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HAMMOND NEWS
HAMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8110 Aladdin Drive Laurel, MD 20723
410-880-5890
Safe-to-School 301-725-9250

September 10    Back to School Night K, 1st, 2nd – PTA General Meeting - 7pm

September 11    Back to School Night 3rd, 4th, 5th – 7pm
                                GT Back to School night 6 pm – general overview of GT Program

SEPTEMBER 13    SCHOOLS CLOSED – ROSH HASHANAH

September 19    Genesee Valley – Gr 5 8:30am -5:30pm

September 20    Overview of the GT Math program for students already enrolled– 6pm Media Center

September 27    Family Night at Three Brother Italian Restaurant 4pm -10pm

October 5    Interim progress reports issued

October 15    Family Night at Fuddruckers 4pm-9pm

October 18    Sharps Farm – Kindergarten 9:15am

October 25    Individual school pictures

OCTOBER 19    SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS – MSTA CONVENTION

NOVEMBER 2    SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

OVERVIEW OF THE GT MATH PROGRAM FOR GRADES 4 & 5

This curriculum overview is for parents of students currently enrolled in the GT math program for grades 4 and 5. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 20th at 6:00 pm in the Media Center.

RECORDERS: All 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students play recorders in general music. If your child does not have a recorder, you may elect to purchase one at your local music store, or you may opt to send a check or cash in the amount of $7.00 to school and Mrs. Armstrong will provide your child with a recorder.
4th & 5th GRADE CHORUS: Students in the 4th & 5th grade are currently signing up for chorus. Permission forms were sent home last Thursday. Make sure you return them as soon as possible to participate in this very exciting group!!

HOWARD COUNTY CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Auditions for the Howard County Children’s Chorus will be held soon. This exciting county chorus is made up of students from all 38 Howard County elementary schools. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 at Northfield Elementary school. If you would like your child to audition, please contact Mrs. Armstrong.

JOIN THE PTA!



