September 18, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is a month-long celebration that recognizes the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and deep faith of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. Observed each year from September 15 to October 15, HHM is an opportunity for Catholic schools to honor the diverse voices within their communities and celebrate how Catholic education helps students pursue their dreams with purpose and faith. At Archbishop Borders School, we are grateful for the opportunity to elevate our Hispanic and Latino voices daily, foster cultural pride, and showcase our vibrant diversity.

Family Income Survey: I want to give a shout-out to all ABS parents who have completed the Family Income Survey. You are amazing! As of today, we have reached 94% completion. If you haven't completed the survey, we will send you a direct message.

Health Forms: All new students must have physical, dental, and immunization records. New students in grades Pre-K 3 through 1 must also have a lead testing certificate. Please complete your child's emergency form in School Admin, and email Nurse Grace or send in your child's health forms. If you have a doctor's or dental appointment, please notify Nurse Grace of the date(s).

The Vaccination deadline is Monday, Sept. 21, 2026; affected students have been notified.

Uniforms: Students must be in proper uniform every day. No uniform substitutions will be allowed. All uniform items, outerwear, and other belongings must be clearly labeled with the student's name.

Flynn & O'Hara - Uniform Company

8868 Waltham Woods Road

Parkville, MD 21234

www.flynnohara.com

Attendance & Dismissal: Students should arrive at school on time each day to avoid being marked as tardy. This also helps students participate in homeroom routines and eat breakfast before their next class. Please notify the office and/or homeroom teacher if your child will be absent, has a doctor's appointment, or is out sick.

Regular dismissal is at 3:00 pm. Early departures/sign-outs are NOT allowed after 2:30 p.m. to avoid afternoon disruptions and distractions in the classroom and to ensure safety during dismissal. Excessive lateness / excessive early departures, four (4) or more within a trimester, will result in a mandatory conference with teachers and the administration.

President: Elizabeth Funsch (Bilingual English and Spanish)

Members: Tiera Chin (Bilingual English and Spanish), Liz Obara Piedramartel (Bilingual English and Spanish)

Email: pto@abbschool.com

Facebook: ABS Parent Teacher Organization

If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to Elizabeth (Text or WhatsApp: 706-814-3351)

If you would like to sign up to help out during lunch or recess, please sign up using the link below. If you have not taken the VIRTUS please talk to Julia in the Office because you are ineligible to volunteer until you have done this training. Mondays and Fridays need the most help. PreK, 6th, 7th and 8th are not listed because the most help is needed for K-5th grades.

Three slots available daily: K, 1, 2 Recess (10:40 am - 11:20am); K, 1, 2 Lunch ( 11:00 am - 11:45am) and 3,4,5 Lunch/Recess (11:25 am -12:10 pm).

Sign up by clicking on a link below:

• Sept 14 - Sept 25
• Sept 28 - Oct 9

Thank you so much to Therese Cole who lead our first "ABS Parents Pray" of the year. We were a small, but mighty group this past Tuesday and, as we know, Jesus tells us that when there are two or three gathered in His name, He will be with us.

We need boxes!! Fourteen to be exact. We will be giving a box out to each classroom for them to create a "Prayers and Praises" box for intentions for us to pray for once a month. We hope this serves as a reminder to the students, staff, and parents that we can always offer up our worries, prayers and troubles to Jesus, as well as praise Him in thanksgiving for answered prayer.

If you have a box you can donate, please drop it off at the school office. If you have any questions, please email pto@abbschool.com-- or (706) 814-3351 Text or WhatsApp

The PTO holds a general meeting on the third Thursday of each month that is open to all ABS Families. The meetings generally last about a half hour and start promptly at 5:30 PM. The first and last meetings are in Person at the ABS Gym and all the other ones are virtual.

You should have received a meeting invite from the PTO email address inviting you to add all of the PTO monthly meetings to your personal calendars.

Join us on September 17 for the first general PTO meeting of the year.

Email: archbishopborders@abbschool.com
Website: www.abbschool.com
Location: 3500 Foster Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
Phone: 410-276-6534
Facebook: facebook.com/abbschoolmd
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