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Dear S.P.E.S Families,

The end of the year is around the corner! We are in our last full month before our big

summer break! Before we hit the beaches and grab our sunglasses, we have a busy month

ahead of us.

Our third, fourth, and fifth graders are taking the PARCC Assessments and we have the

Art Show, Spring Fair, and Musical in just a few weeks. As you can imagine, child excitement and

energy is high! It is important in this last quarter that students are able to stay focused, be kind,

and continue sharing a positive attitude with others - as they have done all year!

Our teachers are working hard to create engaging instruction that help students to

remember the “why.” They continue to set up field trips, guest speakers, and projects that bring in

an authentic audience. Bare Books are a great example of this work and it is amazing to see this

tradition at SPES come alive through the eyes of our children.

Throughout these next few weeks, please join us in re-focusing our children’s energy.

There is still much to learn and completing quality work during this final stretch is so important.

Please remind your child(ren) that this is the quarter where everything comes together,

and we get to see how much growth they have made in one school year!

I hope to see you at the upcoming events!

Sincerely,

Lorie Barnes

Volume 9 Issue 10

2018-2019 May 2019

MAY 3

Chessie Parties Grades 1, 2 & 3

MAY 6

Bobcat Book Club Walking Field Trip

MAY 8

SPES Art Show MAY 9

Individual & Class Photos MAY 10

Spring Fair MAY 13—17

Kindergarten Chessie Party MAY 16

Volunteer Recognition Tea Michael’s 8th Avenue

MAY 18

Alice in Wonderland, JR 2pm & 7pm

MAY 20

Kindergarten Orientation 1:30-2:30pm

May 31

5th Grade Simulated Congressional Hearings

June 6

Spring Concert June 7

Field Day SPES Volunteer Luncheon

June 10

Barebook Showcase June 13 & 14

Half Day for Students June 14

5th Grade Graduation Last Day for Students

Volunteer Video &

Verification Form Chaperone Site

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SEVERNA PARK ES 6 RIGGS AVENUE

SEVERNA PARK MD 21146

Tel: 410-222-6577 Fax: 410-222-6522

TIMES TO REMEMBER Doors Open: 8:50 am

Attendance: 9:05 am

If a student (s) arrives late, the parent or guardian must bring the student (s) to the office to sign them in and get a late pass.

Students must be in their seat or they will be marked tardy and sent to the office for a late pass.

If a student is leaving early, parent/guardian must come to the office and sign the student out.

Dismissal: 3:30pm

*****

If AACPS announces a 2 hour delay, doors will open at 10:50 am and

there will be no Chessie.

If there is a 2 Hour Early Dismissal, students will be dismissed at 1:30 pm.

Volunteer Video &

Verification Form

Chaperone Site

Follow Us on Twitter @SPESaacps

***And NEW***

SPES Kindergarten

@SPKindergarten

Hello, I’m Mrs. Katie McCord, SPES School Counselor

SPES’ character trait for May is RESPECT. Since this is the foundation of

REACH and many of the other positive behaviors, we thought it would be a great

emphasis during the last full month of the school year. We will focus on respect

for others, self, the environment and property during morning meetings, break

times, morning announcements, and throughout the day. Students will write a

respectful action on a flower we will add to our character trees. Please support

our character trait at home by sharing, modeling and recognizing respectful

behavior.

College Days in May – During the month of May, I am inviting parents to share

positive aspects of their college experiences during my guidance lesson times.

Students are usually very interested and inspired when they learn how the

college experience is related to the world of work. Look for a note to come home

this week with the guidance time for your child(ren)s class. The staff will

decorate college pennants and share stories of our experiences. We will also

have college apparel day for staff and kids every Monday in May.

April Guidance Lesson Topics: Kindergarten -5th : Respect and College

Awareness.

Parent Conversation: A Talk in the Park is a monthly conversation for Severna Park parents of kids of any age to share about topics that impact our youth and community. They meet every 2

nd Thursday of the month at 7:15 pm at the

Severna Park Community Center. On May 9th they will discuss the survey

results of SP Middle School students and their thoughts on homework, schoolwork, extra-curriculars, stress, sleep, and support resources. Sponsored by Parenting for a Different World.

...Mindset Moment

MINDSET MOMENT: “Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them

is what makes life meaningful.” ~Joshua T. Marine

Human Relations Committee

May 20th – May 24

th we will have a WISH Week and raise money

for a child with a life-threatening disease to get a wish fulfilled through the Make A Wish Foundation.

Look for the flier in this newsletter.

