Upcoming Dates To Remember



51435-66675Greetings Guilford Families,Guilford events and activities are certainly forthcoming. Please jot the various dates down so that you don't miss out on anything.We wish to bring to your attention two additional items that are not highlighted in this newsletter:Anne Hager, one of our Reading Specialists is retiring! After many years in the field and having touched many lives, Mrs. Hager will pursue additional interests. be assured that her love of reading and interest in learning will remain her driving force! Guilford staff will celebrate her on Friday, June 5th from 4pm-6pm. If you are interested in attending this gathering, please contact Mrs. Kelly in the front office for reservations and payment information.On May 1st, Guilford staff will have initial articulation conversations regarding students and their growth. These conversation help to prepare us for student groupings for the 2015-2016 school year. Should you wish to share additional considerations related to how your child learns best, please email (gvarlack@) or send those thoughts in writing (sealed envelope)? to Dr. Varlack on or before May 1st. As you share those items in writing please refrain from requesting specific teachers as teacher assignments change as does the student groups assigned to them. Communication should be based on considerations for what your child needs to thrive academically. 273050Bingo tickets are now on sale! Information has gone home in your child's Friday Folder. This event is on May 16th, 6:00 p.m. at the Ridgely’s Community Center. Our Bingo has sold out in the past, so don't delay! If you have questions please contact Lori Hall at HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" gesptafundraising@.Congratulations to Hadi Ahmed for being our April volunteer of the month! Mr. Ahmed received a gift card in appreciation for his help with class picture day.The GES PTA will be holding a general membership meeting on June 9, 2015 at 7 pm in the Media Center. We will be voting on officers and committee chairs for the 2015-2016 school year at this meeting. Please join us!Do you have a special talent in event planning? Do you enjoy fundraising activities? Are you a wiz with social media? We need you! The GES PTA is working on filling officer and committee chairs for the 2015-2016 school year. If you are interested in helping us plan family events, raise funds, update our social media presence, or help with a specific grade, please contact Rachel Smith at HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" gesptapres@.5880735113030Thank you Guilford families for sending in your box tops. We had 1034 valid box tops submitted for the month of March. Congratulations to 2nd grade for submitting the most box tops. K-87; 1st-218; 2nd-335;? 3rd-98; 4th-38; and 5th-203. ?We need 3000 more box tops to meet our goal for the year, so continue to send them into school. 273050FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!???? Guilford Elementary School will hold a Minion Field Day on Friday, May 15th, (rain date: May 22nd).? We are in need of over 60 volunteers to run our Field and Blacktop stations.? Lunch will be provided for all volunteers in the media center on this day.? The volunteer schedule is: Session #1 - 9:15– 11:00 a.m.? -? 29 volunteers for the field and blacktop stations, (Grades K, 1, & 2 are at the blacktop stations & Grades K, 1, & 3 are at the field events)?? ??????????? - 1 to 2 volunteers to escort the a.m. Pre-K students?? Session # 2 –? 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.??????????? ?-? 29 volunteers for the field and blacktop stations (Grades 3, 4, & 5 are at the blacktop stations & Grades 2, 4, ?& 5 are at the field events)?????? Volunteer forms went home on Friday, April 17th.? If you have any questions about Field Day or need another form, please contact Mrs. Wolter at (410) 880-5930 or carol_wolter@.?? Thank you for your support!!!-177165117475Quarter 4 P.E. Homework - All students in grades K- 5 should have received their Quarter 4 P.E. homework.? This month we are working on staying active for 60 minutes every day.? Please help your student list their activities and sign the homework after seven days.? Thank you for helping Guilford stay healthy and fit!!!6223635-29210Marathon Kids News - All students in Kindergarten - 5th grade should receive a second Marathon Kids running log to keep track of any walking or running they participate in this spring.? (The first log was completed at school.)