GES 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.

Dear GES Families,

We hope this message finds you well! There’s always something exciting happening here at Greensboro Elementary School, and this newsletter is packed with updates, celebrations, and a peek at what’s coming up.

Please take a few minutes to read through our entire newsletter — you’ll find important reminders, ways to get involved, and highlights that showcase the amazing work our Hornets are doing every day.

Thank you for being such an important part of the GES community. Your support and involvement truly make a difference, and we’re so glad you’re on this journey with us!

Below is a summary of upcoming important information and events:

GES PTO Spirit Wear Sale!

🐝 Spirit Wear Sale Now Open! 🐝 It's time to show your Hornet pride! The GES PTO Spirit Wear Sale is officially underway, featuring a variety of spirit wear options including t-shirts, tie-dye tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts, and quarter-zips. All items and pricing are available online, and orders must be submitted by November 19. Don't miss this opportunity to represent Greensboro Elementary in style while supporting our amazing PTO. Visit https://stores.inksoft.com/gre411 to place your order today! 💚🐝

🍕🐝 GES PTO Domino’s Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 3rd!

Families are invited to enjoy a meal from Domino’s and support Greensboro Elementary at the same time. Just mention or enter GES when ordering, and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to our PTO to help support students, staff, school celebrations, and special opportunities throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our school community. Every order helps make a difference for our Hornets! 💚💛🍕

Follow us on Facebook!

Stay connected with all the great things happening at GES! 📱💚 Be sure to follow our Facebook page for school news, student celebrations, upcoming events, important reminders, and a behind-the-scenes look at all the amazing learning taking place each day. Join our online community and help us celebrate what makes GES such a special place to learn and grow!

CCPS and GES are using Rooms!

We’re so glad to have your children with us for the 2026–2027 school year! To keep you informed and involved, we’re continuing to use Rooms, our two-way communication tool that helps you stay connected with your child’s teachers and school staff. Please read about how to connect with Rooms in our newsletter! GES Teachers are on Rooms! Please see the information in our newsletter and what we have emailed home on how to connect!

If you have any questions related to the happenings at GES please reach out to me via email (angeloni.antonio@ccpsstaff.org) or by calling the school directly.

Thank you!

A.J. Angeloni - Proud Principal of Greensboro Elementary School

November:

• National School Psychology Week
• Grade 4/5 Chorus Practice - 8 AM - Monday, 11/2/26
• Honeybee Club Meeting - Monday, 11/2/26
• Grade 3 Chorus Practice - 8 AM - Tuesday, 11/3/26
• No School - Professional Development - Tuesday, 11/3/26
• BOE Meeting - 6 PM - Tuesday, 11/3/26
• PTO Dominos Pizza Fundraiser - Tuesday, 11/3/26
• Honeybee Club Meeting - Wednesday, 11/4/26
• K-Pop and Crafts Club Meeting - 4 PM - Wednesday, 11/4/26
• Glee Club Meeting - Friday, 11/6/26
• Fiber Arts and Honeybee Club Meetings - Monday, 11/9/26
• Student Government Meeting - 8 AM - Monday, 11/9/26
• Grades 4/5 Chorus Practice - 8 AM - Monday, 11/9/26
• National STEM and STEAM in Schools Day - Monday, 11/9/26
• Grade 3 Chorus Practice - Tuesday, 11/10/26
• Veterans Day - Wednesday, 11/11/26
• Grade 4/5 Chorus Practice - 8 AM - Wednesday, 11/11/26
• K-Pop and Crafts Club - 4 PM - Wednesday, 11/11/26
• PTO Turkey Trot - Thursday, 11/12/26
• Grade 3 Chorus Practice - 8 AM - Thursday, 11/12/26
• No School - Parent Conferences - Friday, 11/13/26

🐝💚 GES PTO Spirit Wear Sale is HERE! 💚🐝

Show your Hornet pride with brand-new Greensboro Elementary spirit wear! Choose from long sleeve tees, tie-dye tees, quarter-zips, sweatshirts, hoodies, and t-shirts.

🛍️ Order online by November 19 📲 Shop here: https://stores.inksoft.com/gre411

Whether you're a student, parent, family member, or proud supporter of GES, now is the perfect time to stock up on your favorite Hornet gear and show your school spirit all year long!

Thank you to our amazing GES PTO for supporting our school community through this spirit wear sale. 💚

#GESHornets #GESProud #HornetPride #GESPTO #BeeYourBest

At Greensboro Elementary, we know that reading is a passport to countless adventures! We are excited to continue our Level Up With Lexia challenge, which encourages students to build strong reading skills while earning fun recognition along the way.

