Welcome to Greencastle Elementary

Vision: Greencastle Elementary School is a global community of lifelong learners that works  together to provide a nurturing environment where everyone is respected and empowered to become their best selves.

Mission: Our school community promotes curiosity, openness to learn, risk taking and collaboration.

We build emotionally safe connections and relationshipts between students, staff, and families to ensure trust and respect.

We cultivate collaborative relationships by purposefully embracing diversity within the Castle Community.

We prioritize social emotional well-being through Restorative Justice, mindfulness strategies, and anti-racist practices.

2023-24 School Information

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School News

October GCES Gazette

Saturday School 23-24

Saturday School serves MCPS as a strategic partner and provides mentoring and tutoring from 8:30 am - 11:00 am on Saturday mornings, which is what we consider the 6th Day of Learning. The elementary Saturday School curriculum is aligned with the MCPS curriculum and taught by MCPS teachers with the goal of extending and supporting the weekly grade-level learning outcomes. Click here for more information.

Saturday VIRTUAL Program for June

Free George B. Thomas Learning Academy Saturday VIRTUAL Program for June. Click her for more information

June GCES Gazette

Summer Send-Off Math Parent/Caregiver Meet up: 6/1/23

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Community Resources

May Food Distribution Flyers

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Burtonsville Athletic Association (BAA)

Registration is open now for the spring season. Click here for more information.

The Capital Area Food Bank is back at Paint Branch HS

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Linkages to Learning: Community Needs Assessment

Every year, Linkages to Learning conducts a Community Needs Assessment. The information gathered is used to complete our yearly program planning for the following school year with the goal of supporting the Greencastle E.S. Community. Your input is important to me and the Linkages to Learning Team! Click here for more information.

Out of School Time (OST) information

Click here to find information about upcoming Out-of-School Time (OST) opportunities at reduced rates for students in Title I schools.