PES Family Newsletter
Week of May 2, 2022
Upcoming Important Dates
- Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 6: Teacher Appreciation Week
- Friday, May 6: 2 Hour Early Dismissal / Mid-Term
- Tuesday, May 10: Parkway PTA Meeting w/ WFMS Liaison and Hood College Reading Program Director
- Wednesday, May 11 @7PM: Band Concert @ FHS
- Thursday, May 19: PES Chorus Concert
- Friday, May 20: 2 Hour Early Dismissal
- Thursday, May 26: Field Day (Rain date: Thursday, June 2)
- Monday, May 30: PTA Panda 5K
- Monday, May 30: School Closed
- Wednesday, June 1: 5th Grade Celebration
- Tuesday, June 7: Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Dismissal
End of the Year Countdown
Students and families!
Join us for the End of Year Countdown!
Click the link below for more info:
SY 22-23 Pre-K/K Enrollment
Children who will be 4 years old on/before September 1st are eligible to apply for PK. PES offers 1 full day PK class. Enrollment guidelines have changed, making more households eligible based on household income. All families are encouraged to apply as we make the best efforts to allow as many students to attend as possible.
Children who will be 5 years old on/before September 1st are eligible to enroll for Kindergarten.
Required Documentation:
- Copy of your child’s birth certificate
- Current Immunization Records
- Proof of residence in Frederick County – please provide one of the following:
- Current utility bill (electric/water/gas)
- Tax bill (homeowner)
- Signed lease agreement (renter)
- Not Accepted: phone bills, cable bills, or driver's license
Household Income Verification - PK Only
- Food Supplemental Program (FSP) Current letter of Verification;
- Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) Current letter of Verification;
- Three recent consecutive pay stubs from employer(s);
- W-2 form(s) from last year from employer(s)
- Other: Schedule C/1099 (if self-employed), a letter on letterhead from your employer(s) stating your income, child support and court order or letter, unemployment, disability income, etc.
Information on Enrollment:
- Early Childhood Education Website
- Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment Information
- Kindergarten Enrollment Information
Online Enrollment Portal
If you have questions or need assistance please contact Karen Osborne at 240-236-2600 or Karen.Osborne@fcps.org.
FCPS Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee - Seeks Members
The FCPS Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) invites parents/families, students, staff and the community to apply for membership on the committee. SECAC's mission is to work in collaboration with all stakeholders to advise the office of special education and the Board of Education. Applications are due by May 15, 2022. SECAC and the Office of Special Education strongly encourage you to send this out in your newsletters, etc., to reach your community.
Returning Media/ Library Materials
Parents: Please have your children return their overdue library books as soon as possible. All books will be due by May 27th. Thank you. Any questions, please email Ms. Kenny: Christine.kenny@fcps.org
Frederick Keys Family Fitness Challenge
Being physically active is one of the most important steps that people of all ages can take to improve their health. There are several benefits to staying active including...
- building strong bones
- strengthening muscles
- maintaining flexibility
- promoting good posture
- maintaining & achieving healthy weight
- improving fitness
- strengthening the heart
- increasing relaxation
- helping kids handle stress
- improving self-esteem & capacity for learning
Complete the flyer/calendar sent home last week (and also linked below) to keep track of your fitness activities. Return your completed form to Mr. Barnhart so you can receive your FREE ticket to a Keys baseball game June 3-5.
Keys Family Fitness Challenge Flyer (linked here)
Mental Health Acceptance
The Mental Health Acceptance Family Calendar (linked here and pictured below) provides daily opportunities to discuss everything from big emotions to self-care to practicing gratitude. We hope your family takes time to focus on mental health as a way to grow your heart power together!
Field Day Volunteers
Hi Parkway Families-
I am so grateful for your continued support. Below is a link to the volunteer sign up for Field Day.
If you are interested, please consider signing up for a volunteer slot.
Thanks so much for all you do!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4fa9ac29a0f94-field
Mrs. Kendro, PE Teacher
Special Education MD Parent Survey
The MSDE Special Education Parent Survey has opened for families of student with disabilities. The responses to the survey can build efforts to improve services and results for children and youth, kindergarten to age 21, and improve efforts to increase family involvement. See the attached flyer and the link to the Maryland Special Education Parental Involvement Survey, open March 21 - May 27, 2022.
Lost & Found
If your child is missing any personal items please have them check the lost & found located next to the Music Room.
Parents As Volunteers
As a reminder, any parents who are attending a field trip of any kind must go through the quick Volunteer Training and Registration process. This would include any end of year activities where parents are volunteering their time (field day, end of year picnic, etc.).
PTA News
2022 - 23 PTA Board and Committee Opportunities:
2022 - 23 Committee Opportunities, Sign up here: https://forms.gle/oU5Df4WiX6FBgwv3A
Parkway 5k& 1K Fun Run
Monday, May 30, 2022
We need you! We are looking for a 5K & 1K Fun Run sponsorship volunteer coordinator to help with sponsorships and donations. Email ptaparkway@gmail.com for more information.
Parkway 5k& 1K Fun Run Sponsorship Information
Coming Up:
May 5: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon
May 10: Parkway PTA Meeting with WFMS Liaison and Hood College Reading Specialization Program Director Dr. Ellen Koitz
May 30: Panda 5k
June 1: 5th Grade Fun Day
Attendance Reminder
Setting strong school habits and routines helps students with academic and social skill success. Being at school on time, helps students start the day in the right mindset and sets them up for the day in a positive way.
Being at school on time ensures students have the time they need to transition into the building and be ready for learning.
Arriving at school on time, before 9:00am, is important for many reasons such as:
- allowing time to unpack and prepare for the day
- allowing time for breakfast, if eating at school
- lessening anxiety and/or upset about being late
- being able to interact with friends before instruction begins
- being ready when morning meeting/PATHS lessons begin
We appreciate your support in working to establish morning routines at home which will allow your child to arrive at school on time.
Please be sure to communicate attendance absence notes with the classroom teacher and front office via email or note.
Health and Safety
Dear Parent/Guardian,
FCPS is asking for your help keeping all our schools and communities safe. Please review the list of COVID-19 symptoms below with your student prior to leaving for school every day. You will be provided a weekly communication reminder of this requirement. Students who are ill or are experiencing symptoms are expected to remain at home.
Parents/Guardians are required to screen their student(s) daily with the following to three questions:
(a) Has your student tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 5 days?
(b) Has your student been in close contact* with anyone who is either a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 in the last 5 days?
(c) Is your student currently experiencing or displaying, any ONE of the following COVID-19 symptoms?
- Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) or higher
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- New onset of severe headache
- New loss of taste or smell
If the answer is YES to any of the above statements, your student should not come to school. Please contact your healthcare provider with any questions regarding next steps for your student.
Thank you for your cooperation.
* Students in a PK-12 school who are within 3 feet for 15 minutes of close contact in a cumulative 24-hour period with an individual without a facial covering.
About Us
Email: John.Ridenour@fcps.org
Website: education.fcps.org/pes/
Location: 300 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: (240)236-2600