
BEACON OF LIGHT
THE LEADING PARENT NEWS SOURCE: FEB 10-14, 2025
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE TO PARENTS
GOOD AFTERNOON MAY HOWARD FAMILIES!
A special "Thank You" to our wonderful PTA who planned and set up for the Annual Sweetheart Dance! They did a tremendous job with the decorations, picture booth, and our DJ. This event was successful because of their hard work.
We are grateful to all of you who were able to come out and join us for the evening. The children had a wonderful time and lots of great memories were made!
Please take a look at all of the flyers included in the newsletter this week. We have a lot going on at MHES this month!
Thanks for your continued support of all that we do.
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Kathleen Mahoney Taylor
#greathappenshere
#mayhowardstrong
FREE DRESS DOWN ON THURSDAY, 2/13 FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH: E-LEARNING (NO IN PERSON SCHOOL)
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH
ROBOHAWKS GOING TO STATE! WE ARE SO PROUD! GOOD LUCK IN ATHENS!
READING BOWL-MOVING ON TO VALDOSTA! SO PROUD OF YOU! GOOD LUCK!
CHILD SAFETY MATTERS
Students in 4th & 5th grade will participate in the MBF Child Safety Matters Program from March 10-13, 2025. The program empowers children to spot and respond to bullying, cyberbullying, child abuse, and digital dangers. Most importantly it teaches that adults are responsible for their safety but there are things they can do to help adults keep them safe.
More information can be found at https://mbfpreventioneducation.org/why-use-our-programs/mbf-child-safety-matters/
"Opt Out" forms will be sent home in February.
3rd-5th grade:
All Attending the Ghost Pirates Spirit Night
Hi Hawks!! If your student would like to participate in the lottery for the Zamboni ride please submit their name and personal email for wavier if selected to the May Howard PTA message board. The following email includes waivers for the post game photo which we would love for all to be included. There is also a QR code at the Guest Solutions that people can fill out at the game for the photo. High 5 Tunnel, Meet at the Guest Solutions desk to be escorted down (10 minutes left in the 1st or 2nd intermission)
GAME TIMELINE
Parking Opens @ 1 PM
Public Doors Open @ 2 PM
Game Starts @ 3 PM
TICKETS – HOW TO ACCESS, TRANSFER, ETC.
Access to your tickets will be through the Ghost Pirates App or at https://am.ticketmaster.com/ghostpirates/
Directions on how to access & transfer tickets: HERE
Your tickets will be in an account under this email address that we are communicating at (IF BOUGHT OUTRIGHT) OR Your tickets will be in an account under the email address that you purchased the tickets through in FEVO.
If you have a Ticketmaster account with this email, you can use the same password to log in.
If you do not have a Ticketmaster account, please click "Sign Up" on the login page
Please note, your tickets are not available in the Ticketmaster app, just the Ghost Pirates app.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION
Information on Parking, Rideshare and Shuttles to the Enmarket Arena can be found HERE. Fans are encouraged to purchase parking prior to the event through ParkWhiz. The price of parking does also raise the day of, so you can pre-purchase and save money.
POST-GAME PHOTO
Your group has the unique opportunity to take a photo on the ice after the game! PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Sign the online waiver HERE 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR GAME DATE
When entering the arena, please have your waiver verified at the Guest Services Desk at the top of section 108.
Fans will not be allowed on the ice without their waiver verified.
All guests on the waiver must be present at the time of having their waiver verified. Once verified, you will be stamped to indicate you are allowed on the ice.
At the conclusion of the game, please meet at the Southern Grill Concession Stand at Section 114 (above the Zamboni Tunnel).
A Ghost Pirates Representative will have a sign with your group’s name on it.
That representative will escort your group down to the ice.
All guests will enter through the west side of the ice out of the visitor tunnel and exit through the east side of the ice out of the home tunnel towards the parking lot
Please note:
NO food and beverage will be allowed on the ice
Each group will have 1 photo together at center ice due to time constraints from Enmarket Arena. Each member will be escorted on-and-off in a single file line before and after the photo.
Old Town Trolley Fan Zamboni Ride
You and your group have the rare opportunity to ride a Zamboni during the game!! Below are important details on your Zamboni ride:
Up to 8 members of your group will ride the Old Town Trolley Fan Zamboni during the Pregame.
