HES Family and Community Newsletter
October 18, 2026
Letter from the Principal
Dear HES Families,
This week is filled with exciting learning experiences, field trips, and opportunities for our students and families. Be sure to check out this week's Peek of the Week for important dates and reminders!
This week is SPIRIT Week - United Against Bullying - check out the flyer below!
Monday, October 19: Our 5th graders head to NorthBay for their three-day adventure! We wish them a wonderful experience filled with learning, teamwork, and memories!
Tuesday, October 20: Judy Center Playgroup at 10:00 a.m.;
Tuesday, October 20: PEP Meeting at Maple Elementary at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21: Our 5th graders return from NorthBay! We can't wait to hear about their experiences!
Thursday, October 22: Judy Center Field Trip to the Delaware Children's Museum! A fun day of exploring, discovering, and learning!
Friday, October 23: Firehouse Field Trips! Our youngest Eagles will visit the firehouse to learn about fire safety and our community helpers.
9:15 a.m. – PreK 4
9:45 a.m. – PreK 3
10:15 a.m. – Kindergarten
Attendance Matters Every Day!
As we begin another week, let's continue working together to make every minute of learning count! Being at school on time, every day, and staying all day helps our students build strong habits and reach their full potential.
#AttendanceMatters #NoTardyTaters
We Still Need Your Help!
Our annual Trunk or Treat is coming up on Friday, October 30, at 5:30 p.m.! We would greatly appreciate donations of individually wrapped candy to help make this a fun and memorable event for our students and families. Donations can be sent to school anytime!
Don't Forget to Check Out Our Academic Section!
Each week, we include helpful links, learning resources, and simple activities you can do at home to support your child's academic growth. We put a lot of time and care into making our newsletter useful for families, so please take a few minutes to explore all the information and opportunities we share!
Thank you for being part of our HES family! Whether you're supporting learning at home, volunteering, donating, or simply encouraging your child each day, you are helping us grow greatness!
Together, we are growing Readers, Problem Solvers, Leaders, and Citizens!
Greatness Grows Here!
With Love,
Mrs. Corkran
Growing Greatness Sneak Peak
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 30, 2026
Join us from 5:30–7:00 PM in the Bus Loop, Playground, and Parking Lot for a fun evening with the family!
Bring the whole family and enjoy a spooktacular time together!
Reminder: To keep our event fun and safe for everyone, no scary masks or pretend weapons are permitted.
Donations needed
After-School Opportunities Are Growing at HES!
You asked for more, and we heard you!
We are excited to offer more after-school opportunities for our HES students! Whether your child is interested in enrichment, leadership, sports, or simply having a safe and engaging place to spend time after school, there are more options than ever.
🍀 4-H Club
4-H flyers went home this week. If you need another registration form, please contact the HES Office.
📖 Good News Club
Good News Club has already started, but spots are still available! If you would like more information or are interested in having your child participate, please contact the HES Office.
🌱 Harvesting Hope Enrichment Program
Harvesting Hope begins soon and has only 15 spots available!
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 3:45–5:30 PM
Please see the Harvesting Hope flyer for information and click to register.
💙 Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Shore is coming to HES!
We are especially excited to welcome the Boys & Girls Club to Hurlock Elementary! The program will operate alongside our other after-school activities, giving families even more flexibility.
Monday–Friday | 3:45–6:30 PM | 50 spots available
Students can participate in another HES after-school activity and then finish their afternoon with the Boys & Girls Club! Please see the Boys & Girls Club fflyer for information and click to register.
🏀 📣 🏃 More is coming!
Basketball, Cheer, and Girls on the Run will begin later in the school year. More information and registration details will be shared as we get closer.
Mid-Shore Behavioral Health wants to hear from you!
