Hurlock Elementary

TODAY's the last day for pre -orders!!! 🥪🦃 PIT BEEF & TURKEY FUNDRAISER! 🦃🥪 Mark your calendars! The Hurlock Elementary School PTO is hosting a Pit Beef & Turkey Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 17th, from 11 AM–1 PM! For just $12, enjoy a delicious sandwich, chips, and a drink! 📍 Hurlock Community Center Parking Lot 🚚 Delivery available to local businesses and schools with 10+ orders! 📲 Scan the QR code or use the ordering link to place your order and submit payment through Jamie Petrides. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_FMFbWrSjIfLEacPqIQMwdB5T_a24UDXFp7SQWFusJ0J7mg/viewform ⏰ Pre-orders and payment are due Friday, November 13th! 🙌 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We are looking for helping hands to package meal orders and deliver meals to local businesses and schools. If you are available to lend a hand, please sign up using the link below! 🔗 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15oDCUTsWF9VtO-XJzGwC8UEfmUZHeSPOCgqvM_nHhFc/edit?usp=drivesdk All proceeds will go toward Hurlock Elementary students’ end-of-year PBIS incentive trips! Thank you for supporting Hurlock Elementary!

HES FAMILY REMINDERS! Happy Tuesday, HES Families! Here are a few important reminders and upcoming events: ⏰ HALF DAY TOMORROW – NOVEMBER 11 Tomorrow is an early dismissal day! Students will be dismissed at 12:40 PM. * No after-school activities will take place, with the exception of Boys & Girls Club. * Please notify the front office of any dismissal changes by 12:00 PM. ❤️🤍💙 VETERANS DAY – WEAR RED, WHITE & BLUE! In honor of Veterans Day, we invite all students and staff to wear red, white, or blue tomorrow as we celebrate and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service and sacrifice! 🥩 PTO PIT BEEF & TURKEY FUNDRAISER Our PTO fundraiser is coming up! 📅 November 17, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 💲 $12 per meal https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_FMFbWrSjIfLEacPqIQMwdB5T_a24UDXFp7SQWFusJ0J7mg/viewform Each meal includes pit beef or turkey and all the fixings! Pre-orders are due by November 13th. Be sure to use the order link or QR code to reserve your meal and support our HES PTO! Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate our HES families!

🥪🦃 PIT BEEF & TURKEY FUNDRAISER! 🦃🥪 Mark your calendars! The Hurlock Elementary School PTO is hosting a Pit Beef & Turkey Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 17th, from 11 AM–1 PM! For just $12, enjoy a delicious sandwich, chips, and a drink! 📍 Hurlock Community Center Parking Lot 🚚 Delivery available to local businesses and schools with 10+ orders! 📲 Scan the QR code or use the ordering link to place your order and submit payment through Jamie Petrides. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_FMFbWrSjIfLEacPqIQMwdB5T_a24UDXFp7SQWFusJ0J7mg/viewform ⏰ Pre-orders and payment are due Friday, November 13th! 🙌 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We are looking for helping hands to package meal orders and deliver meals to local businesses and schools. If you are available to lend a hand, please sign up using the link below! 🔗 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15oDCUTsWF9VtO-XJzGwC8UEfmUZHeSPOCgqvM_nHhFc/edit?usp=drivesdk All proceeds will go toward Hurlock Elementary students’ end-of-year PBIS incentive trips! Thank you for supporting Hurlock Elementary!

We have another exciting week ahead, November 9–13, filled with learning, growth, and opportunities for our Eagles to shine!

⏰ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Wednesday, November 11, is an EARLY DISMISSAL DAY! Students will be dismissed at 12:45 PM. Boys & Girls Club will operate from 12:45–6:30 PM.

🇺🇸 This week, we also honor our veterans and thank them for their service and sacrifice.

Be sure to check out this week's Peek of the Week for upcoming activities, important reminders, and family events!

Let's make every minute count by being on time, staying all day, and making the most of every learning opportunity!

