Classroom volunteers and chaperones!

Volunteers may elect to do a commercial background check or fingerprinting.  Chaperones for a day trip are only required to undergo the background check.  For an overnight field trip, chaperones must complete a full fingerprint background check and form.

Costs of these Services are:

• Fingerprinting - $61.07  (This has changed from $63.82) (Last the entire time your child is in PGCPS)
• Commercial Background Check ($7.00) - Acceptable forms of payment for background checks only include cash, Visa, Mastercard and money orders. Personal checks are not accepted. (Must be done each school year)
•  Any applicant who requires a "duplicate receipt" of the background check must respond to the Fingerprint Office with proper identification and a $5.00 money order (only). Receipt must be kept on file with your child's school office. 

SAVE TIME - Print out your forms here, fill them out and bring them with you!

 •Fingerprinting Background Check Form

 •FingerprintingInquiries Applicant Release and Authorization Form

*Valid photo identification is required to go through any part of these processes.

14201 School Lane, Room 131, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, 301-952-6775

NOTE: Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 

STAR Testing

STAR testing for Math will be tomorrow for all of Fourth Grade. Please make sure your child has a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast. STAR testing for Reading will be on September 21st. The STAR tests help teachers to determine what specific skills your child needs to improve upon and how to challenge them if they are advanced in particular areas. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Thank you.

Advanced Reading Challenge

On Thursday, September 17 @ 5:30 there will a family meeting for all who are interested in finding out more about the Advanced Reading Challenge!
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the program, the Advance Reading Challenge is a national reading club that introduces students to award winning books, as well as the classics. Students are then asked to describe their reading using a variety of techniques that will enrich the reading experience. For those who complete the program a fifty dollar Barnes and Noble gift card will be waiting for them!  This year, for some added support, we will be meeting monthly to share and recommend books and just plain read! (snacks will be provided)
Come to the meeting next Thursday and find out more!
Hope we see you there!

Mrs. McIlmail

Week of 9/8-9/15 Spelling List

This week's spelling test will be given on Tuesday, September 15th.

Spelling Concept: Ways to spell /k/

1. stuck
2. black
3. stock
4. slick
5. clock
6. neck
7. back
8. skill
9. kiss
10. kennel
11. kid stuff
12. picnic
13. cactus
14. commit
15. napkin
16. campus
17. castoff
18. picnicking
19. knapsack
20. unpack
21. crackerjacks
22. blacktop
23. buckskin
24. sundeck

Thank you

We would like to sincerely thank all the parents/guardians who attended Back to School Night! We appreciate your time and continued support in your child's education. We look forward to working with each of you this year on your child's educational journey! Remember if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email either one of us.

Back to School Night

Just a friendly reminder this Thursday, September 10th is Back to School Night from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  We will be presenting information on classroom expectations, the school-wide behavior system, curriculum for all subjects, and answering any questions you may have. Classroom presentations will be held at 6:30 and 7:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!:0)

College/Armed Forces Shirt Day

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday is College and Armed Forces T-shirt Day. Scholars are permitted to wear these types of T-shirts to school. They are still required to wear their uniform shorts/pants, white socks and black shoes.

The first Friday of each month is College and Armed Forces T-shirt Day and the third Friday of each month is Spirit Shirt Day.