The Greencastle Gazette

Dear Greencastle ES Families,

We are getting closer to the first day of school. Here are a few construction and arrival and dismissal related updates to help you successfully navigate the beginning of the school year.

Due to the construction, there is a new entrance for car riders. Follow the yellow arrows to enter the car rider loop. Students will be dropped off near the new front entrance. Follow the green arrows to exit the car rider loop. We will have staff positioned outside to direct traffic. As a reminder, there is no left turn on Robey Road when you exit the parking lot.

• Popsicles with the Principal - Tuesday, August 13 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (East County Community Center Playground)

• PTA Kindergarten Play Date - Thursday, August 15 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Paint Branch HS Playground)

• Greencastle ES Open House - Friday, August 23 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (Greencastle ES)

• Kindergarten to Second Grade -- 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
• Third Grade to Fifth Grade -- 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

• Castle Resource Fair - Friday, August 23 @ 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Greencastle ES)

• MCPS Back-to-School Fair - Saturday, Aug. 24 @10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Westfield Wheaton Mall). Learn about the school system, and county programs and services. Enjoy free music, entertainment, giveaways and youth activities! Free immunization clinic and more. Free shuttle transportation available! Here is the link for more information: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/community-engagement/fair/

• First Day of School - Monday, August 26 @ 8:40 a.m.

• NO SCHOOL: Labor Day - Monday, September 2

• Greencastle ES PTA Meeting - Tuesday, September 3 @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Back to School Night for Kindergarten to Second Grade - Wednesday, September 4 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Greencastle ES)

• Back to School Night for Third Grade to Fifth Grade - Wednesday, September 11 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Friday, September 27 - Early Release Day (Students dismiss @ 12:55 p.m.)

Visit our website or click here for our list of suggested school supplies for your student. The list contains supplies by grade level.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JpuOnCS2Xn5LQrJRX6brCdy9Rxx1B4ya/view?usp=sharing

Due to construction, we no longer have a holding area for students that arrive on the bus. Students will need to enter the building immediately upon arrival for their safety. We have worked with transportation to ensure our bus riders arrive at school closer to our new start time – 8:40 a.m.

Visit our updated school website to find updated information about general school policies and procedures pertaining to the opening of school. Please review this information with your student(s) to ensure a smooth beginning. Please continue to check our website regularly for more information at: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/greencastlees/

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Open House and the Castle Resource Fair on Friday, August 23!

Mrs. Dean

Principal, Greencastle Elementary School

08.06.2024 Greencastle Gazette