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Good morning Fulton Families,

As the tragic events continue to unfold and escalate in the Middle East, our thoughts are with all of those impacted. At FES, and HCPSS, we are committed to ensuring that our school provides a safe and nurturing environment for our students and staff. If you would your child to speak to a school counselor, please reach out to Mrs. Shields or Dr. Burks.

Last week our kindergartners visited our PTA's pumpkin patch and decorated their pumpkins before bringing them home. Check out some of our youngest designers!

Warmly,

Dr. Burks, Mrs. Liwosz, & Mrs. Sillers

We are excited to announce the upcoming Digital Citizenship Week 2023 (October 16-20). This initiative aims at promoting responsible and safe online behavior among our students. In today's digital age, our students must develop the skills and awareness necessary to navigate the online world confidently. One critical improvement point is balancing screen time and offline activities. Encourage your children to set limits on their screen time, engage in physical activities, and enjoy face-to-face interactions with friends and family. Use conversation starters like, "What's your favorite non-screen activity?" or "Tell me about a positive online experience you had recently." Additionally, explore resources such as Common Sense Media's Family Media Agreement and ConnectSafely.org for valuable tips and guidelines to help create a healthy digital environment at home.

Falcon Trot Fun Run
Nov 5 • 9:00am • Fulton Elementary
Register by October 20
Another don’t miss event!
Registration closes Oct 20 (not race date!) to ensure we can place shirt orders in time.
There will be one of a kind Falcon shirts, medals, activities and community - you don’t want to miss this fun run with fellow Falcons and their families! Did we mention there will also be raffles and food trucks for purchase?
Register now! https://app.memberhub.gives/fesfalcontrot2023/Campaign/Details

Can you help? Volunteer: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040C4AA8AB2DA1FE3-44508274-fulton

Pumpkin Patch
We’ve loved hearing all about the in-school pumpkin patch!

A huge thanks to our set up crew there early every morning of the pumpkin patch unloading hundreds of pumpkins (and we mean EARLY morning)!! Jennifer Meyers thank you for making this possible and Sheena Erete for continuing to help week after week set up all of the pumpkins! Another thanks to Nilam Gosai, the PTA Board liaison for your help coordinating!

PS - Events like these made possible by your support of the PTA and our fundraisers/events such as the Falcon Trot, restaurant nights and more!!!

October

• 10.17 Flu Vaccine Clinic
• 10.18 UNITY Day- Wear Orange
• 10.19 LGBTQ History Month / Wear purple
• 10.20 No School for Students, Professional Learning Day
• 10.27 Kindness Grows Here Assembly
• 10.31 3 Hour Early Dismissal/End of 1st Quarter

November

• 11.06 Vision & Hearing Screening
• 11.08 Report Cards Issued; PTA Meeting
• 11.14 Vision & Hearing Screening
• 11.17 SGA Character Day (More details coming soon)
• 11.20 3 Hour Early Dismissal/Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11.21 3 Hour Early Dismissal/Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11.22-11.24 No School
• 11.30 Fall Picture Make-ups

Free Parenting Classes - As educators, we are well aware of the ever-increasing pressures placed on students. The academic demands, social challenges, and rapidly changing world can be overwhelming. Our Guiding Good Choices parenting classes can equip parents and/or grandparents with the knowledge and skills to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs and alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors. These classes are for families with children 9 - 14 yrs. old and held over Zoom.

Medication and Sharps Disposal Take Back Day - October 28 in the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Safely dispose of prescription medication, over-the-counter meds, sharps, vitamins, pet meds, vape devices, inhalers, and more! Also, 100 medication lockboxes purchased by HCPSS will be given away for FREE!

NAMI Basics is a FREE education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illness that provides resources and practical insights for families. The NAMI Basics course is taught by trained parents who have lived similar experiences with their own children

Flyer attached. Nami Basics Flyer Fall 2023 (1).pdf ​​​​​​​

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program invites you to attend the upcoming BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Long Reach High School. This College and Career Opportunities Night invites scholars in grades 8 - 12 countywide to network with working professionals, colleges, and universities, explore post-secondary opportunities, and learn more about HCPSS pathways. The evening will highlight a variety of colleges and universities as well as local businesses and organizations. To register, please complete the Registration Form linked here.

Last week, 1st and 5th grade visited our PTA pumpkin patch. Tomorrow, 2nd and Kindergarten will visit. This has become an annual FES tradition- during the month of October our PTA creates a pumpkin patch where students explore the patch for the pumpkin that is just right for them. Last week, I saw 5th graders just as excited as the 1st graders to find their pumpkin. While some looked for larger ones, others looked for small ones. Some grade levels will send these home the day of the pumpkin patch and other grades will hold onto them for a little fall fun. Be sure to check in with your child to see when they are visiting the pumpkin patch.

Schedule:

10.10: Kindergarten & 2nd Grade

10.16: 3rd Grade

10.23: RECC & 4th Grade

First week of Socktober update- 45 pairs of socks were received! Thank you for your donations! 2nd grade has the most generosity so far with the most pairs of socks donated! Great work, 2nd graders! Thank you to the SGA students who collect and count the socks. Keep sending in those donations, Fulton Falcons!

If you ave any questions, please reach out to Ms. Jillian O'Brien.

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine. The clinic at Fulton Elementary School will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or Covid at this clinic, please register at this link: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/0517562392. You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information. It is perfectly fine to receive both vaccines on the same day.

If you have any concerns about the new Covid vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration one week before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consents and make sure enough vaccine is ordered. If you have any questions, please call your school’s health room at 410-880-5966.

Mary Jean Sokolowsky, RN

Kathleen Wurstner, HA

Picture Day is coming! Our Fall Individual Picture Day will be on Friday, October 13. Information will be coming home in your child's folder on Thursday, Oct 5. You can pre order today on mylifetouch.com with your Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTRCCMVD

Students who arrive at school prior to 9:05 should stay with their parents. At 9:05, our staff members will present along the walking paths that students take to enter into the building. Please ensure the safety of our students by supervising children until 9:05.

Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 10730 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia, is offering a special incentive for students. “Books and Bundts” is a youth reading program through which students can earn a free Bundtlet and an award certificate for each month they read 400+ minutes. Students should track their progress on the attached form below and bring the completed tracker to the store to receive their sweet treat. Happy reading!