Red Pump Happenings

Monday, April 22, 2024

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Our new trait for April is Cooperation and Teamwork. Cooperation is working well together as a team to get something done. Attached is a parent letter with ideas on how you can practice cooperation at home.
For our service project this month, we are partnering with the Casey Cares Foundation. Casey Cares serves critically ill children and their families. Red Pump is collecting NEW pajamas for children and adults until April 30, 2024. Please see the attached flyer. Thank you for your continued support of our service projects!
• With Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week approaching (5/6-5/10), each week we are recognizing the different staff positions that make up this incredible Red Pump family. This week, thank you to our Cafeteria Workers and Custodians! From the cafe to every square foot of our building, these amazing Red Pumpers positively impact every student and their fellow staff members!
• Spring Fling is just around the corner on Friday, May 3, 5:00-8:00 pm. Our PTA is working hard to plan a fun Spring Fling! We are hoping for great weather and many volunteers! Please use this link to help donate an hour of your time to make it a success! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4AAAA822A3FF2-49169021-spring
• The Grand Event! On May 22nd, 5:00-6:30 pm we welcome Grandparents/Grand-friends to Red Pump with their grandchildren. Please see the Save the Date flyer attached with a link to order a t-shirt to commemorate this Grand Event!
• Kindergarten Registration. Please help us by spreading the word to those with rising K students. Online registration continues on HCPS.org. We are hosting an open house for rising K families on June 3rd at 5:00 pm.

Calendar:
4/22-4/26 A Week
5/3 5-8:00 pm Spring Fling
5/6-5/10 Teacher/Staff Appreciation
5/6 6:00 pm PTA
5/8 Walk/Bike to School
5/9 6-7:30 pm Art Show, 6:30 pm 4th grade spring concert, 7:30 pm 5th grade spring concert
5/10 Field Day
5/13-17 Mental Health Awareness Week
5/13 Patriot Assembly and Day
5/14 Primary Election Day, School Closed
5/17-23 Book Fair
5/22 5:00-6:30 pm The Grand Event
5/24 1:00 pm Dismissal
5/27 Memorial Day, School Closed
6/11 1:00 Dismissal and last day of school

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/ Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal
kindness

Attachments:
Cooperation_for_Parents.pdf (119.1 KB)
Casey_Cares_PJ_Party_Drive.png (430.0 KB)
Grand_Event_Save_the_Date_Flyer_2024_%28002%29.pdf (503.7 KB)

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Our new trait for April is Cooperation and Teamwork. Cooperation is working well together as a team to get something done. Attached is a parent letter with ideas on how you can practice cooperation at home.
For our service project this month, we are partnering with the Casey Cares Foundation. Casey Cares serves critically ill children and their families. Red Pump will be participating in their Pajama Party- collecting NEW pajamas for children and adults. All sizes- infant to adult are needed. Donation boxes are located in the front lobby until April 30, 2024. Please see the attached flyer. Thank you for your continued support of our service projects!
• The end of the school year is approaching! It is the time of year when we start reflecting on the school year and celebrate all the progress and growth of all our students. In particular, our 5th graders are ending their time in elementary school. It is a special time as our students look toward the transition to middle school. It has been a tradition for 4th-grade parents/guardians to volunteer to set up the farewell and help with the 5th-grade picnic. If you are a current 4th-grade parent/guardian and are interested in volunteering at these events, please call our office, at 410-638-4252. Thank you.
• Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is 5/6-5/10. Leading up to that week we are recognizing the different staff positions that make up this incredible Red Pump family. This week, thank you to our Educational Support Professionals and our Administrative Support Specialist/Assistant! From the front office to every square foot of our building, these amazing Red Pumpers positively impact each student and their fellow staff members!
• Kindergarten Registration. Please help us by spreading the word to neighbors who may have a child ready to start kindergarten in the fall. Online registration continues and then families can come into the school to complete registration as well as get a tour! Registration is available on HCPS.org.

Calendar:
4/15-4/19 B Week
5/3 5-8:00 pm Spring Fling
5/6-5/10 Teacher/Staff Appreciation
5/6 6:00 pm PTA
5/8 Walk/Bike to School
5/9 6-7:30 pm Art Show, 6:30 pm 4th-grade spring concert, 7:30 pm 5th-grade spring concert
5/10 Field Day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/ Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley

Principal

kindness

Attachments:
Casey_Cares_PJ_Party_Drive.png (430.0 KB)
Cooperation_for_Parents.pdf (119.1 KB)

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Good evening, I hope your children came home after school sharing information about the eclipse and their experience. It was cool to see our students with their glasses on oohing and ahhing over this unique opportunity!

• Kindergarten Registration. Please help us by spreading the word to neighbors who may have a child ready to start kindergarten in the fall. Online registration continues and then families can come into the school to complete registration as well as get a tour! Registration is available on HCPS.org.
• April Service Project: In April, we are partnering with the Casey Cares Foundation. Casey Cares serves critically ill children and their families. Red Pump will be participating in their Pajama Party- collecting new pajamas for children and adults. All sizes- infant to adult are needed. Donation boxes are located in the front lobby until April 30, 2024. Please see the attached flyer. Thank you for your continued support of our service projects!
• SPOT ON Character Trait for April is Cooperation and Teamwork. This month students will focus on what it means to work as a team and understand what cooperation is all about.

Calendar:
4/8-4/12 A Week
4/12 Jump Rope for Heart, Report Cards home/5:00 pm HAC
5/3 5-8:00 pm Spring Fling
5/6-5/10 Teacher/Staff Appreciation
5/6 6:00 pm PTA
5/8 Walk/Bike to School
5/9 6-7:30 pm Art Show, 6:30 pm 4th-grade spring concert, 7:30 pm 5th-grade spring concert
5/10 Field Day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/ Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal
kindness

Attachments:
Casey_Cares_PJ_Party_Drive_%28002%29.png (430.0 KB)

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

Welcome back! I hope you had a fun-filled spring break!

On Monday, April 8, 2024, our area will experience a partial solar eclipse, reaching its maximum at 3:20 p.m. Since this is during our school day, we will be sharing this event with our students. We will provide approved safety glasses to our students and will be going outside periodically in the afternoon leading up to 3:20 p.m. A permission slip will be coming home in the Wednesday folder (also attached) that must be completed and returned by Friday for your student to participate on Monday. Our teachers are excited and ready to share this once-in-a-school-career experience with our students! Safety procedures will be reiterated to students at school, and we ask that you remind your students of the importance of following these safety rules while experiencing the solar eclipse. For students who do not have permission to view the eclipse outside, staff will be inside sharing interesting eclipse material with our students.
Families of 3rd-5th grade students: Look for a letter in the Wednesday folder with assessment dates and information for MCAP.
It’s not too late to order a Yearbook! The deadline was extended to April 5th. Use this link to order:
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MCwbJSQx1B_KaHk_M9QdB4OItYZotYoGJZ_C4GXi0KVjVWzeF5ClN2uw. The online ordering code is: YB28705. What a great way to capture your child’s elementary memories!
Service Project updates:
Just a reminder, this is the last week for our service project with The Hope Center of Maryland. We are collecting fruit cups, pudding cups, Nature Valley granola bars, microwavable mac and cheese, Pop Tarts, gummi fruit snacks, peanut butter and cheese crackers, and Capri Suns until THIS Friday, April 5th. Donation boxes are in the front lobby. Please see the attached flyer.
In April, we are partnering with the Casey Cares Foundation. Casey Cares serves critically ill children and their families. Red Pump will be participating in their Pajama Party- collecting new pajamas for children and adults. All sizes- infant to adult are needed. Donation boxes are located in the front lobby until April 30, 2024. Please see the attached flyer. Thank you for your continued support of our service projects!

