The Fulton Flier
Week of November 2nd

Message from Administration
Dear Fulton Families,
That's a wrap on 1st Quarter! As we ended the quarter we received the amazing news from the Maryland State Department of Education that Fulton is a five star school! This recognition is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and genuine care our staff brings to our students and families each and every day.
It takes an entire community working together to make a difference, and I am so grateful to be part of such a special school community.
You can learn more by visiting the Maryland School Report Card.
Please take a moment to make note of the information below.
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
The Parent-Teacher Conference scheduling window will open on November 6th. Conferences will take place on November 23- November 25.
Schedule
In- person conferences will be held on Monday, Nov. 23rd only
Virtual conferences will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24th and/or
Wednesday, Nov. 25th only depending on teacher availabilityFor fall conferences:
Homeroom/Language Arts teachers will be available for all grades.
Our advanced academic teachers will also be available for Math conferences for 4th Grade
Advanced Math only. (Math conferences for all other grades/teachers will
be held in February.) This will help allow for more teacher availability to meet with families.
Families will sign up for conferences using Synergy beginning November 6th. Here’s how to schedule a conference:
Log in to HCPSS Connect to view and select your time slot:
Select “Conference” from the left menu.
Choose “Parent Scheduled Conferences” at the top right.
Pick a convenient time slot.
Please view the following helpful guides:
https://www.hcpss.org/connect/guides/
https://help.hcpss.org/when-and-how-can-i-register-for-parent-teacher-
conferences
If you cannot access HCPSS Connect, please contact the school for assistance.
The scheduling window will remain open from Friday, November 6th, at 8:00 am through Thursday, November 19th, at 4:00 pm. After Nov. 19th, families must call the front office secretaries directly to check availability and schedule a conference.
Important Dates
November
1 PTA Fall Fest- TODAY! 1:00 - 4:00
3 Schools and Offices Closed- Election Day
6 Fulton Friday- Wear your Fulton gear or colors!
6 Conference Scheduling begins at 8:00am at hcpss.org/connect
6 Q1 Report Cards Issued starting at 4:00pm at hcpss.org/connect
10 Picture Retake Day The Picture Day ID: EVTX47H42
11 Wear Red, White, and Blue for Veteran's Day
16 - 20 American Education Week- More Information to come!
23 & 24 Parent/Teacher Conferences- See below.
25 - 27 Schools & Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
December
9 Schools Close 3 hours early- Staff Professional Development
16 Band/Strings/Chorus Concert at RHS
December 24 -January 3 Winter Break
New Information
American Education Week: November 16th -20th
Dear Fulton Families,
We are excited to welcome you to Fulton Elementary School for American Education Week, November 16–20, 2026.
This special week celebrates public education and the dedicated educators who make our schools thrive. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and take a glimpse into their learning.
When should I visit? See the picture above!
To help manage parking and classroom space, we have suggested grade-level visitation days and times. These dates and times are encouraged, but not required. If your personal or work schedule doesn’t allow you to visit on your child’s designated day and time, we welcome you to join us whenever you can!
Visits are for adults only; younger siblings may not attend.
You will need to sign in before entering the building. You will need to bring an ID with you.
Parking Reminders
Please be respectful of our neighboring schools during this time and follow the traffic patterns.
We look forward to opening our doors and sharing the wonderful learning happening every day at Fulton. Thank you for being valued partners in your child’s education. We hope to see you during American Education Week!
Please also take time to review information shared by HCPSS below:
Due to safety concerns, parent lunch visits are no longer permitted at HCPSS schools. Given the number of parents/guardians and guests who visit schools during American Education Week (Nov. 16-20), HCPSS can only accommodate classroom visits and cannot make exceptions to allow for visits during lunch. In addition, parents/guardians are not permitted to attend recess.
Please plan American Education Week visits accordingly based on your child’s school and/or class schedule.
Thank you for your understanding. HCPSS looks forward to welcoming families during your child’s class time for American Education Week.
The PTA Perch
The Fulton PTA Happenings
Please visit the Fulton PTA website for more information: https://www.fespta.org/
Pumpkin Patch
That's a wrap on the pumpkin patch! A HUGE shout-out to Jenn Myers and PTA Board POC Brooke Springer for pulling off such an amazing event! They coordinated and placed over 1,000 pumpkins throughout the month to make this special experience possible. And to our incredible volunteers, Lauren Plate, Ashley Hooks Williams, and our very own Falcons — THANK YOU! We hope all of our little Falcons had a blast visiting the patch and picking out their perfect pumpkins!
Staff Lounge Donations
November conferences will be here before we know it! We’re getting a head start on stocking the Fulton Elementary staff lounge with snacks, drinks, and treats for our amazing teachers. Please consider signing up to donate!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B45A4AD28A0FE3-65430364-fulton?useFullSite=true#/
Upcoming Dates
Tissue Box Drive
11/16 - 11/24 • Fulton Elementary
It's time for our annual Tissue Box Drive! Help us keep our nurses' office and related arts rooms stocked with tissues to keep our Falcons healthy. The collection box is in front of the main office or in the vestibule. If you're coming in for conferences, please consider bringing a box (or two!) to donate. Every little bit helps!
Chipotle Fundraiser
11/17 • 4 - 8 pm • Chipotle
Join us at Chipotle on Tuesday, November 17, from 4–8 PM, and 25% of event sales will be donated to the Fulton Elementary School PTA! Use code HVZGD6C at checkout, or show the flyer when ordering in the restaurant. Every order makes a difference!
Repeated Information
Holiday Help
Dear Families,
As Thanksgiving approaches, we understand that this time of year can bring both joy and challenges. If your family could benefit from support with Thanksgiving meals or other holiday-related needs, please do not hesitate to reach out.
If you would like assistance or would like to discuss available resources, please contact me directly at Samantha_Courtemanche@hcpss.org
Staff Appreciation!
Stock the Staff Room
Let's show the staff some love by stocking the staff room with some goodies!
Use the link below to place an order! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate can be delivered right to the school.
FES Favorite Things
Are you curious about what your child's teacher's favorite snack is? When their birthday is? Check out a list of their favorite things!
Fulton Fridays!
Fulton Friday's are back! Fulton Friday is a day for our school community to show their Fulton pride and if your student wants to participate, your student can wear Fulton attire or the school's colors blue and/or raspberry. Fulton Friday is the first Friday of each month.
Fulton Fridays will be:
Friday, November 6th
Friday, December 4th
Friday, January 8th
Friday, February 5th
Friday, March 5th
Friday, April 2nd
Friday, May 7th
Friday, June 4th
Emergency Information
HCPSS utilizes Family File for families to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians can now access and complete Family File by logging in to HCPSS Connect, selecting the Online Registration/Family File at the top right of the page and then selecting Family File Verification. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, each school year