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🐾❤️HWES is stronger together!🐾❤️
Get ready Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School Community! Fundraising season is upon us! Our annual ROAR Raiser will begin on October 19th!
Register your child now, and explore the platform!
https://app.givebacks.gives/roarraiser2026/
Get ready Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School Community! Fundraising season is upon us! Our annual ROAR Raiser will begin on October 19th!
Register your child now, and explore the platform!
https://app.givebacks.gives/roarraiser2026/
The next Parent Academy virtual Lunch & Learn is on Why Our Children Self-Harm and will be held Wednesday, November 18, at 12:00 p.m. Parents will learn tools to better understand why self-harm happens and how they can support a child who is self-harming. Registration, attendance, and participation are completely anonymous. Can’t attend the live session? No problem! Register anyway, and a recording will be sent directly to your inbox so you can watch at a time that works best for you. Register here: https://cookcenter.info/Nov18Harford.
Rudy, a Pets on Wheels Therapy dog was here to greet students this morning!
🐾 Join Us for the HWES Roar Raiser! 🐾
With October here, the HWES PTA is excited to kick off our annual fundraising efforts and share an important update regarding this year's Roar Raiser Walk on October 29.
We invite all families to come out and walk with their students as we celebrate our school community and support our fundraising goals!
🔒 Important Safety & Security Requirement
To ensure a safe and efficient experience for all participants, the school has implemented a new visitor security process.
If you plan to attend the Roar Raiser, please:
✅ RSVP by October 25 using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAEAE2FA0FFC34-66424210-roar#/
✅ Have your photo ID scanned in the school's visitor management system before October 29 if you have not already done so this school year.
Visiting the school office in advance to complete the ID scan will help expedite check-in on the day of the event and get you to see your kiddo sooner!!
With October here, the HWES PTA is excited to kick off our annual fundraising efforts and share an important update regarding this year's Roar Raiser Walk on October 29.
We invite all families to come out and walk with their students as we celebrate our school community and support our fundraising goals!
🔒 Important Safety & Security Requirement
To ensure a safe and efficient experience for all participants, the school has implemented a new visitor security process.
If you plan to attend the Roar Raiser, please:
✅ RSVP by October 25 using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAEAE2FA0FFC34-66424210-roar#/
✅ Have your photo ID scanned in the school's visitor management system before October 29 if you have not already done so this school year.
Visiting the school office in advance to complete the ID scan will help expedite check-in on the day of the event and get you to see your kiddo sooner!!
Are 🦩 Mrs. Gentile🦩 and 🦚 Mrs. Morring 🦚getting ready for Halloween?!
NOPE! They are practicing for the INFLATABLE RELAY RACES when the school meets the fundraising goal of 45K!!
The platform is open for donations, and we are almost already at 10K! Register your child, and explore the platform using the link below:
https://app.givebacks.gives/roarraiser2026/
NOPE! They are practicing for the INFLATABLE RELAY RACES when the school meets the fundraising goal of 45K!!
The platform is open for donations, and we are almost already at 10K! Register your child, and explore the platform using the link below:
https://app.givebacks.gives/roarraiser2026/
Many ask... WHAT IS THE ROAR RAISER?
The ROAR-Raiser is Homestead Wakefield Elementary School PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Register your child using the link below and explore the platform!
http://app.givebacks.gives/roarraiser2026
The ROAR-Raiser is Homestead Wakefield Elementary School PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Register your child using the link below and explore the platform!
http://app.givebacks.gives/roarraiser2026
Families who were approved for free or reduced-price meal benefits during the 2025-2026 school year need to apply for benefits for the new school year before Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to avoid a lapse in benefits. Families must reapply each school year. Click here to apply online. Click here to download a paper application. If you have any questions, please contact the Food and Nutrition Office at 410-638-4078.
🐾 Join Us for the HWES Roar Raiser! 🐾
With October here, the HWES PTA is excited to kick off our annual fundraising efforts and share an important update regarding this year's Roar Raiser Walk on October 29.
We invite all families to come out and walk with their students as we celebrate our school community and support our fundraising goals!
🔒 Important Safety & Security Requirement
To ensure a safe and efficient experience for all participants, the school has implemented a new visitor security process.
If you plan to attend the Roar Raiser, please:
✅ RSVP by October 25 using the link below.
✅ Have your photo ID scanned in the school's visitor management system before October 29 if you have not already done so this school year.
Visiting the school office in advance to complete the ID scan will help expedite check-in on the day of the event and avoid delays.
🙋♀️ Interested in helping? We are also looking for volunteers to assist with the event. Volunteer opportunities include course guidance, water stations, and parking/shuttle support.
📋 Family RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F4BAEAE2FA0FFC34...
🙋 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F4BAEAE2FA0FFC34...
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create a safe, fun, and successful Roar Raiser! We can't wait to see you there. 🦁
#HWESRoarRaiser #HWESProud #SchoolCommunity #RoarTogether #HWESVolunteers
With October here, the HWES PTA is excited to kick off our annual fundraising efforts and share an important update regarding this year's Roar Raiser Walk on October 29.