? One mile of running is equivalent to 20 minutes of any active game or practice.? Please help your students complete the mileage and fuel log and turn it in by June 1st for extra credit in P.E.? Thank you for your support!!!The creators or the Marathon Kids program in which all of our K-2 students participate in would like to invite you to attend their Impact Statement event.? Thank you!? Here are the details:Marathon Kids Impact StatementTuesday, April 28th from 7-8pmCentennial Lane Elementary Cafeteria, 3825 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042-232410113030Career Day - Career Day will take place on Thursday April 30, 2015.? This is an exciting time for our students to hear about the training, education, and goal setting that each professional who shares took on their steps to college and beyond.? If you are interested in sharing your Career as a presenter for your child's grade level please contact Ms. Dobbs, School Counselor.? stephanie_dobbs@.? Hope to see you there!645223553340Lunch and Recess Monitor Needed – Guilford has an open Lunch and Recess Monitor position. Work hours are from 10:25 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. This is a paid position. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Connie Stahler, Assistant Principal, at 410-880-5930 or email Connie_Stahler@ . 1657351466854151630671195We would like to congratulate those students who dedicated so much of their time and effort into the Battle of the Books competition that took place on Friday, April 10th.? They did an amazing job!!? Congrats to:? Becca Becraft, Kenny Lee, Jason Robinson, Xavier Falco, Izzy Rodriguez, Emmi Mercedes, Jana Snyder, Aleeza Ahmed, Stephanie Brown, Jordan Hall, Temi Idowu, Isabella Hernandez, Karina Ward and Karley plete lessons at school and at home on Dreambox and win prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the top class and to the top three individual players in the school. So go to during the month of April and start playing! -227965142240Title I News – Next month we will be asking parents to fill out the EOY Parent Involvement Survey. It will be available to complete online and in paper form. Please take the time to complete this survey. We will use the information to plan our family events for school year 2015-16.? Please look for that form to be coming home in the Friday folder in May.? We will also have translated documents available upon request. Any questions please call Krista Shaul or Donna Brown at 410 880-5930.4231005226695 April Teacher's of the Month: Colleen Morris., 2nd grade team leader Dina Sutton, 4th grade Special Ed Para Allison Kordonski, 5th grade Special Education Teacher Damien Hardy, School CustodianUPCOMING EVENTS:April27 2nd Grade Field Trip, Maryland Hall 29 Student Banking Day, 9:25 am Art Night, 6:00 – 8:00 pm (Corrected Time) 4th Grade Days of Taste In-House Program, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm30 Career DayMay 1 SCHOOL CLOSED, Professional Learning/Articulation Day 485203576200 4 Simulated Congressional Hearings Kickoff, 5th Grade 6 4th Grade Days of Taste Field Trip, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm 7 Interim Progress Reports Issued Peer Leadership Field Trip, Selected 5th Graders Boys Night Out, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 8 School Spirit Day, Beach Day – Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt. 9 PTA Family Roller Skating, Supreme Sports Club- 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm12 Chat and Chew, 6:00 pm PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm13 4th Grade Days of Taste In House Program, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm15 FIELD DAY, 9:30 am – 3:40 pm (Raindate: 5/22) Volunteer Luncheon 11:00 am – 2:00 pm16 PTA Basket and Bag Bingo, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Ridgely’s Community Center19 5th Grade Middle School Visits21 Night of Excellence, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm22 School Spirit Day, Red/White/Blue Day – Show your patriotism by wearing red/white/blue.25 SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day27 3rd Grade Field Trip, Maryland Science Center 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Student Banking Day Band and Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm29 5th Grade Field Trip, Philadelphia30 Last Day for Bridges Bridges Session II1/27/15 – 5/30/15273050Hammond Community Green Festival - Join us on Saturday, April 25th from 10am-2pm @Hammond High School 8800 Guilford Rd. Columbia, MD 21046TONS of fun activities for kids of ALL ages!Live animals at our 11am and 12pm Scales and Tales programs!Awesome door prizes - aquarium tickets, books, Larriland Farm gift certificates, and MORE!A performance by our very own Hammond Dramastics team at 10:30am!Tons of vendors - build a planter to take home from Home Depot, meet the Chick-Fil-A cow, play a game, meet and learn about bees and much, much more! Bring your old dried out markers, your old shoes, and your old plastic bags. All will be collected for recycling. For every pair of shoes and/or every 10 markers you turn in, you will receive an additional door prize entry.Stay for lunch - ChickFilA sandwiches will be available for purchase from 11am - 1pm.We hope to see you there! Best of all - the event is FREE!The first 100 families can adopt a tree to take home and plant.Check out our website for more information: bit.ly/hahsgreen00Future Golden Bears - Time to Register for Hammond High School Booster Camps!Hammond Boosters offers ten week-long summer camps to rising 6th through 9th graders who will be Hammond High School Golden Bears.? Camps offered: Band, Baseball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Volleyball.? All camps are held at Hammond High School and are one week long.