Tiger Families
Week of January 13th
If you or anyone you know are in need to emergency services or a warm place to stay, use the link below to learn about the services provided by Grassroots.
Reminders
Doors open at 9:10 am
Doors open at 9:10 for students to enter GES
If students are dropped off before 9:10 they will have to stay outside.
HCPSS Start Times Advisory Workgroup
Members of the public are invited to participate in an advisory workgroup to assess school start times for the 2026-2027 school year. All those interested may complete an online form no later than Friday, Jan. 24.
Road to Kindergarten Workshops Begin Jan. 21, 2025
Save the date! HCPSS’ Road to Kindergarten workshops begin Jan. 21, with additional sessions available through the end of the month. Each workshop will provide information on expectations for school readiness, the HCPSS kindergarten program, and more. Childcare will be available for children ages 2 and older. No registration is required, but attendees are encouraged to allow ample time for parking, childcare drop off, and check in.
HCPSS Is Hiring!
Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students. Learn more about HCPSS employment and view current openings online, and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn.
Sign Up for ACTIVATE Today!
The ACTIVATE™ cognitive training program is available for free for 1st-5th grade students in our school. This program has helped students across the country build important skills like focus, self-control, and memory, and improve their reading and math scores. Students who participate in ACTIVATE will win for prizes throughout the year, and families that sign up by December 12th are eligible to win a Target gift card.
To learn more about ACTIVATE™ or sign up today, please visit https://www.brainfutures.org/youth/activate-in-howard-county/
SEL Newsletter
Important Dates
MESA Schedule: January
JAN.17.FRI: MESA Mtg (4-5pm)(Media Center)
JAN.24.FRI: No MESA Mtg
JAN.31.FRI: MESA Mtg (4-5pm)(Media Center)
January 16th
Kindergarten field trip to East Columbia Library
January 17th
5th grade field trip to MD Science Center
January 20th
School Closed- Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 22nd
Winter Concert @ GPHS
PVMS Rising 6th Gr Family Orientation
On January 22 Patuxent Valley Middle School will be hosting out Rising 6th Grade Family Orientation from 6pm to 7:30pm in the school cafeteria.
January 23rd
PBIS Celebration
3 hour early dismissal (dismissal begins at 12:55 pm)
End of 2nd Quarter (Even with snow days, this remains the end date for Quarter 2)
January 24th
GES Spelling Bee
January 29th
No School- Professional Work Day for teachers
January 31st
3rd and 4th grade field trip to Toby's
Need to reach us?
Change your phone number or address
To update your phone number or address, email: GESRegistrars@hcpss.org
Provide an absence note
To provide a note for an absence, email the child's name, homeroom teacher, and date of absence, along with any images of notes to: GESAbsence@hcpss.org