We invite all families to come out and walk with their students as we celebrate our school community and support our fundraising goals!
🔒 Important Safety & Security Requirement
To ensure a safe and efficient experience for all participants, the school has implemented a new visitor security process.
If you plan to attend the Roar Raiser, please:
✅ RSVP by October 25 using the link below.
✅ Have your photo ID scanned in the school's visitor management system before October 29 if you have not already done so this school year.
Visiting the school office in advance to complete the ID scan will help expedite check-in on the day of the event and avoid delays.
🙋♀️ Interested in helping? We are also looking for volunteers to assist with the event. Volunteer opportunities include course guidance, water stations, and parking/shuttle support.
📋 Family RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F4BAEAE2FA0FFC34...
🙋 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F4BAEAE2FA0FFC34...
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create a safe, fun, and successful Roar Raiser! We can't wait to see you there. 🦁
#HWESRoarRaiser #HWESProud #SchoolCommunity #RoarTogether #HWESVolunteers
We are registered, when you shop you help earn donations towards HWES! Visit: weis4school.com and link your rewards card today.
HWES PTA IS LOOKING FOR BUSINESS SPONSORS FOR OUR ANNUAL ROAR RAISER/FUNDRAISER!
If you own a business and are interested in donating, you can use the QR code on the picture, or the link below to donate!!
https://hwes.givebacks.com/shop/
If you have any questions or need assistance making a donation please reach out to Lisa Brengle at vp1@hwespta.org, or our Fundraiser Chair- Maria Sosa at recording@hwesptsa.org!
We look forward to a successful fundraiser with the support of our community!!!
If you own a business and are interested in donating, you can use the QR code on the picture, or the link below to donate!!
https://hwes.givebacks.com/shop/
If you have any questions or need assistance making a donation please reach out to Lisa Brengle at vp1@hwespta.org, or our Fundraiser Chair- Maria Sosa at recording@hwesptsa.org!
We look forward to a successful fundraiser with the support of our community!!!
Please join Ms. Gentile and our school community on Nov. 5th at Patterson Mill High School as our Superintendent, Dr. Mack, comes out to hear directly from our families. This is our opportunity to advocate for our children and our schools.
Students who took the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments in spring 2026 will receive their individual score reports the week of September 28, 2026. Each student’s school will send home hard copies of the reports. The reports summarize student performance overall and by subject area. For information on how to interpret the results, click here. Families with questions about their student’s scores should contact their school directly.
🐾 Pets on Wheels is Coming Back to HWES! 🐾
Pets on Wheels permission slips will be coming home this week!
We are excited to welcome our furry friends back to HWES this school year. 🐶❤️ This year, our therapy dogs will be:
🐾 Greeting students as they arrive at school
📚 Listening to students read as a special cafeteria reward
Please read the permission slip carefully, complete it, and return it to school as soon as possible.
We are looking forward to another wonderful year with our four-legged friends! 🐕🐾❤️
Pets on Wheels permission slips will be coming home this week!
We are excited to welcome our furry friends back to HWES this school year. 🐶❤️ This year, our therapy dogs will be:
🐾 Greeting students as they arrive at school
📚 Listening to students read as a special cafeteria reward
Please read the permission slip carefully, complete it, and return it to school as soon as possible.
We are looking forward to another wonderful year with our four-legged friends! 🐕🐾❤️
HCPS Parent Academy: Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health
Registration, attendance, and participation are completely anonymous. Can’t attend a session live? No problem! Register anyway, and a recording will be sent directly to your inbox so you can watch at a time that works for you.
📌Save the Date: October 14, 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Milestones to Progress in Early Childhood
Register: https://cookcenter.info/Oct14Harford
Registration, attendance, and participation are completely anonymous. Can’t attend a session live? No problem! Register anyway, and a recording will be sent directly to your inbox so you can watch at a time that works for you.
📌Save the Date: October 14, 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Milestones to Progress in Early Childhood
Register: https://cookcenter.info/Oct14Harford
Nominations are now open for the Harford County Education Foundation's Everyday Hero Award and the 2027 Harford County Public Schools Teacher of the Year!
We invite all families to nominate a teacher who exemplifies innovative instruction, inspires students, and gives tirelessly to the children in our community. Each school's official nominee will be invited to attend the Everyday Hero Awards dinner in November and to participate in the Teacher of the Year process, with the 2027 Harford County Public Schools Teacher of the Year named in April.
Nominations close Sunday, October 4. Click here for more information and submit a nomination.
We are excited to announce that our Bus Safety Patrollers started their duties Wednesday. They are ready to help keep our HWES students be safe during their bus rides!
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students in Mrs. Poet & Mrs. Glackin's art classes took inspiration from artist Laura Petrovich-Cheney to create a community-inspired art piece in honor of Constitution Day.
Cheney uses reclaimed wood from natural disasters to create quilt like images that show resilience and healing.
Cheney uses reclaimed wood from natural disasters to create quilt like images that show resilience and healing.
