DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday, January 12 ~ 1st Grade Field Trip to Port Discovery
Spelling Bee (2:45-3:40)
Monday, January 15 ~ School Closed (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tuesday, January 16 ~ Band Concert 7:00pm
Thursday, January 18 ~ Strings Concert 7:00pm
Friday, January 19 ~ PTA Bags and Bling Bingo 6:30
Monday, January 22 ~ Talent Show Auditions 4:00
Tuesday, January 23 ~ Talent Show Auditions 4:00
Wednesday, January 24 ~ No Pre-K classes
Thursday, January 25 ~ No Pre-K classes
Friday, January 26 ~ 3-hour Early Dismissal (End of Quarter 2) No Pre-K classes
Tuesday, January 30 ~ PTA Math Night 7:00pm
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL
As we head deeper in the winter I want to pass along information from the Howard County Health Department about Flu Prevention and Severe Illness Symptoms.
While it may be difficult to determine the difference between a common cold and something more severe, the following symptoms in children may require urgent medical attention:
*high or prolonged fever.
*fast breathing or trouble breathing.
*bluish skin color.
*severe reduction in fluid intake.
*change in mental status, such as not waking up or not interacting; being so irritable that the child does not want to be held; or seizures.
*flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worsening cough.
I wish you all a safe and healthy weekend.
Upcoming Family Math Night-(That’s Not How I Learned Math in School…)
When: January 30 from 7-8:30
Who: Intended for Parents grade K-5 (children may attend)
What:
*Introduction to the Math Practices that guide instruction for students in Grades K-5
*Understanding of the Instructional Timeline
*Introduction to various methods used in class
*Review of online paper resources to support instruction at home
*Experience a day in the life of a math student
Please join us for our upcoming Math Night. Be on the lookout for an RSVP to come home next week.
Sincerely,
Michael Caldwell
Principal
EES Spelling Bee
Elkridge Elementary will have its annual Spelling Bee this school year on Friday, January 12 from 2:45-3:40 pm. Parents and other guests are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.
Please note: The assembly is only for grades 3,4, and 5. If you have any questions, please contact Olivia House, our Spelling Bee Coordinator, at Olivia_Jeffers_House@hcpss.org.
Family Orientation Night at Elkridge Landing Middle School
Elkridge Landing Middle School will have a family orientation night for the parents of incoming 6th grade students on Thursday, January 25. Both presentations will be held in the ELMS cafeteria.
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – GT Presentation
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Regular Presentation
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2018?
Is there a family in the neighborhood who has a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2018?
Please join us for an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System. At this workshop you will learn:
Choose a session that is convenient for you. No registration required. Childcare is available at each session for children ages 2 and older; the session is designed for adults only. Doors open at 6 p.m. to allow time for parking, childcare drop off, and check-in. If Howard County public schools are closed for inclement weather, the session is canceled.
Sessions
All sessions will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24
Oakland Mills High School, 9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia
Thursday, January 25
Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City
Monday, January 29
Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Road, Columbia 21046
For more information, please visit our “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” page
No Change in Start and Dismissal Time for 2018-19 School Year
The Howard County Board of Education voted to retain the existing model for school start and dismissal times for the 2018–2019 academic year during its regularly scheduled meeting on December 19, 2017.
School Closings/Delays Due to Inclement Weather
At times it is necessary to close or delay the start of schools due to weather conditions. Please see the following link to find out procedures and resources you will need to know if a change occurs.
http://www.hcpss.org/schools/emergency-closings/
Cold Weather Reminders
Please be reminded that our school doors open at 9:10 am and students are not allowed in the building until this time. The final bell rings at 9:25 am, both front doors are closed and students are marked tardy. Any time after 9:25 am students are required to be signed into the school by a parent or guardian. Please understand this is for both student safety and record keeping. We appreciate your understanding and support.
It’s also a good time for a reminder about recess. In accordance with the HCPSS Health and Wellness Policy we believe that outdoor exercise is a healthy and an important part of each day. It provides a break from the regular school routine, a chance to get some outdoor air and an opportunity to run off excess energy to revitalize children and physically prepares them for additional learning throughout the school day. Children should come prepared for outdoor recess every day and wear clothing that considers the season and outdoor conditions. HCPSS guidelines are for students to have outdoor recess when the wind chill is at or above 20° F.
Elkridge Elementary PTA
Bags and Bling Bingo!
PTA will be hosting a Bingo Night on Friday, January 19. The event will be held at Glen Burnie Elks Lodge, 878 Stevenson Road, Severn, MD 21144. Ticket price is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. There will be twenty games of Bingo, Special Games, Raffles, Silent Auction, Door prizes and Food (available for purchase). PTA is in need of silent auction items. If you can provide support, please e-mail PTA at eesptamail@gmail.com.
Community News for Parents
Please visit the Community News and Programs page at http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/ for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.