Guilford Elementary School
410-880-5930/Fax: 410-880-5935 www.hcpss.org/ges
Issue 5: October 23, 2015
We wanted to thank the parents and students who have attended our math nights. This week we had a
wonderful 5th grade math night. We look forward to seeing our Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grade, and GT
families for our upcoming nights. These have been a great opportunity to learn what’s being taught at
each grade level and to review the strategies we are using with your children.
Congratulations to all the families and staff members who participated in the HCPSS 5K and Fun Run.
Special recognition goes out to Jordyn Bennett, a current 3rd grader, who was a 2nd place finisher in the girls 8 to 10 year old age
group. Way to go Jordyn! Next year we hope to have a larger group of Guilford Elementary families. Look for more information so
you can mark your calendars.
If you are coming to visit or participate in any of our upcoming activities, please sign in at the front office. You will need your ID so
you can use our LobbyGuard as you sign in. We look forward to seeing you.
Jonathan
Calling all Turkey Trot and Fall Festival Volunteers - We are still in
desperate need of volunteers for every session of both the Turkey Trot and Fall
Festival. Please look for our "Second Call" note today in your child’s Friday folder
or contact Ray Somerville at rainman066@gmail.com to volunteer for the Turkey
Trot at or Ed Franks at ejf3rd@gmail.com to volunteer for a Fall Festival session.
Thank you for your support!!!
Thank you to all who have become PTA Members. Again we cannot stress enough that we cannot do this without the
family support. We are looking forward to the amazing things happening through the PTA to help our students at
Guilford have the best possible experience.
Our Family Fun Night has been rescheduled to December 3rd. It will be a PAINT SIP AND SNACK NIGHT FOR
THE KIDS. Kids will come in and be the artist as they paint their very own portrait of the GES Tiger Face. While
painting the children with have juice, water and yummy snacks. The spaces for this event are very limited ONLY 40
Spots so it’s on a first come, first serve basis. Flyers will come home in your child’s Friday Folder shortly. IT'S GOING TO BE SO
MUCH FUN!
Our next restaraunt night will be November 7th at BOB Evans get your breakfast belly ready. PLEASE COME OUT AND HAVE
BREAKFAST WITH US WHILE RAISING MONIES FOR GES. Flyers are coming home soon- Keep and eye out in your Friday
folder.
Congratulations to our Volunteer of The Month for our October Meeting - Andrea Jones. Each month we put all the volunteers into a
drawing and draw out a gift card for that person for giving to our school. When you come to volunteer at GES, please make sure to
click volunteer when signing in on the Lobbyguard. We get a print out of names of volunteers and they go into the drawing.
Also CONGRATS to Dena Walters - she was our winner of our PTA blue ticket raffle. She won a Parent's Spirit Wear Hoodie.
Please remember that we, the PTA, count on each of you and your support. It does not take a lot of time, if you have 5 minutes to help
that is a lot to us. Also, if you have not become a PTA member yet, we will be sending home our membership form again, in case you
missed it. We really appreciate everyone!!!
Stay Blessed!!!
Bamskungfu@aol.com
Mission Statement: Guilford Elementary will ensure excellence in teaching and learning so that each student will participate
responsibly in our diverse and changing world.
It is almost Book Fair time at Guilford! We need you to help the Book Fair run smoothly for all our
students. From November 13 to November 19 we are looking for a few willing adults to help our
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Graders make their book wish lists. We also need adults to help our 3rd, 4th, and
5th Graders find books for their wish lists and answer questions.
If you are interested in helping out, follow this link to Volunteer Spot to sign up - http://vols.pt/HM76NP.
Just click on Book Fair Volunteers and find your preferred time. No need to register for an account with
Volunteer Spot, just enter your email address and you can see all the volunteer spots currently available.
Here is the schedule of when each class will be at the Book Fair. Ms. Maynard's students are split between Ms. Morris, Ms. Calhoun,
and Mrs. Preuett so ask you child which day they have Media if this fits your situation.
