Good day Apple Grove Family, I want to inform you about the PG County Public Library summer reading program that encourages student reading over the summer months. I have attached a flyer below please go to the PGCMLS website for further information and the grand prize of 2 Washington Nationals Baseball tickets. The public Library is partnering with the Washington Nationals for this years summer reading program.

How to Play

1. Go to the Beanstack online platform or app and sign up. Play online or on paper. Use your library number or LINK to sign up. If you already have a Beanstack account, just sign in.

2. Log activities towards your 20 point goal by earning a point each time you:

   1. Borrow physical books, ebooks, audiobooks, films, music, magazines, etc.

   2. Read for 30 minutes

   3. Attend a library event

3. Participants will earn prizes as they progress through the challenge on Beanstack.

Ms. J. Davis, School Librarian

Tell your neighbors and family!!!

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration for 2025–26 is now open! 🍎

The info you need to ensure your child is enrolled is just a click away! 👆🏽 https://www.pgcps.org/inside-scoop-blog/2024-2025/how-to-enroll-your-child-in-prek-or-kindergarten-for-the-202526-school-year

Call Ms. Graham at 301-449-4966 or email her at Kimberly.Graham@pgcps.org to make an appointment or get more information.

Please send your child to school with a reusable water bottle. This will help to ensure they stay hydrated and keep them from missing instruction due to frequent visits to the hallway water fountain.

Hello Apple Grove Elementary School Community!

As we approach Memorial Day weekend, I am sharing a few safety reminders. As pools are opening this weekend, please take heed to precautions regarding your child/children's safety. In addition, I know some people may fire up the grill this weekend as well. So why am I talking about this?

There are two topics affecting children that are heavily preventable: DROWNING and BURNS.

Swimming safety tips:

1. Please keep a watchful eye on your child/children during swimming and/or swimming activities.

2. Utilize safety items such as life vests when in the water.

3. When in doubt, wait it out. Children are resilient to many different things, however water currents and depth may overpower their bodies. Please do not enter the water if you or your child are not prepared or do not feel safe.

4. Take heed to signs surrounding pools/beach areas. Many pools may/may not have lifeguards. There may be signs stating "swim at your own risk."

5. Sunscreen is your best friend. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher for all children.

Burn Management/Care:

1. Please keep your child/children away from heat sources at all times (ovens, stovetops, grills, etc.).

2. If a burn occurs, remove your child/children from the burn source immediately. Use cool running water over the burned area. Ice is not recommended for burns as it delays the healing process and can contribute to tissue damage.

3. If the burn (s) are in multiple areas of the body, call 911 and stay with your child/children.

4. DO NOT use ice, butter, vaseline or ointments for burn management.

5. Contact your child/children's pediatrician for follow-up and burn management. Specialized dressings and/or medications may be required.

Please note: Hazel Telehealth will be closed on Memorial day (Monday May 26, 2025).

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

Thank you.

mary.dillard@pgcps.org

301-449-4966

Thank you.

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. 

"We've got the energy for Synergy!"

We have an exciting announcement: for the current school year, Prince George's County Public Schools is offering all students access to free online counseling and doctor visits through our partnership with Hazel Health. This service is 100% confidential, and is completely free to families. Hazel Health provides high-quality care for all students — no matter their insurance or immigration status. 

Your child can work 1-on-1 with a licensed therapist in weekly video sessions, which they can have at school or at home. They can also see a doctor within minutes using any device.

Please note, students will not receive care without guardian consent. 

Signing up takes less than 5 minutes, visit getstarted.hazel.co.

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!