Robert Frost ES
2026-2027 November Newsletter No.3
Dear Frost Family,
As we approach the close of Quarter 1, we are proud of the progress our students have made and look forward to beginning Quarter 2 with renewed focus, strong partnerships, and a commitment to growth! This is an important time for families and teachers to reflect on student progress, celebrate successes, and identify the support needed to help every child thrive.
Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 11, 2026
Please be sure to schedule a parent-teacher conference with your child’s teacher on November 11th to discuss your child’s Quarter 1 progress, academic strengths, and areas where additional support may be needed. This year, families will receive a Title I Parent-Teacher Conference Data Sheet to help track and understand their child’s academic progress. Parents will be asked to review and sign the data sheet as we work together to strengthen the home-school connection and support the whole child.
For students who have more significant academic gaps, additional support plans, such as Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) or Student Reading Improvement Plans (SRIP), may be developed to provide targeted support and help close those gaps. If applicable, your child’s teacher will discuss these plans, the supports being provided, and how we can partner to reinforce learning at home. Together, we can ensure every student has the tools and encouragement needed for success.
Save the Date: ELD Family Night – November 19, 2026
Join us for our second Title I family engagement event, English Language Development (ELD) Family Night, on November 19th! This engaging evening will provide families with practical strategies to support students who speak more than one language. Families will learn ways to help children make connections, strengthen reading comprehension, and better understand the text and writing expectations associated with classroom assignments. We look forward to learning alongside you and building stronger partnerships that support our multilingual learners!
November: A Season of Gratitude
November is a wonderful time to pause, reflect, and give thanks. I want to express my sincere gratitude to our Robert Frost families for entrusting us with the care, education, and development of your children each day. It is a privilege to work with your children and help prepare them for a bright future as responsible, confident, and productive citizens who will make meaningful contributions to their communities. Thank you for being an essential part of our Frost Family!
Family Reminders: Supporting Learning at Home
As we continue through the school year, please remember to:
Check homework Monday through Thursday. Review your child’s assignments and encourage them to complete their work carefully and independently.
Ask questions about learning. Invite your child to explain what they learned, how they solved a problem, or what evidence they used to support an answer. These conversations strengthen understanding and communication skills.
Dress for changing temperatures. As the weather becomes colder, please encourage your child to dress in layers. Some areas of our school, including the hallways, may feel cooler during the winter months.
Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and commitment to your child’s education. Let’s finish Quarter 1 strong and enter Quarter 2 ready to learn, grow, and achieve together!
With gratitude and Tiger Pride,
Dr. Tracie Connelly
Principal, Robert Frost Elementary School
Empowering our learners to R.O.A.R. — Responsible, Orderly, Attentive, and Respectful!
Greetings Robert Frost´s Family!
Look for updates and communications through ClassDojo.
Any suggestions please email me at sofia.ledesma@pgcps.org or send a dojo message!
The Office of Community Schools works with you to make a great school year possible.
Our first quarter has ended and our students have so much to be proud of!
In October, we did classroom lessons about hygiene/nutrition with Nurse Zee and about being a good friend and thinking before we speak with our school-based therapist Ms. Tomljanovich.
We also had a poster contest for Anti-Bullying month and so many students made great posters!
We have been doing well on Attendance so far. It is important for students to not miss 18 days in a school year. If your student misses 2 days in a month they will be considered Chronically Absent. Please send in excuse notes for illness and send your students whenever they are healthy. We will be sending letters every month to parents who have students on our Chronically Absent list. I
In November, we will do classroom lessons about how to be a good listener and other social skills.
We will have our first attendance quarterly incentive with a SILENT DISCO for students with 95% attendance for Q1. Keep sending your students to school when they are healthy and help them get more sleep by removing all screens and electronics an hour before bed. A well-rested student attends better and learns more.
Kodi Ross - Professional School Counselor
Dear Families,
November is here, and I hope everyone is enjoying the fall season! As our students continue to
grow as readers, reading and talking together at home is a wonderful way to support their learning.
Last month, I shared questions to help children remember and retell important parts of what they
read. This month, we'll build on those skills by helping children think more deeply about
characters, their feelings, the choices they make, and what they learn along the way.
After reading together, try asking a few of these questions:
Grades K–1
• How do you think the character feels? What in the story makes you think that?
• What does the character do when something goes wrong?
• How do the character's feelings change? How can you tell?
Talking about characters' feelings and actions helps children understand why characters behave
the way they do.