Each week, students who reach their Lexia growth goals will:

• Be recognized during lunch
• Have their picture taken and celebrated
• Be entered into a drawing for a free book from our book vending machine

Weekly winners will also be announced during morning announcements!

Families can help by encouraging students to spend time working on Lexia and celebrating their progress at home. Every lesson completed and every level gained helps our Hornets become stronger, more confident readers.

Let's work together to help our students take off on their reading journeys and discover all the amazing places books can take them! 🐝💛📖✈️

Bee Ready. Bee Responsible. Bee Your Best. And Level Up With Lexia! 🐝🌟

Welcome to our GES Community Schools Corner—your go-to spot for all the latest news from Greensboro Elementary’s Community Schools program! Mrs. Ashley Zdradinski, our GES Community Schools Coordinator, will keep our GES families updated on community outreach programs, upcoming opportunities, family resources, special events, and all the great ways we’re connecting our school with the Greensboro community. Be sure to check back often to see what’s happening!

The Student Benefits Form (Household Income Data Collection) will be sent home with every student, and we are asking ALL families to complete and return the form, even if you think your family may not qualify for benefits. These forms have been sent home with your student this past week. Please see the images below to see what they look like.

Completing this form is extremely important! The information collected helps support funding that allows our schools to provide meals at no charge to all students, as well as other important programs and services throughout the district.

Completing the form may also provide benefits directly to your family, including:

- Discounts for summer and recreational programs
- Access to discounted or low-cost internet services
- Fee waivers for SAT and AP testing
- College application fee waivers
- Eligibility for the Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Spirit Wear Sale is ongoing!

Dear Families,

Parents and guardians are their child’s first teachers, and your insight is essential to helping your child succeed. When families and educators work closely together, students benefit.

The Family Guide for Student Success outlines the key literacy and math skills your child will learn. These guides show what students should know by the end of each grade and support your child in meeting Maryland’s learning expectations. Your partnership with your child’s teacher makes the

biggest difference. Stay in communication, ask questions, and reach out for ideas or activities to support learning at home. If you have questions about curriculum or school programs, please contact your child’s school. This guide is here to help us set clear expectations, strengthen skills, and support every child’s growth, together.

Sincerely,

Carey M. Wright, Ed.D.,

State Superintendent of Schools

✨ Stay Connected with GES through Rooms! ✨

Greensboro Elementary School teachers are now using Rooms to communicate with families. This

is your one secure place for school messages, updates, class announcements, and more.

Why Join Rooms?

📢 Get important updates from your child’s teachers and school staff.

📱 Choose how you want notifications — text, email, or app alerts.

💬 Easily send and receive messages with teachers.

📰 Stay up to date with events, menus, forms, and school news.

How to Get Started

1. Open the invitation link sent to you or open the GES School App and tap Rooms.

2. Enter your phone number or email.

3. Select “Sign in with code”.

4. Enter the code you receive — and you’re in!

Need Help?

Check out the Quick Start Guide for Families or contact the school office for assistance.

👉 Don’t miss out! Sign in today and stay connected with PGES.

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.

✅ School Hours: Students arrive at 8:45 AM and dismissal is at 3:45 PM.

✅ Arrival/Dismissal:

Car Riders → Drop off/pick up in front car rider loop

Bus Riders → Front of the school via GES Bus Loop

3:40 – Car riders and Bus 6 first shuttle dismissed

3:45 – All students dismissed

Please do not park in handicapped parking area unless your handicapped parking sticker/placard is clearly displayed.

✅ Breakfast & Lunch: Available daily. Students may also bring lunch from home.

✅ Transportation Changes: A written note is required. Phone changes are for emergencies only. A

photo ID may be needed for pick-up.

The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains several provisions that promote a parent/school partnership through communication. One such provision gives parents the right to ask for and receive information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers. A parent may request the following information:

• Any college or university degree, major or certification held by the teacher

• Whether the teacher is certified by the State of Maryland to teach a particular grade level or subject area

• Whether the teacher holds a conditional teaching certificate

• The qualifications of the paraprofessionals serving the student

If you would like to request the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers or paraprofessionals, please submit a written request to the principal. The principal will provide the information to you within 30 business days of the date of your request.

Parents may also request information on the level of achievement and academic growth of their child, if applicable and available, on each of the State academic assessments.

Parents will receive timely notice if the student has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet applicable State certification or licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned.

If you have any Title I questions please do not hesitate to school the school directly.