Hurlock Elementary

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.

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