Volunteering at S.P.E.S

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to support our students and staff. Our

children greatly benefit from your hard work and dedication. We hope to see you again this fall and

we welcome new families to join! Our volunteers assist on field trips, reading programs, after school

activities, gardening, and more! In accordance with AACPS policies, all volunteers must complete a

training video, which is available at aacps.org. Depending on the assignment, consistent

volunteers must complete a background check and all volunteers participate in an orientation

meeting held by our Volunteer Coordinator and Reading Specialist, Lori Bortner. The process can

take up to three weeks depending on the volume of applications, so please start the process early.

We appreciate your commitment to our children’s safety and completing all necessary paperwork

prior to volunteering. If you have any questions, please call the main office.

BIRTHDAYS

Remember that we do not allow food items as birthday treats

for a variety of health and safety reasons.

Students can bring a very small birthday share (stickers, pen-

cils, mini-erasers) rather than a food based treat IF they would

like too (it is certainly not mandatory). All treats are completely

voluntary.

(We will continue to have birth-

day pencils in the office and

the PTA will continue

the ‘birthday books’ program

again this year.)

ABSENCE NOTES

Please make sure all absence notes include:

Student’s Legal Name,

Homeroom Teacher’s Name

Date and Reason for Absence.

Absence notes must be turned in within 3 days of returning to school.

You can send in a hand written note or an email to the homeroom teacher and LMSykes@aacps.org.

Thank You!!

DISMISSAL Any changes to your child’s normal dismissal method must be

made IN ADVANCE IN WRITING!! Student can bring a note

to the homeroom teacher or an email can be sent to the

homeroom teacher and both secretaries, LMSykes@aacps.org

and DBoring@aacps.org.

If your child will be a car rider, please come and get a sign for

EVERY car that will pick up your

child at the end of the day! They

are free and will help us with the

flow of traffic! LAST NAME

CAMERAS

Severna Park Elementary School is equipped with a video camera system. It covers selected interior and exterior public portions of the building and grounds.

It is NOT monitored constantly, but it is monitored during emergency situations.

During certain events, when safety or security of students may be in question, authorized personnel from local, state, or federal police or fire emergency units may be given access to view images projected on the camera system.

If you have any questions about the system, you should call the Supervisor of School Security at 410-222-5083

* *Kindergarten Registration* *

Please call the office to schedule an appointment to register your child!!

Children must be five (5) years old by September 1,

2019 to enroll in kindergarten for the 2019-2020

school year.

Identify and contact the school.

You must register at the child's assigned school.

To determine what the assigned school is for a

specific address, check the School Assignment

Locator or call The Planning Office at 410-439-5683.

Parents/Legal Guardians registering their children

in an Anne Arundel County Public School must

provide proof of student's age, identity, county

residency and immunizations, unless homeless.

Additionally, immunizations must be up to date.

Click here for required Documentation, more

information, or updates and changes that may

occur after February 1, 2019

SPIRIT DAY Chick-fil-A Severna Park Thursday, May 9, 2019

All Day!

Come by for ...

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

...in support of Severna Park Elementary

School! A portion of your purchase will be

donated back to the school!

Chick-fil-A Severna Park 511 Ritchie Hwy www.SPCFA.com (410) 647-6232 www.facebook.com/

A Talk in the Park Parents and Caregivers: You are invited to join in on a regular basis for conversations

about topics that impact our youth and community.

2nd Thursday of the Month, 7:15 - 8:15 PM

Severna Park Community Center

623 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Thursday, May 9: We Asked, They Answered! SPMS Students Tell Us

What They Think & How They Feel

Learn results from the 2018 Challenge Success survey of SPMS students and what it means for parents, students, and school. Where do we go from here?

Brought to you by Parenting for a Different World, Ellie’s Bus & Burgers and Bands

SEVERNA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2019-2020 SCHOOL SUPPLIES

It’s important for every child to come to school each day prepared to work. Supplies do get used up and/or worn out; please replenish when necessary. All students must have a backpack or tote bag large enough for folders but without wheels. Please label all school supplies including backpacks, lunch boxes, and coats with students first and last name. Students will need to purchase both Art Class supplies and Classroom supplies.

Art Class (Grades K—2)

1 set Crayola watercolors 1 pack wet wipes 1 black Sharpie 1 glue stick 1 pack assorted color construction paper (optional)

Art Class (Grades 3—5)

1 pack wet wipes 1 bottle Elmer’s Glue 1 ultra fine (skinny Sharpie) 1 pack black construction paper (optional)

Grade 2

3 boxes #2 Ticonderoga pencils (pre-sharpened) 1 red pen 1 large pink eraser 1 black Sharpie 4 single subject notebooks 1 sturdy plastic Home Folder 1 highlighter 4 folders of your choice 4 glue sticks (large size) 1 pair of scissors 1 large pencil case (no boxes) 2 packs of Post-It Notes 1 box of crayons (16-24 count) 4 Expo thin dry erase markers 4 colored marking pens for marking corrections (i.e. green, purple, teal, orange) 1 small package of colored pencils 1 LARGE bottle of hand sanitizer 2 LARGE rectangular boxes of tissues Boys: 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags Girls: 1 box of sandwich-sized Ziploc bags $6.00 for headphones (new students only)

