Perry Hall Elementary School
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Perry Hall Elementary School
Perry Hall Elementary School Ap r il 20 15 V ol um e 1 , I ss u e 9 D o n n a B e r g i n , P r i n c i p a l : d b e r g i n @b c p s . o r g J a m i e B a s i g n a n i , As s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l : jb a s i g n a n i @b c p s . o r g Greetings from the Administrative Team Contact Us Perry Hall Elementary 9021 Belair Rd. Nottingham, MD 21236 Office: (410) 887-5105 Fax: (410) 887-5106 Connect with Us April brings not only thoughts of baseball, lacrosse, and flowers in bloom but special weeks designated to honor people who make a difference in the lives of our students! Administrative Professionals Day is April 22nd! We know that our Perry Hall community joins us in thanking Alice Rugemer, Debbie Bragg, and Carole Webner for the many hours they put in above and beyond the call of duty in order to meet the needs of our Great Gators and their families. Most importantly, they care about each of the children and make our office a welcoming place to be!! National Volunteer Appreciation Week is the week of April 27. Volunteer Week was created in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order to establish the week as an annual celebration of volunteering. The participation of our volunteers in our school programs is beneficial to both students and staff!! We appreciate all of our volunteers and look forward to honoring them at the Volunteer Luncheon on Friday May 1st. No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. ~Author Unknown Visit our website: http:// perryhalles.bcps.org Sincerely, Follow us on Twitter Donna Bergin, Principal @PerryHallES Jamie Basignani, Assistant Principal Follow us on Facebook Perry Hall Elementary PTA Important Dates Our Vision Perry Hall Elementary School is committed to creating a safe and structured learning environment where students, staff, parents, and community members work cooperatively to develop 21st April 3-April 10 Schools closed for Spring Break April 13 Schools reopen April 16 Kindergarten Registration April 23 Grade 2 Field Trip to Herr’s Factory April 24 Grade 3 Pastries for Parents, 9:05-10:05 April 30 Book Fair Family Night Next Month: May 2 — Spring Fling century life-long learners and leaders. Gator Gazette Page 2 PTA Fundraiser— Mixed Bags Order Mixed Bags orders will arrive April 13th. Please be on the lookout for your child to bring home orders that on that day or early that week. For large orders, you will be able to come to the school and pick them up. Some items were on back order, and they are sending compensation for the longer wait in your orders. Thank you again to all that have supported Perry Hall Elementary through this fundraiser! Square One Art Fundraiser Your artist recently brought home a packet of art and an order catalog from the SQUARE 1 Art Company. This fundraiser will benefit our school in a variety of ways. If you choose to purchase a keepsake featuring your child’s artwork, a portion of the profit will be returned to our school. This will get us closer to our goal of replacing our broken kiln! Orders placed will contribute to boosting the self-esteem of your child by allowing them to see their very own artwork printed on personalized keepsakes. The deadline for orders is April 17th, and they can be placed over the phone or online. Your generosity does not go unnoticed, and the stickers are yours to keep. Thank you for your educational support and sharing your artist with us! -Mrs. Battista and Mrs. Morgan, Visual Art Educators Kindergarten Registration 2015-2016 Perry Hall Elementary School will hold its Kindergarten Registration for the 2015-16 school year on April 16, 2015. Pre-K registration will be on April 23. Contact Mrs. Bragg at 410-887-5105 for more information. Please pass this information on to any neighbors who may be attending Pre-K or kindergarten next school year. Parent University The goal of this Parent University is to provide centralized access to resources that support parents in guiding their children to academic success and enhancing personal growth and family wellness. Below are upcoming Parent University events. Page 3 Gator Gazette Counselor’s Corner with Mrs. Cooney Our children today are growing up using technology before they even enter elementary school. There are wonderful apps that parents can use to teach children to read and imagine. As they become more concerned with their social world, our students begin to experiment with social media apps, and their social world expands quickly. Some of our students are using sites that are not recommended for use among elementary-age children. If not carefully monitored, our students can get into trouble with their friends, become a target or participate in cyber bullying, or even put themselves in harm’s way. It has come to our attention that some of our students are connecting through texting and social media websites such as Instagram, Snapchat, Kik, Facebook, etc, which can (and has) posed problems in school. Recently, we spoke with PHES 5th graders about the importance of staying safe and controlling their digital footprint when communicating and posting information online. I urge you to supervise what your children are doing online and review the information at www.commonsensemedia.org to ensure that they stay safe and are navigating the social media world in ways that are appropriate for their age and maturity levels. Character Corner April’s Value of the Month is Team Spirit. You can use the poem below to help your child understand and demonstrate this value. Encourage your child to represent this value at school and he/she could earn a Golden Gator! Previous values that we have introduced include Hard Work, Enthusiasm, Friendship, Loyalty, Cooperation, SelfControl, Alertness, Action, Determination, Fitness, and Skill. A student can also earn a Golden Gator by demonstrating one of our previous values. Thank you for your continued support! Team Spirit! “Your team is part of who you are. But don’t forget, the team’s the star. You help, support, and then you cheer it. To find success, show strong team spirit!” Testing Updates Testing Updates >Students in grade 5 will participate in the Science MSA, online, beginning the week of April 13. >Students in grades 3-5 will participate in the PARCC End-of-Year assessments beginning on May 4 and ending May 15. >Students in grades K-2 will participate in the MAP Spring Testing, beginning on May 5 and ending by June 12. Reminder: Although students will be allowed to make up any tests that they miss, it is a more comfortable testing situation when they are able to take the test with their classmates. We ask that you make every effort to have your child attend school and be on time during these days.