Calendar:
4/2-4/5 B Week
4/5 PTA Bingo at Bel Air HS (sold out), Last day to order a yearbook, last day to donate food items
4/8 6:00 pm PTA meeting
4/12 Jump Rope for Heart, Report Cards home/5:00 pm HAC
4/15-4/18 3rd Grade ELA MCAP
5/3 5-8:00pm Spring Fling
5/6-5/10 Teacher/Staff Appreciation

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/ Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kindness

Attachments:
Eclipse_permission_slip.pdf (110.6 KB)
Casey_Cares_PJ_Party_Drive_%28002%29.png (430.0 KB)
Service_Project-_The_Hope_Center.pdf (115.9 KB)
Yearbook_sale_extended.docx (350.7 KB)

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

• This week we are celebrating World Downs Syndrome Awareness Day with a spirit week. See the attached flyer that was also emailed by your child’s teacher. The spirit days are listed in the calendar below.
• It’s not too late to order a Yearbook! The deadline was extended to April 5th. Use this link to order:
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MCwbJSQx1B_KaHk_M9QdB4OItYZotYoGJZ_C4GXi0KVjVWzeF5ClN2uw The online ordering code is YB28705. A flyer is also attached and will be in the Wednesday folder this week. What a great way to capture your child’s elementary memories!
• Tomorrow is our kick-off for the Kids Heart Challenge also known as Jump Rope for Heart! Check out the flyer attached for more information.
• Our “SPOT on Character” trait for March is Perseverance and Growth Mindset. Perseverance, sometimes referred to as grit, is the ability to overcome obstacles and failures. The building of perseverance comes every day when your child learns how to deal with minor setbacks.
• For our March service project, we are partnering with The Hope Center, a non-profit organization that provides food to various food pantries, Senior Housing centers, and various organizations in Harford County. Our project is supporting their Beyond Blessing Bags by donating weekend snacks for students in need across our school system. Students will also be making cards to go in the Beyond Blessing bags. See the flyer attached for more information.

Calendar:
3/18-3/22 A Week
3/18 PTA Chick Fil-A Spirit Dine
3/18 World Downs Syndrome Awareness spirit week:
Tuesday: Wear athletic wear to show we are a TEAM
Wednesday: Wear your smile and include everyone (Picture day)
Thursday: Wear Blue and Yellow – add some mismatched socks for fun
Friday: Wear RPES colors to show how our community comes together
3/20 Spring Picture Day (Class & Individual Photos)
3/22 1:00 PM Dismissal
3/25-4/1 Spring Break

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/ Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week and a wonderful Spring Break!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

Attachments:
Perseverance_Parent_Letter.pdf (286.8 KB)
Service_Project-_The_Hope_Center.pdf (115.9 KB)
Yearbook_sale_extended.docx (350.7 KB)
Down_Syndrome_Awareness_Week.pdf (156.3 KB)
KHC_All.docx (179.3 KB)

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The Red Pump Happenings:

Our “SPOT on Character” trait for March is Perseverance and Growth Mindset. Perseverance, sometimes referred to as grit, is the ability to overcome obstacles and failures. The building of perseverance comes every day when your child learns how to deal with minor setbacks. Recent research shows that grit may be more important to success than IQ and talent. In order to develop these characteristics, children need time and space to practice doing things for themselves.
For our March service project, we are partnering with The Hope Center, a non-profit organization that provides food to various food pantries, Senior Housing centers, and various organizations in Harford County. Our project is supporting their Beyond Blessing Bags by donating weekend snacks for students in need across our school system. We are collecting individual size fruit cups, pudding cups, packs of peanut butter crackers, gummy fruit snacks and Capri suns. Please feel free to send in donations until April 5, 2024. Items can be dropped off in the box in the school lobby. Students will also be making cards to go in the Beyond Blessing bags.
RPES Patriot Program. We have over 570 students who have completed the program so far! The Patriot Program ends on Friday, March 15th.
Our Yearbook Cover Contest has begun! Students have until March 15th to submit their artwork.
Order your Yearbook now! Last day to order your child’s yearbook is this Friday, March 15th. Please use the included yearbook ordering link you see here: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MCwbJSQx1B_KaHk_M9QdB4OItYZotYoGJZ_C4GXi0KVjVWzeF5ClN2uw The online ordering code is: YB28705. Be sure to capture your child’s elementary memories!

Calendar:

3/11-3/15 B Week

3/15 Last day of Patriot Program and the Yearbook Cover Contest

3/18 PTA Chick Fil-A Spirit Dine

3/20 Spring Picture Day (Class & Individual Photos) 3/22 1:00PM Dismissal

3/25-4/1 Spring Break

Helpful links: Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/ Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/

HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Our “SPOT on Character” trait for March is Perseverance and Growth Mindset. Perseverance, sometimes referred to as grit, is the ability to overcome obstacles and failures. The building of perseverance comes every day when your child learns how to deal with minor setbacks. Recent research shows that grit may be more important to success than IQ and talent. In order to develop these characteristics, children need time and space to practice doing things for themselves. Please see the attached parent letter on how to continue learning about perseverance at home!

• For our March service project, we are partnering with The Hope Center, a non-profit organization that provides food to various food pantries, Senior Housing centers, and various organizations in Harford County. Our project is supporting their Beyond Blessing Bags donating weekend snacks for students in need across our school system. We are collecting individual size fruit cups, pudding cups, peanut butter cracker packs, gummy fruit snacks and Capri suns. Please see the attached flyer with the full list of items we will collect for this project. Send in donations until April 5, 2024. Items can be dropped off in the box in the school lobby. Students will also be making cards to go in the Beyond Blessing bags.

• RPES Patriot Program. We have over 400 students who have completed the program so far! The Patriot Program ends on 3/15.

• Yearbook Cover Contest! The contest for the artwork for the yearbook has begun! Students have until March 15th to submit artwork. Please see the flyer attached for the necessary information.

Congratulations to Mrs. Knapp, one of our 1st-grade teachers who has been named TOP 5 for Teacher of the Year! Teacher of the Year will be announced in April!

Calendar:
3/4-3/8 A week
3/15 Last day of Patriot Program and Yearbook cover contest
3/18 PTA Chik fil A spirit dine
3/20 Spring Picture Day (class and individual)
3/22 1:00 pm Dismissal
3/25-4/1 Spring Break

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kindness

Attachments:
Perseverance_Parent_Letter.pdf (286.8 KB)
Service_Project-_The_Hope_Center.pdf (115.9 KB)
Yearbook_Cover_Art_Contest_Flyer.docx (1045.6 KB)

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Monday, February 27, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Safety Reminder. The car drop-off line in front of the gym is for students to exit the car and walk into the school. Please be patient and stay in line to exit. When cars get out of line to drive around cars in front of them, pedestrians (students, parents, staff members) are put in danger.

Our SPOT-ON Character trait for February is Kindness. Kindness is being friendly, helpful, and showing concern for the feelings of others. We celebrated over 100 Top Dog Shout Outs this month! Way to go, Red Pumpers! Our service project with Mountain Christian Church has concluded. We were able to donate 20 large bags of coats and winter accessories to those experiencing homelessness around the county. Thank you!