Growing Greatness—Every Child, Every Day, Every Opportunity! 💙💛

#GrowingGreatness #HESProud #AttendanceMatters #NoTardyTaters

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🥪🦃 PIT BEEF & TURKEY FUNDRAISER! 🦃🥪 Mark your calendars! The Hurlock Elementary School PTO is hosting a Pit Beef & Turkey Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 17th, from 11 AM–1 PM! For just $12, enjoy a delicious sandwich, chips, and a drink! 📍 Hurlock Community Center Parking Lot 🚚 Delivery available to local businesses and schools with 10+ orders! 📲 Scan the QR code or use the ordering link to place your order and submit payment through Jamie Petrides. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_FMFbWrSjIfLEacPqIQMwdB5T_a24UDXFp7SQWFusJ0J7mg/viewform ⏰ Pre-orders and payment are due Friday, November 13th! 🙌 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We are looking for helping hands to package meal orders and deliver meals to local businesses and schools. If you are available to lend a hand, please sign up using the link below! 🔗 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15oDCUTsWF9VtO-XJzGwC8UEfmUZHeSPOCgqvM_nHhFc/edit?usp=drivesdk All proceeds will go toward Hurlock Elementary students’ end-of-year PBIS incentive trips! Thank you for supporting Hurlock Elementary!

Today, Hurlock Elementary School briefly went into a hold due to a medical emergency involving a student. Our staff responded quickly and appropriately, and emergency medical services were called to provide assistance.

The hold was lifted once the situation was addressed, and the school day returned to normal operations.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We appreciate our staff’s quick response and the continued support and understanding of our families.

Thank you for being part of our Hurlock Elementary family! 💙

Elementary Report Cards- Quarter 1

Elementary report cards have been sent home with your student. Please take a moment to review the Quarter 1 report card, sign the envelope and return it to the school with your student.

Please keep the report card at home. The envelope will be reused each quarter to send home future report cards. Each student who returns their envelope will earn 5 house points!

Thank you for your cooperation!

🦃 Thanksgiving Luncheon – FINAL REMINDER! 🍂 Tomorrow, Friday, November 6th, is the FINAL DAY to RSVP AND submit payment for our Thanksgiving Luncheon! Families who would like to participate must make sure their RSVP is submitted and payment is received by the end of the day tomorrow. https://app.smore.com/n/wkxz7?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVZ4x5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWURppLtHAzKpZ4-Yqy3s_gODGoFTUUnNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR_kStSP817zMm_xnUVlpmcrYcso8S9PGvGVPpGMORgYCwzTq2VnGa_kXluVUQ_aem_oD_A1CG36JEurE3_CnedTQ Please note: If you do not RSVP and submit payment by tomorrow’s deadline, your student/family member will not be able to receive a Thanksgiving Luncheon meal. We have several families who have not submit payments just yet so please get that to Ms. Dorsey ASAP! If you have already completed both, thank you! We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with our HES families! ❤️

Please remember that the following after school clubs are tomorrow - 4H club : pick up 5:15pm - harvesting hope : pick up 5:30pm - cheerleading practice ( please return signed permission slip to Ms. McBean) :pick up 5pm - basketball practice (please return signed permission slip to Mr. Johnson): pick up 5pm - boys and girls club: pick up 6:30pm Parents/ Guardians, Please do not join the pick up line until it is your child's pick up time. We ask that you stay in your car and follow the pick up line procedure for everyone's safety. Thank you We hope to see everyone at school tomorrow 💙

🐝📚 The buzz is building at HES! 💛🐝 It’s time to put those spelling skills to the test! 🐝📚 Our Spelling Bee Preliminaries will take place TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 4th, during specials! ✏️ Students, don’t forget to practice your grade-level spelling lists and come ready to show what you know! 🏆 Students who win their preliminary round will earn a spot in our School Spelling Bee on November 18th! We can’t wait to see our Mighty Eagles BEE-lieve in themselves and give it their BEST shot! 🦅💙 Good luck to all our spellers! 🐝✨ #HurlockElementary #GrowingGreatness #SpellingBee #MightyEagles

🍬🎃 CONGRATULATIONS, 3RD GRADE! 🎃🍬 Our 3rd graders collected the most candy for HES Trunk or Treat with an amazing 32 donations! 🏆🍭 They earned themselves an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦🎉 A big shoutout to all of our grade levels for participating and making Trunk or Treat such a sweet success! Way to go, Mighty Eagles! 💙🤍

RSVP by this Friday, November 6th!

