Bulldog Bulletin

October was a blur! We continued to celebrate our Superheroes, we had an overwhelming number of PAWSitive RUFFerals, we started fall clubs, and we ended the quarter! We are so proud of all that our Bulldogs have achieved in Quarter 1 and can't wait to see what they conquer in Quarter 2.

🏫9:00 AM - 4:00 PM🏫

Arrival: Bus riders and walkers will enter through the front doors, car riders will follow the line through the parking lot and enter through the cafeteria. After 9:15, all students must come to the front of the school to be signed in and given a late pass.

Dismissal: Bus riders will wait for their bus in the gym. Walkers will be dismissed from the breezeway (2-5) and library (Prek – 1). Car riders will wait in the cafeteria and be picked up in the same location where they are dropped off in the morning.

New Early Dismissal Procedure: Students will not be able to be dismissed early AFTER 3:15 PM.

In order to keep better track of inventory, please complete this form if you are in need of something. Ms. Zalucki will get it to you within 48 hours of submitting the request. She will also let you know if something is out of stock or there isn't clothing in a specific size. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Zalucki via TalkingPoints or email (ezalucki@bcps.org)

With the rising costs and cuts to SNAP, we know that this holiday season may be more challenging than most. If you are in need this of help this season, please complete this form. Your information is confidential.

Baltimore Hunger Project has partnered with us for the past three years and we are so grateful for their help. Every week, we receive 15 weekend meals for our students facing food insecurity. BHP is in 66 schools and provides about 2,600 meals every week across the city and county. Not only do they provide weekend meals, they provide birthday kits, feminine hygiene supplies, winter coats, and holiday meals. They also help us keep our food pantry stocked.

2025 by the numbers:

• 2,600 children received weekend meals
• 248,900 weekend meals were distributed
• 52,000 pounds of food supported 37 food pantries
• 46,080 snack bags were provided to schools
• 23,425 loaves of bread were provided to families enrolled in weekend meal program
• 5,410 winter coats, hats and gloves were distributed
• 2,006 birthday kits were supplied to families

If you're interested in supporting one of our amazing partners, they are always looking for volunteers to help pack, donations of food, or monetary donations that go towards the food bags. Please reach out to Ms. Zalucki for more details.

BCPS Volunteers must renew their applications every July 1.

The application has changed this year and is now completely electronic. Please complete this SmartSheet in order to be approved for volunteers. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Zalucki

🏈November🏈

🏈 3 - Election Day | No School

🏈 4 - Here For It T-Shirt Day | Wear AES gear or school colors

🏈 5 - 4th Grade Field Trip

🏈 9-13 National School Psychologist Week - Say thanks to Ms. Letchworth

🏈 9 - Grade 3 In House Field Trip

🏈 10 - 1st Grade Field Trip

🏈 12 - Produce Distribution | 12:45 - 4:15

🏈 16 - Conference Day | No School for Students

🏈 17 - PK and K Conferences | No School for PK and K

• 17 - American Education Week | Visits for Grades 2 and 4 | 9:30 - 11:00

🏈 18 - American Education Week | Visits for Grades 3 and 5 | 9:30 - 11:00

• Lunch and Learn with Me | 10:35 AM - 12:20 PM | 3rd Grade

🏈 19 - American Education Week | Visits for Grade 1 | 9:30 - 11:00

🏈 20 - American Education Week | Visits for PK and K | 9:30 - 11:00

• 20 - Turkey Trot

🏈 23 - Turkey Trot Rain Date

🏈 24 - Viking Day of Service

• Hearing and Vision Re-Screen

🏈 25 - Half Day | 1:00 Dismissal

🏈 26 - 27 - No School

🏈 30 - Back to School

⛄December⛄

⛄ 1- Literacy Night | 4:45 - 6:00 PM | Grades K - 2

⛄ 3 - Here For It T-Shirt Day

• PTA Meeting | 6:00 PM

⛄ 4 - Picture Make Ups

⛄ 5 - Winterfest | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

⛄ 8 - Toy Swap | Relay Elementary | Time TBD

⛄ 10 - Produce Distribution | 12:45 - 4:15

⛄ 21- Holiday Headwear

⛄ 22- Tacky Tinsel (Tacky Holiday Gear)

⛄ 23- Cozy Cabin Day (PJ Day!) | Winter Break begins at the end of the day

Please be sure to label backpacks, lunchboxes, jackets, etc. with first AND last names!

Please remember to check to make sure your child is dressed properly. ( Hats, gloves. winter coat.) The children do have recess unless the weather is extreme. If your child comes home missing any items sent into school, please check out our Lost and Found. It is growing daily!

If your family is going through a difficult time, I’m here to support your child at school. You don’t need to explain anything. If your child had a tough night, morning, or weekend, simply message me: “Handle with care.” That lets me know your child may need a little extra patience, kindness, support, or love during the school day. You can call me at 443-809-8116, send a message with Talking Points, or email me at solsen@bcps.org.

We are changing up our Turkey Trot this year! This year, family members, friends, and community members can sponsor a student to run! The money raised this year will go towards our Holiday Help provided to families going through hard times this holiday season.

How: Through the PTA Givebacks Page, you can register your student and set a fundraising goal. You can share out their personalized link to help them earn money. The winning class may even get a pizza party!