Grades 2–3
• Why do you think the character made that choice?
• What do the character's words and actions tell you about them?
• How did the character's choices affect what happened in the story?
• What did the character learn? What in the story helps you know?
Grades 4–5
• What do the character's actions and decisions reveal about their personality?
• How does the character change, or stay the same, throughout the story? What details
support your thinking?
• How do the character's choices influence what happens in the story?
• What lesson or message does the author develop through the character's experiences?
What details support your thinking?
Encourage children to explain their thinking by sharing something a character said, did, or
experienced in the story. These conversations help children look beyond what happens in a story to
understand why it happens and what readers can learn from it.
A Family Read-Aloud
If you're looking for a fun book to share this November, try The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. A
clever little mouse takes a walk through the woods and finds creative ways to protect himself
from some hungry animals. But what happens when the creature he's been describing turns out to
be real?
After reading, talk about Mouse's choices throughout the story. Why do you think Mouse makes
up the Gruffalo? How do his choices help him overcome challenges? What can we learn from the
way Mouse handles challenges?
Ms. Rodriguez
Throughout the month of November, students will strengthen their library research skills while exploring key science topics tailored to their grade level. From learning how to navigate nonfiction sections in early grades to evaluating science resources in upper grades, students will see how reading and scientific discovery go hand in hand!
How to support at home: Ask your child to show you how to find nonfiction science books at the public library. Explore a science topic your child is learning about together online or in a book!
Need a Chromebook for virtual learning days? Complete the Google Form Link to request a device for your student. Note: Parents/guardians are responsible for reviewing the Chromebook care guidelines and damage fee schedule listed within the form prior to submission.
RFES Student Chromebook Virtual Learning Form
Ms. Banks
Math Fact Fluency – Practice at Home!
Dear Families,
Strong math fact fluency helps students become more confident and successful mathematicians! Please encourage your child to spend a few minutes each day practicing math facts at home. A little practice every day can make a big difference!
Kindergarten–Grade 2
- Kindergarten: Practice addition and subtraction facts within 5.
- Grade 1: Practice addition and subtraction facts within 10.
- Grade 2: Build fluency with addition and subtraction within 20 and continue practicing addition and subtraction within 100.
- Grades 3–5: Multiplication Facts
Students in Grades 3–5 should have already mastered their 2s and 3s multiplication facts.
If your child has not yet mastered these facts, please work with them at home to help them learn their 2s and 3s. Just a few minutes of practice each day can help!
By the end of November, all students in Grades 3–5 should have mastered:
2s • 3s • 4s • 5s
Students will also begin learning their 6s multiplication facts before the end of the month.
Please see the attached multiplication facts that you can review and practice with your child at home.
Remember… Math is your friend!
Thank you for supporting your child’s math learning at home!
Warm Regards,
Mr. Tamoshunas
Math Resource Teacher & School Testing Coordinator
We are excited to share what our students will be learning in the classroom! Please take a moment to review our learning goals for Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Health. Your support at home makes a wonderful difference in your child's learning and growth.
📚 Reading Students will retell familiar stories using key details to show their understanding of what they read. They will also practice drawing pictures and writing to create narrative texts, sharing their ideas and telling stories. In grammar, students will learn how to form and use regular plural nouns, such as cats, dogs, and books.
🔢 Math Students will continue developing their subitizing skills (pronounced SOO-bi-tize-ing). Subitizing is the ability to recognize how many objects are in a small group without counting them one by one. Students will also read, write, compose, decompose, and compare numbers through 20 using different representations, such as objects, drawings, fingers, and number symbols.
🌎 Social Studies Students will explore natural and human-made features in their environment. They will learn to identify examples of natural features, such as rivers, mountains, and trees, and human-made features, such as roads, bridges, and buildings.
🔬 Science Students will explore how living things, including humans, change the environment when using resources to meet their needs. They will discover how these changes affect other living things and discuss ways people can help protect the environment.
❤️ Health Students will learn about problems that can affect the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. They will discuss how difficulties with the senses may affect everyday activities, develop empathy for people with physical challenges, and practice ways to be helpful and supportive to others.
🏡 How You Can Help at Home:
Reading: Ask your child to retell a favorite story and describe what happened at the beginning, middle, and end. Practice making words plural, such as one cat, two cats or one book, three books.
Math: Show your child small groups of objects and ask, “How many do you see?” Encourage your child to recognize the amount without counting each object. Practice counting, writing, and comparing numbers up to 20.
