GES August 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.

Student Class Assignments will be out early next week.

Transportation assignments will follow.

2025-26 School Supply List

Greensboro Elementary School

July 8, 2025

Please note – No mechanical pencils! We are working hard to keep our beautiful school just like new and need your help. We have found that mechanical lead pencils leave marks on the floor that are nearly impossible to remove. Please just buy regular #2 pencils!

• Large bookbag

• 1 roll paper towels

• 2 full changes of clothes

• 1 box of tissues

• water bottle Daily

• 1 pack of baby wipes

• BOOKBAG

• 1 Roll Paper Towels

• FULL CHANGE OF CLOTHES

• Sandwich size Bags-Girls

• Water bottle Daily

• Gallon Size Bags- Boys

• FULL CHANGE OF CLOTHES

• Pencil box

• Crayola Crayons- 2 boxes of 24

• 2 Box of tissues

• 4 glue sticks

• scissors

• 2 dry erase markers

• Sharpened Pencils *(no mechanical pencils)

• Crayola Crayons-2 boxes of 24

• 2 Box of tissues

• Scissors

• 4 Glue sticks

• 2 Dry erase markers (fine tip-black)

• 1 Large bottle of hand sanitizer

• 1 Roll of paper towels

• GIRLS - 1 PACK OF SANDWICH BAGS

• BOYS - 1 PACK OF GALLON BAGS

• NO PENCIL BOXES (We will provide something for you.)

• Crayola Crayons- 24 pack

• Pencil Box (no pouches)

• 4 thin black dry-erase markers

• 2 large glue sticks (or 4 small)

• Large pink eraser

• Scissors (Preferably children’s Fiskars)

• Box of Sharpened pencils *(no mechanical pencils)

• 2 Boxes of tissues

• Gallon Size Bags- Boys

• Sandwich Size Bags- Girls

• 1 Roll of paper towels- Girls

• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer- Boys

• *** No personal pencil sharpeners ***

• Pencil Box

• Box of Sharpened pencils *(no mechanical pencils)

• 4 Dry Erase markers (black)

• Scissors

• 2 Glue Sticks

• Crayons

• Highlighter

• 3 boxes of tissues

• 1 composition book - no spiral

• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

• Large pink eraser

• Roll of paper towels

• No personal pencil sharpeners

• Pencil bag/box

• 2 Glue sticks

• 2 boxes of tissues

• 1 32 ounce bottle of hand sanitizer - Girls only

• 1 box of quart size ziplock bags - Boys only

• 2 black and white composition books

• 1 pack of Colored Pencils (12 count)

• 1 pack of Sharpened pencils *(no mechanical pencils)

• 4 Thin tip black dry erase markers

• 2 Highlighters

• Scissors

• No personal pencil sharpeners

• Pencil Pouch

• Pencils *(no mechanical pencils)

• Tissues

• Scissors

• 1 Composition Book

• Glue sticks

• Pack of 3x5 index cards

• Dry erase markers (black)

• Highlighter

• Colored Pencils

• Post it Notes (3in x 3in)

August 28th: GES Meet the Teacher 3-5pm

September 1st: School Closed for Labor Day

September 2nd: First Day of School K-5

September 2nd: Board of Education Meeting 6PM

September 8th: PreK Orientation - see flyer below

September 9th: First Day of School for PreK Students

September 23rd: GES Back to School Night 5:30-7 PM

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.

President: Samantha Turner

Vice President: Melissa Bordenski

Treasurer: Amy Willey

Secretary: Courtney Mattison