GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY
A TITLE I SCHOOL: GREEN HOLLY GATORS
March 17, 2024
IT'S A BUSY WEEK FOR OUR GATOR'S
Important Dates
03/18/24- TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER 4 pm-8 pm: See flyer below, either show a hard copy of digital copy
03/19/2024- PTO Game Night
03/22/24- Virtual Instruction Day and Two Hour Early Dismissal
03/22/243-End of 3rd Marking Period (38 days)
03/25-04/01- Spring Break
04/04/24- Reptile Guy (Math and Science Night) 6pm-7-pm
04/10/24- Report Card Distribution
04/05/24- last day to purchase Yearbooks: https://yearbooks.classic-photo.com/MD212016/home3/Bookstore.jsp
School Hours: 9:00-3:45
Week 3 March 18th-March 22nd
March Madness Spirit Week
Texas Roadhouse: Digital Flyer (save for the 18th)
SIT Meeting (School Improvement Team)
Please join us Wednesday 03/20/2024 at 8:00 to review schoolwide data
PTO Family Game Night March 19th
Last day to purchase yearbook is April 5,2024
SAIL and TIDES Corner
ATTENDANCE
The Attendance goal for the state is 94%....Shout Out to 5th Grade for having 95% this week and to Ms. Brubaker's 5th grade class with 98.82%! Way to Go Gators!! Two weeks in a row for Ms. Brubaker's class.
Counselor Corner: March
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - INDIVIDUALITY
Individuality means discovering who you are meant to be, so you can make a difference. In this huge world of ours, there's no one exactly like you! You are literally one of a kind. It's important to embrace your individuality and celebrate the uniqueness of others. Be kind and respectful of the differences you have with others.
COMMUNITY TOOL TALK - SELF-ESTEEM & CONFIDENCE April 10, 4:00-4:45
Great news for our Green Holly parents! Green Holly has partnered with the Chesapeake Public Charter School and Lexington Park Elementary School for Community Tool Talks. Tool Talks are 45 minute informational and Q&A sessions where local mental health professionals share their expertise, on various topics, with our school communities. Tool Talks take place, via Zoom, at least once a month on Wednesdays. Parents/guardians are invited to attend the presentations. The first 30 minutes of the presentation is the mental health professional sharing his/her information and this portion is recorded. Then we offer a 15 minute question and answer session that is not recorded. The recordings are then posted for other families to view at later times. The next Community Tool Talk is on Wednesday, April 10, 4:00-4:45. The topic is Self-Esteem and Confidence presented by Rebecca Hill with A New Hope Family Therapeutic Services. If you are struggling with a child or family member who has low self-esteem or low confidence then this Tool Talk is for you. This is a FREE event for adults. If you would like to attend please register using the link below. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at lgswick@smcps.org
https://sites.google.com/smcps.org/cpcssupportservices/support/rsvp-tool-talks
Military Counselor Corner
Special Education
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.
Young Athletes program interest survey
Summer Sports Academies
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.
Nurse's Corner
GHES Yearbook Sales
Updating the office
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
Car Riders
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
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.
Ice Cream
Kindergarten-5th Grade (Cafeteria B students)
Home Access Center (HAC) and Schoology
PTO Board Members:
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
Sign up to be a member – https://forms.gle/YWV7aGUyDEAY7BYd6
Sign up to Volunteer for any Event – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AFAB23A2FDC07-ptoevents
Together in Education: Harris Teeter (school number is 7100 GHES)
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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:
- Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com
- Click the Sign Up button
- Enter school code (86563) and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
- Complete the “User Profile” box
- Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
- Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY NEWS
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
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ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
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