Hampstead Elementary School

Weekly Message

February 8, 2017

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

7:00 pm PTO Meeting in Media Center. The PTO is looking to fill the following positions for the 2017-18 School Year; President, Vice President and Fundraising Chair. Please contact the PTO if you are interested in any of the open positions.

Friday, February 17, 2017

Class picture day. Students have already brought the picture order forms home. If you still wish to purchase pictures please email Mrs. Wunder at if you did not get a form or would like to order pictures. Please list the student name and teacher when emailing Mrs. Wunder the request.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Schools and Offices closed for President’s Day

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 – 4:00 p.m.

FY 18 Operating Budget Adoption – Charles I. Ecker Boardroom, Board of Education Offices.

Saturday, February 25, 2017

CCEA is once again sponsoring NEA’SRead Across America on February 25th. This is a free event at the Westminster Town Mall and which is designed to celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss. See the attached flyer.

Friday, March 10, 2017 -2 hour 45 minute early dismissal at 1:00 PM.

  • THE BIG NIGHT OF TALENT – to include The Talent Show, The Art Show, The Media Photography Contest, The Cake Raffle and the Staff Raffle. Look for staff raffle tickets and the list of items being offered by the teachers, to come home with every student on Friday, February 17th. Tickets are .25 cents each, and students may purchase as many tickets as they like. Tickets for activities are limited to students attending Hampstead Elementary School. The winners will be drawn during The Big Night of Talent. Food provided by the PTO will be available during the evening. All proceeds benefit the HES PTO. Please see the attached schedule of events.

Other notes of interest

  • Tickets for the Annual Designer Bingo are on sale in the main office. The Bingo is on Friday, April 7, 2017. Doors

open at 6:00 pm and games begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Should you have

any questions please contact Drea Pfoutz at .

  • March 20 through March 24, 2017 is Kindergarten registration week. Parents or legal guardians of children

eligible to enter kindergarten in the Fall of 2017 should contact Debbie Wunder in the office, at 410-751-3420 to

request a kindergarten enrollment packet. Children must be 5 years old on September 1st of the current

year to be eligible for kindergarten enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The CCPS provides nondiscriminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts). The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Gregory J. Bricca, Director of Research and Accountability, 125 N Court St, Westminster, MD 21175, 410-751-3068.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services, programs or activities. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Office of Community and Media Relations at 410-751-3020 or , or write to CCPS, 125 N Court St., Westminster, MD 21157. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, may use Relay or 7-1-1. Please contact the school system at least one (1) week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed. Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Directly of Facilities or the Supervisor of Community and Media Relations. Raymond Prokop, Director of Facilities Mgmt., 125 N Court St., Westminster, MD 21157, 410-751-3177 or Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community & Media Relations, 125 N Court St., Westminster, MD 21157, 410-751-3020.