For the March service project, we will partner with The Hope Center, a non-profit organization that provides food to various food pantries, Senior Housing centers, and various organizations in Harford County. We are supporting their Beyond Blessing Bags program with weekend snacks for HCPS students in need across our county. Please see the attached flyer for the items we are collecting. This service project runs until April 5, 2024.

RPES Patriot Program. We have 365 students who have completed the program so far! If your child is interested in this program, the deadline to turn in a permission slip is this Thursday, 2/29. The Patriot Program ends on 3/15.

Kindergarten Registration Day is Friday, March 1^st! Spread the word to your neighbors and friends! Online registration is open now! Appointments available throughout the day on Friday for our rising Red Pumpers to come in for tours, complete registration and get excited for kindergarten!

SPOT on Staff! So many wonderful recognitions have been submitted so far! What a gift to share appreciation in this way! Thank you! This is the last week until later in the Spring! The recognitions have been shared in our staff newsletter each week. RPES Positive Staff Recognition Form!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2eZDGalnHwMabMVUDZE-Ttd40rqscWyHQ4l_alxozzaAQWw/viewform?usp=sharing

Yearbook Cover Contest! The contest for the artwork for the yearbook has begun! Students have until March 15^th to submit artwork. Please see the flyer attached for the necessary information. The flyer is also coming home in the Wednesday folder.

Calendar:

2/26-3/1 B week
2/29 Last day to turn in permission slip for Patriot program
3/1 Kindergarten Registration Day
3/15 Last day of Patriot Program and Yearbook cover contest
3/18 PTA Chik fil A spirit dine
3/20 Spring Picture day (class and individual)
3/22 1:00 pm Dismissal
3/25-4/1 Spring Break

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kindness

Attachments:
Yearbook_Cover_Art_Contest_Flyer.docx (1045.6 KB)
Service_Project-_The_Hope_Center_%28002%29.docx (162.2 KB)
Feb._Kindness_Calendar.pdf (234.5 KB)

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Monday, February 20, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Our SPOT-ON Character trait for February is Kindness. Kindness is being friendly, helpful, and showing concern for the feelings of others.

RPES Learning Fair 5:00-6:30 pm Thursday, February 22nd. Join us at Red Pump for learning across the content areas: Literacy, Math, and Science. Flyer attached!

RPES Patriot Program. We have 315 students who have completed the program so far! If your child is interested in this program, the deadline to turn in a permission slip is 2/29. The Patriot Program ends on 3/15.

SPOT on Staff! So many wonderful recognitions have been submitted so far! What a gift to share appreciation in this way! Thank you! We will continue to include this link until the end of this month. The recognitions have been shared in our staff newsletter each week. RPES Positive Staff Recognition Form!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2eZDGalnHwMabMVUDZE-Ttd40rqscWyHQ4l_alxozzaAQWw/viewform?usp=sharing

Kindergarten Registration Day is March 1st! Spread the word to your neighbors and friends! Online registration is open now! Appointments are available throughout the day on March 1st for our rising Red Pumpers to come in for tours, complete registration, and get excited about kindergarten!

Calendar:
2/20-2/24 A week
2/22 5-6:30 pm Learning Fair
2/29 Last day to turn in permission slip for Patriot program
3/1 Kindergarten Registration Day
3/15 Last day of Patriot Program
3/20 Spring Picture Day (class and individual)

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal
kindness

Attachments:
Kindness_Parent_Note.pdf (286.5 KB)
Feb._Kindness_Calendar.pdf (234.5 KB)
Learning_Fair_Invitation.docx (196.8 KB)

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Monday, Feb 12, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Our SPOT-ON Character trait for February is Kindness. Kindness is being friendly, helpful, and showing concern for the feelings of others. We are celebrating Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) this week with a special Spirit Week. Our theme this year is, "Kindness is Sweet, Sprinkle it Everywhere!" Please see the attached flyer. Also attached is a parent note to continue learning about kindness at home and a calendar to follow with daily acts of kindness. Love in Every Thread, We've Got You Covered! Helping the community to stay warm, one coat at a time service project: We will continue to partner with Mountain Christian Church collecting new or gently used clean coats (children and adult sizes), hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and sweaters through the end of this month!

SPOT on Staff! So many wonderful recognitions have been submitted so far! What a gift to share appreciation in this way! Thank you! We will continue to include this link until the end of this month. The recognitions have been shared in our staff newsletter each week. RPES Positive Staff Recognition Form!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2eZDGalnHwMabMVUDZE-Ttd40rqscWyHQ4l_alxozzaAQWw/viewform?usp=sharing

RPES Learning Fair 5:00-6:30 pm February 22nd. Join us at Red Pump for learning across the content areas: Literacy, Math, and Science.

Kindergarten Registration Day is March 1st! Spread the word to your neighbors and friends! Online registration (HCPS.org) opens on March 1st. Appointments are available throughout the day for our rising Red Pumpers and their parent/guardian to come in for tours, complete registration, and get excited about kindergarten!

Calendar:
2/12-2/16 B week
2/12-2/16 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Tuesday: Sprinkle kindness like confetti! Wear polka dots or stripes.
Wednesday: Kindness makes our hearts grow! Wear red, pink or hearts!
Thursday: Use kindness to work out problems with others! Wear athletic gear.
Friday: Kindness is the Red Pump Way! Wear Red Pump colors or gear.
2/16 1:00 pm Dismissal
2/19 President’s Day, School/Office closed
2/22 5-6:30 pm Learning Fair
3/1 Kindergarten Registration Day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kindness

Attachments:
Kindness_Parent_Note.pdf (286.5 KB)
RAK_Spirit_Week_2024.pdf (193.1 KB)
Feb._Kindness_Calendar.pdf (234.5 KB)

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Monday, Feb 5, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Our SPOT-ON Character trait for February is Kindness. Kindness is being friendly, helpful, and showing concern for the feelings of others. We will be celebrating Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) week with a special Spirit Week -February 12-16, 2024. Our theme this year is, "Kindness is Sweet, Sprinkle it Everywhere!" Please see the attached flyer. Also attached is a parent note to continue learning about kindness at home and a calendar to follow with daily acts of kindness. Thank you for your continued support!

Love in Every Thread, We've Got You Covered! Helping the community to stay warm, one coat at a time service project: We will continue to partner with Mountain Christian Church collecting new or gently used clean coats (children and adult sizes), hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and sweaters through the end of this month!

SPOT on Staff! Are you interested in recognizing staff members at Red Pump? We are giving you the opportunity to complete the linked form to share your positive recognition for Red Pump staff. The recognitions will be shared with staff through our newsletter and on the announcements.
RPES Positive Staff Recognition Form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2eZDGalnHwMabMVUDZE-Ttd40rqscWyHQ4l_alxozzaAQWw/viewform?usp=sharing

Smencils for sale! The 5th grade is selling Smencils that will be delivered for Valentine’s Day. The Smencils will be for sale this week, February 7-9th in the lobby 9-9:30 am. A flyer was sent home in the Wednesday folder and it is also attached.

