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Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). PARCC assessments will measure students’ content knowledge, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in reading and mathematics. Specific testing dates for each grade level are below. These dates are subject to change based on inclement weather. To prepare for the…

SPRING MUSIC CONCERTS You are going to be amazed at the talent of our young musicians at Gorman Crossing. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend our Spring Concerts! Spring Concert #1: Tuesday, April 4 th 7:00pm– Advanced Strings, Advanced Band & 4 th Grade Chorus Spring Concert #2: Wednesday, April 5 th 7:00pm – Beginning Strings and Beginning…

You're Invited to Growth Mindset Parent Night This year, GCES staff is learning about Growth Mindset, which is based on the research of Carol Dweck. Please join our staff to learn how you can support your child's attitude and progress towards learning and other life circumstances through Growth Mindset. We will engage in activities and discussion throughout the evening's parent…

SIMULATED CONGRESSIONAL HEARING Are you interested in being a judge for Simulated Congressional Hearing? 5th grade students would be excited to have you as a judge. Our SCH is scheduled for 6/6/17. This is a great opportunity for you to be involved in an inspiring and uplifting event that showcases what our students have learned. It would be an honor…

Date to be Announced GCES Cafeteria Free food, Cultural performances, Interactive family displays from around the world, Henna body art, Music & More. Spread the word about this amazing night! For more information contact Ashleigh Jones : ashleighjones1231@gmail.com For an accurate head count please sign up here: Multicultural Night Sign Up

Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 9th and Friday, March 10th. Parents with children in grades 1-3 will meet with their child's mathematics teacher. Parents with children in grades 4 and 5 will meet with their child’s afternoon teacher. Kindergarten parents will conference with their child's homeroom teacher. In order to schedule conferences, you will need to…

GCES YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW! What a great keepsake for the 2016-2107 school year. This year we will be offering the book in softcover for only $16 and in hardcover for $21. http://yearbooks.classic-photo.com/MD922017/home3/Bookstore.jsp Click the link above to reserve a copy for yourself. The ordering deadline is March 10th. Yearbooks will be delivered in early June. *ONLINE ORDERS ONLY*…

Please begin your registration process online using the guidance below and upload the required documents. Once you have registered and uploaded your documents, a staff member will be in touch to finalize registration via Google Meet. HCPSS Online registration directions HCPSS Online registration link In order to register your child, you must have the following items: Your photo I.D. Your…

Congratulations to Tami Dockendorf for being celebrated by the 2017 Maryland Council for Exceptional Children (MDCEC) Paraeducator of the Year. As a special education paraeducatoe she has exemplified the CEC mission "..to improve, through excellence and advocacy, the education and qulaity of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and to enhance the engagement of their families." Thank you for…

The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE) in collaboration with the Howard County Public School System sponsors an annual Celebration of Academic Achievement to acknowledge and honor students of African and African-American heritage across the county. This year's Celebration of Academic Achievement will honor students who are currently in grades 4 - 9 and have…