GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY

09/02/24- Labor Day All Schools and Offices

09/06/24- Back to School Night (see flyer below)

09/09/24- School Store Fundraiser (Information Coming Soon)

09/19/24-Two Hour Early Dismissal

09/20/24-No School for Students - Professional Day

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

Welcome back to school! I hope that you and your child are ready to get involved in the many educational opportunities offered at Green Holly Elementary School.

Students in 3rd grade have the opportunity to participate in strings this year. Students in 4th and 5th grade can participate in Band or Strings. Students will meet 2 times per week for Band or Strings. Chorus is offered to all students in fourth and fifth grades as well. Chorus will meet 1 time per week. Students who wish to participate in chorus may also be in band or strings. In addition, students are expected to make up all missed assignments and practice at home. We will have two concerts this year. Concert dates will be forthcoming.

If your child is interested in participating in Band, Strings or Chorus, please fill out the google form below. Please complete the online enrollment form by Monday, September 9th. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact Mrs. Krause or Mr. Earley. We are looking forward to a great school year!

https://forms.gle/1AQc86nZENsxXrNj7 BAND

https://forms.gle/qZD6SrijzdAhRFk6A STRINGS

https://forms.gle/Pxk8gSEgrcSVB4129 CHORUS

For questions regarding Band, contact Mr. Earley - bnearley@smcps.org

For questions regarding Strings and Chorus, contact Mrs. Krause - kskrause@smcps.org

August

Counselor's Corner

CHARACTER PROGRAM

Green Holly has a school wide character program. A different character trait is highlighted each month. Character lessons are taught monthly, to all grade levels. There's also an animal that represents each character trait. Students in grades K-5 may receive character awards at the quarterly awards assemblies. Please check out the character poster and help reinforce these traits at home.

Community Tool Talks are recorded and are an excellent resource for families. Click on the link to watch any of the previous Community Tool Talks on the following subjects:

Anger, Anxiety, Confidence/Self-Esteem, Executive Functioning, Feelings/Self-Regulation, Grief, Local St. Mary's Resources, Mental Health Signs & Symptoms, Local Counseling & Mental Health Resources, Relationships, Sleep

https://sites.google.com/smcps.org/cpcssupportservices/resources/replays-family-tool-talks?authuser=0

Be sure to order your Yearbook this year

If you are inquiring about PreK 4. Click on the link below to apply online:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/StMarysCountyPublicSchools1/StMarysCountyPublicSchools20242025PreKindergartenApplication

If you are inquiring about Registration for grades Kindergarten through 5th. Please click on the link below:

https://www.smcps.org/offices/student-services/student-registration-information

https://secure.smore.com/c7uap

Please take a minute to fill out the following to help us make decisions based on your input for the 2024-2025 school year.

https://forms.gle/yHB63gfegqUr48UP6

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.

June Newsletter

June 2024 JC Newsletter link to

May Newsletter

May 2024 JC NL Link

April Newsletter

April 2024 JC NL Link

March Newsletter

March 2024 JC Newsletter link

February Newsletter

https://www.smore.com/vsx1y

January Newsletter

https://www.smore.com/97csu

December Newsletter

Newsletter link

November Newsletter

https://www.smore.com/jaz1g

October Newsletter

https://www.smore.com/2bp7f

September Newsletter

https://www.smore.com/5wqgh

President - Elisa Depradine

Vice President - Amanda Dannemiller

Secretary - Vacant

Treasurer - Vacant

Teacher & Staff Liaison - Christina Parks

Fundraising & Donations Chair - Polly Hansen

Volunteer Chair - Sherita Gray

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

Bus Stop Locator and Here Comes the Bus App can be accessed here:

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:

1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com
2. Click the Sign Up button
3. Enter school code (86563) and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!

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

Copies of the Green Holly Title I Schoolwide Plan and the Parent Engagement Calendar can be found on the GHES website (Green Holly Elementary School Website) as well as in the main office.

• Families can now start completing the Acceptable Use Policy for SY 24-25. The link is below.

Elementary Link: TBD

Students are responsible for the care and upkeep of all of their SMCPS assigned resources: print and technology. This document outlines all of the policies and procedures in addition to pricing for lost or damaged devices TBD