Please remember to always bring your ID when picking up students, visiting, volunteering, chaperoning, and when attending any parent/teacher conference.

view the upcoming school meals menu

Due to supply shortages, substitutions to the menu may occur.

Please find additional information about Food and Nutrition Services at: https://aacpsschools.org/nutrition/

If your child wants to buy an extra milk (55 cents) or juice (50 cents) when they go through the cafeteria line, there has to be money in their general account. You can either send in a check made out to "Four Seasons Elementary School" with your child's student identification number (SIF) and "general account" in the memo line, or add money to your MyPaymentsPlus account and specify "general account."

Recommendation from AACPS - if you would like your child to purchase meals only, deposit funds in the meal account. If you would like your child to purchase meals plus additional items, deposit funds in the general account only.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Shank at bshank@aacps.org.

FOUR SEASONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL 2025-2026

ARRIVAL:

Arrival begins at 7:45 a.m. Doors close at 8:00 a.m. After 8:00, students must check in at the office.

Instruction begins at 8:05. Students need to be in the classroom at 8:05 for attendance.

DISMISSAL:

Bell rings at 2:25 p.m.

Bus riders exit through the front media center door.

SACC students go to the cafeteria.

Grade 1-5 walkers exit through the rear gym door. K walkers exit through K door.

Van riders exit through the lobby.

Grade 1-5 car riders wait along the brick wall of the car lane. K car riders wait in music hall until car arrives.

While waiting for dismissal to begin, please do not block the entrance to the staff parking near the cafeteria/kitchen doors.

GENERAL ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES FOR THE YEAR

CAR RIDER ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES:

Student safety is always our first priority! Drive slowly and do not use your cell phones. Please be patient and respect the staff on duty. We complete dismissal in approximately 10 minutes once everyone learns the routines.

Be sure to have your child’s name and grade on a card clearly visible on the front windshield.

Pull up as indicated by staff on duty.

Follow the "Kiss and Go" plan - Do NOT get out of your car. Do NOT park in a no-parking zone.

At 7:45 a.m., staff will assist children to their appropriate door to enter. There is no supervision or admittance prior to 7:45 a.m.

Doors will be closed at 8:00 a.m. Any arrivals after 8:00 will need to check in at the office.

Our loop is one lane! Do NOT pull alongside another vehicle to exit unless directed by a staff member.

WALKERS:

Students arriving between 7:45-8:00 a.m. will be directed to the side entrance (car rider door).

Remember - there is no supervision or admittance to the building prior to 7:45 a.m.

Your student is expected to walk home. If you are meeting your student on property, you must have a plan/meeting location. Walkers are independent and are not handed off individually to a parent/guardian. Students should not go to the playground without parent supervision.

REMINDERS

Please do not drop off or park in the bus lane at any time. We have buses that arrive at different times throughout the day.

Please drive slowly and watch for children in the school zone.

Pre-K, ECSE, and Kindergarten parent(s) need to park in a parking spot if getting out of the car to drop off/pick up students.

Instruction begins at 8:05 and all students are expected to be in their seats at that time.

Students not in their seats by 8:05 a.m. when instruction begins are marked tardy.

Keep your dismissal consistent Monday through Friday. For example, if your student is a bus rider but you are able to pick him/her up one day - consider picking them up at the bus stop versus changing their dismissal procedure. CONSISTENCY IS KEY FOR DISMISSAL!

Please do not call the school after 1:00 to change dismissal plans! We cannot guarantee that we are able to make a change that close to dismissal. And please do not email the teacher for a change in dismissal as they cannot always check their email before dismissal.

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! The PTA is thrilled to kick off an exciting year filled with community-building events, student celebrations, and meaningful opportunities to get involved. Here’s everything you need to know for September:

🎉 Join the PTA – Membership Drive is On!

Become a PTA member today! Your $10 membership helps support school-wide events, assemblies, and classroom resources and gives you access to exclusive volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

🛍️ Join online here:
https://fourseasons-pta.givebacks.com/shop/items/710720

🎟️ Join by September 8th by 12:00 PM to be entered into our Membership Raffle Drive!
Two lucky new members will win gift cards - winners will be announced at our first PTA meeting. We will also have a separate membership drive for FSES Staff!

🗓️ September Events & Important Dates

📣 PTA Meeting
Tuesday, September 9 at 6:00 PM
Join us before Back-to-School Night! All are welcome.

🏫 Back to School Night
Monday, September 9 at 6:30 PM
Meet your child’s teachers and see what’s ahead for the year.

🙋 Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00 AM
Optional for all in-school volunteers.

🍝 Mamma Roma Restaurant Night
Tuesday, September 16 from 3:00–10:00 PM
Dine in or take out - mention FSES and a portion of your bill supports our PTA!

