GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY

Green Holly Website

https://www.smcps.org/fs/pages/2611

School Store Fundraiser continues

10/07/14- PTO Penny Wars begins (see flyer below)

10/10/24-, Frank Kros will present, ‘A New View of ADHD for Parents: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why’ from 6 pm- 8 pm at the Forrest Career & Technology Center, Dohrman A. The workshop is free but registration is required via email to parnersforsucess@smcps.org

10/09/24- PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00: Updated

10/14/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal- Parent Conference Day

10/15/24- Conscious Discipline Parent and Childcare Provider Workshop: see info below

10/16/24- Unity Day (Wear Orange)

10/18/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal – Professional Responsibilities/ Collaborative Planning

10/22/24- Fall Picture Day

10/25/24- Trunk or Treat 5:30

10/25/24- End of 1st Marking Period (46 days)

10/28-11/01- Red Ribbon Week (see flyer below)

The Attendance Team meets weekly to monitor attendance. The Attendance goal is 94% for every student. There are 180 school days, so 10% of the school year is 18 days, this should be the max for the school year. Please make sure if your student is out sick that you report the absence on our website or here so the absences is lawful. https://survey.smcps.org/index.php/23634?lang=en

Thank you for all you do to keep our building clean and safe. I hope you enjoy your "Snackleboxes" from our PTO.

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/greenhollyelementary

Thank you for signing up to donate Bags of Candy for our annual

TRUNK OR TREAT event on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25.

Your candy donations may be dropped off anytime between now and around noon on October 25th to the main office.

There is a bin specifically dedicated to these donations in the main office area.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION!!!

These events are not possible without your commitment & support!!!

Thanks,

GHES PTO Board

Parents of young children and local Childcare Providers are invited to participate in a Conscious Discipline workshop Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The Building from the Beginning workshop will be held in the Dohrman rooms at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center. Mission BBQ has graciously offered to provide dinner to the first 100 people who register. Childcare is not available. Please refer to the flier here for more details. Feel free to share the Registration Form with interested families.

"Please fill out this Sibling Survey to ensure The Judy Center can support your family with fun family events, playgroups, and assist in gaining community resources. Thank you!"

Online Emergency Information Update Messaging: Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact The Department of Student Services at 301-475-5511 ext.32150.

October

Counselor's Corner

Character Trait of the Month - RESPONSIBILITY

The month of October brings us to the character trait of Responsibility. Responsibility means, "Proving you can be trusted with what is expected of you". Green Holly students have many responsibilities including doing their best work, completing and turning in homework, cleaning up after themselves and always using kind words and actions. What responsibilities does your child have at home?

Community Tool Talks are recorded and are an excellent resource for families. Click on the link to watch any of the previous Community Tool Talks on the following subjects:

Anger, Anxiety, Confidence/Self-Esteem, Executive Functioning, Feelings/Self-Regulation, Grief, Local St. Mary's Resources, Mental Health Signs & Symptoms, Local Counseling & Mental Health Resources, Relationships, Sleep

https://sites.google.com/smcps.org/cpcssupportservices/resources/replays-family-tool-talks?authuser=0

If you are inquiring about PreK 4. Click on the link below to apply online:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/StMarysCountyPublicSchools1/StMarysCountyPublicSchools20242025PreKindergartenApplication

If you are inquiring about Registration for grades Kindergarten through 5th. Please click on the link below:

https://www.smcps.org/offices/student-services/student-registration-information

https://secure.smore.com/c7uap

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

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.

October Newsletter

October JC Newsletter

September Newsletter

September 2024 Judy Center Newsletter Link

President - Elisa Depradine

Vice President - Amanda Dannemiller

Secretary - Vacant

Treasurer - Vacant

Teacher & Staff Liaison - Christina Parks

Fundraising & Donations Chair - Polly Hansen

Volunteer Chair - Sherita Gray

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

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 24-25. The link is below.

Elementary Link: TBD

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 TBD