Friday, Nov 13
Friday, Nov 13
Monday, Nov 16
Monday, Nov 16
Tuesday, Nov 17
Tuesday, Nov 17
Wednesday, Nov 18
Wednesday, Nov 18
Thursday, Nov 19
11:45 - 12:45
Ms. Hill (5th)
1:15 - 3:45
Ms. VanHorne (1st), Ms. Whitaker (1st), and Ms. Gaynor-Vessels (K)
9:45 -12:45
Ms. Walker (4th), Mrs. Waite (3rd), and Mr. Carter (5th)
1:00 - 3:15
Ms. Morris (2nd) and Ms. McClinton (K)
9:15 - 11:00
Ms. Stetz and Ms Chanda (4th)
12:30 - 3:15
Ms. Calhoun (2nd), Mrs. Murphy (1st), and Ms. Norton (K)
10:15 - 12:00
Mrs.Kelly and Mrs. Pearman (3rd)
1:00 - 3:00
Mrs. Preuett (2nd) and Ms. Hennessee (1st)
9:45 - 12:45
Ms. Fowler (4th), Mr. Magulick (3rd), and Ms.Lambert (5th)
2:15 - 3:15
Mrs. Armstrong (K)
Thursday, Nov 19
If you any questions about the schedule, please feel free to email me at rhsmith11@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping make the Book Fair a success!
Rachel Smith
GES PTA Volunteer Coordinator
SEPTEMBER
Kindergarten: Farhan Aslam, Gavin Draminski, Mariah Brown, Seth Haywood
First Grade: Janie Sung, Knyair Crumb, Bernard Ametewee, Odinachi Ofonedu
Second Grade: Semaj’e Evans, Chloe Grenway, Katie Cosgrove, Ava Matthews
Third Grade: Dylan Sim, Drew Holmes, Vanessa Alvarado, Taylor Smith
Fourth Grade: Trishele Boateng, Ryan Ndelle, Morgan Giles, Humail Rizvi
Fifth Grade: Tatyana De La Garza, Zya Woodfork, Charles Ngijoi
Related Arts: Yann Effim-Technology, Caleb Bentsil-Instrumental Music, Sedami Feliho-Art,
Tavion Sanders-Music, Tessa Draminski-Physical Education, Bryston Thurman-Media
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Mission Statement: Guilford Elementary will ensure excellence in teaching and learning so that each student will
participate responsibly in our diverse and changing world.
Marathon Kids - We are well on our way to having all of our Guilford students registered for their free T-shirts and
prizes through the Marathon Kids program. All students in K - 5 are participating in this program; however, in order
to receive the free prizes students must have turned in a Marathon Kids registration form. To date we have 90% or our
students registered. Congratulations to: Mrs. Armstrong's class, Ms. McClinton's class, Mrs. Murphy's class, Ms.
VanHorne's class, Ms. Maynard's class, Ms. Calhoun's class, Mrs. Preuett's class, Mrs. Kelly's class, and Mr.
Magulick's class for having 100% of their forms turned in. If your student has not turned in their registration form,
please fill one out and send it back ASAP. Additional forms are located in the gym and on Mrs. Wolter's GES Canvas PE pages.
Thank you!
Guilford Presents! Team Level Events Supporting Maryland’s College and Career-Ready
Standards! This is an opportunity to find out what your child will learn in math this year. You will walk
away with games to play with your child at home.
Grade 2 Math Night – October 28th @ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
A flyer will be coming home with your child to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Shaul or
Mrs. Bethune-Brown. This will be our last math night this month. Stay tuned for November’s math nights.
FLU MIST CLINIC RESCHEDULED - We recently learned that manufacturing
problems will cause a nationwide delay in the production of FluMist, the intranasal flu
vaccine. Because FluMist is used for our school clinic, our flu clinic must be
rescheduled.
Medimmune, the company that makes FluMist, expects to correct this problem by the end
of November. For this reason, we are rescheduling our school's flu clinic for December. Depending on when the vaccine is ready,
it is possible that our clinic may be held as early as November or as late as January.
Important things to know about influenza ("the flu") and the FluMist manufacturing situation:
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The flu is a serious illness. The best way to prevent the flu is through immunization.
Most cases of the flu usually happen in February so December and January are not too late to be vaccinated; however,
You may be able to get Injectable or intranasal vaccine now at your child's doctor's office or community immunizers like
pharmacies.
If your child gets a flu vaccination or any other type of immunization between now and the school flu clinic, and you have
previously consented to have your child vaccinated at school, please alert your school nurse at 410-880-5934.
We continue to plan for our flu clinic so, if you have not already, please return your child's flu consent form by October 30.
Having these forms will make sure we're ready for the December clinics. We also will be prepared if FluMist becomes
available sooner.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation and will be in touch about the new flu clinic date. In the meantime, if you have not
already, please return your child's FluMist consent form by October 30.
