The Falcon Flier

Sandra Anderson, Assistant Principal

Jennifer Stairs, 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

During the months of May and June, our students will take part in many special events including field trips, chorus concert, band and strings concerts, and Simulated Congressional Hearings to name a few. I speak on behalf of the entire staff when I say we are all so proud of the students' accomplishments this past year. I also want to take this opportunity to thank our amazing staff for their collaboration, dedication, and enthusiasm! Next week we honor them as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week!

We are also very grateful for our families' support throughout the year. This partnership is key to ensuring our students succeed and feel supported.

During May and June, we have a great deal of content to cover and much work to be done to ensure our students are 100% prepared for the next grade level. Please be sure students are here each day on time, as attendance is key to their success.

We look forward to seeing you at our spring events, both academic and social. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance.

Mr. Cosentino, Principal

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

May

• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• 3 - Spirit Rainbow Color day - Wear Light Blue
• 6 - Teacher/staff appreciation week
• 7 - Picture Day
• 8 - National School Nurse's Day
• 9 - 5th grade Simulated Congressional Hearing
• 9 - Wear Red, White, and Blue
• 9 - Reading and Math Night, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• 10 - Bowie Baysox "Read and Hit a Homerun" Night
• 11 - PTA 5K at LRHS, 9:00 a.m.
• 13 - Kindergarten Field Trip to the farm
• 14 - Primary Election Day - Schools and Office Closed
• 15 - 5th grade class photo
• 16 - 5th Grade field trip to Washington DC
• 16 - PK Field Trip to Clark's Farm
• 17 - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m. - Professional work day
• 23 - Spring Concerts: Band, Orchestra, and Chorus at Howard HS
• 24 - School spirit day - Wear red, white, and blue
• 27 - Schools and offices closed - Memorial Day
• 29 - GT Enrichment fair
• 30 - Middle school visitation for 5th grade

June

• 1 - First day of Pride Month
• 3 - Spirit day: mismatched socks and shoes day
• 4 - Spirit day - wear sunglasses
• 5 - Spirit day - wear beach/Hawaiian shirt
• 5 - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m.
• 5 - PTA Meeting (hybrid), 7:00 p.m.
• 6 - Spirit day - wear rainbow colors
• 6 - Family Rainbow Night
• 7 - 5th grade in-school conservancy field trip
• 7 - Spirit day - wear PLES spirit wear
• 7 - Kindergarten EOY celebration, 9:15 a.m.
• 10 - PK EOY celebration, 9:30 a.m.
• 12 - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m.
• 12 - 5th grade promotion ceremony, 2:00 p.m. Howard High School
• 13 - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m.
• 14 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Schools close 3 hours early, 12:10 p.m.

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.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you may know, Phelps Luck (PLES) is a Schoolwide Title I School. Parent Involvement is an important part of Title I. PLES and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding school improvement, climate, and family engagement. This will be used to evaluate our Title I program so that we can better serve you. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Please complete the online survey by May 29, 2024.

DIRECTIONS: Please read each statement or question carefully, decide which response best matches your point of view, click the circle for that choice and offer feedback when appropriate.

Estimado Padre y Tutor:
La Escuela Primaria Phelps Luck (PLES, por su nombre en inglés) es una Escuela de Título I a lo Largo de la Escuela. La participación de padres es una parte importante de Título I. La PLES y el Sistema de Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Howard (HCPSS, por su nombre en inglés) valoran su opinión y asociación en apoyo del éxito académico de su niño. Por favor, dedique algunos minutos para completar esta encuesta sobre la mejora escolar, clima y compromiso familiar. Esto será utilizado para evaluar nuestro programa de Título I para poder asistirlo de una manera mejor. Sus respuestas serán estrictamente confidenciales. Por favor, complete el cuestionario en línea antes 29 del mayo.

INSTRUCCIONES: Por favor, lea cada afirmación o pregunta detenidamente, decida cuál respuesta refleja mejor su punto de vista, haga clic en el círculo para dicha opción e incluya su opinión cuando fuera apropiado.

Ice cream ordering available May 17-20th, with delivery on May 23rd.

Please check out the brand new Little Free Library that’s been installed at PLES. Big thanks to Valerie Logan and the DEI Committee for arranging this wonderful community resource.

Order your PLES 2023-2024 yearbook online. Online sales close May 5th. Books cost $22 each! Order now at www.ybpay.com, code: 14755424.

President- Vacant

VP1 Membership- Patricia Parra Zillmer

VP2 Fundraising- Vacant

VP3 Staff Liaison- Allison Cotilla

Treasurer- Cara Martin

Secretary- Danielle Gold

PTACHC Representatives- Kimberly Hampton, Alisa Holbert

DEI Chair- Valerie Logan

If you are interested in filling a vacant board position for next year, please email board@phelpsluckpta.org

Let’s show our staff how much we love them! Donations needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44ADAF2EAAFB6-49192329-staff

PLES PTA 5K- Registration Ends May 4th

Registration and information available here: www.runsignup.com/PLES

Limited t-shirt availability remaining.

Picture Day is a Fundraiser!

Did you know that picture day profits benefit the school? School administration works with picture companies to raise funds to provide school supplies for classrooms. When teachers and staff ask for supplies that the school system does not purchase, school administrators use funds from school picture day. Please consider purchasing a picture day package to help benefit the school.

Picture Day is coming soon!

To order spring photos, you must return the flyer/order envelope on Picture Day. Online pre-ordering is NOT available for spring photos – the envelope must be returned on Picture Day.

Class group photos will be taken on Picture Day for all students. For individual portraits, only students who bring in their envelopes on Picture Day will be photographed.

Please look for the flyer/order envelope that will be sent home with your child soon!

We look forward to seeing your smiles soon on Picture Day!

• The Team at School Pictures, Inc.

Please check out the summer camps offered by Lions Pride at https://www.howardlionspride.org/camps.html

These sports camps are great ways to keep up your skills in the summer and have fun with other athletes.

If you have any questions, please contact membership@howardlionspride.org

Place: Clarksville Middle School – 6535 S. Trotter Road, Clarksville, MD 21029

Date: June 24 - Aug. 9, 2024

Time: 9:00 – 3:30 (Half Day sessions 9am -12pm or 1pm -3:30pm)

Cost: $250 per week - $150 Half day

Weekly Cost: Camp Highlights 3 plus paid weeks ($200 per week) Experienced Coach’s / Camp T-shirt

Before / After Care Available $50 each (8am -9am / 3:30pm -4:30pm)

Visit Website to enroll online: MCDUFFIECAMPS.com

Email : mcduffiecamps34@aol.com or 443-474-4200

Columbia Community Care:

This group gives out food at the Long Reach Village Center, Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, and Oakland Mills Middle School on Wednesdays from 5-8pm and Saturdays 10:30am-1:30pm. If you need food delivered fill out the form for food and they can deliver or you may have someone pick up for you as well.

Website: https://columbiacommunitycare.org/

Form for food:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJIRfYmnGVs1KNEvq0mfqL8qoOJtlVkOo8utBVyKeoEbxA7g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

OMHS Food Pantry

The OMHS Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted, from 3:00 - 5:00pm. You will need to bring a photo ID. Please do not arrive prior to 2:30pm to allow for student dismissal. Also, please remain in your car and a volunteer will come to your vehicle. More info can be found at the link below:

https://omhs.hcpss.org/student-services/food-pantry