The Glade Gazette
March 1, 2024
SCHOOL CALENDAR
March 1: DEADLINE for Out-of-District Applications yearly renewal
March 3-17: Spring Spirit Wear available online
March 4-8: Read Across America
March 5: Field Trip - Gr. 3 - Weinberg Center, 9:15-11:45am
March 5: General PTA Meeting, Media Center @ 7:00pm
March 7: Family Literacy Night, 5:00-7:00
March 8: School Spirit Day - Fancy Dress Up Day
March 15: Field Trip - Gr. 4 (Garrigan/Williams) ESSL, 11:45-1:30
March 19: Field Trip - Gr. 2 (Defibaugh/S.Little) ESSL, 11:45-1:30
March 20: Field Trip - Gr. 2 (Fisher/Young) ESSL, 11:45-1:30
March 26: Spring pictures, class pictures & 5th grade panoramic
April 12: Last day to order Yearbooks
Out of District
Out-of-district applications will be accepted by the Department of Student Services office from until March 1. This applies to K-12 only. Parents or guardians who wish to request an out-of-district transfer for the 2024-2025 school year must apply by completing the application. Out of district approvals are only good for one year, so all students/families MUST REAPPLY before March 1. Additional information about the out of district process is outlined in FCPS Regulation 400-15. Families will be notified of the decision regarding your out of district request by April 1. If you have questions on completing the form, please call 240-236-2493.
YEARBOOK - RESERVE YOUR COPY
To order your yearbook, please visit: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/gladeelementary
Price: Soft Cover $16 or Hard Cover $21
Last day to order is April 12, 2024
EARLY DISMISSAL & ABSENCE NOTES
If your student is leaving early or has an appointment, a written note to the office is appreciated. This not only lets the teacher know to have them ready, but assists the office with identifying the parent/guardian of the student and prevents delays.
Any changes in your child's transportation home needs to be shared with the front office. Please CALL the office for dismissal changes before 2:30. If you email the teacher only and they are absent, nobody will get that information. Thank you.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Address change: Please provide a new proof of residency (a copy of a property tax bill, gas bill, electric bill, water/sewer, cable bill or a signed current lease/rental agreement; NO phone bill or mortgage statements).
- Custody change: If there is a change in child custody, please make sure you share that information with your child’s teacher and the office. It is extremely important that a copy of the court document be delivered to the school and placed in the child’s permanent record folder. Should the school not have this documentation, we have no recourse but to release your child to either parent upon request.
- Weapons: Possession of any firearm or other weapon by a student on school property is strictly forbidden. This also includes look-alike weapons. The penalties for violation are detailed in the Discipline section of the FCPS handbook. Please remember it is a serious offense to possess a weapon of any kind on school property.
Stay Connected
The Glade Gazette will continue to be available first via Find Out First. Links to the Gazette can also be found through:
- Twitter: Steve Raff @FCPS_GES
- Facebook: Principal Raff, as part of the Glade Elementary Community group
Email: stephen.raff@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/ges/
Location: Glade Elementary School, Glade Road, Walkersville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-2100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GladePTA
Twitter: @FCPS_GES