In order to participate, every rider must sign the online waiver HERE
All riders must check-in at the Ghost Pirates table behind Section 114 with 10 minutes left in warmups
After checking in, a Ghost Pirates representative will escort your group down to event level for a ride of a lifetime!!
*Only guests that will be riding the Old Town Trolley Fan Zamboni will be allowed on the event level of Enmarket Arena*
YBASE-MORNING CANCELLATION
Parents-
Unfortunately, the program at May Howard remains closed for morning care for the upcoming week.
Afternoon care will remain open.
Accounts will be credited. Thank you.
LEADER IN ME-CULTURE COMMITTEE
The LEADER IN ME CULTURE COMMITTEE would like to begin the following staff appreciation idea.
The idea is to be able to identify a staff member you appreciate, as well as the reasons that staff member is making a difference. A form link has been created to automatically create a certificate of appreciation for the identified staff member.
The committee would print the certificates on cardstock and hang them outside the staff member's door.
Attached, please see the link where staff members can be nominated.
Here is a link to the form: https://forms.gle/2GpP5HzzvojfQ3Kc8
Attached is an example of a certificate that would be generated.
DIGGING INTO THE 7 HABITS OF LEADER IN ME
YOUR CHILDREN HAVE HAD AN OVERVIEW OF THE 7 HABITS, BUT NOW WE ARE GOING DEEPER INTO EACH HABIT.
SEE BELOW FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THE HABITS WE HAVE WORKED ON SO FAR!
What is a School Council and what does it do?
The school council is an advisory body organized to assist May Howard Elementary School. The council fosters a collaborative relationship among school administrators, parents, teachers, and the business community to provide recommendations for school improvement. School Council meetings are scheduled bi-monthly, typically on Wednesday mornings. There are a total of four meetings during the school year.
Who is on the school council?
The school council consists of a minimum of seven members: parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school; community members/business partners; two certified full-time teachers; and the principal. The Council Members currently are as follows:
Kathleen Taylor, Principal kathleen.taylor@sccpss.com
Cassie Clark, Assistant Principal cassie.clark@sccpss.com
Jason Gamble, Community Member jasongamble@comcast.net
Julie Olsen, Community Member julieo@comcast.net
Kameron Huff, Parent ket986@gmail.com
Priya Goeser, Parent ptgoeser@gmail.com
Connie Hinely, Teacher connie.hinely@sccpss.com
Remi Sauers, Teacher remington.sauers@sccpss.com
Money for May Howard just for Shopping at Publix!
NEWS FROM NURSE LAURIE!
Attention parents:
If your student has a history of seizure disorder, asthma (requiring medication), or a severe allergy (requiring epinephrine), please see the attached forms and have them filled out by your child's Doctor and returned to Nurse Laurie.
If your child requires medication while in school, medication must be brought in by the parent/guardian and signed in with the nurse. No medication may be sent or kept in a student's backpack unless a medication self carry form is filled out.
We want to ensure the safety of every student while at school. Therefore, it is imperative that we have proper medication and directions from your Doctor on how to best care for him/her.
Thank you for your cooperation and I look forward to supporting your children this school year. If you have any questions, please contact me at 912-395-3926.
ATTENDANCE NOTES
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE CONFUSION WITH ANY ATTENDANCE EXCUSES WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN SENT IN AND MISPLACED.
WE HAVE HAD PERSONNEL IN AND OUT ALL SEMESTER FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS AND SOME OF THE NOTES HAVE NOT BEEN DOCUMENTED YET.
WE ARE WORKING TO CORRECT THIS PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD'S ATTENDANCE RECORDS ARE UP TO DATE.
YOU CAN ALWAYS SEND YOUR NOTES DIRECTLY THROUGH POWERSCHOOL OR TO THE PRINCIPAL.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Regular and punctual attendance at school is critical for academic success.
SCCPSS Policy JBD-R states that students are expected to attend school every day. Excused absences include those due to personal illness, death of a family member, observance of a religious holiday, orders of governmental agencies, participation in school sponsored activities, medical necessities (quarantine), or hazardous conditions.
Parents are required to provide the school with a written excuse the day the student returns for the absence(s) to be considered excused and for make-up work to be provided.