🎃 FSES Fall Fest
Friday, September 19 from 5:30–7:30 PM (Rain Date: Sept. 26)
Our biggest family event of the season! Volunteers needed, stay tuned for Sign-up sheet!

📸 Fall Photos
Friday, September 26 at 8:00 AM
Say cheese! Dress your best for school pictures.

🤝 Join a Committee – Get Involved!

Our amazing volunteers are the heart of our PTA! Committee members help plan events, support our teachers and students, and keep our school community strong and connected. Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, there’s a place for you!

💡 Interested in joining a committee?
Let us know by filling out this short form:
👉 https://forms.gle/TyJWkWZyyyzu1tqN7

💬 Stay Connected

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsElementaryPTA

Check out our website: https://www.fourseasonspta.org/

Questions? Email us at ptafourseasons@gmail.com

Let’s make it a great year together!
-Rachel Jack, PTA President

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Hello parents and families! Welcome back! We hope you had a relaxing and joyful summer. As we gear up for another exciting school year at Four Seasons, we'd like to share a few important health room reminders to ensure a safe and healthy start for all our students.

Health Room Reminders:

• Medication Drop-Off: If your child requires medication during the school day, please bring it directly to the health room along with the Parent Request to Administer Medication form (PRAM). Medication cannot be accepted without the completed forms. Per AACPS policy, students are not permitted to carry any medication (including over-the-counter items) during the school day. All medications must be brought to the health room by a parent, guardian, or designated adult. Over-the-counter medications must be in an unopened container.

• Allergy & Medical Conditions: If your child has allergies, chronic conditions, or special health needs, notify the health room so we can provide appropriate care and support.

• Illness Policy: Keep your child home if they have a fever (100.0 F or higher). Students should be symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medication before returning to school.

• Sick Student Pick-Up: If your child becomes ill at school, they must be picked up from the health room within 30 minutes. If you are unable to do so, please have a backup plan in place. This can be a trusted family member, neighbor, or another designated adult.

• Extra Clothing: Please make sure your student has a seasonally appropriate change of clothes in their locker. Even older students need a change of clothing because mud and spills happen!

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or need to share updated health information, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Rebecca Keating, RN, School Nurse: nurse3272@aacps.org

Karen Lipana, Health Assistant: health3272@aacps.org

Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the school year!

AACPS schools remember student Mo Gaba in January each year for his spirit of positivity and perseverance in the face of great adversity. Four Seasons has chosen to extend this to a monthly recognition based on our SHARK behavior expectations. Each month, a student from each class will be recognized for that month’s behavior expectation.

We are very proud of the following students for exemplifying May’s focus on respect. Great job!

Welcome back to another amazing year! We are so excited to be with your students again this year, and looking forward to fun and engaging lessons in the library. We are happy to welcome Mrs. Tankersley who will be here on Thursdays and Fridays with us. As always, I am here every day, and Mrs. Weiss, the Media Assistant, is here every day except for Thursday.

We are blessed to have parent volunteers assist us with shelving books and have an open spot this year. If you are interested, please contact me at sshelby@aacps.org. This would be a 2-hour commitment per week. Additionally, if you would like to volunteer to be a back-up to come in when one of the regular volunteers is unavailable, please email me. 

Our first Scholastic Book Fair will take place from October 13-17. Students will have the opportunity to shop during their class media time. Additionally, we will have our Family Book Fair evening event on Tuesday, October 14. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST US! If you are able to give an hour of time that evening, it will help things run smoothly and ensure that the lines aren’t too long. Look for an invite to sign up on the PTA Facebook page in September.

Finally, we are still missing almost $2000 worth of books from last year. Students have been sent home with multiple notices. Another notice will go home during the first week of school - please help us clear this debt so that we can purchase replacement copies of those books. Students with outstanding debts will not be able to select new books until the replacement fee has been paid. If you need to make financial arrangements, please email me.

Thank you for your support! We are looking forward to another fantastic year!

Mrs. Susan Shelby

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Local Resources:

Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System
410-768-5522

Anne Arundel County Department of Health Adolescent and Family Services Clinic
410-222-6785

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency
410-222-7858 
http://www.aamentalhealth.org/

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Student Safety Hotline
877-676-9854

Children’s Mental Health Matters!
http://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/

Crisis Textline
741-741
https://www.crisistextline.org/

Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition
https://www.healthyannearundel.org/

Mind Resilience
http://www.mindresilience.org/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Anne Arundel County
443-569-3498
http://www.namiaac.org/

National Resources:

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
http://afsp.org/

American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resilience.aspx

Healthy Children
https://www.healthychildren.org/english/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/pages/default.aspx

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Suicide Prevention Resource Center
http://www.sprc.org/