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 94%

Kindergarten: Ms. Scrom at 99%

First grade: Ms. DiDomenico at 96%

Second grade: Ms. Haskin at 97%

Third grade: Ms. Hood at 100%

Fourth grade: Ms. Barry at 96%

Fifth grade: Ms. Thomson at 94%

Fourth grade was the top grade level at 93%. Way to go grade!!

Our current attendance rate for the year is 90.5%.

• St. Mary's Sheriff is looking for Campers and Counselors for their summer program. Please click here for more information, or see the flyer below.

• Parent and Family Engagement for Pre-Kindergarten Students. Please join us at the Pre-K Expo on March 3rd at the JAFCTC at 6:00 p.m. Parents, guardians, and their children are most welcome to participate. Please feel free to share this flyer: Pre-Kindergarten Expo

• Parent and Family Engagement for Young Children: Please join us for a 6-part series of Virtual Conscious Discipline Workshops, with 1 In-Person Session, with Lead Conscious Discipline Instructors Amy Speidel and Lety Valero. Please see the flyer: Conscious Discipline Parent and Family Workshops Please feel free to share this information with your families.

• The Maryland Center for School Safety and MSDE developed a School Bus Safety Flyer to help address the increasing concerns about parents/unauthorized adults boarding school buses and causing safety concerns. Please review this memo and flyer.

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

A Week

Monday - March 3

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Tuesday - March 4

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Wednesday - March 5

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Thursday - March 6

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Friday - March 7

• 2 hour early dismissal for students 8:45-1:30

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.

See the attached Title IX updated information below.

Many citizens are concerned about reports in the media relative to ICE Raids and want to know how their local school systems plan to handle the issue. SMCPS will adhere to the guidance provided by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Please read A Guide for Students, Families, and Local Education Agencies on the MSDE website. Our actions are bound by law, and our administrative staff consistently ensures compliance.

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