Mustangs News

We are doing a great job adjusting to our new school year! Thank you to all of our parents that have ensured that your child has arrive to school on time each day. With our slighly earlier school hours it is important to ensure students are on time so that they do not miss any valuable learning. We are still working with the transportation department to improve communication with our buses. Let's all remember they are making changes in an attempt to improve transportation and we must remain patient as everything is worked out. My school team will continue to support however we can. I thank you for your flexibility and understanding.

If you have not already please be sure to sign up for your ParentVue account. This will allow you to monitor your child's progress and communicate with your child's teacher about his/her progress. I ask that all families also complete the volunteer process so that you can volunteer in our school and join is on field trips. We need parent support in order to plan experiences for our students beyond our school building. So please, sign up today! Ms. Chica has shared information about the process on class dojo. If you need any additional assisntance with the process feel free to reach out to her.

School attendance will always be a priority at Glenridge ES. We know that in order for our students to succeed they have to attend school daily and remain for the entire instructional day. This week we will have our Attendance Spirit Week. This will allow the students to engae in a sprit week and learn about the importnace of daily attendance. We are asking all falilies to support our efforts to ensure all students are in attendance daily. See below to know what they students are permitted to wear to support Spirit Week. In addition to sprit week we will be hosting a parent workshop next week on Wednesday, September 18 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Please plan to join us to learn about how we can work together to encourage and improve our attendance rate, Title 1 and Community School designation. We will serve refreshments.

As you all should be aware, Glenridge is a uniform school. Our uniform is pictured below for your reference. We ask that all parents ensure that you send your child to school daily wearing the school uniform. Our school uniform is a light blue top with navy pants. For students that may get chilly in school they are permitted to wear a navy or light blue (school uniform color) sweater or sweatshirt. Students will not be permitted to wear anything else during the school day and will be asked to remove and put away any clothing that is not aligned with the school uniform. Students not wear school uniform may be excluded from extracurricular activities. Tjis is not a consequence that studnts should have to have. Please work with us as partners to ensure students come to school daily with the proper uniform on. If you have a hardship and need assistance then I ask that you reach out to Ms. Chica, PEA or Dr. Gavins, CSC so they can help to connect you with resources to support your family.

This week we will have our first Brighter Bites Distribution of free fresh fruits and vegetables from 3-4 in the back of the school. Please come out to pick up your free bag. We will also have our Back to School Nights this week. Please be sure to come out to meet your child's teacher and learn about expectations and the academic program. We look forward to seeing you this week.

Each day we aim to make it better for our students and our community. We ask for our parents tobe our partners as we strive to support and enhance the educational experience for all. I thank you for your partnership and look forward to building and growing together. I have included a parent feedback question this week below. Please take a moment to complete so I can use your responses to improve your experiences at Glenridge.

Thank you again for being our partners and I look forward to working with each of you and your children this school school year.😊

If you need any assistance you can always reach out to the school. Please call the main office and our team will direct you to the staff member to best assist you. You can call the main office at 301-918-8740.

Glenridge is... Growing Outstanding Leaders Daily.

In Partnership,

Dr. Sharone Anderson-Davis, Principal

It is important that every student know how they will get home. Please be sure to communicate with your child's and his or her teacher how your child will go home at the end of every school day. On Monday, each student will be given a dismissal card that identifies how they go home. This card will be pinned to their backpack. Please do not remove the card and ensure it stays visible each day. This will help our staff ensure an orderly and safe dismissal for all students. Below are the different types of dismissal options. Please identify the option for your family. If at any time your dismissal changes please notify your child's teacher so we can change the dismissal tag. I thank you in advance for your support.

For dismissal please identify if your child will be a Parent Pick Up, Walker, Bus Rider, or if your child(ren) will be picked up by an aftercare van.

Students in second grade or above can pick up younger siblings in kindergarten or 1st grade as long as the parent or guardian writes a note stating who will pick up the student. The older student will meet a staff member outside by the fence to sign the student out. Parents or non Glenridge students cannot sign out students from the front of the building.

