Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School at Bentalou

This is a friendly reminder that school is closed today, November 7th, 2025.

Hello MAW families! This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow 10/31/25, will be an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12.

Good afternoon families,
We are so excited to celebrate the Halloween season with our students! This is a friendly reminder that students should not wear their costumes to school this Thursday, October 30th for the school dance. However, they may wear their costumes to school this Friday, October 31st. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Here at City Schools, your Choice is your pathway to possibilities. Our students can choose and apply to the middle or high school of their choice. Check our website for dates and times of school Open Houses and Shadow Days to make sure you're familiar with the educational options for your student: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/open-houses

Dear Families,
We kindly ask for your cooperation to ensure the safety of all our students during morning drop-off. Please do not leave your car unattended or double park while dropping off your child.
These practices create safety hazards and traffic congestion, making it difficult for students to enter and exit the school property safely and for others to move through the drop-off and pick-up area efficiently.
To keep our students safe, please remain in your vehicle and use the designated drop-off zones. If you need to escort your child to the school entrance, we encourage you to park in a legal parking spot nearby.
Thank you for your understanding and commitment to maintaining a safe and smooth drop-off experience for everyone.
Sincerely,
Principal Kimberly Hill

Good evening Mary Ann Winterling families,
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, October 16th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed promptly at 12.

Also, this Friday, October 17th, school is closed for students for Staff Professional Development .

Have a great evening!

The City Schools Cell Phone Policy is off to a strong start! Classrooms are calmer, students are more focused, and learning time is protected. With continued support from families and staff, this progress will only grow. Learn how students and families are participating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGg3i6hi65E

Help our schools receive the resources that students deserve! Complete your Annual Student Verification by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Log in to Campus Portal to update or confirm student and contact information. If you have completed Annual Student Verification, we thank you. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification

NEW dates for the CEO Search Community Forums have just been released. Click the link to learn more about how you can offer input as City Schools searches for its next district leader: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2385508

NEWS UPDATE: For the 2025-26 school year, City Schools requires students to power off, put away, and secure their cell phones during the day. Details: baltimorecityschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy

We are so excited to welcome our students and families tomorrow August 22nd from 1-3 for our Meet & Greet! Please join us to meet your students teacher, grab some school supplies and have a great time. We look forward to seeing you!

School starts Monday, August 25, 2025! Ensure you're prepared by reviewing the City Schools 2025–2026 one-page calendar. It highlights important dates, such as the first and last days of school, holidays, early dismissals, and scheduled breaks. Download the printable version in English and Spanish here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events

Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, students can still bring cell phones and other personal electronic devices to school—but they must stay powered off, put away, and secured during the school day. Learn more about the updated policy here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560

Ensure your student is well-prepared for a smooth start to the school year by completing the Annual Student Verification. Even if nothing has changed, reviewing and confirming your contact information helps your school stay connected and prepared to support your child from day one. Click here to learn how you can complete yours today: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification

The City Schools Summer Program Survey is still open and accepting responses. If your student attended a City Schools summer program, please take a moment to complete our quick 3-minute survey. Your feedback is invaluable to refine our options for next year. To complete the study, click here: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/jcNiGi

City Schools has extended the Summer Transfer Window only through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is your LAST opportunity to visit the enrollment office in person as part of the open transfer window. Visit our website for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2344663

Get ready for the new school year with the City Schools 2025–26 one-page calendar. This printable resource includes key dates like the first and last days of school, holidays, early release days, and scheduled breaks. Available in English and Spanish at: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events