Hurlock Elementary

Reminders for Friday, October 30:

Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. Please make sure your students have a plan for getting home early, and help them double-check before they leave.

Friday is dress-up day! To keep everyone safe and comfortable, please remember:
No masks
No inflatable costumes
No face paint
No pretend weapons

Trunk or Treat begins at 5:30 p.m. We’d love to see you there!

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📢 Important Notice to HES Families Dear HES Families, Please be aware that a helicopter will be landing at Hurlock Elementary School. We want to reassure you that this activity is not affiliated with the school or any school-sponsored activity. We are sharing this information simply to keep our families informed and aware. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

4H Club Enrollment Update Thank you for your interest in enrolling your student in HES 4H Club! We have officially reached capacity. All packets that were turned in today will be counted for. We will not be accepting any additional enrollment packets after today. Please also note that students participating in the 4th and 5th grade cheerleading and basketball program beginning in November will not be able to participate in 4H Club . You are welcome to sign them up for boys and girls club to participate in after practice is over. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Good Evening , HES families, We had our second successful fire drill of the 2026-2027 school year today! Our students did an amazing job. We exited the building safely and returned to class in a timely manner. Students were quiet and followed directions throughout the entire drill. We are proud of them for taking our safety procedures seriously and starting the year off strong! Thank you for your continued support! Mrs. Church

Just a reminder that after school 4H club start tomorrow Wednesday October 21st from 3:45pm -5:15pm. It will be every Wednesday. There was an error on the form. Thank you for your understanding.

🚨 REMINDER, HES FAMILIES! 🚨 Please remember to send your child’s walking permission slip back as soon as possible! Our PreK–K students will be taking a walking field trip to the firehouse this Friday! 🚒🔥 It is imperative that a completed permission slip is returned for your child to participate. Students who do not have a completed permission slip will not be able to attend. Please check your child’s folder and return the permission slip promptly. Thank you foryour cooperation and support! 💙🤍🦅

Another Great Week of GROWING GREATNESS at HES! 🦅.

We have an exciting week ahead, October 19–23, filled with learning, fun, and opportunities for our students to shine!

🌟 Our after-school opportunities continue to grow, with Harvesting Hope and 4-H Club kicking off this week!

🍁 Be sure to check out the Academic Adventures for important and fun ways to help your child be academically successful!

Thank you to our amazing HES families for your continued support and partnership. Together, we're Growing Greatness—Every Child, Every Day, Every Opportunity!

📚 #AttendanceMatters #NoTardyTaters

#GrowingGreatness #HESProud #HurlockElementary #GrowingTogether

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🚨🎃 HES FAMILIES & COMMUNITY, WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🎃🚨 We are in DESPERATE NEED of volunteers, pumpkins , families to host a trunk and candy donations for our upcoming Trunk or Treat: Trunks Around the World! 🌎🍬 With our event quickly approaching, we need our school community to come together to make this a fun and memorable experience for our Eagles! 🦅💙 🚗 Host a Trunk: Decorate your vehicle with a country theme and pass out treats. 🙌 Volunteer: Help us run games, activities, and stations. 🍭 Donate Candy: Individually wrapped candy, treats, pencils, and small toys are greatly appreciated! 🎃help us get pumpkin donations 📅 Friday, October 30th ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Whether you can volunteer your time, host a trunk, or donate a bag of candy, EVERY contribution makes a difference! Please consider helping us make this event a success for our students. 💙 📋 Interested in helping? Complete the attached Google Form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiyehC1uXlpNZ8qQDftkICG2wvXx2VxIWEuQAJJNcUPYZaRA/viewform 📩 Questions? Contact Mrs. Dorsey at dorseym@dcpsmd.org or 410-943-3303. Please help us spread the word! We truly need our HES community to show up for our Eagles! 🦅🎃

🧡🦅 SPIRIT WEEK: UNITED AGAINST BULLYING! 🦅🧡 October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and our Mighty Eagles are coming together to spread kindness, celebrate differences, and show that EVERYONE belongs! 🧡 Join us October 19–23 for a fun-filled Spirit Week as we stand united against bullying! 💜 Monday, October 19 – Pajama Day 💤 Dream of a bully-free school! Wear your favorite comfy pajamas! 🌈 Tuesday, October 20 – Tie-Dye Day Different colors, one community! Celebrate what makes us unique! 🧡 Wednesday, October 21 – Unity Day Wear ORANGE to show your support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! 💜 Thursday, October 22 – Purple Day Help us celebrate our amazing principal during National Principals Month by wearing PURPLE! 💜 💙 Friday, October 23 – School Colors Day 🦅 Show your Eagle pride by wearing your school colors or spirit wear! ✨ Let’s fill our hallways with positivity, kindness, and school spirit! Remember, even the smallest act of kindness can make a BIG difference! 🧡 KIND PEOPLE MAKE A STRONGER SCHOOL! 🧡

📣 Please remember that Tomorrow Thursday October 15th, will be a half day for students, with dismissal at 12:40 PM. 🏫 Friday, October 16th, schools will be CLOSED. Please plan accordingly, and let the front office know by 12pm if there are changes to your child's dismissal plans. Thank you for your continued support!