Cook Center Family Connections
November Calendar
Academic Adventures for Families
Step Into Your Child’s Learning
Readers • Problem Solvers • Leaders • Citizens
ELA updates
Kindergarten - HMH Module 2 Week 1 Update
First Grade - HMH Module 2 Week 3 Update
Second Grade - HMH Module 2 Week 2 Update
Third Grade - HMH Module 2 Week 3 Update
Fourth Grade - HMH Module 2 Week 2 Update
Fifth Grade - HMH Module 2 Week 2 Update
Please click the links below to see what your student is working on in Math
IM Parent links
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Unit 2 Family Support Video
Kindergarten Unit 2 Family Support Letter - English
Kindergarten Unit 2 Family Support Letter - Spanish
First Grade
First Grade Unit 2 Family Support Video
First Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - English
First Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - Spanish
Second Grade
Second Grade Unit 2 Family Support Video
Second Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - English
Second Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - Spanish
Third Grade
Third Grade Unit 2 Family Support Video
Third Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - English
Third Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - Spanish
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Unit 2 Family Support Video
Fourth Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - English
Fourth Grade Unit 2 Family Support Letter - Spanish
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade Unit 2 Family Support Video
🎉 Celebrating Our Students in the 2026-2027 School Year🎉
This years awards will be:
🎉Academic All-Star: Students who earn A's, B's, or C's in all courses and P's in Student Success Behaviors 🎉
🎊Attendance All-Star: Students who maintain more than 90% attendance during the month or marking period 🎊
All Things Title 1
At Hurlock Elementary School, being a Title I school means we receive additional federal funding to help ensure every child has access to a high-quality education and the support they need to succeed.
Title I funding helps us provide extra resources, targeted academic interventions, additional learning opportunities, and programs that strengthen the partnership between school and home.
As a Title I school, we are committed to:
Supporting Every Learner: Providing additional instruction and interventions in reading, math, and other areas where students need support.
Ensuring Equal Opportunities: Helping remove barriers so all students have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Partnering with Families: Offering family engagement events, learning resources, and opportunities for parents to be actively involved in their child's education.
Monitoring Student Growth: Using student achievement data to identify needs, celebrate progress, and adjust instruction.
Building Strong Community Connections: Working with local organizations and families to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Growing Greatness – Every Child, Every Day, Every Opportunity
Being a Title I school is about more than additional funding. It is about our shared commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued, receives the support they need, and has the opportunity to grow into a confident reader, problem solver, leader, and citizen.
At Hurlock Elementary, we believe greatness grows when schools, families, and communities work together.
Attendance Matters
Our school day is packed with learning from 8:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m. There truly isn’t time to spare.
Our commitment: Make every minute with your child count.
Our ask of families: Help us by having your child at school, on time, and here for the entire day.
#NoTardyTaters!
This year, we’re making being on time a little more fun with our #NoTardyTaters initiative!
Our goal is simple: Be in the building BEFORE 8:45 a.m.
Why before? Because 8:45 is when learning begins! Students need time to get to their classrooms, unpack, settle in, and be ready to learn when the bell rings.
In the building before 8:45 → In class and ready at 8:45 → More opportunities to Grow Greatness!
Student Support Team
Click on the flyer below to request assistance.
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Judy Center News
Click the Calendar to visit Hurlock Judy Center's Facebook page and catch their latest adventures.
Standard Response Protocol
Again this year, HES will use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to help keep everyone safe during emergency situations. Depending on the situation, we may use one of five responses: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, or Shelter.
Families should know that using one of these protocols does not always mean there is immediate danger. For example, a Hold may simply be used to keep hallways clear while we address a situation that requires safety or privacy.
Throughout the year, students and staff will learn and practice each protocol so that if an emergency occurs, everyone knows what to do and how to respond calmly, safely, and effectively.
DCPS Links
Our Websites:
DCPS Board of Education Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Board of Education of Dorchester County does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other basis prohibited by law. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. This information is available in alternative formats upon request.
Concerns regarding the above are directed to the Director of Student Services, Dorchester County Public Schools, 700 Glasgow Street, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613, or by phone at 410-228-4747, extension 3637 or by email at titleix@dcpsmd.org