Important News

In order to create a consistent process for training parent volunteers on issues of confidentiality, HCPSS has developed 2 brief training modules and certificate of completion. Both the modules and certificate are located at: http://www.hcpss.org/parent/volunteer-information www.hcpss.org/f/employees/childabuse_ppt.pdf www.hcpss.org/f/parents/parent-volunteer-confidentiality-certificate.pdf Once you have completed the training, please submit your certificate of completion to the front office before registering as a volunteer. Parents must…

The Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) gives full health benefits for children up to age 19 and their families. Call the Howard County Health Department at (410) 313-5845 extension 111 to see if you are eligible.

It’s Spring Cleaning Time! The Media Center is sending home notices for lost and overdue library books. We are hoping you can help your student look for these books and return them as soon as possible. Many times, the books are hiding in cars, under beds, in backpacks, or even in the classroom. A replacement cost has been included in…

PARCC Assessment Information: Below is the schedule for PARCC testing in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th. Students will test in the areas of Math and ELA and all testing will take place in the morning. Please see Connie Fowlkes if you have any questions. Grade 3 ELA Tuesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 10 Thursday, May 11 Grade 5 Math Monday…

Dear Phelps Luck Families, The PTA and Staff are excited to invite you to our upcoming STEM/Science Fair/Enrichment Night on Thursday, May 4th at 6:30pm. It is Star Wars themed and will include various interactive STEM activities for you to enjoy with your children. You will also be able to view our science fair projects, Enrichment projects, and hear several…

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On April 6th (Read Across PLES Day), we will be hosting a school-wide book swap! From March 17th through April 5th, we are collecting books for the swap. Please have your child bring in a gently used book and place it in the book swap bin, located in the front hallway. On the day of the book swap, each student…

PARCC Assessment Information: Dear Parents, Below is the schedule for PARCC testing in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th. Students will test in the areas of Math and ELA and all testing will take place in the morning. Please see Connie Fowlkes if you have any questions. PARCC Schedule Grade 5 ELA Monday, April 24 Tuesday, April 25 Wednesday, April 26…

Dear Phelps Luck Families, As we begin spring, we also begin many exciting activities at PLES! Please note the various dates listed in our newsletter. We know that our students will enjoy what we have planned and hope you can attend one of our many evening events! Sincerely, Michelle M. Leader Principal

Please visit the Community News and Programs page (http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/) on the HCPSS website for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.