Important Dates:

August 2023

• Tuesday, 8/8/23 1:00pm to 1:45pm - Popsicles with Admin - all ELMS students invited, parents should drop their child off at the main entrance and return at the end of the event
• Thursday, 8/10/23 1:00pm to 1:45pm - Popsicles with Admin - all ELMS students invited, parents should drop their child off at the main entrance and return at the end of the event
• Thursday, 8/24/23 1:00pm - 6th Grade & New Student Orientation - ELMS Cafeteria (parents and students encouraged to attend)
• Monday, 8/28/23 - School begins for students

September 2023

• Monday, 9/4/23 - Labor Day - Schools and offices closed
• Thursday, 9/7/23 5:30pm - GT Parent Night (Media Center)
• Thursday, 9/7/23 6:00pm- Back to School Night
• Thursday, 9/12/23 7:00pm- Virtual NHD Parent Night (Google Meet Code: ELMSNHD)
• Friday, 9/15/23 - Schools and offices closed
• Monday, 9/18/23 - Spirit Day - Wear Red, White & Blue
• Thursday, 9/21/23 - Fall Picture Day
• Friday 9/22/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear a Crazy Hat or Sports Related Hat
• Monday, 9/25/23 - Schools and offices closed
• Tuesday, 9/26/23 - 6th Grade Field Trip to Terrapin Adventures

October 2023

• Wednesday, 10/11/23 through Friday, 10/13/23 - MAP Testing (Math & ELA classes)
• Friday, 10/13/23 - Wacky Tacky Day - Dress in your craziest, tackiest combo style
• Tuesday, 10/17/23 - Flu Clinic at ELMS - registration link
• Thursday, 10/19/23 3pm-6pm - 8th grade lock-in (permission slips required)
• Friday, 10/20/23 - Professional Work day - Schools closed for students
• Monday, 10/23/23 - Pre-Conference schedule opens for students/families who require additional time (group conferences, interpreting needs, etc)
• Friday, 10/27/23 - Pink Out Day - Wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Tuesday, 10/31/23 - Professional Learning day - Schools close 3 hours early. End of first marking period.

November 2023

• Thursday, 11/2/23 - Picture make-up/retake day
• Friday, 11/3/23 - Last day to schedule conferences that require additional time (interpreters, etc)
• Friday, 11/3/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
• Monday, 11/6/23 - Conference Schedule opens to all families at 8:00am
• Wednesday, 11/8/23 - Q1 Reports Cards issued on Synergy at 4:00pm
• Friday, 11/10/23 6:00pm - ELMS World Heritage Night - Click here to participate!
• Tuesday, 11/14/23 - ELMS American Education Week - 6th grade parent/guardians welcome to visit
• Wednesday, 11/15/23 - ELMS American Education Week - 7th & 8th grade parent/guardians welcome to visit
• Friday, 11/17/23 - Conference Schedule closes for families at 12:00pm
• Monday, 11/20/23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (in-person) - Schools close 3 hours early
• Tuesday, 11/21/23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (virtual) - Schools close 3 hours early
• Wednesday, 11/22/23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (virtual) - Schools closed for students
• Thursday, 11/23/23 - Thanksgiving holiday - Schools and offices closed
• Friday, 11/24/23 - Thanksgiving holiday - Schools and offices closed

December 2023

• Friday, 12/1/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
• Monday, 12/4/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Warm up in a winter scarf day! Wear your favorite winter scarf.
• Wednesday, 12/6/23 6:30pm - ELMS Fall Show (More details to come...)
• Thursday, 12/7/23 6:30pm - ELMS Fall Show (More details to come...)
• Monday, 12/11/23 to Tuesday, 12/19/23 - ELMS Book Fair
• Wednesday, 12/13/23 - Professional Work and Wellness Day -Schools close 3 hours early
• Monday, 12/18/23 - Winter PJ Day
• Tuesday, 12/19/23 - Color Block Tuesday
• Wednesday, 12/20/23 - Two Turtle Doves Twin Day
• Thursday, 12/21/23 - Sleigh the Holiday Gear
• Friday, 12/22/23 - Ugly Sweater Day
• Monday, 12/25/23 through Friday, 12/29/23 - Winter Break - Schools and offices closed

January 2024

• Monday, 1/1/24 - New Year's Day (observed) -Schools and offices closed
• Friday, 1/5/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
• Monday, 1/15/24 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools and offices closed
• Wednesday, 1/17/24 - Professional Work and Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early
• Monday, 1/22/24 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
• Tuesday, 1/24/24 6:00pm - 2024-2025 Parent Information Night for New Students (5:30pm GT)
• Thursday, 1/26/24 - (NEW) End of second marking period (approved at Board of Ed Meeting 1/18/24)
• Friday, 1/26/24 6:30pm - ELMS Winter Showcase - ELMS Got Talent!

