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Falcon Newsletter http://ples.hcpss.org , November 24, 2020follow us on twitter: @hcpss_ples
Important DatesNovember 25 Parent Conferences – No School November 26 & 27 Thanksgiving – No School December 2 K & Grade 1 Distribution from 2:00-3:30pm 7pm PTA Meeting December 4 Spirit Day: Crazy Hat/Hair Day!
From the Principal. . .Dear Phelps Luck Families, Thank you for joining us this week for Parent Conferences. If you were unable to attend this week, please contact your child’s teacher to determine a time to meet. We value these meetings and your partnership!
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Michelle M. Leader Principal
School News
PLES Title I Schoolwide Program:Phelps Luck is a Title I Schoolwide Program school. Title I is a federally funded program designed to close achievement gaps and ensure all children have an opportunity to access a high-quality education by providing funding for supplemental academic services and supports. A Family-School Compact & Plan is an agreement between families, students, and teachers that is jointly developed and distributed to all families. It explains how families, students, and teachers will work as a team to make sure all students meet with success and get the support they need to achieve grade level goals. The PLES Family School Compact and Calendar of Events can be found HERE. If you have any questions, please ask your child's teacher at your upcoming parent teacher conference. If you have any input or feedback, please contact Karen Simcock at Karen_simcock@hcpss.org or Isaac Clark at Isaac_clark@hcpss.org.
PLES Lunch Bunches:During this unprecedented time, many of our students are in need of additional social interactions. If you feel your child could benefit from a lunch bunch with Mrs. Jones, School Counselor, or Mrs. Croushler, Social Emotional Learning Lead Teacher, please feel free to email them with your request. These lunch bunches would be a time for a few students to “hang out” together, talk and relax with other students from their grade. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Croushler will work with you to determine a time that best fits your schedule and your child's needs. We know that our students are seeking these interactions and we are here to help! Please email them at jessica_jones@hcpss.org or sarah_croushler@hcpss.org if you wish to schedule one for your child!
The School Counseling Connection:Please click on the link to see the newest counseling newsletter.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16sEn2xoQlUrCHxcs8-KLxCuNMiZ53yrASo-3rYhTN0I/edit?usp=sharing
HCPSS Family Support and Resource Center:Do you have a child with an IFSP or IEP? The HCPSS Family Support and Resource Center (FSRC) offers a weekly email just for you! FSRC communications include helpful workshops, resources and community information specifically geared to supporting your journey. As a parent of child with and IFSP/IEP, you should already be receiving the email, but if not, let us know so we can include your contact information in our database. You can also email specific questions to FSRC@hcpss.org.
PLEASE COMPLETE: 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. 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!!! PLEASE COMPLETE: Free and Reduced Meal Application:Once you have completed your Family File Information, a screen will pop up asking you to complete the Free and Reduced Meal application. Please complete the FARM application if you think you will qualify or if you have qualified in the past. Qualifying for FARMs provides benefits for meals, reduced Comcast internet fees and much more! Please find the FARM application here.
FREE Grab-and-Go MealsGrab-and –Go breakfasts and lunches are served Monday through Friday from 8-9am and 10:45am-12:45pm respectively at Phelps Luck. All breakfast and lunch grab-and-go meals are FREE to all students!! Free meals will be provided through the end of the 2020-2021 school year for all children 18 and under. Howard County Young Author’s Contest:The Howard County Literacy Association invites writers in Grades 1 - 5 to submit an original short story or poem for the Elementary School Young Authors’ Contest 2020-21!
Submissions, along with a cover sheet, are due by December 2, 2020. For more important details, contact your child’s teacher or Ms. Tracy Jones, PLES Reading Specialist (tracy_jones@hcpss.org)
News from the Media Center!
Returning Media BooksCome one, come all! Ready to return your school library books? We are ready to take them! If you would like for us to send you a list of books that your student still has checked out, please use this List Request Form and we will In Box message/or email you with the list of titles. Otherwise, please stop by the school between the hours of 8-4 and drop off your books in the EXTRA SPECIAL MEDIA BIN inside the vestibule. We will gladly accept books from other schools, as well! Thanks!
Checking Out BooksWe are so excited for you to check out books again from our Media Center. Please click on the directions to learn how! DIRECTIONS
You may also access these directions from your student’s Canvas account by visiting Mrs. Greene’s or Mrs. Garza’s Media Course. Once there, simply click on Modules on the left Navigation Menu to find the directions. This is a family activity!
Contactless Book Pick Up will be on Wednesdays between 9:30 and 3:30 in the school vestibule. Our first Wednesday will be 10/28.
Message from the MUSIC Department
From Ms. Strawley: Attention all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and families: It’s time to sign up for band and orchestra! Students in 3rd grade may participate in orchestra, and students in 4th and 5th grade may participate in band or orchestra. This semester we will have virtual lessons and rehearsals, both synchronously and asynchronously. If your child would like to play an instrument, you can get more information and sign up online at https://sites.google.com/site/msstrawleysmusicsite/home. Please contact Ms. Strawley if you have questions or need any help: karissa_bryant@hcpss.org.
From Mrs. Yi:All 4th and 5th grade singers are welcome! If you love to sing and make new friends, please join our chorus. We will be having our chorus both synchronously and asynchronously for this semester, and I am looking forward to making beautiful music with all of you. Our rehearsals will be held synchronously on Wednesdays. Thank you!
News from the PTAClothing Bin:Our Clothing Bin is still accessible during the school closure. 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 CommunityHere is a list of food sources for you to access:
COVID 19 Rent Assistance:Beginning October 5, 2020, Howard County residents may contact one of the participating providers to complete an application for assistance to pay past due rent and/or mortgage payments and/or to prevent eviction. Maximum assistance per household is 3 months of housing expense. Click here for details.
OMHS Food PantryOMHS Food Pantry will be open next week for distribution. For the foreseeable future, we will be distributing on the last WEDNESDAY of every month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Our upcoming dates are: Wednesday, December 16 Wednesday, January 27 Wednesday, February 24
Columbia Community Care:This group gives out food at Howard High, Swansfield Elementary, and Oakland Mills Middle on Wednesdays from 5-8pm and Saturdays 10:30am-1:30pm. You can also fill out their form for food and they can deliver as well. Website: http://columbiacare.live/ Form for food:
More Than Karate!This after-school program, typically offered by our business partner - Okinawan Karate Dojo - ...is now available ON-LINE on the ZOOM platform! It is the perfect way to keep YOUR CHILD(REN) (ages 6 -10...K-5th) engaged in exercise and character development during this season of limited options for youth! Registration is OPEN, and classes are offered every Tuesday, beginning Tues. Nov 10th. Fun and Structured...kids enjoy this awesome introduction to the benefits of martial arts training! All classes will be held on-line via ZOOM! The Instructors have been teaching on ZOOM for a long time, and have a truly engaging format for classes! The results are AMAZING! So convenient for your family...10 WEEK/class package is only $119. Led by adult Instructors from THE OKINAWAN KARATE DOJO, students will gain improved focus, more respect, and sound self-defense skills! For Information and Registration: www.OKDKarate.com; call: 443-574-8999; or email: morethankarate@gmail.com. Also ask about our Virtual School Support program, Dojo During the Day!! Additional Community NewsFor additional community news, please visit this link: community news and programs page
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