HES Family and Community Newsletter
October 4, 2026
Letter from the Principal
Dear HES Families,
We are ready for another great week of Growing Greatness at HES! There is a lot happening this week, so be sure to check out our Peek of the Week:
- All Week, October 5–9: HES Book Fair!
- Monday, October 5: 4th Grade Trip to the Sultana
- Tuesday, October 6: Judy Center Playgroup at 10:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 6: North Bay Information Night at 5:00 p.m. (Virtual) — the link will be sent by email and text.
- Wednesday, October 7: Judy Center Feelings Rocks at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, October 8: Math Night at Dollar General at 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 9: PK & Judy Center Trip to JZ Farms at 10:00 a.m.
We Need Your Help! Our Trunk or Treat is coming up, and we would greatly appreciate donations of individually wrapped candy. You may send donations to the school anytime!
We are also accepting new or gently used clothing for our HES Clothing Closet. Your donations help us make sure our students and families have what they need.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we grow Readers, Problem Solvers, Leaders, and Citizens. Greatness Grows Here!
With Love,
Mrs. Corkran
Growing Greatness Sneak Peak
Family Math Night @ Dollar General
Donations needed
Cook Center Family Connections
Academic Updates and links for Families
Step Into Your Child’s Learning
Readers • Problem Solvers • Leaders • Citizens
ELA updates
Kindergarten
Handwriting Practice: Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines, and circles.
Practice identifying and writing name.
First Grade
Sound Review: all letters of the alphabet; /th/ /ch/ /qu/
Tricky Words: a, I, no, so, of, is, to, all, some, from, word, are, have, were, one, once, do, two, the, who, said, says, was, when, why, where, what, which, here, there
Second Grade
Spelling Words Lesson 15
box
picnic
wish
bandit
think
shelf
sprang
drift
munch
Tricky Word: she
Spelling Words Lesson 20
hitting
running
mixing
problem
smelling
buzzing
snacking
kissing
until
Tricky Word: how
Spelling Words Lesson 22
sand
sang
sank
hunt
hung
hunk
thin
thing
think
Tricky Word: should
Third Grade
Three Consonant Blends (squ, str, scr, thr, shr)
Schwa Words
Contractions: Have, would, will
Soft c and soft g
Trigraphs -tch, -dge
Fourth Grade
Words with prefixes: un-, un-, im-
Words with Suffixes -y, -ly, -er
Fifth Grade
Word with Prefixes -in, -im-, dis-,
Words with Suffixes -ty, -ity
Words with Prefixes un-, non
Words with Suffixes -y, -ly
Words with Prefixes re–, pre–, mis–
Words with Suffixes –ful, –less, –ous
Please click the links below to see what your student is working on in Math
IM Parent links
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Unit 1 Family Support Video
Kindergarten Unit 1 Family Support Letter - English
Kindergarten Unit 1 Family Support Letter - Spanish
First Grade
First Grade Unit 1 Family Support Video
First Grade Unit 1 Family Support Letter - English
First Grade Unit 1 Family Support Letter - Spanish
Second Grade
Second Grade Unit 1 Family Support Video
Second Grade Unit 1 Family Support Letter - English
Second Grade Unit 1 Family Support Letter - Spanish
Third Grade
Third Grade Unit 1 Family Support Video
Third Grade Unit 1 Family Support Letter - English
Third Grade Unit 1 Family Support Letter - Spanish
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Unit 2 Family Support Video
Fourth Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - English
Fourth Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - Spanish
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade Unit 1 Family Support Video
Standard Response Protocol
Again this year, HES will use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to help keep everyone safe during emergency situations. Depending on the situation, we may use one of five responses: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, or Shelter.
Families should know that using one of these protocols does not always mean there is immediate danger. For example, a Hold may simply be used to keep hallways clear while we address a situation that requires safety or privacy.
Throughout the year, students and staff will learn and practice each protocol so that if an emergency occurs, everyone knows what to do and how to respond calmly, safely, and effectively.
Attendance Matters
Our school day is packed with learning from 8:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m. There truly isn’t time to spare.
Our commitment: Make every minute with your child count.
Our ask of families: Help us by having your child at school, on time, and here for the entire day.
#NoTardyTaters!
This year, we’re making being on time a little more fun with our #NoTardyTaters initiative!
Our goal is simple: Be in the building BEFORE 8:45 a.m.
Why before? Because 8:45 is when learning begins! Students need time to get to their classrooms, unpack, settle in, and be ready to learn when the bell rings.
In the building before 8:45 → In class and ready at 8:45 → More opportunities to Grow Greatness!
Student Support Team
Click on the flyer below to request assistance.
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Judy Center News
Click the Calendar to visit Hurlock Judy Center's Facebook page and catch their latest adventures.
DCPS Links
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DCPS Board of Education Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Board of Education of Dorchester County does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other basis prohibited by law. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. This information is available in alternative formats upon request.
Concerns regarding the above are directed to the Director of Student Services, Dorchester County Public Schools, 700 Glasgow Street, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613, or by phone at 410-228-4747, extension 3637 or by email at titleix@dcpsmd.org