Park Hall's Weekly Newsletter

Our goal for attendance this year is to reach 94%. Below are the top classes for each grade level and their percentage of attendance for the week:

Pre-k: Ms. Liston at 97%

Kindergarten: Ms. Riviere at 96%

First grade: Ms. Powell at 94%

Second grade: Ms. Carlisle at 96%

Third grade: Ms. Ebanks and Ms. Hood at 89%

Fourth grade: Ms. Baney at 98%

Fifth grade: Mr. Citrin at 93%

Fourth grade was the top grade level at 95.42% Way to go 4th grade!!!!

As a first-year community school, PHES Community School is required to provide information to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) using a survey called the Needs Assessment. Assessment information will guide the programs and services PHES can deliver to our students and families during the 2025-2026 school year. The Needs Assessment includes information from students, staff, and parents/guardians. This information will allow us to better understand the needs of our Park Hall community. Please complete this parent survey. The information you provide is confidential.

PHES Community School appreciates your dedication to our students, families, and community.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Mansfield at mrmansfield@smcps.org.

Please see the link below of the recent lead water sampling results at Park Hall Elementary, and the next steps and action plan to remediate. These results are also posted on the SMCPS Maintenance website.

Click here for the information and results.

Maryland House Bill 636 (School Buildings - Drinking Water Outlets)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact contact Mary Ann Burroughs/St. Mary's County Public Schools at 301-475-4256 Ext. 34106.

If any families are in need of food, please click the link below for a list of local food pantries.

A Week

Monday - January 20

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday- no school

Tuesday - January 21

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Wednesday - January 22

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Thursday - January 23

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30
• 6:30 4th and 5th grade Band, Chorus and Strings Concert

Friday - January 24

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30
• Character Tea by invitation only: 9:15 Grades Pre-k-2nd and at 10:00 Grades 3-5

Snacks are now being offered for purchase for grades 3-5 from the cafeteria every day after the students have had their lunch. Families can add money through myschoolbucks or by putting money in a envelope with the student's name, teacher, and for cafeteria snacks.

Park Hall Elementary has also been identified as a community school. A community school is a public school that establishes strategic partnerships between the school and other community resources. These partnerships promote student achievement, positive learning, and seek to promote the well-being of students, families, and the community by providing services. Community schools address the whole child, with a comprehensive focus on academics, social and emotional well-being, and developmental needs.

This year we will be conducting a needs assessment, to identify what our students, families, and community needs. If you would like more information on how to get involved, or would like to receive services please contact:

Madison Mansfield

Community School Coordinator

mrmansfield@smcps.org

(240) 913-5404

Park Hall Elementary is a Title I School. The purpose of Title I is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging academic standards.

Here are some of the important Title I documents that pertain to Park Hall Elementary School:

• PHES Comprehensive Needs Assessment 2024-25

  PHES Parent Involvement Plan 2024-25

  PHES Parent Involvement Calendar 2024-25

  PHES School-Family-Learning Compact 2024-25

  PHES Title I Parent Right to Know Letter

  PHES Principal Attestation Letter 2024-25

  PHES Attestation and Qualifications for Teachers and Paraeducators of Title I Schools 2024-25

• All families and extended families are encouraged to join our fantastic PTA. Membership is $5.00 and families can join by clicking this link: https://phespta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Stay current with the PTA by visiting the PHES PTA Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/ParkHallPTA
• The PTA sponsors movie nights, spirit nights, Trunk or Treat, the spring dance, teacher appreciation week, spring and fall outdoor clean-up days and much much more. Your support is much appreciated!!!

Park Hall Elementary School provides a rich educational experience that focuses on preparing well rounded students that are ready to succeed in their future college and career endeavors. Park Hall educates and inspires our diverse population in a safe and respectful environment. Students are engaged in authentic learning experiences that foster work habits and skills necessary to become collaborative, dedicated, and productive citizens.

Email: mlbell@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/phes/
Location: 20343 Hermanville Road, Park Hall, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4054
Twitter: @phes_smcps