Community CARE Corner

Being at school every day gives your child more opportunities to learn, grow, make friends, and build successful habits. Research shows that missing just 10% of the school year—about 18 days—is considered chronic absenteeism and is associated with challenges in academic success. For young children, attendance matters early: students who are frequently absent during elementary school tend to have lower academic, social-emotional, and executive-function outcomes.

Families can help by:

• ⏰ Setting a consistent bedtime and morning routine.

• 🎒 Packing backpacks and choosing clothes the night before.

• 📅 Scheduling appointments outside of school hours when possible.

• 🌟 Celebrating your child's effort and attendance.

• 💬 Talking with your child about why every school day matters.

• 🤝 Contacting the school if your family needs help removing barriers to regular attendance.

Remember: Missing 2 days each month can add up to approximately 18 days over a school year. Every day your child is in school is another day to learn, connect, and succeed!

Each year in the fall, the Department of Health offers free flu shots for individuals six months and older. The injectable trivalent vaccine will be available, which is not the high-dose vaccine recommended for people 65 and over. See your healthcare provider to obtain the high-dose vaccine.

Flu shots are provided at each of the Health Centers during regular business hours throughout the cold and flu season. Walk-ins welcomed.

Hannah More Health Center

12035 Reisterstown Road

Are you planning on going on a field trip? Would you like to volunteer for Glyndon Grocery day? Please make sure you complete the BCPS Volunteer Training. Please click on the link below and complete the steps. Send all completed paperwork and volunteer certificate of completion to Mrs. Jennifer Galvin via email jgalvin@bcps.org.

https://www.bcps.org/cos/communications/FACE/b_c_p_s_volunteers

Mr. Brock from Thrive Behavioral Health shared information about the services and supports Thrive provides to our students within the school, as well as therapeutic resources available to students and families in the community. Families received information about available supports and how Thrive can help promote students’ social-emotional and behavioral well-being. Click on the link to see what services Thrive Behavioral Health offers. https://thrivebh.com/services/

Ana from Douglas Realty shared valuable information about the home-buying process, available home-buying options, and grants and resources that may assist individuals interested in purchasing a home. She also provided information about classes and opportunities for those interested in becoming a real estate agent. https://www.godouglasrealty.com/

Our community partner, Symmetry Arts, provides Creative Movement instruction to our Kindergarten and Grade 5 students. Kindergarten students are currently exploring place, size, and levels through movement. Grade 5 students are developing skills in discipline, grooves, bounces, and rocks as they prepare for their winter performance, “Hip Hop Nutcracker,” on December 15th.

• All participants are asked to bring ONE Glyndon Elementary reusable grocery bag. The Grocery Give Away will take place inside of the Glyndon Community CARE Cottage (trailer), located in the front of the school. Each participant can fill the regular sized grocery bag. The shopping time is in the morning from 8:30AM-9:00AM. Please remember to bring your mobile phone as you will need to use it and scan the QR code to check in.

Our Grocery Giveaway will now take place in two waves:

• 🕣 Wave 1 – 8:30 AM

• 🕣 Wave 2 – 8:45 AM

  During your assigned time, you will:

  • Listen to a brief presentation from a community organization or business.
  • Receive helpful community resources.
  • Complete a short survey.
  • Shop for your groceries.

  Important: Participants must be present for and receive the presentation from the community organization or business before shopping for groceries.

  Only ONE person per household is permitted to shop for groceries.

  Thank you for your cooperation and participation!

CCC provides supplemental food to neighbors in need. They distribute a mix of purchased food, donated food, and USDA foods (TEFAP) when available through there twice-weekly (Mondays and Saturdays) and drive-through distributions. Any Maryland resident who meets income guidelines may receive food. No ID or documentation is required. Walk-up service is available for neighbors on foot or using public transit. Click on the following link for information regarding additional services CCC provides.

https://communitycrisiscenterinc.org/contact-us/

Are you in need of food? If so, please click on the link below and type in the zip code 21136. This website will indicate various food pantries in Reisterstown/Glyndon area and the dates, times and location of operation.

https://bc-gis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=2ec6ceb1732844bbb00a40ec1a0b733f&sliderDistance=5#find=21136%2C%20Reisterstown%2C%20MD%2C%20USA&findSource=3

GES Shared Decision Making Team (SDMT) meets every other month from 5-6PM virtually via Zoom to discuss Community Schools initiative and programs we are investing in for our students/families. If you are interested in participating in the Shared Decision Making Team please click on the link and email Ms. Hines lhines@bcps.org . Please provide your full name, phone number and student(s) name.

Join Baltimore County Job Club each month, where businesses and job seekers can connect regularly and efficiently. Events are held monthly on a rotating basis at our three career centers. At each session, meet with multiple employers currently hiring. Connect with your local workforce department, including career consultants and representatives from the Maryland Veterans Program and the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program. Click on the link below for job opportunities offered by the Baltimore County Government and business throughout Baltimore County.

https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/economic-development/job-seekers/job-opportunities

Please check Focus regularly to obtain the most up-to-date bus stop, time, and trip name for your student’s transportation.

Listed at the link below are the Baltimore County Public School buses with substitutions or delays for bus routes scheduled. Should you have further questions, please contact the Office of Transportation at 443-809-4321

Buses appear in the chart below by school.

Please note, changes/delays are accurate at the time of this posting and are subject to change. Bus changes and delays that occur once service begins will be communicated with the school as they become known.

https://buswhere.com/bcps/substitutions