Social Studies: Take a walk and ask your child to identify natural and human-made features.
Science: Talk about ways your family can protect the environment, such as recycling, saving water, and caring for plants.
Health: Discuss the five senses and ways to show kindness and help people who may experience challenges with their senses.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
We look forward to another exciting week of learning and discovery with our kindergarten students.
Warmly,
Mrs. Stancil & Ms. Yusay
Fall is here!
We are finishing our Social Studies Unit on Geography.
We know all about maps, globes and different landscapes in Maryland.
In math, we learned how to solve story problems and write an equation to match.
We also practiced creating mental images and sequencing as we read many stories about life cycles. As you admire the beautiful fall foliage, ask a first grader to tell you how an oak tree grows and changes! They will be happy to tell you about acorns and how they grow and change!
Ms. Jones
The first quarter has come to an end.
Mr. Berry and Mrs. Clark are so proud of all the second graders for their hard work and success in the first ten weeks of school.
Here is what we are working on in November: Reading- We explore our world through a variety of genres- fantasy, nonfiction, fiction, and drama! We learn to express our opinions in writing and use the writing process to write an essay.
Math- We are nearing the end of the addition within 100 unit and moving into our Telling Time unit. Students will learn to tell time to the nearest five minutes and be able to tell the difference between am and pm.
Science- We discover different types of matter that are found on Earth and explore to understand how matter can change.
Social Studies- We learn about different time periods in history and what life was like in each period. We will compare and contrast how things were the same and different.
Third Grade is finishing reading module 2 about how people use words to express themselves!
To finish the module strong, students are writing opinion essays on whether they think words are important or not. Students are using evidence from poems, letters, and other texts we read throughout the past month to show proof of the ways words are important.
Coming up, module 3 will focus on US history.
In Social Studies, we have discussed geography in the state of Maryland, domestically, and internationally. Students are starting to understand their place in the world, learning about climate, climate change, continents, states, and cities.
Ms. Rubio
Dear Parents and Guardians,
What We're Learning in November 🍂
📚 Math – Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction
This month, students will build their understanding of place value as they work with three-digit numbers. We will also continue practicing multiplication facts.
Students will:
• Use hundreds, tens, and ones to understand and represent numbers.
• Add and subtract three-digit numbers using drawings, place-value strategies, and equations.
• Explain how they solved problems using numbers, pictures, and words.
• Continue practicing multiplication facts to build fluency.
🔬 Science – Surviving in Changing Environments
Students will explore how changes in an environment can affect plants and animals.
Students will:
• Describe ways environments can change.
• Discuss how changes may affect the survival of living things.
• Use observations and examples to explain how plants and animals respond to changes.
❤️ Health – Vision
Students will learn how their eyes work and how to make safe choices to protect their eyesight. Students will:
• Explain the function of the eyes and how they help us see.
• Explore how the eyes work through simple experiments and models.
• Identify possible eye injuries and discuss ways to protect their eyes.
• Learn about common eyesight problems.
🍁 We look forward to a wonderful November filled with learning, discovery, and growth!
Mrs. Watson
This month, students will:
- Continue developing their writing skills through personal narratives, focusing on adding details, organizing their ideas, and expressing their experiences clearly.
- In reading, students will explore realistic fiction, strengthening their comprehension skills while identifying characters, settings, problems, and important events within a story.
We’re excited to continue building confident readers and writers throughout the month!
Ms. Turner
In Health we are learning about teeth.
In Science we are continuing our study of energy and motion.
As for Math we are still working on fractions. We will be multiplying fractions by whole numbers and adding and subtracting fractions.
Ms. Bechtold
Ms. Glover | Reading, Writing & Social Studies
Fifth Grade News:
Quarter 2 November 2026 🍂
Reading, Writing & Social Studies
Reading & English Language Arts (RELA)
- This November, our fifth graders will explore mysteries through *Mr. Linden's Library*, *The Loch Ness Monster*, and *Finding Bigfoot*.
- Students will practice making predictions, analyzing characters, identifying figurative language, and supporting their thinking with text evidence.
- We will also continue strengthening our writing skills by organizing our ideas, explaining our thinking, and using complete sentences.
- Encourage your child to read for 15–20 minutes daily.
- Ask them to make predictions, explain what clues helped them, and share evidence from their reading.
Social Studies:
- We will explore how the United States changed and expanded during the 1800s.
- Students will learn about important historical events, the Constitution, and challenges that shaped our nation, including the Civil War.
