June 12, 2025
- Message from Admin
- School Schedule for Remainder of Year
- MAP Test Results Gr. 1-4
- Does your child have medication stored in the Health Room?
- Clothing to Cash for HES
- Summer Reading
- Media Center News
- DEIL Corner
- Summer Gardeners Needed
- Food Pantry Tonight!
- Baltimore Blast Summer Camp
- Outdoor Recess and Weather Conditions
- Important Dates
A Message from Admin
Dear Hammond Elementary Community,
As we close out another incredible school year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your ongoing support, collaboration, and partnership. We could not have done it without you!
We are so proud of all our Tuffy Tigers and all they have accomplished this year. Their hard work, resilience, and determination have been nothing short of inspiring. Whether it was mastering new skills, showing kindness to others, or reaching personal goals, our students have grown in so many meaningful ways—and we couldn’t be prouder!
We also want to share our deep appreciation for our truly exceptional staff. Each day, they come to school with a passion for helping children learn and grow. Their dedication, care, and commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment make a lasting impact on our students’ lives.
To our families and community members—thank you for being such valued partners in our work. Your involvement, encouragement, and support have been key to making this school year a successful one.
As we head into summer, we wish all of you a season filled with relaxation, joy, and unforgettable memories. Have a safe and fun summer break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great year ahead. Keep checking for HES news throughout the summer for information on our summer events!
With gratitude,
Heather Moraff, Principal
Nykia Mapson, Assistant Principal
School Schedule for Remainder of Year
Please note this week is a regular week of school. Next week each day Monday - Wednesday are 3-hour early dismissal days with Wed, June 18 being the last day of school. HES dismisses each day at 12:55pm
Refer to the calendar on the school website if you ever have questions.
MAP Test Results Gr. 1-4
Spring MAP progress reports are available in ParentVue. Students in first grade took both the reading and math assessment. Students in third grade and fourth grade only took the math assessment.
To access your student’s scores, please see the directions below or linked here.
Access previous test scores:
- Log in to HCPSS Connect
- Select More Options from the left panel
- Select Standardized Test Scores from the middle
Detailed PDF home reports are available in Synergy. To access home reports:
- Log in to HCPSS Connect
- Select More Options from the left panel
- Select Report Cards from the middle
- Select the applicable report from the Student's MAP Reports section.
Please visit HCPSS The Measures of Academic Progress page for more information.
Does your child have medication stored in the Health Room?
If so, please plan to pick it up by 1:00 PM on the last day of school, June 18th. Each year, unclaimed medications must be discarded, so we encourage you to make arrangements to collect your child’s medication, ASAP.
- Medications cannot be stored in the Health Room over the summer.
- If your child is attending summer school at HES, their medication may remain until summer school ends, but must be picked up afterward.
- New medication orders for the upcoming school year must be dated after July 1st.
If you have further questions, please feel free to call, Mrs Rozgonyi (School Nurse) or Mrs Rencher (Health Assistant) at (410) 880-5893.
Clothing to Cash
Great news! Now you can clean out your closets, fill the bin by the baseball field, and benefit HES. The average school makes $1,000 a year by having a Clothing for Cash bin at their schools.
Summer Reading
We hope you keep reading this summer! Stop by your branch of the Howard County Public Library to pick up your gameboard and participate in fun activities this summer! See their website for more information: https://hclibrary.org/summer/
Media Center News
The Media Center is so pleased that we've gotten back tons of books in recent weeks. If you are almost finished reading a book from the HES library, get those last few pages finished and return your books as soon as possible. If you have lost your media book, a donation to cover the cost of replacement can be made with the QR code. In the "description" section of your payment, please include the student's name and the book title. The Media Team will use this information to clear your child's account in the computer system.
To pay for lost or missing books, you can use this QR code or visit https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/DA022-VAR3
DEIL Corner
Thank you to all of our families who took the time to share their cultures with us this year! We enjoyed displays for The Lunar New Year, Ramadan, AAPI Heritage, and Jewish American Heritage. The students and staff appreciate your support! If you would like to share your heritage next year by displaying in our front glass case or in our entrance, please contact Karen Frere at karen_frere@hcpss.org. Have a great summer!
Gardeners Needed
We are excited to invite you to participate in taking care of our community garden over the summer! Our garden is flourishing, and we need your help to ensure it stays healthy and productive. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend time outdoors, teach your children about gardening, and enjoy fresh, home-grown produce.
How It Works:
- Weeding and Harvesting: Families can sign up for a week to take care of the garden. Responsibilities include weeding, and harvesting ripe produce.
- Take Home Fresh Produce: As a thank you for your hard work, you are welcome to take home any food that you harvest during your week. Enjoy the delicious fruits and vegetables straight from our garden!
Sign-Up Instructions:
- Choose a Week: Select a week that works best for your family from the available slots below.
- Commitment: Plan to visit the garden 2-3 times during your assigned week to ensure proper care. You do not need to water the plants, a staff member will water the plants when needed.
- Tools and Instructions: All necessary tools and detailed instructions will be provided. You can find them in the garden bin..
Sign-Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45A5AF2CA13-49914223-summer
Special Notes:
- You can bring your own gloves and water bottles.
- Make sure to supervise children at all times for their safety.
- If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Sharon Meyer at sharon_meyer@hcpss.org
Thank you for your participation and support! Let's work together to keep our garden thriving and enjoy the bounty of our harvest.
Happy Gardening!
Only Food Pantry of Summer is Tonight, June 12
Baltimore Blast Summer Camp
Baltimore Blast Summer Camp details. Click on the links below.
Summer Meal Program
Outdoor Recess and Weather Conditions
We wanted to remind you that students will still be going outside for recess each day. Please make sure you send your child to school with weather appropriate clothes. All clothing needs to be labeled with your child's name.
Below you will find the HCPSS criteria we consider when having outdoor activities.
• Temperature and humidity
• Wind chill
• Heat index and air quality
• Age of students
• Length of time outdoors
• Adequacy of the children’s clothing
• Condition of the playground
• Falling precipitation (more than a sprinkle or mist)
• Thunder and lightning
Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess, physical education, or
any other outdoor activity when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less
than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index is less than 95.
Important Dates 
6/13 Kindergarten Perfomance and Celebration; Grades 3 & 4 Celebrations (refer to Canvas for information)
6/16 Gr 5 Picnic (refer to Canvas for information)
6/16 -6/17 Schools dismiss three hours early
6/17 Gr 5 Ceremony & Celebration
6/18 Last day of school; schools dismiss 3 hours early