Important News

YEARBOOK!!!

Orders will be accepted from February 22 - April 19 SOFTCOVER: $16.60 HARDCOVER: $21.60 *Tax and fees will be applied to all orders through the Classic site All orders need to be placed on-line at the following site: https://classic-photo.mypaysimple.com/s/gorman-crossing-elementary-school All orders will be sent to the school in early June. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Bizokas in…

Attention 5th Grade Parents!

**Please note there is a typo on the form coming home. It states that forms are due March 23, 2018, but should state that they are due by March 15th, 2019.** As your student closes the chapter on elementary and looks toward middle school, there are a couple updates regarding G/T (Gifted & Talented) placements in middle school. Students are…

PTA

Game Night is Tonight! The GCES PTA Family Game Night will be held on this evening at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria. See you there! Calling all Readers! We have decided to hold a Read-a-thon. Our first reading session will begin on March 1, 2019. We will send home instruction sheets prior to our first reading session. If you would like…

Summer Camp Opportunity

Summer Camp Opportunity Howard Community College has a summer camp program, for ages 6 to 17, called Kids on Campus. There are a variety of courses provided by the camp including, but not limited to: Woodshop, Speed and Agility Training, Crafts, Audio Design, Pets and Vets, and Slime Science. Kids on Campus also provides test preparation for the PSAT and…

Meet Our School Counseling Intern

Dear Parents and Guardians, My name is Jamie Peterhans , but the kids call me, “Ms. P.” I am a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, studying School Counseling. I will be Mrs. Tasch’s Intern this spring for a total of 600 hours. My last day will be around mid-May. During my time at Gorman Crossing, I will be working…

Learning Together Program

Three Year Old Program The Gorman Crossing Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) preschool programs are making preparations for classes for the 2019-2020 school year. These classes include children wtih and without disabilities. The program's focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor and social skills. This program has openings for children who will be 3 years…

Attention: Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services

It is the goal of the Department of Special Education to provide high quality special education services in a consistent and collaborative manner. As a department, we are always looking for ways to improve our services and we value your voice. One way you can support our work is to complete The Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey. We will…

PTA Jason's Deli Spirit Night

Please join us in a tasty meal at Jason's Deli while supporting the wonderful students and staff at HCPSS's Gorman Crossing Elementary School! When you purchase your meal mention Gorman Crossing and follow the restaurant's instructions to receive 15% of your meal's price donated back to Gorman Crossing Elementary School. Jason's Deli 5pm - 10pm Tuesday, February 12, 2019 8874…

Speed Stacks Fundraiser for PE

We have Speed Stack Sets and Stack Mats for students to purchase here at the school with an added benefit of raising funds for our PE program! Here's wy you should participate: Sport Stacking is healthy for kids Regular sets are $20.00 Pro Series Sets are $25.00 Stack Mats (mat, timer and gear bag) are $25.00 You pay no shipping…

Girl Scout Project

The Girl Scout Troop 528 is collecting new and lightly used craft supplies for their Bronze Award Project. They will be assembling craft kits to be donated to the patients at Johns Hopkins Pediatric Hospital. Donations to this worthy cause may be made at the school office beginning January 16th through February 16th. We hope you can help bring a…