- We will also practice analyzing historical sources and explaining how events from the past influence our lives today.
How You Can Help at Home:
- Talk with your child about American history.
- Encourage them to ask questions and share interesting facts they have learned in class.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Your Partner in Learning,
Ms. Glover 🍎📚💛
Happy November!
Camp Schmidt will be taking place on November 4th!
Just a reminder that Mrs. Stimson will not be available for conferences on November 11th. A sign up will be forthcoming.
In math this month we will be starting Unit 3 on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions.
In science we will be discussing how matter can change.
Ms. Stimson
As we continue building strong routines and positive habits, we appreciate our families working alongside the SEAD team to help our students have a successful school year!
⏰ Attendance & On-Time Arrival
Every minute of learning matters! Students are expected to be in their seats and ready to learn by 7:30 AM each day. Consistent attendance and arriving on time help students participate fully in morning routines, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and academic instruction.
📝 Daily Behavior Charts
Please remember to review and discuss your child’s Daily Behavior Chart each evening. Celebrate positive choices and talk about areas that may need improvement. A parent/guardian should sign the chart and return it to school the following day. This daily home-school connection helps students understand that we are all working together to support their success.
🎉 Fun Fridays Have Begun!
Our students have started earning Fun Fridays! Please encourage your child to make positive choices throughout the week so they can earn the opportunity to participate. Remind them to demonstrate RFES ROAR behavior each day:
🐯 R – Responsible
🐾 O – Orderly
🐯 A – Attentive
🐾 R – Respectful
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Brandi Watts
SEAD Coordinator
Hello
Welcome, Welcome Welcome to Ms. Credle's Kindergarten, Social, Emotional , and Academic Development Program class.
I am so excited to welcome your child and your family to our classroom. Kindergarten is an important year filled with new experiences, friendships, learning, and growth. My goal is to create a safe, caring and supportive environment where every child feels valued confident, and ready to learn.
Let's work together and have a wonderful year. Teamwork makes the dream work.
Ms. Credle
During November,
Mathematics: Addition and Subtraction Within 1,000
Students will build their place-value understanding as they learn to round whole numbers and add and subtract within 1,000. They will also solve two-step word problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication and practice checking whether their answers are reasonable. Families can support learning at home by practicing math facts and discussing different strategies for solving problems.
English Language Arts (ELA): HMH Module 3
In reading, students will explore the topic of U.S. History and learn about American landmarks and places. Using American Places, American Ideals, students will identify an author's purpose and strengthen their reading comprehension skills. Students will also begin reading All the Places to Love and explore how authors use descriptive language to share ideas and experiences.
In writing and grammar, students will begin developing descriptive essays and practice
using present and past-tense verbs. They will also work on foundational skills, including
adding suffixes to words and practicing cursive lowercase letters k and r.
Families are encouraged to support learning at home by reading with their children,
discussing interesting places and landmarks, practicing spelling and grammar skills, and
reviewing addition and subtraction facts.
Mr. Nleya
This month:
We explore the epic print and video adaptations of the ancient *Ten Suns* myth and dive into a vivid, imaginative journey with Jacques Walsh aboard the *Trieste* as it plunges into the deepest, darkest depths of the Mariana Trench.
Mr. Boyd
5 th Grade Math SEAD:
In Robert Frost ES (Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS)), the fifth-grade mathematics curriculum is powered by the Illustrative Mathematics (IM) v.360 curriculum. In November, fifth graders complete their foundational work on 3D geometry and pivot into intensive fraction concepts.
The core November learning focus centers on Unit 2/3: Fractions as Quotients and Fraction Multiplication.
Key Learning Focus Areas:
- Fractions as Quotients (Division): Students learn to bridge the gap between whole- number division and fractions. They master the concept that any division expression can be represented as a fraction focusing heavily on real-world context.
- Fractions of Whole Numbers: Connecting division concepts directly to multiplication. Students move from thinking about "sharing" to finding fractional parts of whole numbers
- Area and Fractional Side Lengths: Transitioning to visual models by finding the area of rectangles with fractional side lengths. Students use area grids to visualize and compute products when one side length is a whole number and the other is a fraction or mixed number
- Numerical Expressions: Writing, interpreting, and evaluating numerical expressions that involve the multiplication of fractions and whole numbers.
PGCPS Digital Interventions Used This Month: While learning these new concepts in class, students reinforce their pacing and plug foundational gaps using the county;s digital high-dosage math platforms: i-Ready Math / DreamBox Math.
