L.E.S. Friday Memo
One School, One Team, One Goal!
L.E.S. Mission, Vision, Core Beliefs
Below you will find our mission, vision, and core beliefs. Thank you for all your ideas and hard work putting it together.
Mission Statement:
Leonardtown Elementary emphasizes that a passion for learning and positive relationships are essential for academic and personal success.
Vision Statement:
Leonardtown Elementary School is a place where everyone is encouraged to strive for excellence academically, emotionally, and socially in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Our goal is to work in a partnership with our parents and community to create an environment where students and staff are empowered to discover their strengths and to achieve their maximum potential. Opportunities are available for enrichment, intervention, and remediation as necessary. We set high expectations for all students. Our entire school community shares the belief that all children can and will learn.
We are committed to the following core beliefs:
- We believe building positive relationships with students, families, and staff is at the heart of LES.
- We believe to increase academic achievement we must use a variety of instructional strategies and access to opportunities across the curriculum to support a well-rounded education.
- We believe students and staff should enjoy learning and be life-long learners.
- We believe student-centered teamwork will create motivation and successful learning environments for students.
- We believe kindness, respect, and a smile go a long way.
- We believe in positive and consistent communication among the entire school community.
- We believe in embracing and celebrating individual differences.
- We believe in promoting students’ social and emotional development to aid in academic success.
- We believe all children can and will learn given the appropriate opportunities to meet their needs.
The Scoop!
A Week! 1st week in October!
Thank you for ensuring ELA and Math data is in Unify. Please let administration and IRTs know if you need help inputting data or if you need assistance finishing assessments. Thank you for all you do!
If you need to send a student to the sensory room, please call the office and we will find someone to help you. Please do not send students with a substitute. Thank you.
We will be utilizing RtI in Unify this school year to capture intervention data points. More information and training opportunities to follow. Stay tuned!
Tuesday: Kindergarten
Wednesday: First grade
Thursday: Second grade
PLC Meetings will begin B week on Tuesday, October 10th for Grades 3-5. Please see the schedule below.
Tuesday: Third grade
Wednesday: Fourth grade
Thursday: Fifth grade
The end of the interim is October 5th. Please make sure grades are up to date. Thank you!
Elementary Math
- A fourth-grade collaborative planning group has formed and will meet at LMDES. One CPD credit may be earned if participants attend for 15 hours of planning. A fifth-grade collaborative planning group has already begun, but it is not too late to join.
- McDaniel College is offering a program in mathematics that can be taken 100% online. It can be combined with other certification programs like A & S or GT for a Master's degree. Please see the upcoming Math Memo for information about curriculum, assessment and professional development.
Elementary ELA
- Optional ELA Assessment- There will be an optional ELA assessment available in Unify for students in grades 3-5 towards the end of October. Although this assessment is optional, please consider as a PLC administering it to your students to provide additional data points to inform instruction.
- ELA Newsletter- Be sure to check out the latest ELA newsletter. It has been posted on the SMCPS Elementary Resource Website. You can access from the Staff Page.
Upcoming Events!
October 2nd: SMCPS Building Service Appreciation Day!
October 2nd: F.A.M.E. Cohort Meeting 3:30 p.m.
October 3rd-5th: PLCs K-2
October 4th: Volunteer Orientation @ 10:00 a.m.
October 4th: Bruster's Scooper Night to benefit LES Outreach 6-8 p.m.
October 5th: Monthly Staff Potluck Breakfast @ 8 a.m.
October 5th: Early Dismissal Day: End of Interim
October 9th: Parent Conference Day
October 10-12: PLCs 3-5
October 10th: PTA Spirit Night at Ledo's Pizza 4-8 p.m
October 10th: MTSS Meeting at 3:45 p.m.
October 16th: Leadership Team Meeting at 3:45 p.m.
October 17-19 PLCs K-2
October 17th: Anti-Bulling Assembly for K-2 and 3-5
October 17th: Interim Distribution
October 18: Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
October 20th: 2 hour early dismissal
October 24-28th: Red Ribbon Week (Week long theme to follow)
October 24-26th: PLCs 3-5
October 25th: Wear Orange! and Unite for Kindness, Acceptance&Inclusion
October 26th: Donuts with Dad (last name A-L) 8:00-8:40
October 27th: Donuts with Dad (last name M-Z) 8:00-8:40
Shout Out!
Shout Out to our L.E.S. Staff Member for the Month of September, Mrs. Kelly Ahern!
Shout Out to all our paras for their support of our students and teachers! You do an awesome job with students and providing the support they need every day!
Professional Learning!
- Looking to further your education? Not certain what route to take? Through a partnership with Walden University, employees of St. Mary’s County Public Schools can receive a 10% tuition reduction on Walden’s top-quality online degree programs.* Plus, grants may be available.
Over 80 degree programs and over 400 specializations and concentrations available.
· Doctor of Education (EdD)
· PhD in Education
· MS in Education (MSEd)
· MS in Early Childhood Studies
· BS in Elementary Education
· Explore other degree programs offered at www.WaldenU.edu/SMCPS. Questions? Contact Kristen Loewe <kristen.loewe@mail.waldenu.edu>