Route 40 Elementary School

"There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees – as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again.” – Ruth Ahmed

Picture Day is Friday, October 25th. Flyers went home last week. You can also order online at Lifetouch.

Please remember that if there are ANY changes to your students transportation, you must send a note in with your child or call the school at 301-689-6132, please make sure that you speak to someone, do not leave a message. If the phones are down, the messages don't always come through until later. We ask that you please DO NOT email Mrs. Bolden or your child’s teacher with the change, we may not see the email in time. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Bolden.

The GCPS handbook states that if your child is absent for any reason, a note explaining the absence should be sent in within three (3) days of the absence.Their attendance will be coded accordingly.

The Halloween Social is being held at the school on Friday, October 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. We are looking for volunteers to help run games & activities. Please use the links below to sign up. Thank you for volunteering!

Halloween Social Activities and Games

Halloween Social Bake Sale

Halloween Social Cake Walk

If you missed ordering a yearbook last year, we have extras! You can send a note to school with cash or check made to Route 40 Elememntary PTO. The yearbook will be sent home with your child that day. The cost of the yearbook is $20.

We also have a few extra schoolwide panormic photos for sale, $17 each.

Parent volunteers are a vital part of our school routine. We host a regular work session to help prepare supplies on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00. If Thursdays don’t align to your schedule, please feel free to call and set up another time to join us. We value the assistance volunteers can provide to our educational program.

As a reminder we still try to take the students out for some fresh air during the winter months. If the temperatures are above 32 degrees we will attempt to out. Please have your students wear a jacket and maybe gloves and hats.

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