GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY
A TITLE I SCHOOL: GREEN HOLLY GATORS
April 14, 2024
Important Dates
04/15/24-04/19-202- Purple Up SPIRIT WEEK (See Below): Wear Purple to support our Military Children: Naval District Washington will be celebrating Purple Up day on Friday, April 19th
04/17/24- Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert at 6:00
04/19/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal
04/23/24- Class Pictures and Individual Pictures ( if purchased)
04/26/24- Earth Day Event 5:00-7:00 (see flyer below)
05/06/24- Pre-K to K Transition Night 6:00-7:00 (Tech Center)
05/10/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal
05/14/24- Primary Election Day – No School for Students
05/27/24- Memorial Day - All Schools and Offices Closed
School Hours: 9:00-3:45
Purple Up Spirit Week
Music Corner
Dear GHES Music families,
Our Spring Concert for band, strings, and chorus is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th, at 6:00 PM! If your child is in band, strings, or chorus, please put that date on your family’s calendar. Band, strings, and chorus students are required to attend the concert as part of their grade for those performing ensembles.
On Wednesday night, students are to arrive back at the school at 5:15 PM. String students are to report to room 38, Mrs. Krause’s room, next to Cafeteria B, and band students are to report to room 11, Mr. Earley’s room, next to Cafeteria A. Students who are only in chorus are to report to room 38, Mrs. Krause’s room. Your child should wear a white shirt with black pants or skirt that falls below the knees while seated and black shoes.
Please keep this paper for reference, and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s music teacher. Thank you for all that you do! We look forward to your student’s performance!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kayla Krause
Chorus and Orchestra
Mr. Nathan Earley
Director Band Director
bnearley@smcps.org
STEM 6th Grade
Applications for STEM 6 will open on April 2 and close on April 30, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. The online application will be found on the Academies page of the SMCPS website.
The annual Academy Open House will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 10th starting at 5:30 pm. More information is available via the Academy Open House Google Site.
Weather Changes
As the weather is changing.... Please monitor the forecast and dress accordingly.
Earth Day Event
PRE-K Transition to Kindergarten
Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year
ATTENDANCE
Purple Up! For Military Kids Day 04/19/24
For Military Kids” is a day for Department of Defense Education Activity communities to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple Up! Day will be celebrated on Monday, April 19, 2024
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH KINDNESS
During the month of April we are working on the character trait of Kindness. Kindness is showing others they are valuable by how we treat them. Words are important, but actions speak louder than words. Please talk with your child about how they can do random acts of kindness every day. Kindness takes practice, so practice often.
Military Counselor Corner
Special Education
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey: Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from MSDE during the week of February 12, 2024. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The Survey may also be completed online. Parent feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in SMCPS. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.
Young Athletes program interest survey
Summer Sports Academies
Summer Sports Academies: SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday - Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.
Nurse's Corner
Updating the office
Please remember if you move or change your phone number, it is very important to update the office. A new proof of residence will be needed if you change addresses. GHES needs to be able to contact families for many reasons and it is a safety issue when we are unable to contact anyone. Also, please remember to update any emergency contacts that may have changed. Please email Kelly Catterton at kmcatterton@smcps.org
Car Riders
Please be in line for Morning Drop-off by 9:00. We start unloading students at 8:55.
Please do not let students out of the car until a GHES staff member is there to assist. Morning drop-off will end at 9:05, you will need to drop off in the office once the GHES staff is no longer at drop-off.
School Year 2024-2025: The SMCPS Calendar Committee is seeking input in the development of the 2024-2025 school year calendar. https://bit.ly/SMCPS24calendar
Evening Counseling
Evening Counseling: SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.
Judy Center
Judy Center Early Learning Hubs benefit everyone in Maryland by improving the quality of life for families. Through a dedicated staff of early learning professionals, they help prepare children aged birth through kindergarten for school readiness. Located at Title I schools in every Maryland county, Judy Centers play an important role in the communities they serve.
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Ice Cream
Kindergarten-5th Grade (Cafeteria B students)
Home Access Center (HAC) and Schoology
PTO Board Members:
President - Elisa Depradine
Vice President - Amanda Dannemiller
Secretary - Kaytlin Rogers
Treasurer - Kym Bell
Teacher & Staff Liaison - Cassie Smith
Fundraising & Donations Chair - Polly Hansen
Volunteer Chair - Catherine DeCristifaro
Lost & Found Chair - Jamie Forgy
Social Media Chair - Ashley Faull
Executive Board Member- Jenn Martin
Sign up to be a member – https://forms.gle/YWV7aGUyDEAY7BYd6
Sign up to Volunteer for any Event – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AFAB23A2FDC07-ptoevents
Together in Education: Harris Teeter (school number is 7100 GHES)
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
https://www.smcps.org/offices/transportation/bus-stop-and-school-locator
Here Comes the Bus®
Available to parents of students riding SMCPS School BusesView the real-time location of your child’s bus
- Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
- Receive push notifications or email alerts
- Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time
HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com
- Click the Sign Up button
- Enter school code (86563) and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
- Complete the “User Profile” box
- Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
- Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY NEWS
Welcome to Mrs. Hartwig’s virtual office!
Click around for stories, lessons,
and calming strategies!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cXiztLhmvKpcIVi6b-4UD5VM08_s93ZL/view?usp=sharing
GHES TITLE I DOCUMENTS
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Families can now start completing the Acceptable Use Policy for SY 23-24. The link is below.
Elementary Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAx6lcVOiy8Yn5e7nzxluonw6qEUJDSQGAmj9CytFQRCvLUQ/viewform