Park Hall's Weekly Newsletter

March 22nd is the end of the 3rd marking period. It is hard to believe that we are about to enter the final marking period of the year. This means that we will start our preparations and planning for the next school year. We work hard to set up our classes so that all students are successful and we need your help. Families may make special placement requests for next year. This can be for a specific teacher (please list two), to separate your child from another student(twins or a student they may have had issues with), or to put your child with another student. These requests are due by May 15th. Any request after May 15 will not be honored. Please email requests to Mr. DiRenzo, the principal at jddirenzo@smcps.org.

Daylight savings begins this weekend so don't forget to "SPRING FORWARD" and move your clocks forward one hour.

Yearbooks are now available to order. Click here to go to order your yearbook today!

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.

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.

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/camps

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/thescoop.pdf

If your child is absent from school, please call (301) 863-4054, or go to the Park Hall website https://schools.smcps.org/phes then selecting the "report absence here" link.

Have a great week!

5th Grade MISA (Maryland Integrated Science Assessment) Please make sure that all 5th graders are here on time, well rested and ready to give their best effort!

Monday 3/11

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30
• FLOW/SPARK afterschool program
• PTA Texas Roadhouse Spirit Day

Tuesday 3/12

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30

Wednesday 3/13

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30

Friday 3/15

• Regular school day 8:45-3:30
  
• Character Tea (By invitation only) Pre-k to 2nd is at 9:15 and grades 3-5 is at 10:00
• 1st grade FASSTT 1:30
• Pre-K FASSTT 2:15
• PTA Build a Mascot Night 5-6 pm

• March 11-15 5th grade MISA State Testing
• March 20 First grade fieldtrip to Science Center
• March 21 2nd grade concert 6:30 pm
• March 22 virtual instruction day- this is ASYNCHRONOUS so work will be provided but no online meetings will be held
• March 25-April 1 Spring Break- No school
• April 2nd students return to school
• April 10 Report Card distribution
• April 18 1st grade concert at 6:30 pm
• April 19 Two hour early dismissal and the PTA Spring Dance

• All families and extended families are encouraged to join our fantastic PTA. Membership is $5.00 and families can join by clicking this link: https://phespta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Stay current with the PTA by visiting the PHES PTA Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/ParkHallPTA
• The PTA sponsors movie nights, spirit nights, Trunk or Treat, the spring dance, teacher appreciation week, spring and fall outdoor clean-up days and much much more. Your support is much appreciated!!!

Park Hall Elementary School provides a rich educational experience that focuses on preparing well rounded students that are ready to succeed in their future college and career endeavors. Park Hall educates and inspires our diverse population in a safe and respectful environment. Students are engaged in authentic learning experiences that foster work habits and skills necessary to become collaborative, dedicated, and productive citizens.

Email: mlbell@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/phes/
Location: 20343 Hermanville Road, Park Hall, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4054
Twitter: @phes_smcps