Calendar:
2/5-2/9 A week
2/9 PTA Parent/Child Valentine’s Dance
2/12-2/16 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Monday: Hats off to kindness! Wear a hat or headband
Tuesday: Sprinkle kindness like confetti! Wear polka dots or stripes.
Wednesday: Kindness makes our hearts grow! Wear red, pink or hearts!
Thursday: use Kindness to work out problems with others! Wear athletic gear.
Friday: Kindness is the Red Pump Way! Wear Red Pump colors or gear.
2/16 1:00pm Dismissal
2/19 President’s Day School/Office closed
2/22 5-6:30pm Learning Fair
3/1 Kindergarten Registration Day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kindness

Attachments:
RAK_Spirit_Week_2024.pdf (193.1 KB)
Kindness_Parent_Note.pdf (286.5 KB)
PTA_Smencil_sale.pdf (627.5 KB)
Feb._Kindness_Calendar.pdf (234.5 KB)

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Monday, Jan 29, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

SPOT on Staff! Are you interested in recognizing staff members at Red Pump? We are giving you the opportunity to complete the linked form to share your positive recognition of the Red Pump staff. The recognitions will be shared with staff through our newsletter and on the announcements.

RPES Positive Staff Recognition Form!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2eZDGalnHwMabMVUDZE-Ttd40rqscWyHQ4l_alxozzaAQWw/viewform?usp=sharing

Look for your child’s Chrome book coming home tomorrow! As you know, parents/guardians will be given access to their child’s Canvas courses. All students at Red Pump will bring their Chromebooks home tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30th, with directions on setting up your Canvas observer account and accessing the pairing code needed to pair you with your child. Please be sure to have your child return their Chromebook to school Wednesday. Here is the link to a video explaining Canvas and how to access your child's Canvas account.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-PjQ69_kMg

Smencils for sale! The 5th grade is selling Smencils that will be delivered for Valentine’s Day. The Smencils will be for sale next week, February 7-9th in the lobby 9-9:30 am. A flyer will be sent home in this Wednesday’s folder and it is also attached.

Calendar:
1/29-2/2 B week
2/2 6:30 pm PTA Virtual Paint Night
2/5 PTA Pappas Spirit Dine, 6:00 pm PTA Meeting
2/9 PTA Parent/Child Valentine’s Dance
2/12-2/16 Random Acts of Kindness Week 2/16 1:00 pm Dismissal 2/19 Presidents' Day, School and Office Closed 2/22 Learning Fair
3/1 Kindergarten Registration Day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal
kindness

Attachments:
PTA_Smencil_sale.pdf (627.5 KB)

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Welcome back to a full week of school!

• Our SPOT-ON Character trait for January is Self-Control. Self-control is the ability to regulate your emotions, thoughts, and actions. When we act with self-control, we stop, think, and then act. Attached is a parent letter and calendar with activities you can do at home to practice self-control.

• Service Projects: We will continue to collect new or gently used clean coats (children and adult sizes), hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and sweaters as we to partner with Mountain Christian Church for their campaign- Love in Every Thread, We've Got You Covered! Helping the community to stay warm, one coat at a time. The deadline to donate is extended through February 14, 2024.

• January is Reading month! Time to celebrate Reading! Thursday, 1/25 is Book Character Day. Dress as your favorite book character!

• Kindergarten Registration. The date for registration for our rising Kindergarten students is March 1st. That day rising K students can come to school to complete registration, take a tour, and get excited about becoming a Red Pumper! Spread the word to neighbors and friends with children eligible to start Kindergarten in the fall. More information to come!

Calendar:
1/22-1/26 A week
1/22 PTA Spirit Dine at Menchies Frozen Yogurt
1/25 Book Character Dress-Up day
1/26 1:00 pm Dismissal, Report Cards Posted on Home Access Center (HAC)
2/2 6:30 pm PTA Virtual Paint Night
2/5 PTA Pappas Spirit Dine, 6:00 pm PTA Meeting
2/9 PTA Parent/Child Valentine’s Dance
2/12-2/16 Random Acts of Kindness Week
3/1 Kindergarten Registration Day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

red pump

Attachments:
Jan_2024_Reading_Month_Activities.docx (58.2 KB)
Self-Control_Parent_Letter.pdf (115.4 KB)
Self-Control_Calendar1.pdf (248.2 KB)

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

This is being sent out on what is now a snow day and a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow morning! I hope our Red Pumpers have enjoyed the snow today!

• Red Pump was nominated for the Family Friendly Award this month! If you believe we are family-friendly, please vote for Red Pump before this Thursday, January 17th at 11:59 pm! You can use this link or go to HCPS.org and click on the Family Friendly Award. https://www.hcps.org/parents/parentacademy/familyfriendlyschools.aspx
• Our SPOT-ON Character trait for January is Self-Control. Self-control is the ability to regulate your emotions, thoughts, and actions. When we act with self-control, we stop, think, and then act. Attached is a parent letter and calendar with activities you can do at home to practice self-control.
• Service Projects: Thank you for the many donations of new or gently used coats (children and adult sizes), hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and sweaters as we continue to partner with Mountain Christian Church for their campaign- Love in Every Thread, We've Got You Covered! Helping the community to stay warm, one coat at a time. Donations are being collected in the large boxes in our school's lobby until January 31, 2024. Please see the attached flyer.
• Time to celebrate Reading! January is Reading Month! Thursday, 1/18 is Cozy Up with a Good Book Day. It’s Pajama Day at Red Pump! The flyer attached provides information about how we are celebrating reading schoolwide!

Calendar:
1/16-1/19 B week
1/16 3rd Quarter
1/18 Cozy Up to a Good Book (wear Pajamas)
1/22 PTA Spirit Dine at Menchies Frozen Yogurt
1/25 Book Character Dress-Up Day
1/26 1:00 pm Dismissal, Report Cards Posted on Home Access Center (HAC)
2/2 6:30 pm PTA Virtual Paint Night

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kindness

Attachments:
Jan_2024_Reading_Month_Activities.docx (58.2 KB)
Service_Projects-_Coats.docx (240.7 KB)
Self-Control_Parent_Letter.pdf (115.4 KB)

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The Red Pump Happenings:

• 1:00 pm dismissal tomorrow, January 9 due to inclement weather. Students will be dismissed early tomorrow and there will be no after-school care. The 3 classes at Harford Glen are being dismissed early as well.
• Our SPOT-ON Character trait for January is Self-Control. Self-control is the ability to regulate your emotions, thoughts, and actions. When we act with self-control, we stop, think, and then act. Attached is a parent letter and calendar with activities you can do at home to practice self-control.
• Service Projects: Thank you for the outpouring of new or gently used coats (children and adult sizes), hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and sweaters as we continue to partner with Mountain Christian Church for their campaign- Love in Every Thread, We've Got You Covered! Helping the community to stay warm, one coat at a time. Donations are being collected in the large boxes in our school's lobby until January 31, 2024. Please see the attached flyer.
• January is Reading month! Thursday, 1/11 is Read Me Day. Students can wear clothing with words and/or be creative with letters/words/phrases!

Calendar:
1/8-1/12 A week
1/11 Read Me Day (wear clothing with words)
1/12 1:00 pm dismissal, End of 2nd Quarter and 1st semester
1/15 School Closed, MLK, Jr day
1/16 3rd Quarter
1/18 Cozy Up to a Good Book (wear Pajamas)
1/25 Book Character Dress-Up day
1/26 1:00 pm Dismissal, Report Cards Posted on Home Access Center (HAC)

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kindness

Attachments:
Self-Control_Calendar1.pdf (248.2 KB)
Self-Control_Parent_Letter.pdf (115.4 KB)
Service_Projects-_Coats.docx (240.7 KB)
Jan_2024_Reading_Month_Activities.docx (58.2 KB)

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Welcome Back Red Pumpers! Happy New Year!