Written excuses must include:
- the student’s full name
- date(s)
- reason for absence
- physician’s or parent’s signature
- contact number to verify the excuse
- Five days of student absences for sickness per school year will be excused with a parent note. (for example: when they don't feel well but don't see their doctor). Any absence beyond five days must be from a physician, hospital, court subpoena, order of a government agency, funeral notice, or obituary to be excused. Further documentation as stated above may be required by school officials at any time for validation. Even if you have used your five parent notes for the year, please send a note for any absence for our files.
Please send excuses to our Information Specialist, Kim Sancomb at kimberly.sancomb@sccpss.com
MAY HOWARD UNIFORMS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Students are expected to dress in uniform during the school day unless it is a designated out-of-uniform day.
Uniform colors are as follows: navy blue or white tops, khaki or navy bottoms.
Clear or mesh book bags are still required.
Spirit Wear Store is online! Thanks to our PTA for the great options!
Please see the web site for the the grade level school supplies and the uniform information.
POWER SCHOOL PARENT ACCESS
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
POWER SCHOOL/PARENT ACCESS TO-DO'S
Verification
Every returning family will receive an email from the district asking parents and guardians to verify their child's information in our database. The sooner you are able to do this, the better it will be for our staff. If your address has changed, you must upload a new proof of address.
Request a Device
You may request or decline a device for your student under "Forms." When in the PowerSchool Portal, you can find the Forms link on the navigation menu on the left hand side of the screen. Under the General Forms tab, the Form to fill out is called "Student Device Loan Form". This needs to be completed as soon as possible in order for our staff to ensure that we can assign your student a device for the year. It is highly recommended that a Family Protection Plan is also purchased if you reserve a device for your student.
Family Protection Plan
Parents/Guardians should sign the Family Protection Plan, FFP, (think insurance) if requesting a device under "Forms" and then pay for the plan in School Cash.
Code of Conduct
Please sign off on the Code of Conduct acknowledgement under "Forms."
Provisional Enrollment Document Upload
Most parents/guardians will NOT need to complete this section under "Forms." This is only for parents who enrolled their student but still need to provide additional documentation within 30 days.
Student Change of Address
Most parents/guardians will NOT need to complete this section under "Forms." Use only if your address has changed.
Please note if the address has changed, new proof of address must be uploaded in the verification.
If parent/guardian names have changed, it will require parent/guardian to contact the school and provide required documentation.
How do I get started using the PowerSchool Parent Portal?
Visit the Parent Portal by clicking here:
1. Log into Parent Access.
2. Select the student you wish to register along the top.
3. Select the Student Verification 24-25 Icon on the left side.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions.
5. Click Begin Forms.
6. Repeat the process for all students.
I do not have a Parent Access account.
If parents/guardians need a Parent Access account, please click here to request one.
I forgot my login credentials for the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
If you already have an account and do not remember your username and password, please click the reset Username/Password on the Parent Access login screen here: https://sccpss.powerschool.com/public/account_recovery_begin.html
Do I have to answer all the questions?
Questions marked with a red asterisk (*) are required.
What if I make a mistake?
If you would like to make a change prior to submitting the form, navigate back to the page using the “< Prev” and “Next >” buttons or click on the underlined field on the Review page. If you have already submitted the form, you will need to contact your student’s school to make the changes.
I’ve completed the form, now what?
Once you have finished entering your information, click “Submit" to send the information to the school. If you cannot click on this button, you will need to make sure that you have answered all required questions.
What if I have more than one student in the district? Do I need to do this for each child?
Yes, you will need to provide information that is specific to each child. We recommend that you complete and submit one form and then start another. This will allow you to “snap” (or share) selected family information, which will save you time.
24-25 SY MEAL PRICES
NEED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR LUNCH?
MAY HOWARD SPIRIT WEAR.....
Thanks to our PTA for such a great SPIRIT WEAR DEPARTMENT!
May Howard Elementary School Student and Family Handbook
2024-25 CODE OF CONDUCT
Student Code of Conduct
MAY HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
24-25 LET YOUR LEADERSHIP SHINE
Email: krystle.graff@sccpss.com
Website: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/mh/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 115 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA, USA
Phone: 912-395-3925
Twitter: @MHESPrincipal