$135 Early Bird registration fees for those who register by May 31st; $155 registration fee beginning June 1st.? Fee includes a Hammond HS Booster Camps t-shirt.For more information and to register online, please visit: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" Community Church will be holding their Spring community clothing give away on Sat., April 25th at the Howard County North Laurel Community Center (9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel).9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. They will have summer/spring clothing including jeans, light jackets and shoes. Plan to go early! Most of the clothes are taken in the first MUNITY EVENTSFor a listing of upcoming Community Events access GES Paw Prints online at ges. .?273050HCPSS Kindergarten Registration – Register Now!—Registration for students entering Kindergarten in Aug. 2015 is ongoing. Parents or guardians are to register students at the school serving the address where the child’s parent or guardian resides. Please visit to see a complete list of documents required for registration. Pre-K Application & Registration—The Howard County Public School System offers a Pre-K program for income eligible children who will be four years old by Sept. 1, 2015.? Applications for the 2015-16 school year will be available beginning Mon., Mar. 2. Please visit for more information. RECC - RECC Learning Together Peer Program—Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) preschool programs include children with and without disabilities who will be three or four years old by Sept.1, 2015. Children are selected based upon screening information given on the application form and the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” as well as observations of participation in a playgroup.? The monthly fee for the preschool program is between $150 and $270 monthly depending on the number of hours of participation in the program. Contact 410-313-7017. Summer Classes and Camps Program Online - Each summer the HCPSS presents a number of learning experiences and educational opportunities. Some of the offerings include Comprehensive Programs for elementary, middle and high school; the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP); and G/T Summer Institutes for Talent Development. Detailed course descriptions and registration information may be found HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" online. For general information about HCPSS summer programs, visit: summer-programs/.PAWPRINT SUBMISSIONSare due (in writing) in the office to Teresa Johnson every Wednesday by 12:00p.m. Submissions can be emailed to teresa_johnson@290830078740Community Events ????? The following events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System.Recreation and ParksRecreation & Parks has established local baseball teams for several age groups in your community.? We are writing to invite you and your neighbors to participate in the Columbia Baseball League (CBL). Come help us bring baseball back to your community.? First time and experienced players are welcome.? Thanks to support from the Howard County Public School System, permits for your local school fields were issued to Recreation & Parks.??We recognize some families could use a little extra assistance with the price of registration.? Recreation & Parks has a sliding scale for financial assistance program.??Howard County residency is required for financial assistance.? To apply for financial assistance, a scholarship application and acceptable proof of income must be submitted.? Applications and income verification can be faxed to 410-313-4658, emailed to registration@ or mailed/delivered to Howard County Recreation & Parks, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046. ES, MS, HSKennedy Krieger We are recruiting children ages 8-12 to participate in an MRI research study to learn if there are differences between the brain’s structure and its function in children with and without ADHD as well as with and without High Functioning Autism.The study involves participating in 2 seven-hour days of paper and pencil tasks, computer activities, and a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain. Parents will receive a report of the IQ assessment administered to their child as well as the radiology report. All testing