Park Hall's Weekly Newsletter

Our goal for attendance this year is to reach 94%. The top classes for the week are:

Pre-k: Ms. Frere at 91%

Kindergarten: Ms. Scrom at 96%

First grade: Ms. Powell at 95%

Second grade: Ms. Carlisle at 97%

Third grade: Mr. Hindman at 96%

Fourth grade: Ms. Barry at 97%

Fifth grade: Ms. Thomson at 97%

Our top grade level is 2nd grade at 92%!

The weather has finally turned cold. Please be sure to write your child's first and last name in their coat on the tag so they do not get lost or forgotten about. If you are unable to provide your child a coat, we can help. Please reach out to Ms. Mansfield or Ms. Bailey for assistance.

A Week

PTA HOLIDAY SHOPPE (students can purchase and wrap Christmas gifts all week)

Monday - December 9

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Tuesday - December 10

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Wednesday - December 11

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Thursday - December 12

• Regular day for students 8:45-3:30

Friday - December 13

• Regular day for students 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
• Kindergarten FASSTT 1:30
• PTA Movie Night at 6:00 POLAR EXPRESS - all students must be accompanied by an adult

Snacks are now being offered for purchase for grades 3-5 from the cafeteria every day after the students have had their lunch. Families can add money through myschoolbucks or by putting money in a envelope with the student's name, teacher, and for cafeteria snacks.

Park Hall Elementary has also been identified as a community school. A community school is a public school that establishes strategic partnerships between the school and other community resources. These partnerships promote student achievement, positive learning, and seek to promote the well-being of students, families, and the community by providing services. Community schools address the whole child, with a comprehensive focus on academics, social and emotional well-being, and developmental needs.

This year we will be conducting a needs assessment, to identify what our students, families, and community needs. If you would like more information on how to get involved, or would like to receive services please contact:

Madison Mansfield

Community School Coordinator

mrmansfield@smcps.org

(240) 913-5404

Park Hall Elementary is a Title I School. The purpose of Title I is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging academic standards.

Here are some of the important Title I documents that pertain to Park Hall Elementary School:

• PHES Comprehensive Needs Assessment 2024-25

  PHES Parent Involvement Plan 2024-25

  PHES Parent Involvement Calendar 2024-25

  PHES School-Family-Learning Compact 2024-25

  PHES Title I Parent Right to Know Letter

  PHES Principal Attestation Letter 2024-25

  PHES Attestation and Qualifications for Teachers and Paraeducators of Title I Schools 2024-25

• 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