GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY

05/06/24- Pre-K to K Transition Night 6:00-7:00 (Tech Center)

05/10/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal

05/14/24- Primary Election Day – No School for Students

05/15/24- Rita's Spirit Night 6:00-8:00 ( see flyer below)

05/18/24- Mental Health & Wellness Resource Fair (Flyer below)

05/23/24-Kindergarten & 1st Grade Concert 6:00 pm (see information below)

05/27/24- Memorial Day - All Schools and Offices Closed

Please take a minute to fill out the following to help us make decisions based on your input for the 2024-2025 school year.

https://forms.gle/yHB63gfegqUr48UP6

• St. Mary’s County Public Schools, in collaboration with Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, is hosting a Surf the Mental Health & Wellness Wave: A Resource & Education Fair on May 18, 2024, from 10 AM-3 PM, at the James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center. Come interact with and gather information from over 35 Mental Health & Wellness vendors. There will be numerous guest speakers and presentations on several different mental health and wellness topics. Use the QR code in the health fair flyer to view the schedule of events. In addition, there will be food trucks, door prizes, and lots of fun! Please join us!!

Students who have medications that are currently in the Nurse’s office must be pick up their medications and supplies prior to the end of the school year. The last Medication(s) must be picked up at school by Monday June 10th at 3pm. All medication will be disposed of if not picked up by Tuesday June 11th. Medications must be picked up by an adult. Please contact the school nurse with any questions.

Thanks

Dear Kindergarten, First Grade, and Tides Families,

The Kindergarten, First grade, and Tides classes are scheduled to perform a concert on Thursday, May 23rd. The show will be at 6:00 p.m. Please make sure you put this date on your family’s calendar.

That evening, we ask that the students come back to the school at 5:30p.m. to warm up before the concert. Students in Kindergarten and Tides Kindergarten should report to Ms. Much’s room (Room 13). Students in First grade should report to Mr. Earley’s music room (Room 11). Students in Tides 1 and 2 should report to Ms. Kitchen’s room (Room 12). Students should wear jeans and a solid colored t-shirt.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Krause or Mr. Earley. The students have been working hard learning their songs and we can’t wait to share their performance with you!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Krause

Mr. Earley

(301) 863-4064

kskrause@smcps.org

bnearley@smcps.org

As the weather is changing.... Please monitor the forecast and dress accordingly.

The character trait for the month of May is Trustworthiness. Trustworthiness is caring about what you say and do so others will trust you. All character traits are essential and trustworthiness is no exception. Without trust, many other character traits are affected such as respect and responsibility. Check out this link from PBS kids regarding tips for raising trustworthy kids.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/choosing-honesty-tips-for-raising-trustworthy-kids

• St. Mary’s County Public Schools, in collaboration with Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, is hosting a Surf the Mental Health & Wellness Wave: A Resource & Education Fair on May 18, 2024, from 10 AM-3 PM, at the James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center. Come interact with and gather information from over 35 Mental Health & Wellness vendors. There will be numerous guest speakers and presentations on several different mental health and wellness topics. Use the QR code in the health fair flyer to view the schedule of events. In addition, there will be food trucks, door prizes, and lots of fun! Please join us!!

During the month of April we are working on the character trait of Kindness. Kindness is showing others they are valuable by how we treat them. Words are important, but actions speak louder than words. Please talk with your child about how they can do random acts of kindness every day. Kindness takes practice, so practice often.

• Special Education Parent Involvement Survey: Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from MSDE during the week of February 12, 2024. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The Survey may also be completed online. Parent feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in SMCPS. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.

• Summer Sports Academies: SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday - Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/camps

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/thescoop.pdf

Please remember if you move or change your phone number, it is very important to update the office. A new proof of residence will be needed if you change addresses. GHES needs to be able to contact families for many reasons and it is a safety issue when we are unable to contact anyone. Also, please remember to update any emergency contacts that may have changed. Please email Kelly Catterton at kmcatterton@smcps.org

Please be in line for Morning Drop-off by 9:00. We start unloading students at 8:55.

Please do not let students out of the car until a GHES staff member is there to assist. Morning drop-off will end at 9:05, you will need to drop off in the office once the GHES staff is no longer at drop-off.

School Year 2024-2025: The SMCPS Calendar Committee is seeking input in the development of the 2024-2025 school year calendar. https://bit.ly/SMCPS24calendar

• 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.

Judy Center Early Learning Hubs benefit everyone in Maryland by improving the quality of life for families. Through a dedicated staff of early learning professionals, they help prepare children aged birth through kindergarten for school readiness. Located at Title I schools in every Maryland county, Judy Centers play an important role in the communities they serve.

May Newsletter

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https://www.smore.com/97csu

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Ice Cream will be sold on Fridays in the cafeteria. The cost is $1.00. The best way to do this is to send your student in with a $1.00. If students have money in their account, they may charge it to the account. If you have a negative balance or do not have money in the account, they cannot charge an ice cream. It is considered a snack item and not part of the regular lunch. This is something we would like to offer every Friday. If you do not want your student to charge an ice cream, please make the teacher aware.

President - Elisa Depradine

Vice President - Amanda Dannemiller

Secretary - Kaytlin Rogers

Treasurer - Kym Bell

Teacher & Staff Liaison - Cassie Smith

Fundraising & Donations Chair - Polly Hansen

Volunteer Chair - Catherine DeCristifaro

Lost & Found Chair - Jamie Forgy

Social Media Chair - Ashley Faull

Executive Board Member- Jenn Martin

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Sign up to Volunteer for any Event – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AFAB23A2FDC07-ptoevents

https://tie.harristeeter.com/together-in-education

Bus Stop Locator and Here Comes the Bus App can be accessed here:

https://www.smcps.org/offices/transportation/bus-stop-and-school-locator

Here Comes the Bus®

Available to parents of students riding SMCPS School BusesView the real-time location of your child’s bus

• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
• Receive push notifications or email alerts
• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time

HOW TO GET STARTED:

1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com
2. Click the Sign Up button
3. Enter school code (86563) and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!

Welcome to Mrs. Hartwig’s virtual office!

Click around for stories, lessons,

and calming strategies!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cXiztLhmvKpcIVi6b-4UD5VM08_s93ZL/view?usp=sharing

Copies of the Green Holly Title I Schoolwide Plan and the Parent Engagement Calendar can be found on the GHES website (Green Holly Elementary School Website) as well as in the main office.

• Families can now start completing the Acceptable Use Policy for SY 23-24. The link is below.

Elementary Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAx6lcVOiy8Yn5e7nzxluonw6qEUJDSQGAmj9CytFQRCvLUQ/viewform

Students are responsible for the care and upkeep of all of their SMCPS assigned resources: print and technology. This document outlines all of the policies and procedures in addition to pricing for lost or damaged devices. https://www.smcps.org/offices/assessment-accountability/student-device-resource-accountability