Our Service project continues through January! This month, we will be partnering with Mountain Christian Church and collecting new or gently used coats (children and adult sizes), hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and sweaters for their campaign- Love in Every Thread, We've Got You Covered! Helping the community to stay warm, one coat at a time. Donations will be collected in the large boxes in our school's lobby until January 31, 2024. Please see the attached flyer. Thank you for your continued support!

January is Reading Month! See the attached flyer and information from your child's teacher about how we will celebrate reading in January!

Reminders:
• The marked handicapped spots in all parking lots on campus are only for legally tagged vehicles. Please do not pull into those spots for any reason unless legally tagged for handicapped parking.
• The car drop-off line in front of the gym is for students to exit the car and walk into school. Please be patient and stay in line to exit. When cars get out of line to drive around cars in front of them, pedestrians are put in danger.
• If you would like to walk your child to the front door, follow the signs for park/walk. Please always use the crosswalks.

Calendar:
1/2-1/5 B week
1/4 Reading takes a TEAM effort (wear favorite team spirit wear gear)
1/8 6:00 All Virtual PTA meeting
1/11 Read Me Day (wear clothing with words)
1/12 1:00 pm dismissal, End of 2nd Quarter and 1st semester
1/15 School Closed, MLK, Jr day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal
kindness

Attachments:
Service_Projects-_Coats.docx (240.7 KB)
Jan_2024_Reading_Month_Activities.docx (58.2 KB)

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Reminders about arrival.
• The car drop-off line in front of the gym is for students to exit the car and walk into school. Please be patient and stay in line to exit. When cars get out of line to drive around cars in front of them, pedestrians are put in danger.
• If you would like to walk your child to the front door, follow the signs for park/walk. Please always use the crosswalks.

Our December Spot-On Character trait is Empathy. Empathy is understanding how someone else is feeling or the situation they are in. "Putting yourself in someone else's shoes." Empathy helps you become a better friend, classmate, and citizen. Attached is an empathy calendar with ideas for your family to enjoy. We will continue to collect new pillows for Anna's House until this Friday, Dec. 15th. Collection boxes are in the lobby. Starting on December 18th, we will be partnering with Mountain Christian and collecting new or gently used coats (children and adults), hats, gloves, scarves, and sweaters for their campaign- Love in Every Thread, We've Got You Covered! Helping the community to stay warm, one coat at a time.
Thank you for your continued support!

December Holidays. Throughout this month, there are several holidays. We are embracing this month with special themed days. Fridays are days to wear any holiday wear including hats, ties, pins, scarves, and socks. Wednesday, December 13th is Holiday PJ Day and December 20th is Holiday Best Day. Students can participate as much or as little as you choose.

Calendar:
• 12/11-15 B Week
• Wednesday, 12/13 Holiday PJ Day
• Thursday, 12/14 6:30pm 4th grade and 7:30pm 5th grade Winter Concerts
• 12/20 Holiday Dress your Best Day
• 12/22 1:00 pm dismissal
• 12/25-1/1 School Closed for Winter Break
• 1/2/24 Welcome back Red Pumpers!

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kind

Attachments:
messages/attachments/626a12f8d26f790625dec20ed3202a21/Empathy_Calendar_for_December.pdf (245.0 KB)

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Tutoring. Harford County Public Schools continues to partner with FEV Tutor to offer online tutoring for all students in grades 3-12 in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Sciences. This FREE tutoring program is offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be used for drop-in homework help or recurring weekly sessions. For more information about the program, and how to access it, go to hcps.org, and click on academic tutoring under the students' tab.

Our December Spot-On Character trait is Empathy. Empathy is understanding how someone else is feeling or the situation they are in. "Putting yourself in someone else's shoes." Empathy helps you become a better friend, classmate, and citizen. Attached is an empathy calendar with ideas for your family to enjoy. For our service projects, we will continue to collect new pillows for Anna's House until Dec. 15th. Collection boxes are in the lobby. Starting on December 18th, we will partner with Mountain Christian and collect new or gently used coats (children and adults), hats, gloves, scarves, and sweaters for their campaign- Love in Every Thread, We've Got You Covered! Helping the community to stay warm, one coat at a time. Thank you for your continued support!

December Holidays. Throughout this month, there are several holidays. We are embracing this month with special days. Fridays are days to wear any holiday wear. This Wednesday, December 6th is Elf Day where students and staff can get their elf on! Wednesday, December 13th is Holiday PJ Day and December 20th is Holiday Dress Your Best Day. Students can participate as much or as little as you choose.

Calendar:
• 12/4-12/8 B Week
• 12/6 Elf Day
• 12/7 In-school Holiday Shoppe
• 12/8 1:00 pm Dismissal
• 12/13 Holiday PJ Day
• 12/14 6:30pm 4th grade and 7:30pm 5th grade Winter Concerts
• 12/20 Holiday Dress Your Best day
• 12/22 1:00 pm dismissal
• 12/25-1/1 School Closed for Winter Break

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

kindness

Attachments:
messages/attachments/626a12f8d26f790625dec20ed3202a21/Empathy_Calendar_for_December.pdf (245.0 KB)

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Our "SPOT on Character" trait for November is Gratitude. As we shift to December continuing our "attitude of gratitude”, we are introducing a new service project. This month, we are partnering with We Cancerve and a recent Red Pump alumna to collect brand-new pillows to donate to Anna’s House. Anna’s House is in Bel Air, and they provide transitional living spaces for those experiencing homelessness. We are also continuing to collect pull tabs from soda cans for Ronald McDonald House. This is a year-long service project. Holiday gatherings are a perfect time to collect these tabs. A box for these tabs is also located in the lobby! See the attached letter for more information.

• Picture Retakes. On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Lifetouch will be here to photograph students who were absent, newly enrolled, and anyone unhappy with the original pictures taken. Students absent on the original day or newly enrolled received a picture order form. Anyone who wants a retake can bring the packet of pictures to school that day to get photographed.

• December Holidays. Throughout this month, there are several holidays. We are embracing this month with special days. Fridays are days to wear any holiday wear. Wednesday, December 6th is Elf Day where students and staff will get their elf on! Wednesday, December 13th is Holiday PJ Day and December 20th is Holiday Best Day. Students can participate as much or as little as you choose.

Calendar:
• 11/27-12/1 B Week
• 11/28 Fall picture re-takes (for absent students and re-takes from the original picture day), PTA Spirit Dine at Vagabonds
• Saturday, 12/2 11:00-2:00 pm PTA Holiday Festival
• 12/4 PTA meeting
• 12/6 Elf Day
• 12/7 In-school Holiday Shoppe
• 12/8 1:00 pm Dismissal
• 12/13 Holiday PJ Day
• 12/14 6:30pm 4th grade and 7:30pm 5th grade Winter Concerts
• 12/20 Holiday Best day
• 12/22 1:00 pm dismissal
• 12/25-1/1 School Closed for Winter Break

kindness

Attachments:
messages/attachments/ce32dfd27d87a7b77ccdf37c00a37027/Service_Projects-_Pillows.docx (159.1 KB)

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Our "SPOT on Character" trait for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is being thankful, showing appreciation for what we have and finding JOY in the little things. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, brings on more happiness, improves your health, helps you deal with adversity, and builds strong relationships with others. Students will participate in activities all month, including our service project of writing gratitude notes to classmates, school staff and/or family members. Attached is a parent letter on gratitude and a gratitude jar printable you can complete at home to instill an "attitude of gratitude".
Picture Retakes. On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Lifetouch will be here to photograph students who were absent, newly enrolled, and anyone unhappy with the original pictures taken. Students absent on the original day or newly enrolled received a picture order form. Anyone who wants a retake can bring the packet to school that day to get photographed again.

