GREEN HOLLY ELEMENTARY

Green Holly Website

https://www.smcps.org/fs/pages/2611

School Store Fundraiser continues

09/18/24- Parent Event at Lexington Park Elementary: see flyer below

09/19/24-Two Hour Early Dismissal

09/20/24-No School for Students (Fair Day) - Professional Day

09/23/24- Parent Event at Lexington Park Library: see flyer below

09/26/24- 2nd Grade Reading Picnic 5:30-7:00 RSVP by 09/19

10/10/24- PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00

10/14/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal- Parent Conference Day

10/16/24- Unity Day (Wear Orange)

10/17-10/25- PTO Penny Wars

10/18/24- Two Hour Early Dismissal – Professional Responsibilities/ Collaborative Planning

10/22/24- Fall Picture Day

10/25/24- Trunk or Treat 5:30

10/25/24- End of 1st Marking Period (46 days)

The Attendance Team meets weekly to monitor attendance. The Attendance goal is 94% for every student. There are 180 school days, so 10% of the school year is 18 days, this should be the max for the school year. We have been in school for 14 days, so 10% is only 1.4 days. Please make sure if your student is out sick that you report the absence on our website or here so the absences is lawful. https://survey.smcps.org/index.php/23634?lang=en

It's Attendance Awareness Month https://nationaltoday.com/attendance-awareness-month/

Online Emergency Information Update Messaging: Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact The Department of Student Services at 301-475-5511 ext.32150.

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

September

Counselor's Corner

Character Trait of the Month - RESPECT

This month we are focusing on the trait of respect. Respect means responding with words or actions that show others they are important. Students will be given lessons on respecting themselves, others and the community. Please talk with your child about what respect looks like in each of those areas.

TAKE THE RESPECT QUIZ...

Are you a Respectful person?

True or False

I treat other people the way I want to be treated.

I am considerate of other people.

I treat people with civility, courtesy, and dignity.

I accept personal differences.

I work to solve problems without violence.

I never intentionally ridicule, embarrass, or hurt others.

**If you answered TRUE to all the questions then you are a respectful person

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.

September Newsletter

September 2024 Judy Center Newsletter Link

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