At Apple Grove Elementary, we teach and encourage students to show their Bulldog P.R.I.D.E. all year long. This is part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system, which helps create a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment for every child.

What P.R.I.D.E. Stands For:

• P – Prepared: Be ready to learn with materials, homework, and a positive attitude.
  
  

• R – Respectful: Use kind words and actions with teachers, classmates, and staff.
  
  

• I – Integrity: Do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
  
  

• D – Discipline: Make good choices and follow school rules.
  
  

• E – Engaged: Stay focused, participate, and give your best effort.
  
  

Students are expected to show P.R.I.D.E. in every area of the school: classroom, hallway, bathroom, cafeteria, and playground.

How Parents Can Support P.R.I.D.E. at Home

Families play a key role in reinforcing these values. Here are ways to support:

1. Talk About P.R.I.D.E. Daily
   
   

   • Ask your child: “How did you show P.R.I.D.E. today at school?”
     
     

   • Celebrate their successes with praise or a small reward.
     
     

2. Model the P.R.I.D.E. Values at Home
   
   

   • Show respect by using polite language.
     
     

   • Demonstrate integrity by keeping promises.
     
     

   • Stay engaged during family conversations or activities.
     
     

3. Create Home Routines that Match P.R.I.D.E.
   
   

   • Prepared: Pack backpacks, set out clothes, and review homework each evening.
     
     

   • Respectful: Encourage siblings to share and take turns.
     
     

   • Integrity: Praise honesty, even when mistakes are made.
     
     

   • Discipline: Set consistent rules and follow through with consequences.
     
     

   • Engaged: Limit distractions (like TV or devices) during homework or family time.
     
     

4. Recognize and Reinforce Positive Behavior
   
   

   • Use phrases like: “I’m proud of how respectful you were with your sister” or “Great job staying engaged with your homework.”
     
     

   • Connect school and home by saying: “That’s showing Bulldog P.R.I.D.E. at home!”
     
     

5. Stay Involved with the School
   
   

   • Attend school events, communicate with teachers, and encourage your child to see you as a partner in their learning and behavior growth.
     
     

By working together, parents and staff can help students feel safe, seen, and supported—and live out their Bulldog P.R.I.D.E. everywhere they go! Students who have earned enough PBIS Points will be celebrated September 26.

We are excited to share a new tool to support our English Language Learners and their families — the English Language Development (ELD) Family Resource Website. This website is designed to give parents and guardians quick access to helpful resources, tips, and information to support your child’s growth in English at home and at school. You’ll find activities, guides, and connections to school programs that make learning engaging and accessible.

We encourage you to visit and use the website regularly to explore strategies and resources that will strengthen your child’s language development and success in school.

📅 Save the Date!
Please join us for our ELD Parent Night on Tuesday, September 10, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how to support your child, meet other families, and connect with our staff.

Together, we can ensure that every child is safe, seen, supported, and successful!

Hello Apple Grove Elementary School Community!

This post is a reminder that ALL medications must be given to Nurse Wray by an authorized parent/guardian. The parent/guardian or authorized adult must sign a form that serves as proof that medication (s) may be administered to the student.

Per the administrative policy (5163), the Prescriber Medication Order Form (PMOF) is only valid for one calendar school year. This means that every school year a new PMOF must be provided if medication is deemed for your child/children.

Link to the Administrative Policy 5163 (Medication): https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/administrative-procedures/students--5000/ap-5163---medication#:~:text=Students%20are%20permitted%20to%20take,individual%20basis%20for%20each%20student.

SPANISH Link to the Administrative Policy 5163 (Medication): https://www.pgcps.org/globalassets/offices/gov-relations-compliance-procedures/docs---ograc/administrative-procedures/5000/procedimiento-administrativo-5163---procedimientos-de-medicamentos.pdf

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions or concerns.

Have a great day.

Thank you.

Kristi.JohnsonWray@pgcps.org

301-449-4966

Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, Synergy will replace SchoolMAX as the student information system for Prince George's County Public Schools.  Families will now use ParentVUE, in place of Family Portal, to access important information about their students. 

ParentVUE is the portal that allows parents and guardians to view information about their student, including classroom assignments and scores, attendance, transcripts, graduation status and more. In ParentVUE, families can also update their phone numbers and emergency contact information and access the Online Registration (OLR) Application.

Learn more about ParentVue here. Additionally, you may reach out to Ms. Graham at (301) 449-4966 or Kimberly.Graham@pgcps.org for help activating or navigating your account. 

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