Important News

In April, our school will again participate in Change Matters. Change Matters is an approved HCPSS initiative that teaches children about homelessness in Howard County, the services Grassroots provides, and philanthropy. We will have our kickoff on April 10, 2015 during lunch shifts and will be collecting coins during lunch the week of April 13. If you have any questions…

Our annual Family Fitness Night is taking place on Thursday, April 23rd. This year, our event will focus on an Earth Day Game called Energy Savers that students will be participating in during Physical Education class. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend with their children. The activity will be appropriate for students in grades K-5. Please come prepared to exercise…

We have a large number of lost and found items that we will display on the stage during lunch shifts on Monday and Tuesday. After that, all items without a name will be donated.

Dr. Ridgely and Mr. Tobin will present Session 2 of Executive Functions for Preschool and Kindergarten Students on April 22 nd at 6:30 pm in the media center. These workshops will provide parents with strategies for helping their children develop self-control, manage frustration, develop flexibility, and develop organization skills. This is a series of workshops, each one with different content…

Celebrate your child's reading achievements at the ballpark! Howard County Keys for Reading Weekend is April 24 - 26th. Choose the game that works best for your family! All your child needs to do is complete the front of 2015 Keys for Reading Ticket Voucher (bright orange) with three book titles they have read. Then, a parent/guardian must verify the…

Students should not arrive to school before 9:00, except on rainy days when cars can use the bus loop from 8:50 to 9:00. Walkers/car riders should use the Atholton Park for drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. Thank you for your assistance.

We will finish PARCC testing today. The students worked hard, persevered, and did a wonderful job. Make-ups will take place next week.

Kindergarten Registration Due to school closings this week, registration for students entering Kindergarten in August 2015 will continue next week, March 9 – 13, from 9:30-3:00 at Atholton Elementary. Please call Atholton at 410-313-6853 if you need to schedule an appointment before or after these hours. Parents or guardians are to register students at the school serving the address where…

CoGAT scores will be mailed home Monday through US mail. This will include scores from the test as well as eligibility for 4th grade G/T Mathematics. If your child did not quality for this class and you wish for a placement review to be held, please submit a written letter and attach documentation supporting your child’s strengths and advanced-level achievement…

Atholton Elementary has entered into a partnership with Sandy Springs Bank to give students the opportunity to open a savings account and participate in a savings program right here at school. Information about this savings program is in today’s Friday folders. If you and your child are interested in this program, please complete the Sandy Dog’s Savings Club Information Sheet…