Hurlock Elementary

As the weather begins to warm up and students are enjoying more time outside, please remember to send your student to school with a clear water bottle each day. We were fortunate to provide water bottles to students at the beginning of the year and at various times throughout the year as needed. At this time, we no longer have extras available, so we ask that families help ensure students come prepared with one each day. Thank you for your support! 😊

Just a reminder families ! Even though students may not have reading logs this month, as a school we should all be reading the wild robot book at home. If students are unable to read with an adult, tune into our Facebook page to read along with Mrs. Thompson as she post a video every night the chapters we are all supposed to be reading together! Students are then to answer the trivia questions and turn it in the next day to be able to get a prize ! Tonight we are on chapters 21-24. Thank you for your support in helping our students grow with their reading!

3-5th grade parents/ guardians, Another copy of the permission slip for the Willy Wonka play at CSD will be going home today. All students are allowed to go but we need the permission slips back ASAP. Please check your students book bags tonight for them and return them to school tomorrow. Thank you !

We are excited to see everyone tonight for our basketball game at 6pm ! Please bring cash for admission, adults are $3 , kids are free. All concession stand snacks are $1 and cash only. Basketball & cheerleader please be at NDHS no later than 5:45pm, 5:30pm the earliest. See you all later! 🏀

Cheer practice will only be Monday this week. We are excited for you to join us for our first 2 games this week. Cheerleaders please arrive by 5:45 pm to NDHS in uniform

There is no basketball practice this week ! We are excited to see you all at our first 2 games this week at NDHS. All players please arrive at 5:45pm.

MISA State Testing for 5th Grade will take place this week.

Please make sure your child arrives before 8:50 a.m. each day to help our 5th grade students stay focused,

Our 5th graders will be testing in the cafeteria, and the doorbell and front doors opening and closing can be very distracting during testing.

Your help with on-time arrival makes a big difference in supporting our students during this important assessment. Thank you!

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Last week , 3rd-5th grade students went home with a permission slip to travel to Cambridge South Dorchester High School to watch the senior class play "Willy Wonka" on March 17th ! It is a $1 donation. Please return the slip and donation by March 13th. Thank you !

Just a reminder today is early dismissal. 12:45pm. If there are any transportation changes please call the office.

We are excited to see all of our grandparents and loved ones tonight for our literacy Tea party at 5:30pm ! See you soon 🩷

We kicked off our One School, One Book program today with the exciting introduction of The Wild Robot! 🤖📚 Each family will receive their very own copy of the book, a reading schedule bookmark, and fun trivia questions to enjoy along the way. Families can read together at home or follow along with our read alouds on Facebook! HES is thrilled to be part of this reading journey from March 3rd–March 31st. Let the adventure begin! 🌿✨

Today is the LAST DAY to support our Joe Corbi’s fundraiser! ❤️🥳 Kindergarten is currently in 1st place for registrations and sales — but 1st and 4th grade are only 4 registrations away from taking the lead! 👀‼️ ❄️ Freeze the Fundraiser Challenge ❄️ The grade with the most registrations & highest sales wins: ☃️ Snowball Fight 🍧 Snowball Treat Party 🎶 Dance Celebration 🎉 Bonus: Top seller in EACH grade gets to PIE Ms. McBean in the face! 😆 📅 Register by TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com Use Group Code: 8NUAY Let’s finish strong and make it snow! ❄️💙

Tonight is the deadline to sign up for this Thursdays Grandparents or Loved ones Tea & Tales ! RSVP FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf72U5OBRL2hzlJw4T4r9kPlGsYlg92KSEDHlBnJpbh9yXXNg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106126177933082695052 Calling all Grandparents, or your special loved one 🩷 our form will close tonight so be sure to RSVP ‼️ 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 grandparents or a special loved one to celebrate Reading Across America Week together. 💕 📚📖 When: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 | 5:30pm Please RSVP either by permission slip or google form !

What an exciting week ahead! 🎉📚

We’re celebrating Read Across America AND Social Worker Appreciation Week — and there is so much to be excited about!

Take a look at all the amazing things happening. It’s going to be a week full of joy, celebration, and love for our students and staff!

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Just a REMINDER!! Don't forget to sign up for our loved ones tea night ! Calling all Grandparents, or your special loved one 🩷 our form will close on Monday so be sure to RSVP ‼️ 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 grandparents or a special loved one 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 .You can also turn in a permission slip to the front office ! Tea & Tales RSVP LINK ‼️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf72U5OBRL2hzlJw4T4r9kPlGsYlg92KSEDHlBnJpbh9yXXNg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106126177933082695052

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.