GES DECEMBER FAMILY NEWSLETTER

December 2nd-9th: Holiday Shop for Students

December 2nd: Individual Fall Picture Retakes

December 3rd: BOE Meeting 6PM - GES SGA Pledge

December 12th: Winter Chorus Concert - 6:15PM; Winter Band Concert - 7:15pm

December 16th-20th: Holiday School Spirit Week

December 19th: Glee Holiday Concert - 5:30PM; School Holiday Extravaganza 6-7PM

December 20th: Early Dismissal 1pm - Holiday Winter Break Begins

December 21st-January 5th: Winter Break - School & Offices Closed

Need to provide or update your student's information? Parent/Guardians should use the Year Round Form, also in the parent portal in PowerSchool.

Visit carolinecps.powerschool.com and log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal. (You must log in via a browser, not the app.)

From the Parent Portal:

1. Select the student you wish to update along the top.

2. Select the Student Information Update form icon on the left side for the applicable school year.

3. Verify the student's date of birth.

4. Select ‘Begin Form’.

If you are unable to access either form, please contact the school to update your child's information. This information is also available on the district website.

Dear Parents,

As we continue through these winter months, Choptank Health’s providers encourage protecting you and your children with immunizations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

· A reminder: Your student can receive a flu shot at their School-Based Health Center. Call to schedule today.

· While flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given starting at 6 months, the RSV vaccine is recommended for all infants younger than 8 months born during or entering their first RSV season and can be given up to 18 months for select high-risk children.

· All children can access all recommended vaccines, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV, for free through their family’s insurance. Qualifying families can also receive assistance through the Vaccines for Children Program.

· The CDC website now has the 2025 Immunization Schedules and is a great resource for parents to access the recommended vaccination schedules.

· Families can go to their primary care providers for vaccines; alternatively, local health departments and oftentimes nearby pharmacies offer vaccines as well. Find contact information and more at www.choptankhealth.org/protected.

It’s never too late to sign your student up for school-based health care, with more information at your student’s health center or at choptankhealth.org/schoolbased.

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.

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.

Front Office Hours: 8:30 – 4:00
Teacher Hours: 8:30 – 4:00

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.