HHES
Greetings, Families,
Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there- as well as to so many who are acting in the mom role! We hope you enjoyed a day to celebrate you!
This Tuesday is our 2nd async Community Day! It is not too late to sign up and join in on the fun, help, and plethora of resources (and yes, you may also vote!)! Please email Mr. Rhoades at drrhoades@ccps.org to let him know who will attend. Additional information may be found below.
It is time to celebrate! For the first time all year, Holly Hall is above the attendance average for Cecil County! We know it isn't easy and sometimes it doesn't feel worth the fight, but keep going! The only way to support our students is for them to be at school on a regular basis. If you need any assistance with getting your child to school, please reach out to Mr. David Rhoades at drrhoades@ccps.org.
Students in grades 3, 4, & 5 completed their MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program)
assessments for ELA last week and are ready to take on this week in the area of mathematics. This is their time to shine from all of their hard work!
To best support your child, here are a few tips:
- Help your child get to bed on time. Research shows being well-rested helps students do better.
- Talk to your child before going to bed to ensure they are relaxed but don't dwell on testing as to not create anxiety.
- Plan ahead and get up early to ensure a smooth morning.
- Always start with a good breakfast! (Breakfast will still be served at school.)
- Be positive with your child and let them know you believe in them. They will not know all of the answers, but they are prepared with strategies to do their best!
- Finally, when back at home, ask your child about their day and how they felt with the assessment. Let them know you are proud of their efforts!
Be sure to check out the calendar below to participate in our school wide MCAP spirit days!
Attention Families Heading to Elkton Middle School Next Year: EMS will host an Open House event on Monday, May 20, from 5:00 - 6:00. Families will meet some key staff members, tour the building, and find out about Jump Start!
*If you have specific questions, please reach out to your child's middle school directly. Thank you-
Use contact information below to let County Council know it is not too late to support our schools as, "Our students are worth it!"
County Executive: Danielle Hornberger - dhornberger@ccgov.org
County Council Members:
President - Jackie Gregory - jgregory@ccgov.org
Vice President - Bob Meffley - bmeffley@cecilcountymd.gov
Rebecca Hamilton - rhamilton@cecilcountymd.gov
Al Miller - agmiller@ccgov.org
Donna Culberson - dculberson@ccgov.org
PBIS Raffle
This is the final week for students to purchase raffle tickets. Tickets are 4 for $1 which is an outstanding deal when you think of some of the prizes! There are over 40 raffles to choose from and here are just a few to tempt you...
- Silly String Mrs. Button
- Host a dance party in your classroom with DJ Cooper
- Hat/Hood Pass (this one is a hot one!)
- Principal Taxi for the day with Mrs. Reckner
- Outside Chalk and Ritas
- Lunch picnic
- Crafts and so much more!
Proceeds support our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Support) Program!
HHES Yearbooks!
There are only a handful left! Be sure to get yours before they are sold out!
Scan the QR code or simply click on the picture. You are able to search for HHES or enter id number: 14603724.
If you are wondering, students absolutely still love to have their friends sign their books at the end of the year:-)
Judy Center Enrollment Fair
If you were unable to attend the Spring Enrollment Fair in Elkton, no worries as the next one is coming up and will be held at North East Elementary School on Saturday, May 18th from 10am-1pm.
Even if you do not have a child to enroll, join us for a fun day of play, music, fun and food! The famous Uncle Brothers will be there to perform at 11:15.
Hope to see you there!
The phonemes produced when reading the letters b and p are often confused by struggling or emerging readers as the manner of articulation is identical. When producing each sound, the speaker’s lip, tongue and jaw placements are exactly the same. The lips come together to stop the airflow, and a small amount of air pressure builds up behind the lips. The air is then released as the lips open. What differs is the voicing. The P consonant is voiceless meaning it is produced with just air passing through the vocal cords and out of the mouth. The vocal cords are turned off as you say this sound. P is the “quiet brother.” The B consonant is voiced meaning the vocal cords are turned on as this sound is produced. You should feel a vibration in the throat when you say it. B is the “noisy brother.” Pointing out the similarities and differences between the production of these two phonemes is beneficial for mastering the correct letter sounds!
From CCPS:
The Judy Center supports children and their families from birth through age 5. We are currently collecting information about children not currently enrolled in schools. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey attached.
Here is a link to the Sibling Survey: https://forms.gle/doVZL9P4p4CTE7SK7
Cecil County Behavioral Health Resources - this is a list of mental health providers within Cecil County. The list includes services provided, whether or not the provider accepts Medical Assistance, and contact information.
Behavioral Health Provider List- this resource includes information on behavioral health resources both within Cecil County and surrounding areas.
Healthy Lifestyles Assistance Program: Transportation- Cecil County residents 18 years of age or older may be eligible for transportation assistance provided by the Healthy Lifestyles Assistance Program. Program staff can schedule and pay for transportation to support groups, medical and mental health care, nutritional services, fitness classes and gyms, diabetes prevention, and management classes, and trips to grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and food banks.
Judy Center/Early Childhood Enrollment Fairs- Please continue to advertise for the North East Enrollment Fair on Saturday May 18th at North East Elementary. Our goal is to have each school represented at each fair. Please reach out to Allyson with questions! :)
The event will feature the Uncle Brothers in Concert at 11:15, a ”board the bus station”, free ice cream, and signing tables for each school. North East Event North East - Spanish Version
Local Care Team- may assist with coordinating outreach services and connecting caregivers or parents to resources.
Holly Hall Elementary School
Proud Title I School
Email: ndreckner@ccps.org
Website: https://www.ccps.org/hhes
Location: 233 White Hall Road, Elkton, MD, USA
Phone: 410.996.5050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollyHallElem