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We also want to celebrate these reading rockstars! 📚🎸⭐️These scholars have moved up an entire independent reading level! We are so proud of each of you. Keep up the hard work scholars!
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Congratulations to these Lexis superstars! They have worked so hard and moved up an entire level!! Way to go scholars ✨⭐️🌟
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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Spelling Bee finalist at Hurlock Elementary School! We can't wait to watch these amazing scholars at the Spelling bee contest on Wednesday, February 21st from 5:30 - 7. Don't forget to RSVP if you plan on attending. We hope to see you all there!
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Congratulations to all our Perfect Attendance students, especially 4th grade who had the most!
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Hi there!
Registration for GOTR ends this Sunday, February 4, 2024! Make sure if your young lady wants to be a part of this amazing program, that you register before it closes!
Attached is the schedule for the practices as well!
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Please remember school is closed Monday and Tuesday of this week!
Friday is the 90th day of school! We will be celebrating the half way point by dressing up like the 90s!
Click link to be taken to our newsletter! https://www.smore.com/ur12qa
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Congratulations to these Lexia superstars! ⭐️These students have moved up a level on the Lexia platform. Way to go scholars keep up the hard work!!!
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We would like to thank the Working Artist Forum of Easton, MD for their generous donation to our Art Teacher, Mrs. Edwards and her Art program.
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Help us celebrate being in school for 90 days by dressing in your 90's best!
Big hair, bright (neon) colors, lots of denim, jeans rolled up!
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Hello families! Please have your child double-check their backpacks and bedrooms for any ARC books that belong to the school. All books must be turned into school by 1/24/24. Please continue to read every night for 30 minutes (2 steps) and log your steps daily. Thank you for all you do to support our students at HES!
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Join us for some yummy treats and a chance to sit down with our Superintendent, Mr. Dave Bromwell, to chat about Challenges of next year's budget, MCAP data, Strategic planning to move DCPS ahead and the Implementation of Blueprint in our schools.
This is not just for Hurlock Elementary but any Dorchester County Public School families!
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm in the Media Center.
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Dear families and Community members! Hurlock Elementary School's Cheer Squad is hosting a Valentines Day Fundraiser!❤️💕💐Please be sure to check your students folder for this flyer if they would like to purchase a flower gram. All proceeds will go towards our cheerleaders uniforms 🎀
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Hurlock Elementary will have a 2 hr delay on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Doors will open at 10:50 am!
Please remember breakfast is not served on 2 hr delay days!
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Our HES Spelling Bee has changed to Wednesday, February 21st. Please mark your calendars for this exciting event. Preliminaries will still take place during the week of January 31st. ONLY the top two spellers from each class will get to participate. So please study and practice. Good luck to all our scholars!!
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Due to the threat of inclement weather, Dorchester County Public Schools and offices will be closed today, Friday, January 19, 2024. Be safe!
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Join us for treats and a chance to sit down with our Superintendent, Dave Bromwell to chat and ask questions about the below topics.
Next Wednesday, January 24,2024 @ 6:00 in our Media
Topics include:
~ Implementation of Blueprint in our schools
~ Strategic planning to move DCPS ahead
~ Challenges of next year's budget
~ MCAP data
~ Question and answer time
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Due to falling overnight temperatures and the threat of ice, Dorchester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Be safe!
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UPDATE: Due to icy road conditions, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Be safe!
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Due to the weather, Dorchester County Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Be safe!
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Back to school! Dorchester County Public Schools will operate on a normal schedule Thursday, January 11, 2024. We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early! #AllHandsOnDeck
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