Edward Cosentino, Principal

Sandra Anderson, Assistant Principal

Kelly Grenzer, Assistant Principal

Website: ples.hcpss.org
Location: Phelps Luck Elementary School, Old Stone Court, Columbia, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-6886
Facebook: facebook.com/phelpsluckelementary
Twitter: @hcpss_ples

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If your student is absent or will be absent, please contact us at the following email address to explain the reason: PLESabsence@hcpss.org. In the email, please Include the following information:

• Student First and Last Name

• Grade

• Reason for absence (e.g., illness, bereavement, observance of a religious holiday, lack of transportation)

To ensure smooth end-of-day procedures, please plan to pick up your child no later than 2:45 p.m. This helps us maintain a focused learning environment and ensures the safety and smooth dismissal of all students. Picking up students after this time can disrupt classroom activities and interfere with dismissal procedures.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide the best possible environment for all students!

At Phelps Luck Elementary School, we believe meaningful growth is rooted in measurable progress. Our Measures That Matter document highlights our commitment to a learning environment where every student's success is prioritized. This document provides data and insights from the first quarter of the school year, showcasing our focused assessments, data-driven strategies, and personalized support. Through these efforts, we ensure that each student is empowered to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. This document serves as our roadmap, guiding our staff, students, and families toward achieving excellence together. Thank you for partnering with us to make Phelps Luck a place where every learner thrives.

Mr. Cosentino, Ms. Anderson, and Mrs. Grenzer

For a complete list of dates and events visit ples.hcpss.org/calendar.

November

• 8 - Parent Teacher conference scheduling window opens in Synergy
• 8 - 1st Quarter Report Cards issued
• 11 - SPIRIT DAY for Veterans Day - Wear red, white, and blue to honor veterans
• 14 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Library (half of the classes)
• 14 - 3rd grade literacy night, 5:30 p.m.
• 18 - American Education Week begins
• 21 - Kindergarten Field Trip Library (other half of classes)
• 21 - Parent Teacher conference scheduling window closes in Synergy
• 25 - SPIRIT DAY - Wear athletic gear
• 25 - Turkey Trot (3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades)
• 25 - Book Fair - 8:40 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• 25 - Parent-teacher conferences - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:15 p.m.

• 26 - SPIRIT DAY - Dress like a... (teachers for kids, kids for teachers)
• 26 - Book Fair - 8:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• 26 - Parent-teacher conferences - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:15 p.m. (VIRTUAL ONLY)
  
• 26 - Cozy Cafe - Thanksgiving Pie Sale
• 27 - Schools closed for Parent-teacher conferences
• 28 - Schools and offices closed for Thanksgiving
• 29 - Schools and offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

To subscribe to the PLES calendar on your smartphone, electronic device, or email system, click the plus sign + at the bottom right-hand corner of the Google Calendar or click this link.

The Green Team is starting a bottle cap collection drive. The goal is to collect enough bottle caps to help earn an Upcycled Bench for our new garden area in the front of the school building. Please send bottle caps into school and have your child deposit them in the designated location in the front of the school.

Reflections is a Nationwide PTA program that is a creative and fun way for all students to engage in the arts. The 2024-2025 PTA Reflections Arts Program has a new theme, "Accepting Imperfection," which is intended to inspire students to express their creativity while embracing their unique perspectives.

For more info please visit: https://www.phelpsluckpta.org/reflections

E-mail completed Student Entry Form and art by Friday, November 29, 2024, 8pm to plesreflections@gmail.com

We are looking for volunteers to help us with our 2024 Scholastics Bookfair. All profits go back to the Media Center and classrooms at Phelps Luck as books. Let's gift our school with new pages filled with adventures as you help students pick the books they would like to buy.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA4AC2CA4FF2-45740699-ples#/

We are excited about our newest educational partner, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. All of our Phelps Luck students will be receiving VetaHumanz Superpacks. We will be distributing them as holiday gifts for our students. This partnership would not be possible without the support of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute of General Medical Services (NIGMS), and the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program funding. Thank you, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine!

American Education Week

American Education Week is the week of November 18th-22nd. Each year, we look forward to honoring public education and the many individuals who contribute to ensuring that every student receives a quality education.

American Education Week is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our collaboration and partnership with families. We invite parents and guardians to visit the class during this special week. Grade level teams will share additional information regarding their schedules and a specific recommended time to come visit and be part of spotlight activities.

Due to school security, student confidentiality, and limited space, we ask our parents/guardians to follow these guidelines:

• Only parents/guardians are allowed to visit.

• All parents/guardians sign in at the front office with Lobby Guard.

• Visitors must bring a scannable driver’s license to access Lobby Guard.

• Visitor stickers are worn in a visible location at all times.

• Be mindful of confidentiality while visiting. Visitors are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all private, sensitive, and personally identifiable information they may see or hear while visiting HCPSS schools. Please click here for more information.

• No photos/videos please.

• Please silence your phone throughout your visit.

• If you are joining for lunch, please understand that there may not be space for all parents to sit for our grades with larger numbers of students. Please ensure that all students have a place to sit and eat.

Parking Reminders:

• Parking will be limited, so please consider carpooling or alternative parking options!

• No cars can be parked in the bus loop before 8:45 AM

• All cars must leave the bus loop no later than 2:30 PM.

• Please do not park in the fire lane at any time.

We look forward to welcoming you into our school to see the outstanding teaching and learning going on!

Mr. Cosentino, Ms. Anderson, and Mrs. Grenzer

Please find the Spirit Day Schedule for the year below. We hope this helps in the planning and participation in our fun spirit days this year.