GES February Family Newsletter

GES fosters a collaborative community within a rigorous environment where students are empowered to advocate for their learning.

In partnership with family and community, Greensboro Elementary School will motivate and challenge students to attain educational excellence.

In collaboration with the Caroline County Health Department and Choptank Community Health, we are working to prevent the spread of colds and flu in our schools. Please review the following measures that will aid in keeping your family healthy.

• If your child is sick, especially with a fever*, keep him or her at home until he or she has been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication.

*Fever: oral temperature of 100° or more, or ear or forehead temperature of 100.4° or higher

• Follow up with your child’s health care provider if he/she becomes ill.

• Encourage your child to cover his/her mouth and nose with tissues when sneezing or coughing. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into the bend of the elbow.

• Remind your child to wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Remind your child to keep his or her hands away from the face.

• Avoid being around people who are sick.

• Make sure your child and family members receive a seasonal flu and COVID vaccine if recommended by their doctor.

• Make the school aware of new or changed contact numbers so that we may reach you promptly.

The staff at each school will be reinforcing these measures with the students. In addition, we are asking that if your child is at home sick with a fever and symptoms of an influenza-like illness (cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose), please let your child’s school nurse know. This will enable CCPS to track and identify patterns of illness more quickly.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school’s Health Room, or your school’s School Based Health Centers.

February 2nd: Groundhog Day

February 3rd: BOE Meeting - SGA to say the Pledge - 6PM

February 3rd: HB&YGC Meeting 4-5:30pm

February 3rd: Rise Girls Meeting 4-5:30pm

February 6th: Early Dismissal 1PM - Professional Development

February 6th: Bee a Role Model Event 9:15AM

February 10th:HB&YGC Meeting 4-5:30pm

February 10th: Rise Girls Meeting 4-5:30pm

February 13th: Early Dismissal 1PM - Professional Development

February 14th: Valentine's Day

February 16th: President's Day - NEW - Now a Full Day of School

February 16th-23rd: GES Book Fair

February 17th-19th: After Hours - 4:00-5:30pm

February 19th: GES After School Program Valentine's Day Dance 5:15pm

February 24th: Family Academic Night 5:30-7PM

February 25th: Spring Picture Day

February 27th: Grandparent's Day Morning Session 9:15-10:30AM; Afternoon Session: 1:30-3:00PM

The Book Fair is Coming in February!

Hello, GES Families!

GES is helping to support student reading by offering our Spring Scholastic Book Fair for students from February 16th to February 23rd. In addition, GES families are invited to come to after school hours on February 17th, 18th, or 19th from 4:00 until 5:30 pm. Students must be accompanied by an adult during after school hours at all times.

Students will visit the book fair during their scheduled Media class. If you are absent, visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/greensboroelementaryschool1 to purchase books. The online fair will be available until March 1st.

Setting up an ewallet is highly encouraged and can be done on the homepage listed above. If you are paying with cash, please try to have exact change. Remember to include 6% Maryland sales tax on purchases. You can also pay via credit card or check made payable to Greensboro Elementary School.

If you have any questions, please contact Ann Mengel. mengel.ann@ccpsstaff.org

GES is excited to offer an in-person and online fair option to help further support the love of reading!

Thank you, and Happy Reading!

Mrs. Mengel

¡La Feria del Libro llega en Febrero!

¡Hola, familias de GES!

GES está apoyando la lectura de los estudiantes con nuestra Feria de Libros Scholastic de primavera, que se llevará a cabo del 16 al 23 de Febrero. Además, invitamos a las familias de GES a visitarnos después del horario escolar los días 17, 18 y 19 de Febrero, de 4:00 a 5:30. Los estudiantes deben estar acompañados por un adulto en todo momento durante este horario.

Los estudiantes visitarán la feria del libro durante su clase de Medios de Comunicación programada. Si estás ausente, visita thttps://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/greensboroelementaryschool1 para comprar libros. La feria en línea estará disponible hasta el 1 de marzo.

Se recomienda encarecidamente configurar una billetera electrónica, lo cual puede hacerse en la página principal mencionada anteriormente. Si paga en efectivo, por favor, intente tener el importe exacto. Recuerde incluir el 6% del impuesto sobre las ventas del estado de Maryland en sus compras. También puede pagar con tarjeta de crédito o con un cheque a nombre de Greensboro Elementary School.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con Ann Mengel. mengel.ann@ccpsstaff.org

GES se complace en ofrecer una feria tanto presencial como en línea para seguir fomentando el amor por la lectura.

¡Gracias y feliz lectura!

Sra. Mengel

Good attendance for your student begins on the first day of the school year. Consider the following facts:

• Chronic absenteeism may prevent children from reaching early milestones.

• Chronically absent students have difficulty keeping up with the pace at which they are expected to learn and grow.

• Students who are absent even a day or two every few weeks fall behind their peers.

• Irregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out before graduation than test scores.

• Consistent, on-time attendance is a habit that lasts into adulthood.

In addition to wanting the best possible education for your child, we also closely monitor absences because Maryland law requires that children ages 5-18 attend school. Students may be withdrawn if not attending school regularly; students not enrolled or attending will be considered truant.

How Can Parents Encourage Good Attendance?

• Build good attendance habits early so children know that getting to school on time every day is important!

• Set a regular bedtime & morning routine, laying out clothes and backpacks the night before.

• Avoid scheduling appointments & trips when school is in session.

• Don't let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick.

• Consider that sometimes a stomach ache or headache is a sign of anxiety. If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to the school about helpful resources.

8:45 – Building opens to students

9:00 - School Day Begins

3:40 – Car riders and Bus 6 first shuttle dismissed

3:45 – All students dismissed

The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains several provisions that promote a parent/school partnership through communication. One such provision gives parents the right to ask for and receive information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers. A parent may request the following information:

• Any college or university degree, major or certification held by the teacher

• Whether the teacher is certified by the State of Maryland to teach a particular grade level or subject area

• Whether the teacher holds a conditional teaching certificate

• The qualifications of the paraprofessionals serving the student

If you would like to request the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers or paraprofessionals, please submit a written request to the principal. The principal will provide the information to you within 30 business days of the date of your request.

Parents may also request information on the level of achievement and academic growth of their child, if applicable and available, on each of the State academic assessments.

Parents will receive timely notice if the student has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet applicable State certification or licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned.

If you have any Title I questions please do not hesitate to school the school directly.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.