Plastic Bag Trex Recycling Program. We are collecting plastic bags at school for a recycling challenge. If you are interested in supporting this program, please see the attached flyer and bring your plastic bags to school! We have a collection box in the lobby.
Happy Thanksgiving. I want to take this opportunity to share my gratitude with all our Red Pump families for sharing your children with us. Our partnership shows in the great things our students accomplish each day. As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, I thank you and wish you a wonderful holiday with family and friends.

Calendar:
• 11/20-11/23 A Week
• 11/22 1:00 pm dismissal for school/office
• 11/23 and 11/24 School/Office closed. Happy Thanksgiving!
• 11/28 Fall picture re-takes, PTA Vagabond Spirit Dine
• 12/2 11:00-2:00 pm PTA Holiday Shop

Have a great week! Happy Thanksgiving!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

out of this world

Attachments:
messages/attachments/eb42a7baf3012ee421748407becc03cf/Parent_letter-_Gratitude.pdf (112.6 KB)
messages/attachments/d1b4cf3c0a20a6fd8685d21c1aa7c548/Gratitude_Jar.pdf (31.1 KB)
messages/attachments/6974a0facb06e9cdc1be719e3b3a6683/trex_program_2023_Red_Pump.pdf (34.5 KB)

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Monday, November 7, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Our "SPOT on Character" trait for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is being thankful, showing appreciation for what we have, and finding JOY in the little things. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, brings on more happiness, improves your health, helps you deal with adversity, and builds strong relationships with others. Students will participate in activities all month, including our service project of writing gratitude notes to classmates, school staff, and/or family members. Attached is a parent letter on gratitude and a gratitude jar printable you can complete at home to instill an "attitude of gratitude".

• Veterans Day. As we come upon Veterans Day this week, I want to take a moment to thank our Veterans for their service. Let’s all find a moment to recognize a veteran with a thank you, a note, or some other kind gesture.

• Portable Communication Policy. HCPS has a policy for portable devices. This includes smartwatches that can text, transmit/receive voice, and take pictures. This school year, we have found that smartwatches have increasingly become a distraction in classrooms. In Elementary school, cell phones are kept in backpacks during the school day. Smartwatches will need to also be kept in backpacks during the school day unless the communication features are disabled. Attached is the Portable Communication policy that is part of the student handbook. Follow this link to the 2023-24 Parent-Student Handbook Calendar, https://www.hcps.org/webfiles/WebFilesHandler.ashx?id=4711.

Calendar:
• 11/6-11/10 A Week
• 11/10 Veterans Day, 1:00 pm dismissal for school and office
• 11/17 Report cards sent home and on Home Access Center (HAC)
• 11/22 1:00 pm dismissal for school/office
• 11/23 and 11/24 School/Office closed. Happy Thanksgiving!

out of this world

Attachments:
messages/attachments/c6fd60e8df8d83ef9afbf7373051ea54/Portable_Communication_Policy_23-24.docx (80.0 KB)
messages/attachments/eb42a7baf3012ee421748407becc03cf/Parent_letter-_Gratitude.pdf (112.6 KB)
messages/attachments/d1b4cf3c0a20a6fd8685d21c1aa7c548/Gratitude_Jar.pdf (31.1 KB)

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Tuesday, October 31st is Dalmatian Day at Red Pump. Show your Dalmatian pride and get your Spots On! Consider dressing as a Dalmatian, wearing clothing with Dalmatians/spots on them. This is a great opportunity to be as spot-on creative as you wish!

Federal Impact Forms. If you are active military personnel, a civilian, or federal employee working and/or living on federal property, your child will receive a form in the Wednesday folder to be completed and returned to school.

Morning Car Drop off. Please drop off only in the car loop in front of the gym or park and walk. The bus loop in front of the main entrance to the school is used for buses only between 9:00 and 9:25 am. Thank you for your cooperation!

HCPS offers a Student Device Protection plan to cover accidental damage to Chromebooks. The discounted rate of $20 is available through tomorrow, October 31st. The fee goes up to $50 on Wednesday, November 1st. You can access the plan by following this link: device protection plan.

Portable Communication Policy. HCPS has a policy for portable devices. This includes smartwatches that can text, transmit/receive voice, and take pictures. We generally think of cell phones in these terms but smartphones share many of the same features which is why they fall into the same category. This school year, we have found that smartwatches have increasingly become a distraction in classrooms. In Elementary school, cell phones are kept in backpacks during the school day. Smartwatches will need to also be kept in backpacks during the school day unless the communication features are disabled. Attached is the Portable Communication policy that is part of the student handbook. Here’s a link to the 2023-24 Parent Handbook and Calendar

Calendar:

• 10/30-11/2 B Week
• 10/31 Dalmatian Day
• 11/1 4:00-8:00 pm Free Flu Shot Clinic at Patterson Mill Middle/High School
• 11/2 End of 1st Quarter, last day for Harford Family House service project
• 11/3 School Closed for students

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS Website: https://www.hcps.org/

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

Attachments:
messages/attachments/c6fd60e8df8d83ef9afbf7373051ea54/Portable_Communication_Policy_23-24.docx (80.0 KB)
messages/attachments/38df4132c457c8f839da3b3544f29d6f/Service_Projects-October_2023.pdf (148.5 KB)

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Our Spot-on Character trait for October is Acceptance. Our culminating activity for Acceptance is Unity Day on Monday, October 30th at Red Pump. Wear orange to show we are united in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. This month's service project is collecting items for the Harford Family House until November 2nd. Please see the attached flyer for the specific items.

• The Dalmatian Dash is during special area classes this Friday, October 27th. It is not too late to support our PTA’s one big fundraiser that supports all the fun events as well as the grade level field trips for our Red Pumpers.

• Red Pump’s Trunk or Treat is this Friday. Come back to school ready to Trunk or Treat! Send in a bag of candy this week if you plan on trunk or treating!

• October 31st is Dalmatian Day at Red Pump. Show your Dalmatian pride and get your Spots On! Consider dressing as a Dalmatian, wearing clothing with Dalmatians/spots and/or be as spot-on creative as you wish!

Calendar:
• 10/23-10/27 A Week
• 10/24 Fall Picture Day
• 10/27 Dalmatian Dash
• 10/27 Trunk or Treat
• 10/30 Unity Day wear Orange
• 10/31 Dalmatian Day
• 11/1 4:00-8:00 pm Free Flu Shot Clinic at Patterson Mill Middle/High School
• 11/2 End of 1st Quarter, last day for Harford Family House service project
• 11/3 School Closed for students

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/

Red Pump Kindness is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!
Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

Attachments:
messages/attachments/38df4132c457c8f839da3b3544f29d6f/Service_Projects-October_2023.pdf (148.5 KB)

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Tomorrow morning, our students will participate in an assembly with William Vanzela the current goalkeeper of the Baltimore Blast. The students can wear soccer jerseys or Baltimore Blast colors (red, yellow, and white) if they wish.
• Thursday, October 19th is a 1:00 pm dismissal. Friday, October 20th school is closed for students.
• Our Spot-on Character trait for October is Acceptance. Acceptance is recognizing, appreciating, and respecting those who are different from us because we are all different and unique. This month, we will also recognize National Bullying Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week by participating in Friendly Fridays! On Fridays, students will receive a specific challenge to complete to promote being a good friend. We want all students to be a buddy, not a bully.
• Red Pump kindness extends to our community with service projects. All throughout this school year, we will be collecting pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. This month's service project is collecting items for the Harford Family House. Please see the attached flyer for the specific items. We thank you in advance for your voluntary participation in our service projects!
• The Dalmatian Dash is quickly approaching! On October 27th during special area classes, students will be participating in the Dash. Consider supporting our PTA’s one big fundraiser that supports all the fun events as well as the grade-level field trips. We are close to the next milestone and another spirit day for our students! Take a look at the attached PTA calendar of events for all of the events planned for this school year!