is done free of charge and you get to choose the dates you participate. For more information about this study, please contact Alyssa Tiedemann at 443-923-9263, Mary Martinelli at 443-923-9258, or Kristie Sweeney at 443-923-9254 or by email HYPERLINK "mailto:LNIR@"LNIR@ ES, MS The First TeeA unique youth development program that teaches children and youth ages 7-14 core values and healthy habits through the game of golf. Classes begin in Apr. at Fairway Hills Golf Club in Columbia and additional program locations will be offered around the county this summer. Sessions are $60-$150 and scholarships are available. For more information call 410-730-1114. info@ ES, MSAFS USA INC.Host Families Sought for AFS Exchange Students:? Next school year, some twenty AFS exchange students from around the world will come to Howard County for a life-changing year of cross-cultural sharing.? Exchange students live in a family such as yours and attend the locally district HS from your address.? ?Contact Christina McGarvey at 410-997-7087 or ckmcgarvey@ More information is also available . ES, MS, HSOur Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Open House Academically Excellent, Thur., Apr. 23, 7 p.m., 4801 Ilchester Road, Ellicott City, ManneqART Sculpture of the Human Form fundraiser, Fri., Apr. 24, 5-8:30 p.m., Anderson-Becker/Lee Andersen Factory, 9010 Maier Road, Unit 101, Laurel, MD. For information call 302-725-5555, info@ Howard County Conservancy FREE Earth Day Celebration on Sat., April 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD.??Families and groups of all ages are welcome.? For more info and to register please visit ES, MS, HSHoward County Government Womenfest, A Health & Wellness Event for Women, Sat., Apr. 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. FREEGary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, Cooksville, MD.For more information visit the event’s website at WomenFest or call 410-313-5440.Harpers Choice Community AssociationHealth and Safety Fair, Sat. Apr. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kahler Hall, 5400 Old Tucker Row Columbia, MD. ES, MS, HSLUNGevityHelp fight lung cancer. Join us for Breathe Deep Columbia, a 5K walk in Town Center on Sat., Apr. 25 sponsored by the LUNGevity Foundation. Register at columbia. ES, MS, HSHoward County Concert Orchestra A Baroque Feast, Sun., Apr. 26, 4 p.m.,?the concert takes place in the wonderful acoustics of St. John's Episcopal Church, 9120 Frederick Rd. The HCCO's concerts are free to those 17 and under accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, please visit or call 888-921-7230. ES, MS, HSColumbia AssociationMixed Media Mania with Korey Rosenbaum ages 5-10, Tues., April 26 - May 18, or Sun., June 7-28,1-2:30pm. Note: Drop-ins for one or two classes are welcomed. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@. ES, MSColumbia AssociationPainting Exploration and Design with Manique Buckmon begins with the basics for ages 6-9, Tues., Apr. 28 - May 19, 5:30-7 p.m. or Tues., May 26-June 16, 5:30-7pm. Painting by Design with Kate Cavanaugh explores composition and color theory for students ages 10 and up begins Mon., April 27 - May 18; or Mon., June 1-22, 5:45-7:15pm. Both classes are $60 resident, $70 non-resident. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at HYPERLINK "tel:410-730-0075" \t "_blank" 410-730-0075 or email artstaff@. MS, HSHoward Community CollegeLittle Known Secrets of Paying for College for parents of college bound students. Offered at HCC’s Gateway Campus on Tues., Apr. 29, 6:30-9 p.m. Learn how college financial aid is calculated, strategies to reposition your assets and how to use the IRS to fund college through the “tax scholarship.” Offered through Howard community College’s Continuing Education Division. HSSlayton HouseOn Camera Kids, Learn techniques for Acting on Camera and how to get started in the television/films. Classes begin Weds. Apr. 29, 5-6 p.m., for three weeks for $60.00. Both classes are held at Slayton House in the Wilde Lake Village Center. For More Info please call Slayton House at 410-730-2380. Howard Community CollegeOffered through Howard community College’s Continuing Education Division. howardcc.edu/ConEdTeen Denim-Mania for students 11-15. Offered at the Hickory Ridge Building, HCC, Friday, May 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. School is out for the day. Students will be engaged in a “reimagined” activity, recycling out-of-style, worn clothing into new, wearable fashions. Offered through Howard community College’s Continuing Education. MS, HSSlayton HouseSign up now for these spring workshops in the Performing Arts Razz-A Ma Tap-Shuffle off to Buffalo and learn techniques of Tap dance for fun, Exercise or that next audition. Classes begin May 12 on Tues., for grades 3-10. For more information call 410-730-2380. ES, MS, HSRobinson Nature CenterNative Plant Palooza, Sun., May 12- 4:30 p.m./ FREECome shop Robinson Nature Center’s native plant sale and learn how best to care for native plants that can attract wildlife while reducing the need for pesticides and fertilizers in your lawn and garden. