FROM THE DESK OF PRINCIPAL HERRING

Information to Parents/Guardians from School Nurse

Immunizations

All children by law must have the required State of Maryland immunizations in order to attend school. Parents are responsible for providing proof of immunizations to the school.

If your child receives an Immunization Exclusion Letter this school year, please contact your child’s healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date with immunizations. Please provide the updated immunization record to the School Nurse. If not provided, your child will not be able to attend school effective the date stated on the Immunization Exclusion Letter. If your child doctor’s appointment date falls after the exclusion date on the Immunization Exclusion Letter, your child will still be excluded from school. If you have any questions please contact me at rayvenia.farrow@pgcps.org or (240) 696-8788.

Health Concerns

Parents/Guardians please complete the blue form that was given to your child indicating any medical conditions and allergies. Please return the form to the child's teacher as soon as possible.

Medications

No medication will be administered to your child without a completed Prescriber’s Medication Order Form (PMOF) and properly labeled medication container. Below is the link for Medication Forms.

If your child had medication(s) at the school last year, a new Prescriber’s Medication Form (PMOF) must be completed for this school year. A new properly labeled medication container must also be provided to the nurse.

https://www.pgcps.org/offices/school-health/health-forms-for-parents-and-prescribers

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Prince George's County Public Schools' Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook has been reviewed with all students (Grades Pre-K - 5). Please review the handbook with your student at home and complete the Acknowledgement of Review form using the following link. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jackson at 301-925-1311.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o-mHxUiRQF_gFhSDJJw65c5cw-uzrvJnw4bfifwu36I/edit

National Walk to School Day at Ardmore Elementary

On October 9, 2024, Ardmore Elementary School will be participating in the National Walk to School Day. To accommodate this event, the school driveway will be closed for arrivals from 7:00 a.m. until 7:50 a.m.

All students and parents are encouraged to walk up the hill to the school during this time. Staff members will be stationed along the sidewalk to greet, assist, and monitor the students as they arrive. This is a great opportunity for families to come together and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Please contact the main office if you would like to volunteer to help monitor the students as they walk up the hill. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Principal, Mrs. Herring.

The school appreciates your patience and support as they celebrate this important initiative to encourage physical activity and community engagement.

Reminder: Synergy Student Information System

Synergy is the new student information system that will replace SchoolMax. Similar to SchoolMax, Synergy will allow you to:

· View your child's academic records and report cards

· Access your child's attendance information

· Monitor your child's progress and performance

To access Synergy, you will need to sign up for a parent account. Once signed up, you will be able to view your child's report cards and other important information online.

Please note that the school district will no longer be providing printed copies of report cards. All report card information will be available through the Synergy parent portal. If you have any questions or need assistance signing up, please contact your child's school.

October Commemorations

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Wear pink (Tuesday, October 22, 2024)

Bullying Prevention Awareness Month – Wear orange (Wednesday, October 23, 2024)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Wear purple (Thursday, October 24, 2024)

2024-2025 School Calendar

School Meals

SchoolMAX Family Portal

Fall Learning Information

October 3 Rosh Hashanah* (starts at sunset 10/2)

October 7 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Schools Closed for Students

October 12 Yom Kippur* (starts at sunset 10/11)

October 18 Professional Development – Schools Closed for Students

October 31 End of First Quarter (45 days) October 31- November 4 Diwali*

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. - 100 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