Empty Stocking Fund

If your family is in need of assistance during the holidays, or know a family who is, please see the attached flyer with information about the Empty Stocking Fund program.

Empty Stocking Fund Program

Virtual Book Fair: 11/30-12/11

Starling is hosting a virtual book fair, November 30th through December 11th.

Step 1: Go to https://www.bedfordfallsusa.com/
Step 2: Click Login at the top of the page.
Step 3: Register as a parent, using the code SE2 and start your shopping!

Direct questions to our Media Specialist by emailing jim.randolph@gcpsk12.org

Spiritwear Shop

PTA is opening the online spirtwear store for holiday gifts. The store closes on November 26th and orders will be shipped to your home by December 25th. Check it out a this link: https://stores.inksoft.com/starling_elementary/shop/home

Changes to 2020-2021 Calendar

Teachers will have more time and resources for planning instruction this spring as they work to support both in-person and digital learning for their students. At the Nov. 19 School Board meeting, district leaders shared two changes to the calendar for 2nd semester.

The calendar now calls for students to return to learning (in the classroom or online) on Thursday, Jan. 7, a day later than originally planned. Teachers will participate in planning/staff development on two days—Jan. 5 and 6—before classes begin. This change will give teachers an extra day for planning and staff development.

In another calendar change designed to extend planning opportunities for teachers, four days in the spring—Jan. 26, March 2, March 16, and April 20—have been designated as Digital Learning Days (DLD). On these school days, all students, both in-person and digital learners, will learn at home. Learning will be asynchronous, meaning that students will not have a scheduled log-in time or planned “Zoom” session. Instead, they will complete assigned work at their own pace. Students who are unable to complete assignments on DLDs will be given the opportunity to complete assignments when they return to school.

On Jan. 6 and on the four Digital Learning Days in the spring, GCPS will provide meals for curbside pick-up at schools and will deliver along all middle school bus routes countywide.

Science and Engineering Fair

Attention 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! You are invited to participate in the Science and Engineering Fair!

The fair is open to digital and in-person learners. Use the link below for all of the details, including the code to join a google classroom where you access information.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Bell at jenny.bell@gcpsk12.org

Science and Engineering Fair Information