Tiger Families

Guilford Elementary is gearing up for the National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9!

It is a day dedicated to having fun, reducing traffic, and encouraging as many of our students to walk and bike to school.

At 8:30 AM, meet GES staff and other Tigers at one of these meeting spot entrances.

Coleman Thomas Road
Cartersville Road
Hidden Cove
Monarch Mills 1
Monarch Mills 2
Carter's Lane
Procopio Circle
Gracious End Court

Let's see how many Tigers we can get to walk and bike to school on National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day!

Don't forget to wear the color YELLOW☀️

Topic: GES PTA October General Meeting

Time: Oct 9, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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In alignment with the Howard County Board of Education directive, students in K-5 will participate in the administration of the DIBELS screener 3 times a year. On Thursday, October 10th, your student will bring home their DIBELS Screener letter and Home Report for the beginning of the year administration.

If you are interested in learning:

• What DIBELS is- how it's administered, what it assess

• How to read the Home Report- what the data means

• Fun and engaging ways to support your child at home

  
  

Come join us for an evening of DIBELS 101!

Families with children in grades K-3 are invited to join us in-person at GES on Wednesday, October 16th from 6:30-8 (dinner and childcare will be provided).

Families with children in grades 4 & 5 are invited to join us virtually on Thursday, October 17th from 6:30-7:30. Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/oht-kofa-caf

Please reach out to Ms. Darden at nikia_darden@hcpss.org or Mrs. DV at natalya_de_la_cruz-van_natta@hcpss.org with any questions.

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at Guilford Elementary School will be held on October 29th, 2024 during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or Covid at this clinic, please register at this link: Guilford Elementary Flu/Covid Vaccine Clinic You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information.

If you have any concerns about the new Covid vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration one week before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consents and make sure enough vaccine is ordered. If you wish to cancel your child’s appointment after then, please call the nurse at your child’s school. If you have any questions, please call your school’s health room at 410-880-5934.

Saturday, October 26 in the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot near the Swim Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medication, EpiPens and other sharps, vitamins, pet meds, vape devices, inhalers, and more! Need student, adult, and medically-trained adult volunteers. Giving away 25 medication lockboxes purchased by HCPSS. For more information and to volunteer, go to : https://hcdrugfree.org/currentevents/

Guilford Park High School is committed to prioritizing relationships with all stakeholders in their community. This means continuing to welcome families and the entire surrounding GPHS neighborhoods into the building. On Saturday, October 26 from 2-4pm GPHS will be opening its doors to all for an afternoon of Trick or Treating. All community members - big and small, are invited to join for this fun, family friendly event.

A growth mindset in children helps them view setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than failures. Learning how to manage stress and deal with life’s ups and downs is a process that continues throughout our entire lives. Learn strategies to help your child prepare, regulate and deal with small to big life transitions, overwhelming and uncomfortable emotions, worries, disappointment, failure, criticism, and sadness. For ages 2 to 8. Monday, October 7, 7:00 p.m. Free virtual workshop, register here

Every child is unique in their own special way and are born with distinct ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. Some may be curious while others are more cautious, some may be outgoing while others are timid. This ‘wiring’ is called temperament and it’s an important part of how your child interreacts with the world. Learn how to tailor your parenting approach to support your child's growth and nurture their strengths while fostering a positive and supportive environment for their individual needs. This workshop will be geared towards caregivers of children birth to five years old. Tuesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m. Free virtual workshop, register here

Join us for an interactive webinar on mindfulness and healthy snacking. Explore how mindful eating can help you create balanced snacks and develop lifelong healthy eating habits that seamlessly fit into your daily routine. Empower yourself to make smarter food choices and enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. Tuesday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. Free virtual workshop, register here

The Pyramid Model is a comprehensive, research-based approach that considers all factors that impact a child, family and a child's behavior. Learn how to help decrease negative behaviors from happening and/ or what to do when they do occur. Ask questions and leave with skills and resources that you can use immediately to help you feel more confident in your parenting. For children ages two to eight. Thursday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. Free virtual workshop, register here

In today’s fast-paced world, family schedules can become overwhelming, turning home life into a whirlwind of chaos. Join us for a transformative workshop designed to equip you with essential tools for navigating emotional turbulence. Discover the neuroscience behind emotional awareness and regulation, and learn how to foster a sense of calm in both children and adults. Explore techniques that enhance emotional regulation and resilience and leave with a personalized plan to empower you to create a more peaceful family dynamic. Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. Free virtual workshop, register here

To update your phone number or address, email: GESRegistrars@hcpss.org

To provide a note for an absence, email the child's name, homeroom teacher, and date of absence, along with any images of notes to: GESAbsence@hcpss.org

Individual Fall Pictures

Vision and Hearing Screening- grades PreK, K, and 1st

Walk and Bike to School Day (More information to come)

Read-a-Thon Fundraiser Kick Off

Wear Purple

Fire Safety House visit- 2nd grade

Dental Clinic

Dental Clinic

PBIS Celebration: Board Game Day

Wear orange

No School for students: Professional Work day for staff

Fall Fest/Fun Run (full day event)- We will need volunteers

Flu Clinic

End of 1st Quarter

No School for students: Professional Work day for staff