The Fulton Flier

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Good morning Fulton Families,

This weekend was a perfect weekend for PTA's Fall Fest. Students were boogieing in the gym, jumping in the bounce houses, lined up for the face painting and sand art, and much more. Thank you PTA for a successful Fall Fest.

We are so excited that today kicks off our annual PTA Pumpkin Patch. Throughout Mondays in October, our students will visit the pumpkin patch and have the opportunity to pick a pumpkin of their choosing. This is such a fund time for our students!

Wishing you wave of joy,

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

As part of a grant from the State of Maryland’s Connected Devices Program, our school is partnering with the Bright Minds Foundation and the Howard County Government to provide qualifying families with one free Chromebook and charger per household. This free new HP Chromebook can be used by your family to connect with our schools, access community services, or for any other purpose that would be of benefit to you.

In order to qualify for a free Chromebook and charger, you must meet the following criteria:

• Your family has not already received a free device from one of these organizations: Community Action Council of Howard County, Howard County Office of Children and Families, or Making Change;

• You are the parent or legal guardian of a student currently enrolled in HCPSS;

• You meet one of the income qualifications outlined on the application form; and,

• The application form is fully completed.

If you qualify for a Chromebook and have completed the Google Form application, you will be notified by Fulton Elementary School when the device is available in November/December for pick up. At that time, an adult family member (at least 18 years old) will need to come to the school to receive the device. When you pick up the device, you will receive information about setting up the device and how to access technical support. These are not HCPSS devices, and will not come loaded with any HCPSS educational applications. HCPSS is not responsible or liable for the operation, loss, or repair of your Chromebook or charger. Families will be responsible for their own internet service. Families will have 5 days to exchange any non-functioning devices. Please read the instructions and complete the Free Chromebooks for Eligible HCPSS Parents or Guardians Google Form by clicking here by Friday September 27, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jayne Considine at jayne_considine@hcpss.org.

We look forward to partnering with the Bright Minds Foundations, Howard County Government, and you for this incredible opportunity!

For the month of October, we will learning about self-control.

Self-control: choosing to do what's best even when you don't want to

SHARE WITH YOUR CHILD(REN):

• When is it toughest for you as an adult to have self-control?
  
• Do you have any tricks or strategies to help you develop self-control?
  

ASK YOUR CHILD(REN):

• When is it toughest for you as a kid to have self-control?
  
• Have you ever gotten in trouble for not having enough self-control? What were the consequences?
  

October

• 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 20 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

Fall Fest

We hope everyone who came out yesterday had a blast at the fall fest! We had sun, fun, food, games, inflatables and even a glow party!

This could not have happened without the planning committee - Donna Cruz, Genna Bross, Chloe Grosberg and PTA board member Stacey Oken- you executed countless activities and thought of every last detail to make the day a success!

We also appreciate our volunteers who took time away from their families to ensure all of the children could enjoy the festival. Many of you coming early and working past your scheduled time to keep stations open - we truly could not have done it without you!

We are so grateful for our sponsors who stood alongside us volunteering and came with hand outs, games and more. Your support is integral to our PTA!

We were so glad so many staff members were there to enjoy the day with us! Now onto the Falcon Trot!

Upcoming Dates

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! Second and third grade is up first!

PTA Meeting

10/22 • 7-8pm • Virtual

Save the date for our next general PTA meeting on October 22nd at 7pm- Virtual link to follow. Dr Burks will be presenting on The State of Fulton.

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- Tickets

If you need support purchasing tickets, please reach out to the school.

Falcon Trot Peer-To-Peer Fundraiser

Let's soar with Falcon pride and support our school! Share the Falcon Trot peer-to-peer fundraiser with friends and family to enhance our community events, enrichment activities, teacher appreciation and campus beauty! Every dollar raised will go straight back to the school.

The amount raised will be tallied by grade. The winning grade will win an extended recess! Game on! Fundraiser Link

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.