind!
Save the Dates
We would love to have you be a Guest Reader on March 18th!
The Elmwood Experience- Part 2
Thursday, March 21st Schedule:
8:30-9:00 AM- FREE Breakfast and Books
9:00-9:20 AM- FAMILY SESSION IN CAFETERIA ON BUILDING CLASS FAMILY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND RESULTS OF CLIMATE SURVEY
9:20-9:50 AM- Join your child for a class circle in the classroom
9:50-10:30 am- Learn with Me in the classroom
Click the link to register.
Stay Connected
Black History Month Celebration
Spring Clubs
Club registration will close on 3/6 and is first come, first served.
You will be notified if your child is registered for a club by 3/8.
Yearbook Info
Last Day to purchase is 4/19/24. Yearbooks cost $20.
School Code: 14871624
March 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
Chronic Absenteeism Rate for ALL Students
English Language Learner Chronic Absenteeism Rate
Please look at the attendance rate for your child(ren)'s class. The classes who are highlighted green, 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.
Elmwood Eagles SOAR!
Character Education Updates
This month’s focus is Cooperation. One way to think about Cooperation is “working together to reach shared goals.” As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home. What are some goals you share? Cooperation is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.
In the Classroom:
We all experience conflict in life. Whether we are frustrated with a friend or in an argument with a family member, we need tools to help us navigate conflict successfully. This month's focus is on understanding conflict resolution through Cooperation. Students will practice using the Tree of Choices, which is a simple tool to lead us toward successful conflict resolution.
1. The Roots of the Tree:
â—Ź Identifying if the problem is big or small.
â—Ź Big problems require help from an adult, which usually means someone is being hurt.
â—Ź Small problems can be solved on their own.
2. The Heart of the Tree:
â—Ź Naming the emotions you are feeling.
3. The Branches of the Tree: Make a choice to:
â—Ź Move it out (step away from the problem)
â—Ź Talk it out (talk through the issue or connect with a friend/trusted adult)
â—Ź Breathe it out (practice some strategies that help us calm our emotions before responding).
Conversation Starters:
â—ŹWhat does Cooperation mean to you?
â—Ź Can you name some things you do at school that require Cooperating? At home?
Q and A: Facts for Families About Bullying
SEL March Calendars
Mental Health Matters Month- BCPS Kickoff Event
From our Special Area Teachers
To register for any of the events, click the link in the above pdf.
SEL Support at Home
Star Students
Elmwood recently launched a schoolwide Star Student program. Students in Prek-5th grade are able to be nominated by their classroom teacher, every two weeks, for meeting & succeeding in an academic goal. Classroom teachers have been working all year long on establishing individual goals with their students. Now is the time for students be recognized for their hard work and celebrate the academic growth of Our Elmwood scholars. When a student is nominated, their picture and goal is placed in the Star Student cabinet in the front lobby for all to see. Students also receive a certificate and have their picture taken with Mr. Hogan. Please continue to ask your child about their academic goal at home and how they are doing on it. Be on the lookout for your child’s name in the Elmwood Star Student display case. We are excited to see all of Our Elmwood Stars soar through the rest of this year!
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!
Inclement Weather Decisions
This winter, be prepared for emergency updates from BCPS. More information about closings, delays, cancellations, and postponements is available in the BCPS Inclement Weather FAQ.
Elmwood Elementary
Email: lrode@bcps.org
Website: https://elmwoodes.bcps.org
Location: 531 Dale Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-5232
Twitter: @elmwoodes