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all plants benefits educational programs at the Nature Center. See RNCplantnative.htm ES, MS, HSTown Center Community AssociationArt?in?the?Afternoon, Sun, May 17, 3-5 p.m. Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Road Columbia, MD. FREE admission.? Registration preferred 410-730-4744.Benjamin Banneker Historical ParkColonial Market Fair. Sat and Sun., June 13 & 14, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Benjamin Banneker Historical Park, 300 Oella Avenue, Catonsville, MD. A $5.00 donation for parking is requested. ES, MS, HSColumbia AssociationSchools Out Botanical Printmaking, June 17; Dimensional Explorations, June 18. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@ ES, MSHoward County Police DepartmentFREE Youth Police Academy, one week overnight, July 26-31, at the HCPD Public Safety Training Center, in Marriottsville. ?It is geared toward students 15-18 who are interested in a career in Law Enforcement.? The Youth Police Academy replicates the academy attended by adult police recruits. For further information, contact your School Resource Officer, or call 410-313-2615; mhammaond@ HSForest Hill Swim and Tennis ClubSwim America swim lessons, 3, 2-week sessions starting June 22- July 31. Learn to dive lessons, 5, 1-week sessions starting June 22-July 20, 4310 Columbia Road Ellicott City. For more information go to and click Swim Lesson and or Dive Team tab.CAMPSCentennial High School Boosters2015 Lady Eagles Basketball Camp, girls ages 8-14, July 13-17, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Centennial HS, 4300 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD. For information contact Bobby Macheel, 443-474-5558, macheelr@University of MarylandiEngineer@UMD a summer STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) camp for rising 4th and 5th grade girls. This one-week commuter day camp is an exciting opportunity for girls to learn more about STEM through a variety of fun, hands-on activities.?Mon., Jul.?6 –Fri., Jul. 10, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. for more information and to apply, visit ESUMBC Summer Day CampThe UMBC summer Day Camp will be celebrating it’s 36th year of existence in 2015, and we hope that you will send your child to spend all or part of the summer with us. Please let us know if you have any questions 410-455-2638 or email us at summercamp@umbc.edu Junior AchievementJA BizTown Summer Venture for young people ages 9 to 12. Dates: June 22 – 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, 10711 Red Run Blvd., Suite 110, Owings Mills, MD. For details or to register, contact Rebecca Golloub at rgolloub@ or 410-753-3292 ? Savage Boys and Girls ClubSavage Recreational Baseball, register now and?learn from the 2014 Maryland High School Coach of the Year. Coach Adam Leader of the Reservoir Gators will conduct free in-season Coach & Player clinics this season. Ages 5 - 14 can register at ?or call Ken Harn at 443-605-6977Baseball FactoryJuly 6-10, 2015 at Kiwanis-Wallas Park, July 13-17, 2015 at Kiwanis-Wallas Park.All Star Camp Designed for boys and girls ages 8-11. Grouped according to age and ability, players will learn the fundamentals of baseball through individual, group and team instruction.? Elite Camp This camp is for boys ages 12-15 and is designed to teach fundamentals, advanced skills and strategies of baseball. Learn and improve skills through an intense week of instruction, drills and simulated game experiences. All proceeds benefit the Factory Athletics Foundation, the charitable arm of Baseball Factory.camp Mark Lemon at 800.641.4487 x 109 ES, MSUniversity of Maryland (E2@UMD)Exploring Engineering is a one-week residential summer program for high school women (rising juniors and seniors) who are considering engineering as a possible major and career. Students will live on campus for one week. July 5-11, 2015 (Session I) & July 12-18, 2015 (Session II) HS$1,000, deadline: Mar. 31, Bria Barry, 301-405-3283, bmcelroy@umd.edu ?University of MarylandSPICE Camp – June 22-26, Students with Potential and Interest, Considering Engineering. SPICE Camp is a week-long commuter program for young women who will be entering grades 9 and 10 next fall and would like to learn more about engineering, all activities will be supervised by current engineering students. Space is limited. The application deadline is Apr. 17. Scholarship opportunities will be made available once admittance decisions have been made. Bria Barry, 301-405-3283, bmcelroy@umd.ed HS??? ................
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