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FROM THE DESK OF PRINCIPAL HERRING

September 9, 2026

FROM THE DESK OF PRINCIPAL HERRING September 9, 2026
FROM THE DESK OFPRINCIPAL HERRINGSeptember 9, 2026
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Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Plan SY27 Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Plan SY27

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ESSA and TITLE 1 DISTRICT POLICY
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ESSA and TITLE 1 DISTRICT POLICY

Our Commitment as a Title I School

We are proud to be a Title I school, which means we receive federal funding to support the success of every student. Title I provides us with extra resources for instructional support, academic programs, and family engagement opportunities—all designed to help students grow and thrive.

We encourage all parents to stay involved and learn more about how Title I supports our school community. Please take a moment to read and review the ESSA Title 1 District Policy available in 3 languages (English, Spanish, and French).

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER

Hello ARDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Family and Friends!

Our AWESOME KINDRAISER Donation Fundraiser is ONGOING and will end Thursday, September 17th. Our students will be doing some extra reading and using teamwork to unlock. incentives and rewards! We have created a special donation page for your student. Check it out: Click on this link and type in your student's name!
https://app.mydonatepage.com/fundraisers/81aa9051-40c8-4433-9613-3cfb7b9de850/participant/lookup-by-name/

OUR KINDRAISER FUNDRAISER DONATIONS WILL help us provide enriching experiences and resources that benefit every student in our school community. These funds supplement our operational budget by supporting school-wide activities, programs, and materials that all students can access and enjoy. When our core budget reaches its limits, fundraising ensures we can still deliver the quality educational experiences your child deserves.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Here are some tips:

️Make your donation now to set a good example for other potential donors to follow.
️SHARE your donation page with at least 10 family and friends with the email function on your donation page.
️Forward this email and the link to family and friends.
️From your donation page you can easily post on FACEBOOK, send TEXTS, and post to SOCIAL MEDIA!

Can’t find your student by name? Click HERE to register your student:
https://app.mydonatepage.com/fundraisers/81aa9051-40c8-4433-9613-3cfb7b9de850/register-participant/

Keep track on your donations: Click the FUNDRAISER PAGE: https://app.mydonatepage.com/fundraisers/ardmore26/

Thank you for your generous support!

LUNCH MENU LUNCH MENU

LUNCH MENU
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RESOURCES


MARK YOUR CALENDAR (BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS)


Primary (Pre-K-2nd) Back to School Night - Monday, September 14, 2026 @6PM

Intermediate (3rd-5th) Back to School Night - Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @6PM


QUICK LINKS


2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

School Meals

ParentVUE Family Portal

School Violence Resources and Support

Bus Info/Finder

Registration/Enrollment

PGCPS TV

Vendor Managed Child Care


September 2026 OBSERVANCES

SEPTEMBER 2026

Primary (Pre-K - 2nd) Back to School Night September 14, 2026 @ 6PM

Intermediate (3rd - 5th) Back to School Night September 15, 2026 @ 6PM

September 16 Schools Closed for Students | Professional Development

September 21 Schools and Offices Closed (Yom Kippur**)

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ARDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Please call the main office for an appointment or assistance in registering online 8:00 a.m. - to 2:00 p.m. In-person, office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please call (301)925-1311 Thank you.


Email: ardmore@pgcps.org
Website: https://schools.pgcps.org/ardmore/
Location: 9301 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Springdale, MD, USA
Phone: (301)-925-1311
Twitter: @ArdmoreES_PGCPS

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