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Good morning Fulton Families,

📸 It's Picture Day is today, September 30! 📸

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTQCW2NT. Order before midnight on Picture Day (9/30) to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check today.

Wishing you wave of joy,

Dr. Burks, Mrs. Liwosz, & Mrs. Sillers

The Fulton Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten programs are continuing to accept applications for students to participate as peers through the Learning Together Program (LTP) for this school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who are 3 by September 1st, applications are available in our office or visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gcpscIC8Wh5nQbsDTCX2KLUSLor59jTS/view?usp=sharing

The Howard County Public School System continues to offer Prekindergarten for income eligible children who will be 4 years old by September 1. For additional information contact the school or visit: https://www.hcpss.org/schools/pre-k-programs/

HCPSS is committed to providing instruction based on the statewide Early Learning Standards which are in alignment with Kindergarten Readiness. The fees listed in the application will be collected monthly regardless of the learning model determined by HCPSS throughout the upcoming school year (virtual, hybrid, in person, or class quarantine). If you have any additional questions , please contact Jessica Lifson at (410) 880-5957.

You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information. If you have any concerns about the new Covid vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration one week before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consents and make sure enough vaccine is ordered. If you wish to cancel your child’s appointment after then, please call the nurse at your child’s school. In addition, we ask that parents not come to school that day to be with their child during the vaccine. Logistically it is very difficult, and it actually creates more anxiety for many children. Most children do great during the vaccine clinic. If you wish to be with your child for the vaccine, your pediatrician's office is better suited for that. If you have any questions, please call your school’s health room at 410-880-5966.

September

• 09/30: Fall Individual Picture Day

October

• 10/03 No School (Rosh-Hashanah)
• 10/05 2:00-5:00 PTA's Fall Festival
• 10/16: FES Flu Clinic, Optional
• 10/18 No School (Professional Work Day)
• 10/30 End of 1st Marking Period
• 10/31 No School (Professional Work Day); Deadline for FARMs Program Application

November

• 11/02 9:00 PTA's Falcon Trot & 5K Run
• 11/05 No School (Election Day)
• 11/08 Report Cards Issued
• 11/18-11:22: American Education Week
• 11/25 Early Dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/26 Early Dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/27-29 No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)

For a complete list of dates and events visit https://fes.hcpss.org/calendar

PTA Happenings

Fulton Spirit wear

Are you ready to show your school spirit? Fulton's spirit wear site is up and running. A portion of the proceeds go to the school so check out our new designs and get shopping! Spirit Wear

Become A Member

Please consider joining the PTA - Member Hub

We're closing in on our PTA goal! Let's come together and add 40 more members to the PTA. Your support will directly benefit our school, students and teachers. Every little bit helps!

Get Involved

Want to get involved, meet new friends, bring fresh ideas? Click the link for a committee interest form and you could join a team to organize one of our many PTA Events! Committee Interest Form

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

The FES PTA Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee is seeking volunteers to help the committee celebrate the cultural diversity at FES. See the attached flier and email the DEI Committee co-chairs to join the team!

Upcoming Dates

Fall Fest

10/5 • 2-5pm • Fulton Elementary

Fulton's Fall Fest is right about the corner! Purchase your Fall Fest tickets in advance and save. Join us for an afternoon of fall fun - we are bringing back the bounce houses! Plus candy walk, sand art, mini golf, sand art, face paint, a glow party and so much more.

The Fall Fest is not possible without the support of our volunteers. We encourage you to consider helping for part of the event. Please use the following link to sign up: Sign Up Genius. We hope to see your whole family there!

Pumpkin Patch

10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 • Fulton Elementary

It's that time of year! Throughout the month of October, students will be visiting their very own pumpkin patch at school. Each student will bring a pumpkin home to decorate!