Arrival

Bus Arrival - Students who arrive on the bus will be dropped off in front of the school and supported by staff to transition to their classroom.

Parent drop-off/walkers

All students should enter the building using their grade level door each morning. Staff members will be located at each door to receive students each morning. Families may walk students to the door each morning.

*Please label student belongings with his/her grade and first and last name. This will help us to assist our younger and new scholars who may be shy on the first day of school.

Dismissal

Dismissal will begin with parent pick-up in the rear of the building at 1:40 followed by bus riders and ending with our walkers.

Parent Pick-Up - If you are picking up your child at the end of the school day. Please go to the rear of the school. You will be able to sign your child out from a staff member. All pre-k & kindergarten students must be signed out by a responsible adult. The person picking must be the parent/guardian or listed on the emergency contact/pick-up form.

Bus Riders - Students assigned to a bus will ride the bus each day. Students cannot switch buses unless approved by transportation. Please check the StopFinder mobile app for information about your child's bus stop. All pre-k and K students must wear a county issued red safety vest daily. Students will be given a vest on the first day of school. They should be worn daily. Replacement vest are $5.00.

Walkers - All walkers will be dismissed and escorted out the front of the building. Students will be able to meet each other at the light pole or at a tree after dismissal so they can walk home together. Students will not be permitted to pick up students from classrooms. Students must be in 2nd grade or above to walk home without a guardian.

Student walkers are expected to leave the school grounds immediately and will not be permitted to wait in front of the school for someone to pick them up as this is not safe for students to be unsupervised. If students are waiting outside, they will be brought back into the school and the parent will need to sign the student out in the back of the building.

Class Dojo - Administration and teachers will utilize Class Dojo to communicate with families. Each teacher will have an established ClassDojo account. Teachers use ClassDojo to share classroom information, instructional updates, give individual students updates, and share schoolwide information. All new and returning parents will receive an email from the classroom teacher to sign up for Glenridge Class Dojo.

School Messenger - All parents with a valid email and phone number in Synergy, our new district data base will receive updates from the school by email, text, or phone call. We use this system to share important county and schoolwide information. Please ensure all of your information in Synergy is accurate and up to date so you don't miss any information.

Twitter & Facebook - Glenridge ES has both a X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook accounts. These social media platforms will be used to share information and updates about events and activities happening at our school. We are excited to share all of the great things that will be happening this school year.

• twitter @_MustangPride
• Facebook Glenridge Elementary School

All Glenridge Families are asked to get connected to all of our digital platforms to stay informed about the news and events taking place at Glenridge. Each week we will share our Mustang News that will include information about the week and upcoming events. This information is shared through Class Dojo, School Messenger, FaceBook, and Twitter. Please follow us and stay informed!

The school day for the 2024-2025 School Year:

7:30 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.

Student arrival begins at 7:15 a.m.

Students are late at 7:45 a.m.

Early dismissal ends at 1:00 p.m.

Remember: No Shots, No School! Make an appointment for routine immunizations today! Kindergarteners in the state are required to get a second dose of the chickenpox vaccine, while students in the seventh grade must get the vaccination for Meningococcal and Tdap, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.

Safety! Safety! Safety! Prince George’s County Public Schools are open for visitors, volunteers, and one-time volunteers. Visitors and one-time volunteers must have a scheduled appointment due to the requirement of being escorted and supervised by PGCPS employees at all times. Please visit the VISITOR SCREENING PAGE on the PGCPS website to begin your approval process. https://www.pgcps.org/offices/humanresources/fingerprinting

As a reminder, all students will receive school supplies from their teacher during the first week of school. If you would like to purchase additional items please refer to the school supply list by grade level for your reference. Please write your child's name on supplies that you purchase as they may be collected by the classroom teacher and distributed as needed throughout the school year.

Glenridge School Supply Lists 24-25 school supply lists

All students of Glenridge Elementary School are able to receive free breakfast and lunch daily. Each student has a pin number that willbe used daily to pick up daily meals. Please help your child learn his/her pin number. Your child's pin number will be the same as long as they attend a Prince George's County School.