Grade 1

2 erasers 1 pencil box or large pencil case (large enough to fit items) 2 stitched composition books (primary ruled) 10-pack pencils w/pencil top erasers (please sharpen pencils) One 2-pocket folder (heavy duty plastic) Two 2-pocket folders w/prongs/fasteners in blue & yellow 2 box of crayons (16 or 24 count only) 1 pair scissors 8 glue sticks 2 LARGE rectangular boxes of tissues 2 low-odor dry erase markers (black) 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 3 pkgs. of baby wipes 1 backpack (no wheels) to fit into locker 1 lunch box (4-l/2" wide or less to fit into locker) Boys: 1 box gallon Ziploc freezer bags Girls: 1 box Ziploc sandwich bags $6.00 for headphones (new students only)

Kindergarten (Please purchase specific brand if indicated)

1 box 8 or 16 count large-sized Crayola crayons (not jumbo sized) 1 box 8 or 16 count standard-sized Crayola crayons 4 My First Ticonderoga brand beginner (oversized) pencils 1 box Ticonderoga brand #2 pencils 1 Fisker brand blunt 5” scissors 6 LARGE Elmer’s brand white glue sticks 1 pink bevel eraser 1 hard plastic pencil box (8.5” x 5.5” x 2.5”) 1 pack Expo Dry Eraser Markers (Black Chisel Tip)

1 box Kleenex tissues Boys: 1 box Crayola Washable Markers (Chisel Tip)

Boys: 1bottle hand sanitizer Girls: 1 box Crayola Colored Pencils (12 or 24 count) Girls: 1 bottle hand soap 1 set extra clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) in a Ziploc bag, labeled with name $6.00 fee for one-time purchase of headphones (cash or check payable to “SPES”) $15.00 activity fee (cash or check payable to “SPES”)

Grade 4

1 pack markers (8 count) 3 packages of #2 pencils 1 colored pen 2 packages wide-ruled loose-leaf paper 5 stitched composition books 2 LARGE box of tissues 8 glue sticks 1 pair scissors 1 box of colored pencils 1 large pencil case (no boxes) 1 black Sharpie 6 plastic folders (red, yellow, blue, green, orange & purple) 2 packs black Expo markers 3 x 3 Post-it pads (pack of six) 2 packs eraser caps Boys: 3 x 5 index cards Boys: 1 box gallon size Ziploc bags Girls: 1 bottle hand sanitizer Girls: 1 box Ziploc sandwich bags $6.00 for headphones (new students only)

Grade 5

1 pack black Expo markers 4 packages of #2 pencils 1 package wide-ruled loose-leaf paper 2 marking pencils or pens (any color) 2 three-subject spiral notebooks with pockets 2 LARGE boxes of tissues 4 glue sticks 1 pair scissors 2 1” binders 1 12-pack of colored pencils 1 pencil pouch – no boxes please 2 highlighters 4 packages of post-it notes 2 black Sharpies 1 pack of eraser caps Girls: 1 box/pack wipes Boys: 1 box gallon size Ziploc bags $6.00 for headphones (new students only)

Grade 3

1 large pencil case - no boxes 2 boxes of 12 #2 pencils (pre-sharpened) 5 2-pocket folders with brass hinges: red, yellow, blue, green & purple 6 glue sticks (small) 8 composition books 2 large boxes of tissues 2 small boxes of crayons (24 count) 1 pair of scissors 1 roll scotch tape 1 package of wide rule loose-leaf paper 1 package of Post-it notes 4 highlighters 4 erasers (large pink) 4 Expo thin dry erase markers Girls: 1 box sandwich size Ziploc bags Boys: 1 box gallon Ziploc bags $8.00 for Scholastic News $6.00 for headphones (new students only)

Kindergarten Boys - $44.18Kindergarten Girls - $42.84

1st Grade Boys - $56.801st Grade Girls - $56.422nd Grade Boys - $61.182nd Grade Girls - $60.803rd Grade Boys - $57.983rd Grade Girls - $57.604th Grade Boys - $67.774th Grade Girls - $69.625th Grade Boys - $66.265th Grade Girls - $66.27

Sneak-a-Peek

May 1st - June 16th

Severna Park ElementarySeverna Park, MD

May 20th – 24th

Look for more information about spirit days soon. The plan is to collect pennies on

Monday, nickels on Tuesday, dimes on Wednesday, quarters on Thursday and

dollars on Friday.