Hurlock Elementary

Updated Tea & Tales RSVP LINK ‼️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf72U5OBRL2hzlJw4T4r9kPlGsYlg92KSEDHlBnJpbh9yXXNg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106126177933082695052

Just a REMINDER!! Don't forget to sign up for our loved ones tea night ! Calling all Grandparents, godparents , aunts , uncles , your special loved one 🩷 our form will close on Monday so please sign up ! We also have a special guest coming that night ! Tea & Tales: A Loved Ones Literacy Tea Night Join us for an evening of reading together , fun literacy crafts & activities, light snacks, and our Book Fair! This special event is a new spin on our traditional Grandparents Tea — now welcoming all loved ones to celebrate Reading Across America Week together. 💕 When: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 | 5:30pm *RSVP BY March 2nd* Please RSVP either by permission slip or google form https://forms.gle/gxGW6a4ZGaR1jjoR6ger e You can also turn in a permission slip to the front office !

Please Let Ms. McBean know by Friday if you wish to attend Monday's blue print day in Annapolis‼️ Good Evening families, It’s #BlueprintDay2026! Join Strong Schools Maryland and special guests in Annapolis for an evening of fun, learning, and community. This statewide rally celebrates the promise of education and calls for continued progress and FULL funding of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Event Details: Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Lawyers Mall, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 Cost: Free Students, families, educators, and community members will gather to lift up the future of Maryland schools and stand together in support of public education. During We Love Community Schools Day, DCPS representatives had the opportunity to speak directly with a representative from Strong Schools Maryland, who confirmed transportation for Dorchester County to this year’s Blueprint Day. They expressed a strong desire for greater representation from Maryland’s Eastern Shore and are providing two buses for DCPS students, families, educators, and community members. Bus Information: Southern End: Choptank Elementary School – Departure at 4:30 p.m. Northern End: Hurlock Elementary School – Departure at 4:30 p.m. Drop-off will be at the same locations following the event. Each bus holds approximately 58 passengers. This allows each school to bring approximately 10–11 participants total (including students, parents, staff, and community members). Please Reach out to Ms. McBean at mcbeana@dcpsmd.org if you would like to participate.

Joe Corbi's fundraiser has been EXTENDED ‼️ Monday March 2nd will be the last day for registration and sales ! As of yesterday .... Grades with the most registration:     K - 19     4th - 16     1st -15     2nd -13     PK -12     3rd - 8     5th - 6 Grades with the most sales: K - $4,546     2nd - $3,026     PK - $2,441     4th - $2,301     5th - $1,487.50     1st - $1,245     3rd - $1,102 Remember families if you can't make a sale you can always just register to help your students grade win for the most registered! www.ShopFund.com Make sure you use Group Code: 8NUAY Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more. Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters. REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes. Fundraiser Links: How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027) Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11797798) Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/2vtbfO) Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/3dgVM0) ⸻ 💙 Let’s Gooo !!

Good Evening families, It’s #BlueprintDay2026! Join Strong Schools Maryland and special guests in Annapolis for an evening of fun, learning, and community. This statewide rally celebrates the promise of education and calls for continued progress and FULL funding of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Event Details: Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Lawyers Mall, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 Cost: Free Students, families, educators, and community members will gather to lift up the future of Maryland schools and stand together in support of public education. During We Love Community Schools Day, DCPS representatives had the opportunity to speak directly with a representative from Strong Schools Maryland, who confirmed transportation for Dorchester County to this year’s Blueprint Day. They expressed a strong desire for greater representation from Maryland’s Eastern Shore and are providing two buses for DCPS students, families, educators, and community members. Bus Information: Southern End: Choptank Elementary School – Departure at 4:30 p.m. Northern End: Hurlock Elementary School – Departure at 4:30 p.m. Drop-off will be at the same locations following the event. Each bus holds approximately 58 passengers. This allows each school to bring approximately 10–11 participants total (including students, parents, staff, and community members). Please Reach out to Ms. McBean at mcbeana@dcpsmd.org if you would like to participate.

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY!!! ❤️🥳 get your Joe Corbi's before it's too late !! Share with everyone ! 1 order will make a difference for our fundraiser! Thank you for your support Let's see which grade and students will win !!! ❄️❄️ FREEZE THE FUNDRAISER CHALLENGE! ❄️❄️ HELP US MAKE IT SNOW! ☃️🌨️ Our Joe Corbi’s PTO Fundraiser supports our PBIS End-of-Year Field Trips! 🎉 The grade with the MOST registrations AND highest total sales will win a HUGE celebration! ⸻ 🏆 GRAND PRIZE 🏆 ☃️ Students Snowball Fight 🍧 Snowball Treat Party 🎶 Dance Celebration Help your grade bring the BLIZZARD to school! ❄️❄️❄️ ⸻ 🎉 BONUS INCENTIVE 🎉 🥧 The Top Individual Seller in EACH grade gets to PIE Ms. McBean in the FACE!! 😆 ⸻ 📅 IMPORTANT DATE Last Day to Register: February 25th! Our goal is to raise $8,000.00 Profits will be used to fund end of the year field trips and PBIS incentives.. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3! Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com Make sure you use Group Code: 8NUAY Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more. Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters. REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes. Fundraiser Links: How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027) Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11797798) Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/2vtbfO) Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/3dgVM0) ⸻ 💙 Let’s work together to make this our BIGGEST fundraiser yet! 💙 Every registration. Every sale. Every student counts!

5th grade families ! The following page of your students virtual day 2 packet was noticed missing. Please see the missing page attached for students to be able to complete their packet tomorrow.