Good Afternoon Families, Our school phone lines are currently down. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue. We will provide an update once our phone service has been restored. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! If you need anything please email Mrs. Dorsey , dorseym@dcpsmd.org

REMINDER: Our first PEP Family Resiliency Program meeting is TODAY! We’re excited to welcome our HES families this evening from 5:00–7:00 PM at Hurlock Elementary School! ✨ Remember, this is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, learn helpful parenting tools, and build stronger family connections. 🍽️ Dinner and childcare will be provided for in-person sessions! We look forward to seeing our families tonight!

HES Families and Community,

Please take time to Read Our Newsletter!

We put a lot of thought, and care into making our weekly newsletter a valuable resource filled with important updates, upcoming events, reminders, and opportunities for your family.
Be sure to check out the ACADEMIC Section, where you'll find helpful links, resources, and simple suggestions for supporting your child's learning at home!
We encourage you to read the entire newsletter each week so you don't miss the wonderful things happening at HES.
Staying informed and working together helps us grow greatness in every child, every day!

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💙 Community Resources for Our HES Families! 💙 We are excited to share these wonderful opportunities available to families in our community! Please take a look at the upcoming events and programs below. 🎬 Community Outdoor Movie Night – Michael Jackson ! HAPPENING TODAY!!! Join One Love Ministries, Inc. for a fun evening under the stars! 📅 Friday, October 9, 2026 ⏰ Starts at 5:00 PM 📍 Hurlock Community Center, Charles Street, Hurlock, MD 🍿 Popcorn and drinks provided! Bring your lawn chairs. 🤝 Teen Male Mentor Group New Day New Start invites teen boys to participate in an afternoon focused on leadership, life skills, goal setting, positive connections, and building a brighter future. 📅 Friday, October 16, 2026 ⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM 📍 Dorchester County Public Library, 303 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. 📞 Questions? Contact Anthony Mann at 443-205-0386 or amann@newdaynewstart.com.

📣 REMINDER, HES FAMILIES! 🧮💚 Family Math Night is TOMORROW! 🎉 Join us Thursday, October 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Dollar General for a fun night of math activities, a scavenger hunt, pizza to-go, and a surprise raffle! 🧮🍕🎟️ 📍 Dollar General 4460 E New Market Hurlock Rd, Hurlock, MD 21643 👉 First, please use the RSVP link to let us know you’re coming. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLph32AjBYPWxIweJl4kMkqOSVm062ibbLTLezSrV2zC3YfQ/viewform? 🚌 Need transportation? After completing the RSVP, use the separate trolley sign-up link to reserve your spot on the Hurlock Trolley. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz3cH5KI7jCt6e8ao3OvOYjCAbw_RzIEUI5x_qoC2bTjKewg/viewform 📚 BONUS! After you finish at Dollar General, stop by Hurlock Elementary School! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open, and families are welcome to shop and find a new book to take home! 📖💙 We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! Come experience how math connects to the real world! 💚💛🧮

Exciting things are happening after school at HES!
We have several new opportunities available for our students, with even more coming soon!
Check out the Newsletter for program details, schedules, and information on how to sign up.

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🚌💚 TRANSPORTATION IS NOW AVAILABLE! 💛 We’re excited to announce that transportation is now available from Hurlock Elementary School to Dollar General for our HES Family Math Night! ➕➖✖️➗ 📅 October 8th | 5–7 PM 📍 Dollar General – 4460 E New Market Hurlock Rd If your family would like to attend: 1️⃣ Please complete the RSVP link first to let us know you’re coming. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLph32AjBYPWxIweJl4kMkqOSVm062ibbLTLezSrV2zC3YfQ/viewform? 2️⃣ If you would like to ride the trolley, please complete the trolley transportation form as well. 🚌 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz3cH5KI7jCt6e8ao3OvOYjCAbw_RzIEUI5x_qoC2bTjKewg/viewform ⚠️ A waiver will be given the day of math night We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Good morning! If you are receiving this message, your student was signed up for HES Good News Club after school program that starts today ! Just a reminder good news club is every Tuesday from 3:50-5:15pm. Please pick your students up at 5:15pm today. Please call the office if there are any changes to your child dismissal plan today. Thank you

🎉 Hurlock Elementary Family Math Night is this THURSDAY ! 🧮✨ Join us for a fun-filled evening of math, scavenger hunts, pizza, and surprises at our local Dollar General! 🛒💚 📅 October 8th ⏰ PreK–1st: 5–6 PM | 2nd–5th: 6–7 PM 📍 At Dollar General – Hurlock, MD 🔎 Students will explore how math connects to the real world through an interactive scavenger hunt! Plus, enjoy pizza to-go and enter our surprise raffle! 🎟️🍕 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Students must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 💚 Come COUNT, LEARN & GROW with HES! PLEASE RSVP BY TOMORROW! RSVP link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLph32AjBYPWxIweJl4kMkqOSVm062ibbLTLezSrV2zC3YfQ/viewform?usp=send_form

Just a reminder that HES NorthBay Parent Night is .. TOMORROW , October 6 5:45 - 6:45pm. You will be able to log in at 5:45, session will start at 6pm ! Come ready to learn more about Northbay and ask questions about this amazing opportunity for our 5th grade students !! Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/atv-ymow-nfi