Newsletter 9/1/22
Tue, 09/06/2022 - 3:03pmImportant Dates
September 8 5:30-7:00pm PTA Picnic - RAINDATE
September 12 6:30pm Grades 1 & 2 Back-to-School Night
September 13 6:30pm Grades 3 & 4 Back-to-School Night
September 15 6:00pm GT Back-to-School Night
6:30pm Grade 5 Back-to-School Night
September 29 6:00pm Food Pantry
6:15pm ESOL Night
From the Principal. . .
Dear Phelps Luck Families,
It has been a great first week!!! Please ensure you have completed your child’s Family File (emergency card) at hcpss.org/connect. More details are below!
Please join us at our PTA picnic this evening at 5:30pm! We will be celebrating PLES turning 50 years old!!! There will be food trucks, a DJ, and cake!!!
Please make note of the dates above and read the updates below. As always, please contact me at michelle_leader@hcpss.org if you have any questions! We are looking forward to a fantastic year!!!!
Sincerely,
Michelle M. Leader
Principal
School News
Family File Information:
Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File (electronic emergency card) for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. The Family File for this year is now available. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect and selecting the “More Options'' tab on the left and then clicking on “Family File” from the list. If your child was in an HCPSS school in previous years, you only need to update any changes. Please update/provide the info ASAP. Thank you!!!
Once logged in, you will be asked to update or provide the following information:
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Student Information
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Parent/Guardian Contact
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Emergency Contacts
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Medical Information
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Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
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Photo Approval
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Data Confidentiality
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PTA/PTSA Directory
Free and Reduced Priced Meals:
Please complete the form at the link below to apply for free or reduced priced lunch for your child. We will continue to have free breakfast for everyone this year, however, lunch is not free anymore unless you qualify. Lunch will cost $2.80 this year.
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
School Supplies:
Below is the link to our school supply list from our website. If your child is in need of assistance with supplies, please call the school. And, consider using school supplies from last year that your student brought home at the end of the year! Many items can be reused! If you ordered a school supply kit for your child from the PTA, it will be on your child’s desk at Open House.
http://ples.hcpss.org/news/2022/06/school-supply-list-updated-63022
Student Clothing, Lunchboxes, and Water Bottles:
Each year, we have many items in our Lost and Found. At times, the pile is HUGE! As you help your child get ready for the school year, please consider labeling all of their clothing, lunchbox and water bottle. This helps us to return items to the children. Thank you for your assistance!!!
HCPSS Calendar Please use the links below to access the HCPSS calendar for the year. It includes all days that students do not attend school. Please note that school starts for Kindergarten through Grade 5 on Monday, August 29th and PK begins on Thursday, September 1st.
https://www.hcpss.org/f/news/calendars/calendar-202223.pdf
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English Calendar
Updated 6/27/22
Opting In to School Text Messages
If you wish to “opt-in” to receive PLES and HCPSS texts with emergency information or reminders, please follow the directions below:
Send a text to the number: 67587
Text “Yes” in the message.
Reply “Yes” when prompted if you want to “opt-in”.
Student Absences
Just a reminder that parents/guardians must turn in a note if the child is absent. The note needs to include the student’s name, date absent, reason for absence, and parent/guardian signature. We also accept these notes through an email address. Please email PLESabsence@hcpss.org with the same information if you prefer this format. All notes need to be submitted/turned in within 2 days of the student returning to school.
Outdoor Eating
HCPSS will have outdoor eating again this year. If you wish for your child to eat outdoors when weather and supervision permits, please email Mrs. Leader at michelle_leader@hcpss.org. We add students to begin on Mondays.
PLES School Counselor Support
The counseling team is providing the opportunity for you to refer your student to talk to a school counselor. If your student is experiencing something at home, struggling with school, or could just use an adult connection, please feel free to complete the Request for Counseling Services form . We are here to support your students with anything that may be getting in the way of their learning and being the best falcon they can be. Once the form is completed, counselors will connect with your and your student, as they are able. Please feel free to contact Andrea Stremmel, School Counselor, at 410.313.6886 or andrea_stremmel@hcpss.org with any questions or concerns.
HCPSS Code of Conduct
The HCPSS Student Code of Conduct provides a framework to support behavioral goals and disciplinary policies. While students are expected to be aware of and abide by this Student Code of Conduct, we all play a part in ensuring our school is a safe place where all students can learn. We look to partner together as families and school staff to support the social-emotional skill development of our students. We thank you in advance for your partnership in working together to create a safe learning environment for all of our students. Please learn more about the HCPSS Student Code of Conduct by clicking the link below.
From the Music Department
It’s time to sign up for band and orchestra!
Students in 3rd and 4th grade will be attending assemblies about the band and orchestra instruments that they can learn to play this year. Students in 3rd grade may participate in orchestra, and students in 4th and 5th grade may participate in band or orchestra. Enrollment forms are going home this week, but if your child would like to play an instrument, you can also sign them up online at https://sites.google.com/site/msstrawleysmusicsite/home. Please make sure to read the informational letter before enrolling in these classes! The deadline to sign up is September 14th. Please contact Ms. Strawley (karissa_bryant@hcpss.org).
News from the PTA:
50th Birthday Picnic
Help us make the PLES 50th Birthday picnic a success. Event is this Thursday, Sept. 1 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. We need your help to make it run smoothly.
See volunteer slots here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA4AC2CA4FF2-ples2
Event flyer:
(English) https://drive.google.com/file/d/12WMlsTQuohvbk3RnvTjSM1V5Aj64wlGd/view?usp=drivesdk
(Español) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eI-PgHt37Y2PFd7H1Qn2YxWQFtcamfGQ/view?usp=drivesdk
Clothing Bin:
Our Clothing Bin is still accessible all school year long! Please feel free to donate any items to our Clothing Bin in our school parking lot. This is a fundraiser and supports our PTA! Please place all items in a closed trash bag before placing the bag in the bin. Thank you!!!
From the Community
Here is a list of resources for you to access:
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: http://columbiacare.live/
Form for food:
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
The Food Pantry will be open on the following dates:
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August 31, 2022
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September 28, 2022
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October 26, 2022
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November 16, 2022
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December 21, 2022
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January 25, 2023
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February 22, 2023
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March 29, 2023
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April 26, 2023
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May 31, 2023
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June 23, 2023
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July 26, 2023
Come Learn About Cub Scouts with Pack 678
Is your child interested in outdoor activities, learning new skills, and going on adventures with friends? If so, come learn about Cub Scout Pack 678 during PLES Back to School nights, and then join us for our big recruiting event at 7pm on September 28 at Phelps Luck Elementary School. Pack 678 meets most Wednesdays at the PLES cafeteria and accepts boys and girls from kindergarten through 5th grade. We have a fun year ahead of us filled with hiking, camping, and the always popular Pinewood Derby. We can’t wait to meet you! Email scoutpack678@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
New HCPSS Community News and Programs Site:
In response to community requests for resources, HCPSS’ new Community News and Programs website makes it easy for families to find educational and recreational resources, events and after-school programs beyond the school day by non-profit organizations. Community organizations requesting their announcements be shared in school newsletters should visit community-programs.hcpss.org for more information. Questions should be directed to the Public Information Office at publicinfo@hcpss.org.
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