Coffee and Conversation - Saturday, October 24, 9:30 a.m. at Deep Run Elementary School
The Howard County Board of Education regularly holds Coffee & Conversation sessions at schools
throughout the county. These meetings provide citizens with an opportunity to share a cup of coffee and
chat informally with Board members. Interested persons from throughout the county are invited to attend
any or all of the meetings.
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Mission Statement: Guilford Elementary will ensure excellence in teaching and learning so that each student will
participate responsibly in our diverse and changing world.
We would like to recognize La’Dream Ross for presenting the idea of a school supply drive and donation to
her mom’s company, IMPAQ International. This act of giving to others is just a sampling of the numerous
acts of thoughtfulness and sharing done through Dream’s Closet. La’Dream , we thank you for your giving
spirit and kindness.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October
28 Grade 2 Math Night, 6:00 pm
29 FALL FEST AND TURKEY TROT
School Spirit Day, Wear Orange Day
30 EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS @ 12:50 PM
End of First Marking Period
November
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Grade 1 Math Night, 6:00 pm
GT Math Night, 6:00 pm
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Kindergarten Field Trip, East Columbia Library
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School Spirit Day, Sweat Shirt Day
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PTA Restaurant Day, Bob Evans
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REPORT CARDS ISSUED
10 Chat and Chew with Administration, 6:00 pm
PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm
11 Kindergarten Math Night, 6:00 pm
13 - 23 BOOK FAIR
19 FAMILY NIGHT AT THE BOOK FAIR, 6:00 PM
16 - 20 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
20 School Spirit Day, Crazy Hair Day
23 & 24 EARLY DISMISSAL, 12:50 PM
PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES
25, 26 & 27 SCHOOL CLOSED
COMMUNITY EVENTS
For a listing of upcoming Community Events access GES Paw Prints online at ges.hcpss.org .
PAWPRINT SUBMISSIONS
are due (in writing) in the office to Teresa Johnson every Wednesday by 12:00p.m. Submissions can be emailed to
teresa_johnson@hcpss.org
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Mission Statement: Guilford Elementary will ensure excellence in teaching and learning so that each student will
participate responsibly in our diverse and changing world.
Community Events
The following events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System.
Howard County Recreation and Parks
Howard County Teen Clubs, Fri., Oct 23, 5-6:30 p.m., North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd,
Laurel, MD. Please register by Wed., Oct. 21: please call Recreation & Parks 410-313-7275 (Course Number
RP2880.503). For more information, please contact Jennene Blakely at jlblakely@howardcountymd.gov or 410-3131693.
Howard County Government
Monster Mash, Sat., Oct. 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Roger Carter Community Center, 3000 Milltowne Dr, Ellicott City,
MD. Register by Oct. 26, please call Recreation and Parks at 410-313-7275.For more information, contact Holly Harden,
410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov
HC Drugfree
Play It Safe, Poster Design Contest
High school students - enter your poster design for a chance to win $100! Play It Safe sponsors free special alcohol and
drug-free events during June honoring high school graduates who choose to celebrate their graduation during Senior
Week in Ocean City, and holds a contest for a new Play It Safe logo every year. For contest details, visit
www.playitsafeoceancity.com. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 30.
Howard County Conservancy
FREE Flashlight Night Hike, Fri., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Check website if weather is uncertain.
For more information or to sign up for this program, please visit: http://www.hcconservancy.org/upcoming-events.html
Girl Scouts
If your child might be interested in girl scouts, there is a troop that meets twice a month on Mon. evenings. This is a great
way to meet new friends, explore and learn in a great scout environment. Please contact Karissa Harris Troop
Coordinator for Girl Scouts at karissakroll@hotmail.com , for interest, questions or to join.
Fuel Fund
Fuel Fund Trail Run 5K, Sun., Nov. 1., 9 a.m., Schooley Mill Park in Highland, MD. Participants can also participate in a
1 mile fun run/walk. Registration pricing starts at $30. Volunteer opportunities for ages 13+ are available. The Fuel Fund
of Maryland provides financial and educational resources for vulnerable Maryland families to assist with their heat and
home utility needs. To learn more: www.fuelfundmaryland.org
Islamic Leadership Institute of America
Teen Performance Coaching, Nov 1 - Nov 30 - Deadline to register Oct 25. Various locations in Howard County
$485 a month. More Details and to Register: info@leadership.org
Chapelgate Presbyterian Church
Daddy Daughter Dance, Sat. Nov. 7, 7-9 p.m., 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriotsville, MD.
www.chapelgate.org/dddance
Bethany United Methodist Church
Choirs from five churches will join forces at a Benefit Concert on Sun., Nov. 8, 3 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist
Church, 2875 Bethany Lane in Ellicott City. The event will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Choirs from Bethany, Glen Mar, Glenelg, Linden-Linthicum and Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches will participate.