For more information about school lunch please visit

https://www.pgcps.org/offices/food-and-nutrition/how-to-pay-for-lunch

Glenridge’s cellphone policy aligns with the policy established by PGCPS. While students are allowed to bring cell phones to school, they must remain turned off and stored away during school hours. If students need to contact their parents, phones are available for their use. The presence and potential misuse of cell phones can significantly disrupt the instructional environment, making it crucial to monitor student usage. We respectfully ask parents to support our no-phone-in-the-classroom expectation to ensure a focused and productive learning experience for all students.

The Mandatory Uniform Policy at Glenridge Elementary School is based on the Board of Education Policy 0600 regarding school uniforms. All students must be in full uniform each day. When shopping for school uniforms, shoes, and accessories, please adhere to the guidelines below. Students will have opportunities to dress down and show their individualism on specific days of the year, however, it is imperative that students follow the guidelines daily. The uniform consists of the following: Light Blue Polo or button-down shirts; Navy Blue Slacks/Pants; Skirts or Jumpers; Navy Blue or Light Blue Sweaters/ Cardigans (No Hoodies). No jeans, cargo pants, yoga pants, or leggings. All black shoes are preferred, but students can wear sneakers, or boots. No light-up shoes or shoes with wheels.

At this time time wearing a mask inside of the school building is optional for all students and staff. If you would like your child to wear a mask please send him/her to school with a mask to were. The school will not provide masks to students.

Families with students who will be riding the bus this fall can download the new StopFinder mobile app for info on bus locations and schedules. Please note that you must have an email address on record in SchoolMax to use the app. Learn about additional changes and upgrades to transportation and our school bus fleet!

Stay connected with PGCPS by signing up for email alerts and text messages. Help setting up an account can be found here.

Monday, September 9, 2024

• Attendance Spirit Week - students wear sunglasses and school uniform

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

• Attendance Spirit Week - students can wear camouflage
  
• Margaret Brent Ground Breaking at 9:30 a.m.
• Students will go straight to the cafeteria for breakfast and then to class
• Parents only walk to the door
• Be sure to tell your child and their teacher how they will go home from school
• All prek, k and 1st grade student should be wearing a dismissal lanyard
• Make sure your child comes home with a dismissal tag
• Create your ParentVue Account

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

• Attendance Spirit Week - students can wear animal print or a top with and animal
  
• Students will go straight to the cafeteria for breakfast and then to class
• Be sure to tell your child and their teacher how they will go home from school
• Brighter Bites food distribution 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Back to School Night 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - pre-k, k, 1, & 2nd grades
• Create your ParentVue Account

Thursday, September 12, 2024

• Attendance Spirit Week - students can wear a bright colored top with navy blue uniform bottom
  
• Students will go straight to the cafeteria for breakfast and then to class
• Be sure to tell your child and their teacher how they will go home from school
• Back to School Night 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - 3,4,& 5th grades
• Create your ParentVue Account

Friday, September 13, 2024

• Attendance Spirit Week - students can wear a hat with school uniform
  
• Students will go straight to the cafeteria for breakfast and then to class
• Be sure to tell your child and their teacher how they will go home from school
• All prek, k and 1st grade student should be wearing a dismissal lanyard
• Make sure your child comes home with a dismissal tag
• Check Synergy for your child's grades this week
• Have a great weekend!

Reminder School is closed for students on Monday, September 16, 2024

Glenridge ES is scheduled to move to a new school building during the 2026-2027 school year. On Tuesday, September 10 we will have the official Ground Breaking Ceremony. I am excited that our community will soon have a new state of the art building to serve our students. Next week I will share some pictures of the ceremony.

Leading and Learning in Excellence Together

Email: s.andersondavis@pgcps.org
Website: https://schools.pgcps.org/glenridge/
Location: 7200 Gallatin St. Landover Hills, MD 20784
Phone: 301-918-8740
Facebook: facebook.com/GlenridgeElementarSchool
Twitter: @MustangPride