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Dear Fulton Families,

We look forward to seeing you at our PTA meetings this Wednesday. Please use this link (meet.google.com/xcj-wefm-uio) to join us!

Warmly,

Dr. Burks, Mrs. Sillers, & Mrs. Brickner

We are observing an increase of parents who are pulling into our RECC only carloop prior to 9:15am. Please know that some of our students in our RECC program are as young as 3 years old. To ensure the safety of all, please use the K-5 car loop if you do not have a student in our RECC program.

Did you know "The Jewish High Holidays begin with Rosh Hashana - the New Year, and finish ten days later with Yom Kippur - the Day of Atonement.

On Rosh hashana it is common to gather with family and eat apples dipped in honey, symbolizing a sweet new year. A common greeting for Rosh Hashana is “Happy New Year”, or "Shanah Tova" in the Hebrew language used for blessings.

Yom Kippur is a day to reflect on our actions of the past year, and to consider ways to improve in the next.

During the ten day period between the New Year and Day of Atonement it is traditional to apologize to those we hurt, and forgive those who hurt us.

This year Rosh Hashana was in late September, and Yom Kippur will be in early October. Every year the dates shift a bit because the Jewish calendar is mostly lunar.

It is almost guaranteed however that the Jewish High Holidays arrive in Fall:)

• Thank you Ms. Barshook for sharing this great information!

Monday, October 10th is World Mental Health Day! Please wear green or any attire that represents "Being Kind to your Mind."

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2022

Did you know socks are one of the most needed and least donated items to homeless shelters?

Winter is coming! Everyone needs warm socks!

Fulton Elementary is collecting socks for the homeless in ‘Socktober’!

Donations of new socks of all sizes are greatly appreciated! Socks will be collected from October 1st until October 31st, in a box in each grade level's pod area.

We are now accepting adult sizes ONLY, and the thicker the better. Donations will be given to St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore on November 1st. Thank you for helping others!

Research is clear that showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic and social success starting from kindergarten and continuing through high school. Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school or even facing social challenges.

• Missing 10% (or about 18 days of a school year) can drastically affect a student’s academic success.
• By the 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that can indicate if a student is at risk for dropping out of high school.
• In the 9th grade, regular and high attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.

Student attendance is a major point of focus for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Starting in school year 2022 -2023, MSDE lowered the chronic absenteeism rate from 20% to 10% which means that at 10% a student should be receiving support and interventions to improve their absenteeism.

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) believes that attendance is key for student success. Per Policy 9010, HCPSS defines exemplary attendance as a final attendance rate of 96% or more of the student year.

If you have questions regarding your child's attendance, please contact our front office.

Please visit or subscribe to the FES Calendar Webpage to view important upcoming dates.

• October 10th: PTA Pumpkin Patch for Grades Kindergarten & 2nd
  

• October 11th: PTA fundraiser Ledo Restaurant Night, 4:00-8:00

• October 12th: PTA Meeting, 7:00 (Virtual)

• October 14th: Flu Clinic @ FES; PTA KidzArt

• October 17th: PTA Pumpkin Patch for Grade 3

• October 19th: Unity Day

• October 21st & 24th: School Closed, Professional Workday

• October 25th: PTA Pumpkin Patch for Grades 4th & 5th; PTA fundraiser Chick-Fila- Night

It’s Ledo Night!
Head on over to Ledo Pizza (11845 MD 216), only one minute down the road from school, for a tasty meal! The local owners are always very supportive of FES and are once again donating a portion of proceeds back to us when you mention FES, with your order between 4-8pm. We hope to see you there!

Fulton Friday FUNdraiser Workshop with KidzArt
Class 1 is already full, join the waitlist TODAY if you are interested, as we will likely be opening a second class.

Join KidzArt as we partner with the PTA for this special Friday Workshop! We will meet right after school on Friday, October 14th. Students will have time for a quick snack break and then will head over to the outdoor tent for some creative fun. This 75 minute, in-person workshop will feature a fun, fall-themed drawing. All materials are included. Parents will pick up from the front of the school at 5:30pm. 20% of every registration will go directly to the PTA! https://campscui.active.com/orgs/KidzArtMaryland?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3212831

Falcon Trot – Come Run With Us!!
Register today!
Run: 11/13 or anytime you want!

Register for the Falcon Trot now to participate in the 5K or 1 mile run, walk, hop or skip! We’ll have a DJ, prizes, and our community ready to cheer on everyone AND an awesome Falcon Trot t-shirt included with every registration. Race to sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Fulton/FESFalconTrot

Coming soon: Chickfila Day October 25th – save the date!

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session

is approaching!

This year, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website.

For more information, please visit: BSAP Saturday Math Academy HCPSS News Post

• BSAP SMA Fall 2022 Flyer (English)

• BSAP SMA Fall 2022 Flyer (Spanish)

• BSAP SMA Fall 2022 Flyer (Chinese)

• BSAP SMA Fall 2022 Flyer (Korean)

Use the CAREAPP (https://findhcresources.org/) to help find services for food, health, housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and more.

Happy October! This month we will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Disabilities and Inclusion! Below are some resources for you and your family to explore together!

• Hispanic Heritage and Disabilities and Inclusion Interactive Slides

• Reading Resources

• Hispaic Heritage Coloring Pages

Do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage, Disabilities and Inclusion, or any other October celebrations? Do you want to be celebrated on the Morning Announcements? Please fill out this google form for the month of October!

There are also many other cultural celebrations this month! Click on the list below to learn more about each celebration!

• Hispanic Heritage Month (up until 10/15)

• Yom Kippur (10/5, Jewish)

• Mawlid-al-Nabi (10/9, Islam)

• Indigenous Peoples Day (10/10)

• Sukkot (10/10, Jewish)

• Shemini Atzeret (10/17, Jewish)

• Simchat Torah (10/18, Jewish)

• Installation of Guru Granth Sahib (10/20, Sikh)

• Diwali (10/24, Hindu)

• Birth of the Báb (10/26, – Bahá’i*)

• Birth of Baha’u’llah (10/27, – Bahá’i*)

This year is Fulton’s 25th anniversary! The yearbook committee is having a cover contest for the yearbook! This contest is for all students in grades K-5. The contest begins Monday October 3rd and ends Friday October 14th. The theme for the cover is celebrating the 25th anniversary, school spirit, and the 3R’s. The artwork needs to be on an 8.5x11 piece of paper with the design in portrait layout with student and teacher name on the back. All entries should be turned in to your teacher. There will be a finalist from each grade with the grand prize winner’s artwork on the cover. Get your creative juices flowing and create Fulton’s yearbook cover! Fulton Falcons soar to success!

Tanisha Burks, Principal, tanisha_burks@hcpss.org

Justine Sillers, Assistant Principal, justine_sillers@hcpss.org

Leslie Brickner, Assistant Principal, leslie_brickner@hcpss.org

Email: tanisha_burks@hcpss.org
Website: fes.hcpss.org/
Location: 11600 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD, USA
Phone: 410-880-5957
Twitter: @hcpss_fes