		Hammond Elementary eSchoolnewsletter HAMMOND NEWS HAMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8110 Aladdin Drive Laurel, MD 20723 410-880-5890 Safe-to-School 301-725-9250 September 7, 2007 September 10 Back to School Night K, 1st, 2nd – PTA General Meeting - 7pm September 11 Back to School Night 3rd, 4th, 5th – 7pm GT Back to School night 6 pm – general overview of GT Program SEPTEMBER 13 SCHOOLS CLOSED – ROSH HASHANAH September 19 Genesee Valley – Gr 5 8:30am -5:30pm September 20 Overview of the GT Math program for students already enrolled– 6pm Media Center September 27 Family Night at Three Brother Italian Restaurant 4pm -10pm October 5 Interim progress reports issued October 15 Family Night at Fuddruckers 4pm-9pm October 18 Sharps Farm – Kindergarten 9:15am October 25 Individual school pictures OCTOBER 19 SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS – MSTA CONVENTION NOVEMBER 2 SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT 2007 Please mark your calendar and be sure to attend Back To School Night. Monday, September 10th will be for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. Tuesday, September 11th will be for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Back To School night will start at 7pm on Monday and Tuesday with a general overview of the GT program starting at 6pm on Tuesday. IMPORTANT NEWSLETTER INFORMATION! The Hammond Newsletter will be going to a bi-weekly publication after this weeks edition. The next newsletter will be sent home on September 21st. We will continue to use eSchoolnewsletter as well as the Hammond Newsletter. If you have not signed up for eSchoolnewsletter, please see directions below. eSchoolnewsletter Just a reminder to update your child’s grade if you received eschoolnewsletter last year. If you would like to sign up to receive this newsletter and other important HES and HCPSS information via email, go to www.eschoolnewsletter.com . When you get to the webpage just follow the directions for new user sign up. OVERVIEW OF THE GT MATH PROGRAM FOR GRADES 4 & 5 This curriculum overview is for parents of students currently enrolled in the GT math program for grades 4 and 5. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 20th at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. News from the Music Department RECORDERS: All 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students play recorders in general music. If your child does not have a recorder, you may elect to purchase one at your local music store, or you may opt to send a check or cash in the amount of $7.00 to school and Mrs. Armstrong will provide your child with a recorder. 4th & 5th GRADE CHORUS: Students in the 4th & 5th grade are currently signing up for chorus. Permission forms were sent home last Thursday. Make sure you return them as soon as possible to participate in this very exciting group!! HOWARD COUNTY CHILDREN’S CHORUS Auditions for the Howard County Children’s Chorus will be held soon. This exciting county chorus is made up of students from all 38 Howard County elementary schools. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 at Northfield Elementary school. If you would like your child to audition, please contact Mrs. Armstrong. JOIN THE PTA! Please turn in your PTA Membership Form before Thursday, September 13th and your family will be entered into a drawing to win a custom embroidered Hammond Elementary School blanket. The winner will be announced on Friday! There’s more… the grade with the most memberships will get cool Tuffy Paw Print Tattoos during Spirit Week! So, do it now, fill out the short form, attach payment and send it to school. It’s that easy! A FREE CONCERT FOR KIDS!!! Please join the Columbia Concert Band, under the direction of Howard County Music Teacher Michael Blackman, for its annual Children’s Concert on Sunday, September 16th. This FREE performance will take place at 3pm at River Hill High School. The program has a “Broadway” theme, and will include some wonderful selections from famous musicals, including the stage version of “The Lion King.” Students will have an opportunity to “meet” the instruments, and performers will be available to chat after the concert. No tickets are required. Please call 301-596-9783 for more information. Family Night is Back Please mark your calendar for Thursday, September 27th and come to Three Brothers Italian Restaurant to help raise money for our school PTA. Enjoy tasty Italian cuisine with your family and friends between 4pm and 10pm. “Three Brothers” will donate 20% of your purchase to the Hammond Elementary PTA. The restaurant is located on Deepage Drive near the corner of Carved Stone and Snowden River Parkway in Columbia. Look for the Family Night flyer coming home soon. Also, look for upcoming Family Nights at Fuddruckers, Chick-fil-A and Cheeburger-Cheeburger. If you would like to make any suggestions for new locations, feel free to contact Amy Shugar at sheashug@comcast.net. Cub Scout Recruiting Night Are you looking for great family activities for you and your son? Do you want to teach your son sound citizenship practices and strong character? If so, the Cub Scouts is for you. Pack 606, sponsored by the Cub Scouts Parents Booster out of Hammond Elementary School will be holding an information night on September 17th at 7pm in the HES school cafeteria. Prospective Scouts (boys in grades 1-5) and parents are invited to come and learn about scouting. For more information contact Kris Britton @301-497-9996 or via email @ fivebritton@verizon.net. CHANGE IN LUNCH PRICES! There has been a change in lunch price for the 07-08 school year. The price for elementary students is $2.25, milk prices will stay the same at .50 cents. Classroom Volunteer Website! The volunteer schedule for September is now on our website. http://www.hespta.org/back-to-school_classroom_volunteer_list.html DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? The Salvation Army is taking applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance. The program is designed to provide gifts for children ages 0 – 12 and food for the entire family. Applications will be taken at The Salvation Army Howard County Service Center, 10005 Old Columbia Road, Suite P-170, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 10 -Friday, September 14, 2007. There will be extended hours on Wednesday, September 12th until 8:00 p.m. YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO APPLY: • Valid “Maryland “ photo I.D. for ALL adults • Social Security cards (for all household members) • Birth Certificates for all children 0 – 17 • Proof of all income (pay stubs/DSS/SSA/Child Support, Food Stamp Letter) • Proof of all expenses (current utilities (electric, gas, oil, water), car payment, car insurance, phone, childcare, cable, etc.) • Proof of residence (Section 8, Public Housing, HUD, lease, mortgage) • VERY IMPORTANT: If on Section 8, Public Housing or HUD – you must provide the following: (paper that includes the break down of your family members & monthly rent). YOU MUST HAVE ALL INFORMATION TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION! For more information, call 443-656-3376. All Howard County residents are welcome to apply – first come – first served.


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