4 th Grade Math SEAD:
In Robert Frost ES (Prince George;s County Public Schools (PGCPS)), the 4th-grade math curriculum uses the Illustrative Mathematics (IM) framework. During the month of November (which falls across the end of Quarter 1 and the beginning of Quarter 2), the core learning focus centers on multi-digit multiplication and the foundations of division.
Students transition from place value and multi-digit addition/subtraction into advanced
operations:
1. Multi-Digit Multiplication Strategies
Students move beyond basic single-digit facts to multiply larger whole numbers.
- Area Models and Arrays: Using visual grids and diagrams to break down numbers by place value (e.g., decomposing 23 × 4 into (20 × 4) + (3 × 4)).
- Partial Products: Learning to multiply numbers up to four digits by a one-digit number, and multiplying two two-digit numbers (e.g., 15 × 24).
- Multiplicative Comparison: Solving word problems
2. Multi-Digit Division Foundations
As November progresses, instruction introduces division concepts based on place value.
- Learning what a remainder represents in real-world contexts and how to interpret it.
- Division Methods: Using base-ten blocks, area models, and partial quotients to divide up to four-digit dividends by one-digit divisors.
3. Factors and Multiples (Algebraic Thinking)
- Factor Pairs: Finding all factor pairs for a whole number within the range of 1–100.
- Prime vs. Composite: Determining whether a given whole number is prime or composite based on its factors.
Grade 4 Science Focus in November
In Robert Frost ES (Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS)), November marks the transition from the end of the First Quarter to the beginning of the Second Quarter. For 4th-grade science, the curriculum aligns strictly with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The core learning focus during this period bridges the foundational concepts of physical science into Earth systems and processes.
Core November Learning Focus
Energy and Energy Transfer (Physical Science): Students conclude or transition from units centered on speed, energy, and collisions. They investigate how energy is transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
- Properties of Waves (Physical Science): Introduction to how waves travel and cause objects to move. Students use scientific modeling to describe patterns of waves in terms of amplitude and wavelength.
- Earth's Changing Surface (Earth Science): Transitioning into the late fall, instruction shifts heavily toward how Earth's features change over time. Students focus on the effects of weathering and the rate of erosion caused by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.
- Mapping Earth's Features: Analyzing and interpreting data from maps to describe patterns of Earth's features (such as mountains, canyons, and deep ocean trenches)
Grade 5 Science Focus in November.
In Robert Frost ES (Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS)), fifth-grade science instruction aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and utilizes the Discovery Education Techbook.
During Quarter 2 (which kicks off in November), the core learning focus shifts into Earth and Space Science (ESS).
Core Learning Objectives for November
Students transition from the properties of matter into examining Earth's place in the universe and its interconnected systems.
Instruction focuses on:
- Earth's Gravitational Force (5-PS2-1): Supporting an argument with evidence that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down toward the center of the Earth.
- Stars and Brightness (5-ESS1-1): Supporting an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is a result of their relative distances from Earth.
- Sky Patterns (5-ESS1-2): Representing data in graphical displays to reveal daily and seasonal patterns of shadow lengths, the direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.
Dr. Julius Njabebuh (NJ).
4/5 th Grade Math/Science Teacher.
ELD (English Language Development) Team
Dear Families,
As we enjoy the beautiful fall season, we thank you for your continued partnership in helping our multilingual learners grow into confident readers, writers, and communicators. In ELD, students are strengthening their English skills through reading, vocabulary, discussions, and writing. Families can support learning at home by reading together and sharing stories in any language.
Save the Date! Join us for ELD Family Night: “Make It, Take It, Use It!” on November 19, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM at Robert Frost Elementary School. Families will enjoy hands-on literacy activities and create learning materials to take home and use together.
ELD Reminder: The ELD Office has already sent families a notification regarding permission for continued ELD services. Please review the notification and submit your selection, including your child’s date of birth and whether you consent to or refuse continued services.
Thank you for your support!
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Below are the ELD teachers' grade assignments and email for SY 2026-2027:
- Magdalena Scarato- magdalena.scarato@pgcps.org
- Mark Levine-mark.levine@pgcps.org
- Lucia Constantino-lucia.constantino@pgcps.org
Together, we can help every child feel welcomed, confident, and ready to learn!
Robert Frost ELD Team
October is Disabilities Awareness Month!
