Hurlock Elementary

Good Afternoon Families, This weekend is a 3-day weekend. Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. We are closely monitoring the weather forecast, which indicates a possibility of snow on Sunday and very cold temperatures on Monday and Tuesday. We are unsure if this will cause a school closure next week. To prepare, we are sending home devices and chargers with students today in case we have to provide virtual learning next week. Remember, we have used all our inclement weather days and are doing our best to not extend the school year further into June. If there is no significant snow event, students should bring their devices and chargers back to school on Tuesday. Please ensure the devices are safely stored over the weekend. If there are any connectivity issues, students will have the opportunity to make up the work, and it will not count against them. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

This week , grades 2-5th will be coming home with a 4H after school enrollment packet for all new enrollees. If your student was in 4h before winter break you do not need to fill it out again. More information on new before/after school clubs will be sent out soon that will start in February !

January 15, 2025 Dear Parent/Guardian/Community Member, Dorchester County Public Schools (DCPS) has initiated a process to modernize its elementary schools, and we need your input in the first step—the Districtwide Elementary School Prototype Educational Specification. This document will identify what an ideal elementary school in Dorchester County should be: the types of instructional and support spaces it will contain, its educational philosophy, and its community features. It will be used to evaluate the older elementary schools in the system, leading to capital improvement projects that will support your children’s needs. You are invited to a listening session to learn about the process for developing the Districtwide Elementary School Prototype Educational Specification. The first session will be held on February 11, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM, at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School in the auditorium, and the second session will be held on February 12, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM, at North Dorchester High School in the auditorium. At these sessions, you will have the opportunity to provide input on the elementary schools. You do not need to attend both sessions as they will both cover the same information. Additional opportunities will be available later this spring to provide comments as the draft educational specification document is developed. The Districtwide Elementary School Prototype Educational Specification is the first step in providing modernized facilities for the elementary school students of Dorchester County. Your concerns and observations are crucial to the success of this process. We look forward to seeing you at one or both sessions. Sincerely, Dr. Jymil Thompson Superintendent of Schools

Hey hey families in the Hurlock Elementary! Our Judy Center is having their first Information Night and Diaper giveaway On January 21, 2025 @ 4:15 p.m. ! If you are an expecting mom, have children under 5 or a caregiver of children birth to 5, this night is for you! Please either scan the QR code or follow this link to RSVP by January 20, 2025. ​ https://form.jotform.com/250145611143141

Find out more below about the Parent Encouragement Program ! Dinner will be served, Please register to join us http://tinyurl.com/PEPinDCMD https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcM8Jd6LY/1LVranACJtyT42UIVeM--A/view?utm_content=DAGcM8Jd6LY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0d56b05247

Attention families of third through fifth grade girls- registration for our Girls on the Run Team is officially open from now through February 2! The registration fee is $20. Practices are on Wednesdays and Thursdays. A detailed list of practices is attached. Girls must be able to attend the end of season 5K in Salisbury, MD on Saturday, May 3. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Stoops at stoopsa@dcpsmd.org! Due to scheduling, girls who are on the cheerleading/basketball team will not be able to participate this school year in GOTR. We are so excited for our third season of this great program! https://5il.co/352l8 https://5il.co/352l9 Register using this link: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/Spring25ProgramGOTRGC?sid=c3fb9d1bef194633b9930064f7e5826d

Final call for Winter Shoppe donations! We will be placing a big blue bin out in the bus loop Tuesday and Wednesday for any donations you may have! Thank you!

Good afternoon! Dorchester County Public schools will be opening on a two hour delay Monday, January 13th. Parents please make sure that your child returns their charged laptop tomorrow.

Dear HES , please take a moment to fill out our family engagement survey. We appreciate your input on how our programs have been going. https://forms.gle/chd5CfdjrJKDGbEr8

Students will have the opportunity to check in with our student success team, Mrs. Church and Mrs. Powell from 11:00-12:00 today. Please use the code : Hescheckin

Yearbook orders begin today! We are doing online orders only. Orders will be taken until June 10th. Yearbooks are produced during the summer and will be available for pick up during our Back to School Block Party in August. To order please go to www.strawbridge.net Our online code is: YB31374

Let get ready for a Snowman Competition!!! Click the link below for more details! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbpWWphi4/hvSAVpjXPUTOmnv3PZIoYg/edit?utm_content=DAGbpWWphi4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Virtual Day codes : click the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lEcdSiCe6HeGSDSSIgXMtm50AV-gGyH8e-Vg76Th3ys/edit

Students will have the opportunity to check in with our student success team, Mrs. Church and Mrs. Powell from 12:00-1:00pm today. Please use the code : Hescheckin

Good afternoon. Friday, January 10th will be a virtual learning day for students. More information will be sent from your child’s school. All 12-month employees are expected to report on time. If staff need additional time to get to work, they may reach out to their supervisor to adjust their schedule. Please be safe.

Good afternoon! Tomorrow, January 9th, 2025, will be our first virtual day! PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten students who were in school Friday received a packet to complete. Your student does not log online! Students who were absent on Friday will receive their packet when we return to school.

Good afternoon! Tomorrow will be our first virtual day! If your student was in school Friday, they received their laptop/iPad with attached instructions on logging in. Times vary by grade, so please refer to the information on the device. Students absent last Friday will receive a packet to complete upon return.

Good afternoon. Thursday, January 9th will be a virtual learning day for students. More information will be sent from your child’s school. All 12-month employees are expected to report on time. If staff need additional time to get to work, they may reach out to their supervisor to adjust their schedule. Please be safe.

We hope you are enjoying your snow days! It’s a great opportunity to snuggle up and read a good book! You may read to your child or have your child read to you! Don’t forget to LOG 1 STEP for every 15 minutes of reading! 📚📖

Good afternoon! Dorchester County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed Wednesday, January 8th. Essential staff may be called in by their supervisor if needed. Stay safe.