The Columbia Brass Quintet will perform. The public is invited.
There will be no charge, but a free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 410-531-2324 or 410-796-0290.
Sundays At Three
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Mission Statement: Guilford Elementary will ensure excellence in teaching and learning so that each student will
participate responsibly in our diverse and changing world.
Chamber Music Series will present internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz, one of Columbia's favorite sons, and
Wilde Lake High School's first music prodigy, in an all-Chopin program, Sun., Nov. 8, 3 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church,
6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia. Adults $15. Age 17 and under admitted free with an adult. www.SundaysAtThree.org
or 443-288-3179.
Centennial Boosters
5K Fun Run/Walk and 1K Kids Run, Sun., Nov. 15, at 9 a.m., at Centennial High School. All proceeds will benefit the
Centennial Boosters which funds CHS team sports, clubs and student organizations. Register at
www.centennialboostersonline.com Jackie Crispell at jcrispell@verizon.net
Howard County Police Department
Collision Avoidance Training classes beginning, Nov. 21, and Dec. 12.
The C.A.T. program is an advance defensive driving and vehicle control program for licensed teenage driver’s ages 16-20
years old. The one-day program (8.5 hours) is designed to provide young drivers with the knowledge and understanding
of vehicle dynamics. The course and classroom are instructed by Police Officers. The cost to each student is $ 95.00. Any
questions or inquiries may be directed to: Ms. Jessica Beram– C.A.T. Coordinator JBeram@howardcounty.gov, Howard
County Police Department Special Operations Bureau
410-313-3700 / 410-313-3758.
Howard County Government
Teen Opportunities Fair, Sat., Nov. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ellicott Mills School, 4445 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott, MD. This
FREE event showcases leadership, volunteer and recreational opportunities for 11-17 year olds. For more information, or
to become an exhibitor, please contact Holly Harden at hharden@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-4625.
Oakland Mills Community Association
Jazz in the Mills is proud to present the Holiday Extravaganza featuring Lori Williams on Sun., Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. at The
Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD. “Light fare” will be included. Tickets can be purchased in
advance for $25 at The Other Barn or
online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1316398 or call 301-596-5128 or 410-730-4610;
manager@oaklandmills.org.
Howard Community College
Advanced Driving Skills, Sat. Dec. 12, 12:30-4 p.m.
Designed for newly licensed and seasoned drivers and offered in partnership with DriveTeam. Learn a variety of skid
avoidance and recovery skills using state of the art equipment (Skid-Vehicle). Offered at HCC (Main Campus, Lot F). For
more information go to howardcc.edu/ConEd or call Loretta Farb at 443-518-4971.
SPORTS
Supersquads
SuperSquads Cheerleading After School program is in full swing and registration remains open. SuperSquads takes place
one day after school and runs through 12/23. Please contact supersquadsinfo@verizon.net 410-796-2244,
www.supersquads.org to register.
Elkridge Youth Organization (EYO)
Fall Baseball and Softball, Tee Ball and Coach Pitch (co-ed)
4-6 yrs, Machine Pitch, ages 7-8yrs, Kid Pitch, ages 9-18 yrs., register at www.eyosports.org
Season starts after Labor Day. Questions email: jclark@dbaco.com
Warhawks Wrestling
Registration now open, season begins Nov. 9, Register now at http://www.warhawkswrestlingclub.com. Practices will
occur at Glenelg HS, Marriots Ridge HS, and a to be determined location in the Clarksville area. For more information on
Warhawks Wrestling Club’s Rec program contact Dmitri Wasilewski, Vice President of Recreational Wrestling, at
dwasilewski@verizon.net.
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Mission Statement: Guilford Elementary will ensure excellence in teaching and learning so that each student will
participate responsibly in our diverse and changing world.
The Savage Boys and Girls Club announces the travel basketball tryouts schedule for the 2015-16 season.
Please contact for additional information.
The organization is still seeking coaches for girls teams at other grade levels. If interested, contact Mike Hewitt
at mikehewitt95@gmail.com
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Mission Statement: Guilford Elementary will ensure excellence in teaching and learning so that each student will
participate responsibly in our diverse and changing world.