Calendar:
• 10/16-10/19 B Week
• 10/19 1:00 pm Dismissal
• 10/20 School Closed
• 10/24 Fall Picture Day
• 10/27 Dalmatian Dash
• 10/27 Trunk or Treat
• 10/31 Dalmatian Day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/

Red Pump Kindness is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

Have a great WEEK!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principals

rpes

Attachments:
messages/attachments/38df4132c457c8f839da3b3544f29d6f/Service_Projects-October_2023.pdf (148.5 KB)
messages/attachments/0ed93a490eacf8a0a64d50adad124098/PTA_calendar_of_events.pdf (58.3 KB)

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

We are excited to announce that our Spot-on Character trait for October is Acceptance. Acceptance is recognizing, appreciating, and respecting those who are different from us because we are all different and unique. This month, we will also recognize National Bullying Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week by participating in Friendly Fridays! On Fridays, students will receive a specific challenge to complete to promote being a good friend. We want all students to be a buddy, not a bully.
Red Pump kindness extends to our community with service projects. All throughout this school year, we will be collecting pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. This month's service project is collecting items for the Harford Family House. Please see the attached flyer for the specific items. We thank you in advance for your voluntary participation in our service projects!
Fourth and fifth grade parents, in this week’s Wednesday folders, you will receive your child’s Individual Score Reports from the 2022-2023 MCAP assessments. Please be on the lookout for these confidential documents.
During morning drop off, we ask for your continued support in refraining from using the bus loop from 9:00 am to 9:30 am. We have buses that arrive with students at various times that require the use of the bus loop. To ensure the safety of all, please utilize the car rider parking lot for morning drop off during the time frame of 9:00am to 9:30am. Thank you for your continued cooperation!
Dalmatian Dash is the PTA’s one big fundraiser of the school year! Part of the fun for students is to earn a spirit day for every $10,000 earned. As we reach each milestone, our students vote on the spirit day. We have exceeded $30,000! Students voted and on Wednesday, Red Pump students and staff will dress in USA or red, white, and blue apparel! The fundraiser culminates with the Dash on October 27th.

Calendar:

10/9-10/13 A Week
10/11 Dalmatian Spirit Day: USA Day!
10/19 1:00 pm Dismissal
10/20 School Closed
10/24 Fall Picture Day
10/27 Dalmatian Dash
10/27 Trunk or Treat
10/31 Dalmatian Day

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/

Attachment: Harford Family House Service Project

Red Pump Kindness is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

Have a wonderful week!

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Monday, October 2

Good evening Red Pump Families,

• We are excited to announce that our Spot-on Character trait for October is Acceptance. Acceptance is recognizing, appreciating, and respecting those who are different from us because we are all different and unique. This month, we will also recognize National Bullying Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week by participating in Friendly Fridays! On Fridays, students will receive a specific challenge to complete to promote being a good friend. We want all students to be a buddy, not a bully. Attached to this email is a Diversity challenge board and Parent letter on Acceptance with ideas on how to continue learning at home!

• Red Pump kindness extends to the community with service projects. All throughout this school year, we will be collecting pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. This month's service project is collecting items for Harford Family House. Please see the attached flyer for the specific items. We thank you in advance for your voluntary participation in our service projects!

• Daily Attendance is important and supports consistent instruction for optimal student learning. The State of Maryland considers a student chronically absent when he/she has been absent 10% or more of the school year. Absences are considered lawful with a documented reason as outlined in the parent/student handbook linked below. Absences due to vacation are included in the total number of days absent for our students. If you are taking a vacation during the school year, for that absence to be coded as lawful, parents/guardians are to request approval from the principal ahead of time. Please review the complete HCPS Board of Education policy on attendance in the Attendance section of the Parent/Student handbook by following this link: https://www.hcps.org/webfiles/WebFilesHandler.ashx?id=4711. You can also access this information on the HCPS.org website.

• Dalmatian Dash is the PTA’s one big fundraiser of the school year! Part of the fun for students is to earn a spirit day for every $10,000 earned. As we reach each milestone, our students vote on the spirit day. We have exceeded $20,000! Students voted and on Wednesday, Red Pump will dress in tropical/Hawaiian wear. The fundraiser culminates with the Dash on October 27th.

Calendar:

10/2-10/6 B Week
10/2-10/6 Book Fair
Wednesday, 10/4 Dalmatian Spirit Day. Dress Tropical for Hawaiian Day!
10/19 1:00 pm Dismissal
10/20 School Closed
10/24 Fall picture day
10/27 Dalmatian Dash
10/27 Trunk or Treat

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS website: https://www.hcps.org/

Red Pump Kindness is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

Attachments:
messages/attachments/80efee2ce49b86f1f3e21addae855126/Diversity_And_Inclusion_Challenge_Board_.pdf (99.9 KB)
messages/attachments/0dc28285968137dddaf645a52e0b6ffa/Acceptance_Parent_Letter.pdf (286.8 KB)
messages/attachments/38df4132c457c8f839da3b3544f29d6f/Service_Projects-October_2023.pdf (148.5 KB)

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The Red Pump Happenings:
• Our "SPOT on Character" trait for September is Integrity- doing the right thing even when no one is looking. When you do what is right, even when others may not agree with you, you are showing integrity. When you keep your word and do what you say, you are showing integrity. Integrity means trying hard to be the best person you can be! Next week October's character trait will be announced! Stay tuned!
• Dalmatian Dash is the PTA’s one big fundraiser of the school year! Part of the fun for students is to earn a spirit day for every $10,000 earned. As we reach each milestone, our students vote on the spirit day. Today, the students voted on Maryland Day! Thursday is Red Pump’s Day to show our Maryland pride! The fundraiser culminates with the Dash on October 27th.
• The Fall Book Fair is next week through October 6, 2023, during your child’s library/media class. Look for an email from your child’s media specialist with information and a sign-up to help during the book fair.
Calendar:
• 9/26-9/29 A Week
• 9/28 4:30-9:00 pm PTA Spirit Dine at Sweet Frog (see attached flyer)
• 9/28 Maryland Spirit Day
• 10/2-10/6 Book Fair
• 10/2 6:00 pm PTA Mtg
• 10/19 1:00 pm Dismissal
• 10/20 School Closed
• 10/24 Fall picture day
• 10/27 Dalmatian Dash
• 10/27 Trunk or Treat

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS website: https://www.hcps.org/

Red Pump Kindness is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

Attachments:
messages/attachments/a3eb2a0b9961094e807044cafebd954b/RPES_PTA_Spirit_Dine_-_9.28.23_%28002%29.png (402.8 KB)

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Our 1st SPIRIT Week of the new year is this week, Monday, September 18th through Friday, September 22, 2023. We will participate in Start with Hello Week. This is a special week to help create a culture of kindness, inclusion, belonging, and making connections. It is a great kick-off to our school theme Red Pump Kindness is Out of this World and October's character trait- Acceptance. Please see the attached flyer for the special days and activities planned for the week. As always, thank you for your participation!