Good Evening!

Due to the current weather conditions, DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Students should follow their school's schedule as they did today. THERE WILL NOT BE A 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL AS PREVIOUSLY PLANNED. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor. Please stay safe!

2 MORE DAYS !!! Let's see which grade and students will win !!! ❄️❄️ FREEZE THE FUNDRAISER CHALLENGE! ❄️❄️ HELP US MAKE IT SNOW! ☃️🌨️ Our Joe Corbi’s PTO Fundraiser supports our PBIS End-of-Year Field Trips! 🎉 The grade with the MOST registrations AND highest total sales will win a HUGE celebration! ⸻ 🏆 GRAND PRIZE 🏆 ☃️ Students Snowball Fight 🍧 Snowball Treat Party 🎶 Dance Celebration Help your grade bring the BLIZZARD to school! ❄️❄️❄️ ⸻ 🎉 BONUS INCENTIVE 🎉 🥧 The Top Individual Seller in EACH grade gets to PIE Ms. McBean in the FACE!! 😆 ⸻ 📅 IMPORTANT DATE Last Day to Register: February 25th! Our goal is to raise $8,000.00 Profits will be used to fund end of the year field trips and PBIS incentives.. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3! Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com Make sure you use Group Code: 8NUAY Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more. Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters. REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes. Fundraiser Links: How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027) Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11797798) Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/2vtbfO) Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/3dgVM0) ⸻ 💙 Let’s work together to make this our BIGGEST fundraiser yet! 💙 Every registration. Every sale. Every student counts!

We apologize for the many emails and texts! We just have so many exciting things coming up and want to make sure you don’t miss any of it.

Please be sure to check the newsletter for links to RSVP for next week’s activities. All registrations must be completed by March 2nd.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you at these events!

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Dear Families, Tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026, will be a Virtual Learning Day. Work packets were previously sent home along with devices for students in 2nd–5th grade (if device agreements were signed). To ensure your child is counted present for tomorrow: - Students should complete their work packet. - Completed packets are due the day we return from the snow day. - If your child has a device, please click on the provided link to access the Google Meet codes and join their teacher online. Virtual Learning Schedule 9:00–11:00 – Virtual Learning 11:30–12:00 – Lunch Bunch (optional) 12:00–2:00 – Virtual Learning Teachers will be providing live instruction and support during these times. If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or contact Mrs. Dorsey at dorseym@dcpsmd.org. Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we support our students through winter weather. Warmly, Mrs. Corkran and Mrs Holliday

Updated Tea & Tales RSVP LINK ‼️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf72U5OBRL2hzlJw4T4r9kPlGsYlg92KSEDHlBnJpbh9yXXNg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106126177933082695052

Tea & Tales: A Loved Ones Literacy Tea Night Join us for an evening of reading together , fun literacy crafts & activities, light snacks, and our Book Fair! This special event is a new spin on our traditional Grandparents Tea — now welcoming all loved ones to celebrate Reading Across America Week together. 💕 When: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 | 5:30pm *RSVP BY March 2nd* Please RSVP either by permission slip or google form https://forms.gle/gxGW6a4ZGaR1jjoR6ger e

❄️❄️ FREEZE THE FUNDRAISER CHALLENGE! ❄️❄️ HELP US MAKE IT SNOW! ☃️🌨️ Our Joe Corbi’s PTO Fundraiser supports our PBIS End-of-Year Field Trips! 🎉 The grade with the MOST registrations AND highest total sales will win a HUGE celebration! ⸻ 🏆 GRAND PRIZE 🏆 ☃️ Students Snowball Fight 🍧 Snowball Treat Party 🎶 Dance Celebration Help your grade bring the BLIZZARD to school! ❄️❄️❄️ ⸻ 🎉 BONUS INCENTIVE 🎉 🥧 The Top Individual Seller in EACH grade gets to PIE Ms. McBean in the FACE!! 😆 ⸻ 📅 IMPORTANT DATE Last Day to Register: February 25th! Our goal is to raise $8,000.00 Profits will be used to fund end of the year field trips and PBIS incentives.. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3! Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com Make sure you use Group Code: 8NUAY Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more. Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters. REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes. Fundraiser Links: How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027) Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11797798) Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/2vtbfO) Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/3dgVM0) ⸻ 💙 Let’s work together to make this our BIGGEST fundraiser yet! 💙 Every registration. Every sale. Every student counts!

A gentle reminder about our spirit week this week ❤️ !

Good afternoon! This is just a friendly reminder that on Tuesday, February 24th, students will report to school on a 2-hour delay. Thank you!

Slots still available!! Calling All Reading Volunteers! Hurlock Elementary School PTO is excited to invite parents, family members, and community partners to volunteer for our Black History Month Classroom Read Alouds! When: February 9 – February 27 Where : Hurlock Elementary School Classrooms Volunteers will visit classrooms to read Black History Month–themed books, share stories that celebrate culture and inspiring leaders, and help foster a love of reading and learning among our students. Please sign up using the link below. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084FA4A828A6F4C52-62166465-hesblack Important Reminder: All volunteers must complete the DCPS Volunteer Form prior to volunteering at school. https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/ODM0Mzplbi1VUw== Please contact Ms. McBean if you have any questions, mcbeana@dcpsmd.org Thank you for supporting our students and helping us celebrate Black History Month at HES!

‼️Just a reminder, Monday February 16th we do not have school ‼️ We are also extending the permission slips for the sweetheart dance to Tuesday ! Please turn in both permission slip and money by Tuesday ❤️