Greenview Knolls Elementary
A Week- February 20-23, 2024
Dear GKES Families,
Monday, February 19, 2024, there is no school for students in recognition of President's Day!
We have an Attendance incentive for the month of February, the grade level with the highest attendance percentage will win a Dance Party! Last month Grade 3 had the highest attendance! We love seeing each of our children at school every day! We understand that illnesses do happen. If you are unsure if your child is too ill for school, please reach out to Nurse Farr to discuss. Thank you for your continued support!
Black History Month Spirit Week is February 20-23. See the flier below for more details on dress up days! We are looking forward to seeing the outfit choices! :)
The Maryland State Department of Education has posted information about our schools. The Maryland School Report Card provides information about our school's performance for the 2022-2023 school year. You can find a link to our school's SY23 report card by visiting the Quick Links on our school's website. In addition, you can view the January 11 presentation to the Board of Education about system-wide data or visit www.smcps.org/about-us for additional information.
Approved SMCPS School Calendars- SY 24-25 and SY 25-26.
Our 2nd and 3rd Grade Black History Month Program is Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Our Coffee with the Principal event is Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 8:15 a.m. in the Gym. Please RSVP below. Our topics include:
- Middle of Year Data Review
- Parent Family Engagement
Please do not arrive prior to 8:05 a.m. to allow time for buses and hallways to clear. Thank you for your support.
Thursday, February 29, 2024 is our next Parent and Family Engagement Event. Please RSVP in the Google Form at the bottom of the newsletter. On the evening of the event, we will have the following:
- Book Fair shopping: 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
- MISA/MCAP Presentation for Grades 3-5 and those interested: 5:00 p.m.
- Reptile World Presentation: 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy the holiday weekend,
Contina Quick-McQueen
Principal
RSVP for Coffee with the Principal Below
Nurse's Corner
The cold and flu season is upon us, please report any communicable diseases (COVID, flu, pink eye, strep, etc.) to Nurse Farr so that we can monitor the cases that are being reported. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Nurse Farr. Thank you!
Please reach out to Nurse Farr if you have questions about your child's illness and whether they should attend school.
Upcoming Events
19- Holiday: Presidents Day: All schools are closed for students
20-23 Black History Month Spirit Week
22- Coffee with the Principal @ 8:15 a.m.
22nd - Black History Program 9:00am (Parents) & 1:45pm (GKES Classes/Staff)
2nd & 3rd Grades
29- Title I PFE: MISA/ MCAP Information Night/ Reptile Man
29- Book Fair
March
01- Professional Day for Teachers: No school for students
05- School Improvement/Instructional Leadership Team Meeting
14- PTO Movie Night: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
21- Coffee with the Principal @ 6:00 p.m.
22- Virtual Instruction Day and 2 Hour Early Dismissal
25-29- School Closed for SPRING BREAK
April
1- Spring Break
2- Students return from Spring Break
11- Title I PFE: Hands on STEAM Night with The Science Guys of Baltimore
19- 2 Hour Early Dismissal
GKES Winter Spirt Wear
Click below to download the flyer and order. Thank you for your support.
- The store will remain open until Sunday, March 3rd.
- Anyone in our school community - students, staff, parents, etc. can order spirit wear!
- You can opt to have your orders sent directly to your home or to GKES - whatever is most convenient for you.