• Our "SPOT on Character" program is up and running! Our character trait for September is Integrity- doing the right thing even when no one is looking. When you do what is right, even when others may not agree with you, you are showing integrity. When you keep your word and do what you say, you are showing integrity. Integrity means trying hard to be the best person you can be! Throughout the month, students will read books and do activities focused on integrity.
• The Fall Book Fair is September 29-October 6, 2023 during your child’s library/media class. Look for an email from your child’s media specialist with information and a sign up to help during the book fair.
• Dalmatian Dash is the PTA’s one big fundraiser of the school year and it has begun. The fundraiser culminates with the Dash on October 27th.

*Please see the flyer attached with inforamtion about the pesticide treatment that will be done tomorrow morning at 6:00am for a bee nest.

Calendar:
• 9/18-9/22 B Week
• Start with Hello Week:
Monday: Wear your favorite!
Tuesday: Light up someone’s world! Wear bright colors to show everyone is seen and included
Wednesday: Wear Red Pump colors or spirit wear to show we are all one team/one school!
Thursday: Hats off to kindness! Wear a hat to show we think with our head before speaking and BE KIND!
Friday: Mix it up! Wear mismatched outfits to show no one is alone.
• 9/22 1:00 pm dismissal
• 9/25 School/Office Closed
• 9/29-10/6 Book Fair
• 10/2 PTA Mtg
• 10/19 1:00 pm Dismissal
• 10/20 School Closed
• 10/24 Fall picture day
• 10/27 Dalmatian Dash
• 10/27 Trunk or Treat

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS website: https://www.hcps.org/

Red Pump Kindness is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

Attachments:
messages/attachments/9dece34e0c79165209a94366fd64430f/Start_with_Hello_Week.pdf (130.3 KB)
messages/attachments/c0c6ed79616e05e90fa0125a2884a9e9/Notification_to_parents_-_RPES_9-19-23.docx (15.7 KB)

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

• Our "SPOT on Character" program is up and running! Our character trait for September is Integrity- doing the right thing even when no one is looking. When you do what is right, even when others may not agree with you, you are showing integrity. When you keep your word and do what you say, you are showing integrity. Integrity means trying hard to be the best person you can be! Throughout the month, students will read books and do activities focused on integrity.
• Our 1st SPIRIT Week of the new year will be Monday, September 18th- Friday, September 22, 2023. We will participate in Start with Hello Week. This is a special week to help create a culture of kindness, inclusion, belonging, and making connections. It is a great kick-off to our school theme Red Pump Kindness is Out of this World and October's character trait- Acceptance. Please see the attached flyer for the special days and activities planned for the week. As always, thank you for your participation!
• The Fall Book Fair is October 2-6, 2023 during your child’s library/media class. Look for an email from your child’s media specialist with information and a sign-up to help during the book fair.
• Dalmatian Dash is the PTA’s one big fundraiser of the school year. The fundraiser culminates with the Dash on October 27th. Look for information in the Wednesday folder!

Calendar:
9/11-9/14 A Week
9/15 School/Office Closed
9/17 Deadline to order Spirit Wear (see attachment and flyer in Wednesday Folder)

9/17-9/18 Start With Hello Spirit Week
9/22 1:00 pm dismissal
9/25 School/Office Closed

Helpful links:
Red Pump Elementary Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/
Red Pump PTA website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/
HCPS website: https://www.hcps.org/

Red Pump Kindness is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

Attachments:
messages/attachments/16ad6014a2d23cc90f2fcd0f57d05dda/Spirit_wear_sale_flyer.docx (467.8 KB)
messages/attachments/9dece34e0c79165209a94366fd64430f/Start_with_Hello_Week.pdf (130.3 KB)

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

The Red Pump Happenings:

Welcome back!!! What a great opening today! The excitement of all brightened the day and our school. The building came back to life thanks to our students! Tomorrow our youngest Dalmatians, kindergarten begin with their first full day at school!

Please review the information in the first-day folder your child brought home today. There is pertinent information related to the school and the PTA. This includes how to access the HCPS Back to School Checklist on HCPS.org. You can also use this link, HCPS Back to School Checklist
HCPS has implemented a new visitor management system this school year. A license is required the first time you are signed into the system. It is always a good idea to have photo identification with you every time you come into school whether you are picking up your child, signing in for a meeting, or volunteering.
On September 6th, using Microsoft Teams, we will host a new family orientation and welcome. If you are new to Red Pump, you will receive a Teams link and more information.
Dismissal ran smoothly today despite some late buses and making sure students were where they needed to be for dismissal! Please be patient as we build dismissal routines, and the bus arrival schedule becomes more consistent.

For families driving on campus for pick-up, please only use the parking lot in front of the gym or the lots along Dalmatian Drive. The staff parking lot in front of the school becomes too congested with buses pulling in and out at dismissal. Please do not park or pull in spots marked for handicapped tag holders unless properly tagged.

Calendar:

Tuesday, August 29th First day of kindergarten
Monday, September 4th Labor Day, School/Office Closed
Wednesday, September 6th, 6:30 pm Virtual New Family Orientation
Friday, September 8th, 5:00-7:00 pm PTA Back to School Picnic (flyer attached)
9/15 School/Office Closed
9/22 1:00 pm dismissal
9/25 School/Office Closed

Have a great week!

A. Blaine Hawley
Principal

Attachments:
messages/attachments/f91755587e5843585b3f0473b9e5c676/Picnic.pdf (1949.0 KB)

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Good evening Red Pump Families,

We welcomed back the teachers and staff today. Their excitement is palpable for the students to begin school on Monday, August 28^th!

The Happenings:

Our theme this year is Red Pump’s Kindness is Out of This World!

HCPS Back-to-School Checklist: Please take a few moments to review the important items and information on HCPS.org or follow this link: HCPS Back to School Checklist

Open House:

4:00-5:30 pm, Thursday, August 24^th is the time to come to school to:

Meet the teacher,
See the classroom and school
Bring supplies to school
Check transportation, if needed
Learn about the PTA
Re-connect with fellow Red Pumpers
and more!

Virtual Back to School Night

6:00-7:15 pm, Thursday, August 24^th

6-6:15pm Admin welcome, PTA video, Unified Arts/PE video
6:20-6:45pm 1^st Session
6:50-7:15pm 2^nd Session for families with multiple students at RPES

Microsoft Team Links will be emailed to you by your child’s teacher, available at Open House, and in an email sent to all Red Pump families on Wednesday evening, August 23^rd.

FYI:

Red Pump Website: https://rpes.ss18.sharpschool.com/

PTA Website: https://redpumppta.memberhub.com/

Calendar:

Wednesday, August 23^rd PTA Kindergarten Playdate
Thursday, August 24^th, 4-5:30 pm Open House, 6-7:15 pm Virtual Back to School Night
Monday, August 28^th First day for Grades 1-5, Gradual Entrance for Kindergarten
Tuesday, August 29^th First day of kindergarten
Monday, September 4^th Labor Day, School/Office Closed
Wednesday, September 6^th, 6:30 pm Virtual New Family Orientation
Friday, September 8^th, 5:00-7:00 pm PTA Back to School Picnic

I look forward to welcoming you and your child back to school! It is going to be a great school year!

A. Blaine Hawley

Principal

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