Falcon Trot 5K & Fun Run

11/2 • 8:30am-12pm • Fulton Elementary

Experience an action-packed Falcon Trot 5K & Fun Run on November 2! With race day warm-ups conducted by KidStrong of Columbia and games by Outrageous Camp, it's going to be an event to remember. Register before October 12th to get your performance t-shirt- TicketsPTA Happenings

Fulton Spirit wear

Are you ready to show your school spirit? Fulton's spirit wear site is up and running. A portion of the proceeds go to the school so check out our new designs and get shopping! Spirit Wear

Become A Member

Please consider joining the PTA - Member Hub

We're closing in on our PTA goal! Let's come together and add 40 more members to the PTA. Your support will directly benefit our school, students and teachers. Every little bit helps!

Get Involved

Want to get involved, meet new friends, bring fresh ideas? Click the link for a committee interest form and you could join a team to organize one of our many PTA Events! Committee Interest Form

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

The FES PTA Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee is seeking volunteers to help the committee celebrate the cultural diversity at FES. See the attached flier and email the DEI Committee co-chairs to join the team!

• Students will wear attire that contributes to a safe school environment conducive to learning.
• Students may wear attire of their choice.
• Students must wear: Shirt, Bottoms, and Shoes.
• Students are permitted to wear hats, hoods and headwear as long as their face is visible and it is safe to do so.
• Students bodies must be covered and clothes must be worn in way such that the chest, midriff, pelvic area and buttocks are covered with opaque material.

Thank you very much for your feedback on our Back to School Night. We will use your feedback to our improve our efforts next year.

In the event you were unable to join us for Back to School Night, please see the presentations below:

• Message from Administration
• Kindergarten
• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th
• Gifted/Talented Math
• Gifted/Talented Family Information Night

From September 15th to October 15th, Fulton Elementary proudly recognizes and celebrates the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community. Join us in honoring the vibrant traditions, voices, and stories that have shaped our nation and continue to inspire us all.

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at Fulton ES will be held on Wednesday, October 16 during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or Covid at this clinic, please register at this link: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1212978605

You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information. If you have any concerns about the new Covid vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration one week before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consents and make sure enough vaccine is ordered. If you wish to cancel your child’s appointment after then, please call the nurse at your child’s school. In addition, we ask that parents not come to school that day to be with their child during the vaccine. Logistically it is very difficult, and it actually creates more anxiety for many children. Most children do great during the vaccine clinic. If you wish to be with your child for the vaccine, your pediatrician's office is better suited for that. If you have any questions, please call your school’s health room at 410-880-5966.

Students in grades 4th and 5th grade who participated in the Spring 2024 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) will be bringing home score reports on September 26th.

The reports show the prior grade level’s understanding in math and English language arts. These assessments are just one measure of your child's performance and provide you with insight into your child's level of proficiency. Federal accountability requires that students assess annually in grades 3-8 and once in high school.

Please visit HCPSS MCAP for more information.

Make a list of people in your family, community, or school who could use some help. Schedule a time for you and your family to reach out and offer help. Be on the lookout for more opportunities to help those around you when they are in need. Remember that compassion doesn’t require great ability, it only requires availability.

Get ready for the most colorful day of the year! Join us for the second annual LKMS Color Run a PTA sponsored event on October 6 at 11 AM! With live **DJ beats**, a **professional photographer** capturing every colorful moment, **3 delicious food trucks**, and **tons of color**, this is an event you don't want to miss. Grab your friends, wear white, and prepare for an afternoon full of fun and color-filled memories!

Fun Run and 5k race routes ! Extended special price @ $25 per person includes t-shirt!

HCPSS parents, guardians and family members are invited to join HCPSS Superintendent William J. Barnes, school system leaders and community organizations for this valuable information night to prepare for a successful academic year. The 2024-2025 Parent Academy Kickoff will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6-8:30 pm at Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. Dinner will be provided at no cost from 5:15-6 pm Registration is encouraged.

Please find the list of after school activities hosted by Howard County Parks and Recreation Department that will be here at FES. The classes provide fun, structured, educational, and enriching activities for students