Important Info/Dates

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 8:35am

Important Dates:

Wednesday, 8/24/22 8:00am - Student Schedules available in Synergy
Thursday, 8/25/22 1:00pm - 6th Grade & New Student Orientation
Friday, 8/26/22 8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-2:00pm - Free School Supplies giveaway at ELMS
Monday, 8/29/22 - School begins for students

Monday, 9/5/22 - Labor Day - Schools and offices closed
Tuesday, 9/6/22 9:00am - GT Testing for new HCPSS students (consent letter needed)
Thursday, 9/8/22 5:15pm- GT Parent Orientation - ELMS Cafeteria
Thursday, 9/8/22 6:00pm- Back to School Night - Report to child's first period class
Wednesday, 9/15/22 - Fall Picture Day
Friday, 9/23/22 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear your favorite hat!
Monday, 9/26/22 - Rosh Hashanah - Schools and offices closed
Thursday, 9/29/22 - 6th Grade Math MAP Testing Periods 1, 2, 3
Friday, 9/30/22 - 6th Grade ELA MAP Testing Periods 1, 2, 3

Tuesday, 10/4/22 - Last Day for students to withdraw from high school credited courses
Wednesday, 10/5/22 - Yom Kippur - Schools and offices closed
Thursday, 10/6/22 - 7th Grade ELA MAP Testing Periods 1, 2, 3
Friday, 10/7/22 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear Blue or ELMS gear!
Friday, 10/7/22 - 7th Grade Math MAP Testing Periods 5, 6, 7
Monday, 10/10/22 - 8th Grade Math MAP Testing Periods 2, 3, 4
Tuesday, 10/11/22 - 8th Grade ELA MAP Testing Periods 2, 3, 4
Tuesday, 10/11/22 6:30pm - Virtual GT Enrichment Parent Meeting (Google Meet Code: ELMSGT2223)
Monday, 10/17/22 - MAP make-up testing, periods 1, 2, 3
Monday, 10/17/22 - Pre-conference scheduling window opens for schools to schedule students/families who require additional time (interpreter, etc)
Tuesday, 10/18/22 - MAP make-up testing, periods 6, 7
Tuesday, 10/18/22 - ELMS Virtual Chat N Chew w/Admin (Google Meet Code: ELMSCHATCHEW - Log in through Canvas)
Wednesday, 10/19/22 - UNITY Day - Wear Orange to support Bullying Prevention Month
Friday, 10/21/22 - Professional Work day - Schools closed for students
Monday, 10/24/22 - Professional Learning day - Schools closed for students
Friday, 10/28/22 - Picture make-up/retake day
Monday, 10/31/22 - Spirit Day - Pink Out Day! - Wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, 11/1/22 - Flu Vaccination Clinic - registration required by 10/26 https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/9096805129
Wednesday, 11/2/22 - Schools close 3 hours early, End of first marking period
Friday, 11/4/22 - Spirit Day - Wear Blue or ELMS Spirit Wear
Monday, 11/7/22 8:00am - Conference schedule opens to families
Tuesday, 11/8/22 - Election Day - Schools and offices closed
Friday, 11/11/22 - Spirit Day - Veterans Day - Wear Red, White and Blue
Friday, 11/11/22 - Q1 Report Cards issued
Friday, 11/11/22 - World Heritage Night at ELMS 6:30pm-8:00pm
Monday, 11/21/22 - In- person Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools close 3 hours early
Tuesday, 11/22/22 - Spirit Day - Blue Out Day - Wear Blue!
Tuesday, 11/22/22 - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools close 3 hours early
Wednesday, 11/23/22 - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools closed for students
Thursday, 11/24/22 - Thanksgiving holiday - Schools and offices closed
Friday, 11/25/22 - Thanksgiving holiday - Schools and offices closed

