Hurlock Elementary

Good morning. All read-a-thon readers need to spend their prize money by Thurs. Mar 28th, 2024. Any prize money not spent by Thurs. Mar 28th, 2024 will no longer be available. The prize store cannot be reopened once it is closed. All prizes will be shipped to the school. https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login/

HUMPHREY Our school is taking part in a special, communitywide shared reading event. Every family will receive a copy of the same book and will be asked to read it together at home over the next few weeks. I am personally asking you to make the time so that your family can participate in this special activity. Reading aloud at home is valuable because it better prepares your child to be an effective reader, and it is also a fun, worthwhile family activity. With this program, we aim to build a Community of Readers at our school. Everyone – students, parents, teachers, even administrative staff – will all be following along together. Your child will receive a copy of our book at a special schoolwide assembly introducing the program and the book. Along with the book, you will receive a reading schedule so that you can keep up at home. Generally, you will be asked to read about 15 minutes each night. This can count for a reading step as well. In school, your child will be invited to answer daily trivia questions to encourage and reward attentive listening. You will soon find that your child will take pride in knowing and anticipating the details of the story. In class, students will explore the book through activities and discussion. You will want to make sure your family keeps up so that your child can be included. This is a novel program in that children of all grade levels will all be listening to the same book. Strange or daring as that may seem, it actually makes sound educational sense. Reading professionals recommend reading material out loud that is beyond a child’s own reading level. We also believe that you can and should continue reading chapter books with your older children, even when they are able to read by themselves. We have selected a title that can be followed and understood and enjoyed by younger students, but will still captivate and stimulate older children. I know that you’ll enjoy this special reading time with your children. I hope to talk with both you and your student sometime in the days to come about this special book. When a whole school reads a book, there’s a lot to talk about. With your help, we can build a Community of Readers at our school. Sincerely, Dawn Corkran Principal Hurlock Elementary School

We're thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon is still underway! We're counting on you to make it a success. If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738373639 It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our financial goals. Thank you for your help in reaching our goal. Hurlock Elementary School

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), We are doing a book swap Monday, March 11th . To be able to do this successfully, all ’100 Book Challenge’ books need to be returned Tuesday, March 12th. Please check under beds, between couch cushions, in the car, everywhere! Also, starting this Monday, March 11th, students will not be sent home with ‘100 Book Challenge’ books until Friday March 15th. We will still have the 2 step at-home reading expectation for homework, but students may read any book they have at home. It does not need to be leveled. Thank you for your support! Dr. Rebekah Donovan Literacy Coach

Our morning announcements program, the Mighty Eagles News, is hosting an online fundraiser with DoubleGood Popcorn from March 12th at midnight to March 15th at 11:59pm. This fundraiser is to help fund our end-of-year field trip! Our program will receive 50% of all proceeds made from this fundraiser. Use the link here (https://popup.doublegood.com/s/0rfa241b) or scan the QR code using your smartphone to visit our pop-up shop and buy some products! All items you order will be shipped directly to you. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Windsor at windsorj@dcpsmd.org. https://popup.doublegood.com/s/0rfa241b

Good evening HES Families and Friends! Please remember that this week's basketball game will be held in the CSD gymnasium! Also make sure you check out the dress code reminder. https://www.smore.com/n/8fv9a

Our school is currently reading more than ever during our Read-A-Thon. We want to make this the most successful Read-A-Thon, but can't do it without your support. You can help us be successful by sharing your student's reading donation page and message with friends and family on Facebook. By using the link below to share, you can celebrate your child's achievements and support our school: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/323738373639/3 Thanks so much, Hurlock Elementary School

To register for Flag Football, please click on this link https://app.teamlinkt.com/register/find/uarise-cambridgemd

We're thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon has begun! We're counting on you to make it a success. Please take a moment to activate your child’s page by clicking: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738373639 Your support will greatly assist us in meeting our financial goals. Thank you for your help!

https://www.smore.com/n/en7rj Make sure you take a look at the enjoyable dress-up theme designated for each day!

Hurlock Elementary School has decided to hold a Read-a-thon this year! Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-a-thon starts Monday March 4, 2024. Check your students take home folders today for Read-A-Thon instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738373639/1 and following the simple instructions. We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. We hope EVERYONE participates. Thanks so much, Hurlock Elementary School

Good morning! A HUGE shoutout to these Lexia superstars ✨Each of these students have worked hard and moved up an entire Lexia level! Way to go scholars🌟

Good morning HES families! Read Across America Week is next week! Please take a look at the attached flyer for more details on our daily dress up themes. This year we are welcoming anyone who would like to volunteer to read to our students to please sign up here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IREC9wuQhp6hnobFeumUjOL0lbaIwcb5dX9G7izBcGs/edit Just place your name under the volunteer column with the preferred day and time. RAA week is all about encourage students to fall in love with reading. We hope you will join us in sharing your favorite book with students! Thank you all for your continued support. Happy reading!

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Thank you to all the families that came out to support our spelling bee scholars. If you would please take our quick survey here https://forms.gle/BZGHeDKb2EcTZqg97 Thank you for your input!

Don't forget tomorrow is a house meeting please wear your house colors! Also, tomorrow night is the reading night/ spelling bee night at 5:30. We hope to see you all there!

This week's newsletter... Basketball and Cheer families - please keep in mind, per county policy, your student must be in school ALL day to participate. There will be no exceptions. The policy is linked in the newsletter. https://www.smore.com/ps0924

Shuti's Friendship day is tomorrow, please wear as much yellow as you can!

Please don't forget to RSVP by TOMORROW for the Spelling Bee Night on Wednesday, February 21st. Also don't forget to wear as much YELLOW as you can on Friday to celebrate SHUTI's Friendship Day!

Happy Sunday HES families! https://www.smore.com/ymt5e This week is packed with activities! - Wednesday is Valentine's Day - Dress in hearts and love! - Thursday is our first Basketball games - come out to CSD and root our players and cheerleaders on! Friday is super busy! - It's an Early Dismissal day (12:50 pm) - Parent Conferences in the afternoon - The Sweetheart Dance @ 6:30 pm (Hurlock Elementary Students ONLY)