Dear Parents and Families, October is Disabilities Awareness Month, a special time to celebrate the unique strengths, abilities, and contributions of individuals with disabilities. It is also an opportunity to promote understanding, acceptance, inclusion, and respect for all learners.
As we support our Students with Disabilities (SWD), let us remember that every child learns differently, has individual strengths, and deserves the opportunity to grow, succeed, and reach their fullest potential. With the right support, encouragement, and high expectations, our children can continue to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve meaningful goals.
As parents and educators, we can work together to create a community where differences are valued, abilities are celebrated, and every child feels welcomed, respected, and included.
Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support. Together, let us empower our children to recognize their strengths, embrace their uniqueness, and believe in what they can achieve. Different abilities, shared opportunities, and limitless possibilities!
With appreciation, Your Special Education Team 💙
Remember,
Click: We Are Here to Help You!
As we continue in the school year, students are beginning their second major project!
All Grades will participate in different projects that will grow their artistic skills and creative thinking.
Our second project is focused on the Elements of Art: color and shape.
Also, the Principles of Design: movement and pattern.
Place below is an example of what each grade will be working on for this month:
- KINDERGARTEN: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- 1ST GRADE: Mixed Up Animals
- 2ND GRADE: Monsters
- 3RD GRADE: Kaleidoscope
- 4TH GRADE: Expression with Lines
- 5TH GRADE: Perspective Cityscape
Have an artistic day!
Ms. Andrews
Check my class dojo for any updates.
Mr. Porter
The following are some ideas to help keep your child and your family
active during November.
Fitness challenges and home workouts
Circuit training: Set up a circuit of exercises like jumping jacks, push-ups, lunges,
and sit-ups, doing each for a set time and repeating the circuit.
Plank challenges: Try a "Thanks and Planks" challenge with different plank
variations like plank with shoulder touches, plank jacks, or knee taps.
Alphabet workout: Use a printable alphabet exercise card and spell out words to
determine a workout.
Respectfully,
Miss Fortunato/Physical Education Teacher
Robert Frost Elementary
Hello RFES Families!
As we head into November, it’s a wonderful time to focus on gratitude, kindness, and emotional well-being. This month, we are encouraging students to recognize the positive things in their lives, show appreciation for others, and practice small acts of kindness each day.
At home, you can support your child’s social-emotional growth by taking a few moments to share what you are thankful for, talking about feelings, and encouraging empathy toward others. Remember that the holiday season can bring excitement, but it can also bring changes in routines and emotions.
Providing opportunities for connection, rest, and open conversations can help children feel supported and secure.
As always, please know that we are partners in your child’s growth, well-being, and emotional expression.
Thank you for all you do to help our students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
Wishing your family a happy, healthy, and gratitude-filled November!
Warmly,
Ms. T
If you’d like to connect with me, please fill out this form and I will get back to you within 24 hours!
Hello, Families!
Ms. Thorlie here, your CIRT!
As we continue through the school year, I’m excited to support our students as they learn, grow, and build confidence. It has been wonderful working alongside our school community, and I look forward to all that the months ahead will bring.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can make this a successful and rewarding year for every student!
Flu Season Is Here!
Flu season is here, and it is important that we take steps to protect ourselves, our families, and our community. Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause serious complications, especially in older adults, young children, and individuals with certain health conditions.
If you have not received your flu shot this season, now is a great time to do so! The annual flu vaccine helps reduce the risk of getting the flu and can lower the risk of severe illness and complications.
Here are a few important reminders to help keep everyone healthy during flu season:
• Get your flu shot: Talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about vaccination.
• Wash your hands often: Use soap and water or hand sanitizer.
• Cover your coughs and sneeze: Help prevent the spread of germs.
• Stay home when you are sick: Rest and avoid exposing others to illness.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces: Keep your surroundings clean to help reduce the spread of germs.
Remember, flu prevention starts with each of us. Getting vaccinated, practicing good hygiene, and staying home when sick can make a difference in protecting our community.
Let’s do our part to stay healthy and help keep those around us safe throughout flu season! Wishing everyone a healthy flu season!
Questions? Please reach out to your school nurse at 301-918-8792.
Nurse Zee 🩺
Important Dates
November 3rd...............Schools Closed (Election Day)
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November 4th-5th.........Camp Schmidt (5th Grade Field Trip)
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Please Sign Up
November 11th..............Schools Closed
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November 12th....Second Cup of Coffee & Collection of Questions for the Principal
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November 19th..............ELD Family Night
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November 25th-27th......Schools Closed (Thanksgiving)
