THE OWLET COMMUNITY NEWS
GREENVIEW KNOLLS-FAMILY CONNECTION
March 5, 2023
Good Morning GK Families,
The St. Mary’s County Public Schools' new website, www.smcps.org, has a new look starting March 3! Our school's site will also feature a new design to deliver a cohesive look. The new website platform will have the same content, with a fresh look, easier navigation, and additional accessibility features. School website links will forward to the new site; however, the website address (URL) will be different for our school, so users may need to update their bookmarks.
Thank you to all who participated in the GK Scholastic Book Fair. Ms. Dantuono is thrilled to say $6,460.77 was made.
If you are a parent or guardian of a child receiving special education services in Maryland, you should have received a copy of the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey in the mail. By completing the survey, you can tell us how your child’s school partners with you. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system. You may also access it through www.mdparentsurvey.com
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, there will be a live virtual Conscious Discipline Family and Childcare Provider Workshop for Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start families from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Conscious Discipline Master Trainer, Amy Speidel, returns for a third visit to St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) this school year to provide us with the behavior tools for success as we enter into the spring season. Registered providers are able to receive Core of Knowledge training credit through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for this workshop. Participants will learn the language shifts which can guide children through everyday situations equipped with practical ways to solve a problem. You will practice active calming strategies to empower children to build executive function skills, based on brain science. Conscious Discipline is a proven comprehensive approach that empowers parents and caregivers with skills to create a safe, connected, and problem-solving environment. You will have the opportunity to practice active calming strategies, ask individual questions, and learn a new I Love You ritual to connect with your child/student.
Please register here for the 3/09/23 online Conscious Discipline Workshop, in order to receive the Zoom link. You may contact Ms. Lynn Trehern, Early Childhood Instructional Resource Teacher/Coach, at pltrehern@smcps.org if you have any questions.
Parent/Guardians of students in grades 3, 4, & 5. We are holding a MCAP(State Testing) Parent Information Session, March 8th at 5:00 in the Media Center. You will get to see what the test looks like and ask questions as needed following the presentation.
This week we will send out an R.S.V.P for our upcoming Title I Family Math and Science Engagement Event set for March 15th.
Kind Regards,
Principal Fowler
PBIS School- Promoting RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND RESILIENCE
Take care,
Principal Fowler
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW:
March 8th: 5:00p.m.- MCAP(State Testing) Parent Information Session for only parents/guardians of students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
March 15th: Family Engagement Event- Science and Math Night 5:30-7:30 Maryland Science Center will be joining us.
March 31st: 12:45-Two-Hour Early Dismissal - No School for Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten Students - - End of 3rd Marking Period (43 days)
SPOTLIGHT ON READ ACROSS AMERICA GK STYLE:
ON-LINE GKES YEARBOOK SALES OPEN UNTIL APRIL 6, 2023:
COMMUNICATION METHODS:
- School Telephone: 301-863-4095
- GKES Website: https://schools.smcps.org/gkes/
- School Messenger: Email, SMS-Text Messages, Phone
- Previous Issues of THE OWLET COMMUNITY NEWS-https://schools.smcps.org/gkes/slideshow/78-welcome-back
- Twitter: @gkes_SMCPS
- Class Dojo
HOME OF THE OWLS!!!
Greenview Knolls Elementary
Title 1 School
Email: jsfowler@smcps.org
Location: 45711 Military Lane, Great Mills, MD, USA
Phone: 301-863-4095