February 2024

• Friday, 2/2/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
• Monday, 2/5/24 - (NEW) Report Cards issued at 4:00pm (approved at Board of Ed Meeting 1/18/24)
• Friday, 2/9/24 - Countywide Professional Learning Day. Schools closed for students
• Wednesday, 2/14/24 - Show the LOVE Day - Wear red, purple and/or pink
• Friday, 2/16/24 - "Tie"red of Winter Day - Wear a colorful, funky tie or ties
• Monday, 2/19/24 - Presidents Day - Schools and offices closed
• Friday, 2/23/24 - Honor Black History Month - Wear black, yellow, red and/or green
• Tuesday, 2/27/24 - Team/Club Picture Day
• Thursday, 2/29/24 - Throwback Thursday/Decades Day - Wear clothing frm your favorite decade.

March 2024

• Friday, 3/1/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
• Tuesday, 3/5/24 - Hearing and Vision Screening for all 8th graders, all new HCPSS students, and any referrals
• Wednesday, 3/13/24 - Professional Work and Wellness Day. Schools close 3 hours early
• Monday, 3/18/24 - GT Debate Field Trip
• Wednesday, 3/20/24 - Hearing and Vision Rescreens
• Thursday, 3/21/24 - 8th grade Panoramic Picture Day
• Thursday, 3/21/24 - Spring Picture Day (Optional) & 8th grade Panoramic Picture
• Monday, 3/25/24 through Monday, 4/1/24 - Spring Break - Schools closed (offices closed 3/29 & 4/1)

April 2024

• Monday, 4/1/24 - Spring Break - Schools and offices closed
• Friday, 4/5/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
• Monday, 4/8/24 & Tuesday, 4/9/24 - MCAP ELA Testing (All grades)
• Tuesday, 4/9/24 - End of third marking period
• Wednesday, 4/10/24 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
• Thursday, 4/11/24 - Last Day to order ELMS yearbook
• Friday, 4/12/14 - Wacky Tacky Mismatch Day
• Wednesday, 4/17/24 - Report Cards issued at 4:00pm
• Friday, 4/19/24 2:45pm-4:45pm - 6th & 7th Grade Social - ELMS PTA Sponsored
• Friday, 4/26/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - TWIN Day, Dress like a friend or teacher

May 2024

• Wednesday, 5/1/24 6:30pm - ELMS Spring Musical - HCPSS - Events (booktix.com)
• Thursday, 5/2/24 6:30pm - ELMS Spring Musical - HCPSS - Events (booktix.com)
• Friday, 5/3/24 6:30pm - ELMS Spring Musical - HCPSS - Events (booktix.com)
• Friday, 5/3/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
• Monday, 5/6/24 through Thursday, 5/9/24 - MCAP Social Studies Testing (8th grade only)
• Monday, 5/6/24 through Friday, 5/10/24 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• Tuesday, 5/7/24 - Film Festival GT Field Trip
• Tuesday, 5/14/24 - Primary Election - Schools and offices closed.
• Friday, 5/17/24 - Professional Learning Day - Schools close 3 hours early
• Monday, 5/20/24 & Tuesday, 5/21/24 - MCAP Math Testing (All grades)
• Wednesday, 5/22/24 (Time TBA) - ELMS Spring Choir Concert at GPHS
• Monday, 5/27/24 - Memorial Day - Schools and offices closed
• Thursday, 5/30/24 (Time TBA) - Rising 6th Graders visit ELMS
• Thursday, 5/30/24 5:00pm - ELMS Evening of the Stars (More details to come...)

June 2024

• Monday, 6/3/24 - (Time TBA) ELMS Spring Orchestra Concert at LRHS
• Tuesday, 6/4/24 - Rising 9th Graders visit HS
• Wednesday, 6/5/24 - (Time TBA) ELMS Spring Band Concert at LRHS
• Wednesday, 6/5/24 - Professional Work Day - Schools close 3 hours early
• Friday, 6/7/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
• Friday, 6/7/24 (Time TBA) - 8th Grade Dance - ELMS PTA Sponsored
• Wednesday, 6/12/24 - Professional Work Day - Schools close 3 hours early
• Thursday, 6/13/24 - Schools close 3 hours early
• Friday, 6/14/24 - Last Day for Students/Professional Work Day - Schools close 3 hours early
• Wednesday, 6/19/24 - Juneteenth Observance - Schools and offices closed

July 2023

• Thursday, 7/4/24 - Independence Day - Schools and offices closed

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