GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY
A TITLE I SCHOOL: GREEN HOLLY GATORS
November 3, 2024
School Hours: 9:00-3:45
Time to FALL Back.... 11/03/2024
Note From Ms. Martín
I am new to Class Dojo, some of you may have seen that I am taking some pictures to share and messages. I am also giving out points. Please send any communication with me through my email rather than DOJO. I can be reached at jlmartin@smcps.org
thank you and keep up the good work.
Spirit Wear
Green Holly Spirit Wear!!! Last Day is November 12th.... get your orders in soon
https://greenhollygators.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Important Dates
11/05/24- Election Day – No School for Students and 10-11 Month
11/06/24- Report Card Distribution
11/08/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal
11/11/24- Veteran’s Day – All Schools and Offices Closed
11/27/24-11/29/24- Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students and 10-11 Month
Red Ribbon Week
The GHES Staff has Character
Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!
We are so excited to announce that Green Holly is the recipient of a generous donation from Rack Room Shoes. Please email Ms. Swick if your child is in need of a new pair of tennis shoes. In your email please state your child's name, shoe size and shoe color he/she would like. lgswick@smcps.org There is limited funds so let us know sooner than later. THANK YOU RACK ROOM SHOES!
Impact Aid
Impact Aid Forms:
Online Federal Impact Aid Forms are now available through the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online Impact Aid form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started. The deadline for the online submission of Federal Impact Aid Survey forms is Friday, November 15, 2024.
Attendance Matters
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
2nd and 3rd Grade Fall Concert
Yearbook Link: Order any time.
Lunch Menu
PTO Board Members
WELCOME
President - Elisa Depradine
Vice President - Amanda Dannemiller
Secretary - Mariana Rutherford
Treasurer - Amanda Tyson
Teacher & Staff Liaison - Ella Lefton
Fundraising & Donations Chair - Polly Hansen
Volunteer Chair - Ticara Lee
Lost & Found Chair - Rebecca Backstedt
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
"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!"
Counselor Corner
November
Character Trait of the Month - Orderliness
Are you messy? Do you lose everything? Do you get frustrated wasting time looking for things you misplaced? Do you lose your homework? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you might need to work on orderliness. Orderliness means arranging things to make your day easier. Being unorganized tends to cause unnecessary stress. Getting organized takes some time at the beginning, but saves time, energy and stress in the long run. Are you wondering how to get organized? Start with the small things such as your backpack. Clean it out every night. Put items you need for the next morning somewhere you can grab and go such as by the front door. Once you've conquered the small things, move on to the big items such as a messy room. Give everything a place. Orderliness doesn't necessarily come naturally to kids. Parents please teach your child how to be organized. Organizational skills correlate with school achievement.
8 tips to help get your child organized
Break tasks into chunks
Make checklists and to-do lists
Teach calendar and time management skills
Establish daily routines
Introduce idea organizers
Use color-coding
Create fun memory aids
Create an organized work space
Tool Talk Replay
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
Registration Information
HELPFUL LINKS BELOW
If you are inquiring about PreK 4. Click on the link below to apply online:
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
Resource & Tech Accountability
Please take a minute to fill out the following to help us make decisions based on your input for the 2024-2025 school year.
Judy Center
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.
November Newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/gcdn4
October Newsletter
September Newsletter
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
GHES TITLE I DOCUMENTS
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Families can now start completing the Acceptable Use Policy for SY 24-25. The link is below.
Elementary Link: TBD