Important News

This week we have started our Ukulele unit in general music, which will culminate when our Artist-in-Resident, Dr. Bryan Powell comes to Hammond ES to work with our students in March. During the next 3 weeks, students will use our classroom set of 30 ukes to review the basics of playing the ukulele and some simple techniques in preparation for…

3rd Graders Kendall Kaba and Konstantine Zeller will have artwork on display at the Youth Art Month Showcase located at the Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042. The art show will run from February 29 through March 30. There will be a reception for the student artists, their family and friends on March 11 from 5:00-6:30pm…

Click to view the Tiger Tales newsletter from February 20, 2020.

Dear Parents, It is with mixed emotions I share I will be retiring effective March 1, 2020. My 30-year journey with the Howard County Public School System brings wonderful memories that will forever be held near and dear to my heart. My passion to serve as an advocate for children led to a calling that has far exceeded any fulfillment…

Girl Scout Troop 720 will be holding a Book Drive to donate toward Better World Books. The donation box will be available in the HES lobby through the end of the year. Thank you for your support!

Kindergarten and New Family Registration Week will be held on March 9-13. Parents are encouraged to visit HES from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to register their student. All information can be found on the Howard County Public School System website. Students must be registered by their custodial parent (biological, adoptive, legal guardian). Parents can complete a registration form at…

While change can bring new opportunities and great possibilities, it can also be accompanied with some challenges and unpleasant feelings. Please check out the HCPSS page dedicated to supporting students through the recent attendance area adjustments. The following strategies can be useful in helping your child(ren) navigate any big transition: Have an open conversation Listen to your child’s excitement AND…

Click to view the Tiger Tales newsletter from February 6, 2020.

Dear Parents, Third quarter is now under way and we are looking forward to a great second half of the school year. As a reminder, parent/teacher conferences will be held on February 13 and 14. All students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on both days. On Friday, February 14 we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in our classes. Please…

HES students are collecting old mascara wands to help support wildlife rehabilitation. A wildlife rehabilitation nonprofit in western North Carolina recycles old mascara wands to help remove fly eggs and larvae from the fur of animals. They work great because the bristles are close together and gentle to use on the injured and orphaned wild animals receiving care. Before donating…