Monday, 12/5/22 - ELMS Spirit Day - Holiday Culture Day
Friday, 12/9/22 - ELMS Spirit Day - Rock the Holiday Socks Day
Wednesday, 12/14/22 - ELMS Spirit Day - Winter Hat Day
Wednesday, 12/14/22 - Professional Work and Wellness Day -Schools close 3 hours early
Friday, 12/16/22 - ELMS Spirit Day - Flannel Friday
Monday, 12/19/22 - ELMS Spirit Day - Pajama Day
Friday, 12/23/22 - ELMS Spirit Day - Ugly Sweater Day
Monday, 12/26/22 through Friday, 12/30/22 - Winter Break - Schools closed (offices closed 12/26)

Monday, 1/2/23 - New Year's Day (observed) -Schools and offices closed
Friday, 1/6/23 3pm-6pm - 8th grade lock-in (permission slips required)
Friday, 1/6/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear Blue & White
Friday, 1/13/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Freaky Friday Backwards Day
Monday, 1/16/23 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools and offices closed
Wednesday, 1/18/23 - Professional Work and Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early
Friday, 1/20/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Character Day - Dress up as your favorite movie or book character
Friday, 1/20/23 - End of second marking period
Monday, 1/23/23 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
Wednesday, 1/25/23 6:30pm - New Student & Parent Orientation Night
Thursday, 1/26/23 6:30pm - ELMS Winter Production (tickets required)
Friday, 1/27/23 6:30pm - ELMS Winter Production (tickets required)
Friday, 1/27/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - "Tie"rd of Winter Day - Wear a funky tie
Friday, 1/27/23 - ELMS Spelling Bee
Tuesday, 1/31/23 - Q2 Report Cards issued
Tuesday, 1/31/23 - ELMS Spelling Bee make-up day

Wednesday, 2/1/23 through Friday, 2/3/23 - ELA MAP Testing Grades 6-8
Friday, 2/10/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear ELMS Gear or Blue & White
Monday, 2/13/23 through Friday, 2/15/23 - Math MAP Testing Grades 6-8
Tuesday, 2/14/23 - Show the LOVE Day - Wear red, pink and/or purple.
Friday, 2/17/23 - School SNOW Day - Wear your comfy snow day clothes
Monday, 2/20/23 - Presidents Day - Schools and offices closed
Friday, 2/24/23 - African American Heritage Day - Wear African American print clothing or gear (green, red, black and yellow)

Friday, 3/3/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear ELMS gear or blue & white
Monday, 3/6/23, Wednesday, 3/8/23 through Friday, 3/10/23 - MISA testing during students' science classes
Tuesday, 3/7/23 - Hearing and Vision Screening for all 8th graders, all new HCPSS students, and any referrals
Tuesday, 3/7/23 - String Orchestra Adjudication and Assessment at Reservoir High School
Thursday, 3/9/23 - Chamber Orchestra Adjudication and Assessment at Reservoir High School
Friday, 3/10/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - College Jersey Day/March Madness
Tuesday, 3/14/23 - Hearing and Vision Rescreens
Wednesday, 3/15/23 - Professional Work and Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early
Friday, 3/17/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day
Friday, 3/24/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear Purple for Epilepsy Awareness Day
Wednesday, 3/29/23 10:30am - Concert Choir Adjudication and Assessment at River Hill High School
Wednesday, 3/29/23 5:25pm - Chamber Choir Adjudication and Assessment at River Hill High School
Thursday, 3/30/23 - Spring Picture Day
Friday, 3/31/23 - Schools close 3 hours early, End of third marking period

Monday, 4/3/23 through Monday, 4/10/23 - Spring Break - Schools closed (offices closed 4/7 & 4/10)
Wednesday, 4/12/23- 8th Grade Panorama Photo
Tuesday, 4/18/23 - ELMS Virtual Chat N Chew w/Admin (Google Meet Code: ELMSCHATCHEW - Log in through Canvas)
Friday, 4/21/23 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed for students
Thursday, 4/27/23 - ELMS Spring Production (tickets required)
Friday, 4/28/23 - ELMS Spring Production (tickets required)

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