🦃🍁HES THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON!🍁🦃
We are excited to invite our Hurlock Elementary families to join us for our Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 19, 2026!

There's nothing better than bringing our school family together to share a meal, celebrate gratitude, and make special memories! ❤️

🍽️ Date: Thursday, November 19
💵 Cost: $8.00 per guest
📲 Payment: Scan the QR code on the flyer to pay online!

We are thankful for our amazing students, families, and community who help us continue Growing Greatness—Every Child, Every Day, Every Opportunity!

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🦃🍁HES THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON!🍁🦃
We are excited to invite our Hurlock Elementary families to join us for our Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 19, 2026!

There's nothing better than bringing our school family together to share a meal, celebrate gratitude, and make special memories! ❤️

🍽️ Date: Thursday, November 19
💵 Cost: $8.00 per guest
📲 Payment: Scan the QR code on the flyer to pay online!

We are thankful for our amazing students, families, and community who help us continue Growing Greatness—Every Child, Every Day, Every Opportunity!

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🎃🌎 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, HES! 🍬🚗 Our Trunk or Treat: Around the World is happening TONIGHT! We can’t wait to see our Eagles and families for an evening of fun, treats, and Halloween excitement! 📍 A few reminders: * Please stop by the sign-in table when you arrive to receive your passport. * Each student will receive a goodie bag to collect their candy and trinkets throughout the event. * Don’t forget to visit all the stops and enjoy our trip around the world! 🌎 ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM We can’t wait to see everyone! Let’s make tonight spook-tacular! 👻💙

The Dorchester County Health Department was at Hurlock Elementary School today giving Flu Vaccines to students whose parents signed their child up to receive one.  Thank you, Nurse Michelle and Nurse Marcia, for keeping our students healthy this flu season. 

WE ARE OFFICIALLY A 4-STAR SCHOOL! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Growing Greatness at Hurlock Elementary!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Hurlock Elementary School has moved from a 3-Star to a 4-Star rating on the Maryland State Department of Education's 2025–2026 School Report Card!

This exciting achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and growth of our students, the unwavering commitment of our teachers and staff, and the continued support of our families and community. Every lesson taught, every challenge overcome, and every step forward has contributed to this accomplishment.

But we're not done growing! While we are incredibly proud of earning 4 stars, our sights are set on becoming a 5-Star School! We know we can get there by continuing to work together, setting high expectations, strengthening instruction, celebrating growth, supporting every learner, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Every day matters, every lesson matters, and every child matters!

This is more than a star rating—it's a celebration of our collective growth and a reminder of what we can accomplish when we put children first! We have proven that great things happen when our school, families, and community work together. And we believe our best is still ahead of us!

Four stars is worth celebrating, but five stars is our next goal! Together, we CAN make it happen!

Together, we will continue Growing Greatness—Every Child, Every Day, Every Opportunity!

Congratulations, HES Eagles! We are SO proud of you!

Reminders for Friday, October 30:

Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. Please make sure your students have a plan for getting home early, and help them double-check before they leave.

Friday is dress-up day! To keep everyone safe and comfortable, please remember:
No masks
No inflatable costumes
No face paint
No pretend weapons

Trunk or Treat begins at 5:30 p.m. We’d love to see you there!

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📢 Important Notice to HES Families Dear HES Families, Please be aware that a helicopter will be landing at Hurlock Elementary School. We want to reassure you that this activity is not affiliated with the school or any school-sponsored activity. We are sharing this information simply to keep our families informed and aware. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

4H Club Enrollment Update Thank you for your interest in enrolling your student in HES 4H Club! We have officially reached capacity. All packets that were turned in today will be counted for. We will not be accepting any additional enrollment packets after today. Please also note that students participating in the 4th and 5th grade cheerleading and basketball program beginning in November will not be able to participate in 4H Club . You are welcome to sign them up for boys and girls club to participate in after practice is over. Thank you for your understanding and support!