Osprey Weekly
March 12, 2021
Dear LES Families,
The PTA Dance Fit Fundraiser kicks off on Monday, March 15th! The PTA has already started receiving donations from families, so thank you for your support! Remember, if the school community can get pledges from all 50 states, Dr. Quick-McQueen will kiss a cute little pig.:)
If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please complete the Google Form below. Thank you.
Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday, March 14th at 12:00 a.m. Please remember to spring your clocks forward.:)
Wednesday, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day a global celebration of the Irish Culture. Traditionally, one of the ways to celebrate is by wearing something green. Students can wear green hats, necklaces, shirts, socks, glasses, mustaches etc.
Our in-person and virtual learners continue to give it all they got! I want to thank all families for your unwavering support. It has been challenging, but we are stronger together! I am so fortunate to be part of such a nurturing and caring school community!
Contina Quick-McQueen
Principal
New Information
CHANGE TO IN-PERSON LEARNING
Families are asked if they would like to change their student from virtual to in-person learning for the fourth quarter of school, to please do so between March 12-26, 2021 so that proper arrangements can be made. It will be important to communicate with the school if this is the case. The SMCPS School Calendar is available below for your reference. Thank you.
PTA LES Ospreys Dance Off Fundraising Event - Kickoff is Coming!!!
We are so excited to kickoff our PTA LES Ospreys Dance Off Fundraising Event this coming Monday, March 15, 2021!! Our goal is $15,000 to Bring a STEM classroom to LES, meditation rooms and additional resources and programs to our students and teachers.
Did you know that our program comes with an incredible character development program? Our students will be learning about Teamwork, Care, Courage, Grit, and Celebration from REAL kid-athletes like them through the theme Sports City Now! Check out the trailer. https://vimeo.com/423816184/33e3223495
Parents, have you done this yet? One fun way to SHARE about our fundraiser is with the Student Star Video on FUNRUN.COM. Just upload a picture of YOUR student and PRESTO! They’ll be cast as the HERO of an incredible news story about helping our school! Share it with friends and extended family online. It’s guaranteed to get some ❤️!
Remember, donating is open! SHARING IS SUPPORTING our fundraiser when you share from funrun.com. It’s extremely easy and takes 30 secs.
-REGISTER your student on funrun.com.
-SHARE with friends and family using the SHARE BUTTON on funrun.com.
-GIVE if you are able to.
Yearbook Order 2020-2021
As we prepare to place our order for yearbooks (we have to order 100 minimum), we are reaching out to families to collect their interest in purchasing a yearbook this year.
Please take a moment and complete this form LES Yearbook Order 2020-2021 if you are interested in purchasing a yearbook this year. Thank you in advance for your support!:)
LES Yearbook Cover Contest
The Yearbook Cover Contest is here! We are holding a contest for your artwork and the selected drawing will be featured as the cover of the Leonardtown Elementary 2020-2021 Yearbook. The judges will be looking for creativity, school spirit (Leonardtown Elementary Pride: Be safe - on task - accountable- responsible- respectful), integration of our hybrid and virtual learning, and authentic work. This is every student’s opportunity to use their creative and artistic skills while having fun. In addition to the cover winner, we will include as many designs on the back as possible. You could include in your artwork (school mascot, drawing of the school, playground, people learning (in-person or virtual), or any other representation of our school community).
Check out the flyer below for more information, deadlines, and the drawing template!
Quarter 2 Virtual S.O.A.R.R. Assembly Videos
If you did not get a chance to see the Quarter 2 virtual assemblies today, they have been recorded. Videos will be shared with families through a separate email. Thank you so much.
PTA News!
PTA's Mathnasium's Homework Help
Information Worth Repeating
DAILY LUNCH TIMES DURING HYBRID
Kindergarten: 10:45-11:15
First Grade: 12:15-12:45
Second Grade: 11:15-11:45
Third Grade: 11:45-12:15
Fourth Grade: 12:45-1:15
Fifth Grade: 1:15-1:45
View the SMCPS lunch menus by clicking on the button below.
Early Pickup - Change in Dismissal Plan
- Early pick up has to occur by 2:30 p.m. daily to allow for the front office staff to prepare for dismissal
- Please call the Main Office (301) 475-0250 x31101 to let us know when you are on the way for pick up. A staff member will bring your child to you in the vestibule area
- Please use the ‘Green Note’ (attached below) to alert office staff of early pick up (please list the time and do not forget to call when you are on your way), change in dismissal plan to include someone else picking up in the parent transport loop, alert of an absence or return from absence.
- No bus passes will be issued at this time for students to go from school to the home of others
Important Dates and Events
March
- 15th A week for Special classes
- 15th Boosterthon Kick-off Sponsored by LES PTA
- 17th St. Patrick's Day - Wear Something Green
- 21st World Down Syndrome Day
- 22nd B week for Special classes
- 25th Maryland Day; Spirit Day, wear Maryland colors
- 26th 2 Hour Early Dismissal Day-No school for Pre-K students
- 29th-April 5th-Spring Break-No school for Students and staff
April
- 6th A week for Special classes
- 9th End of Quarter 3
- 12th B week for Special classes
- 12th 2 Hour Early Dismissal Day-No school for Pre-K students
- 19th A week for Special classes
- 20th Report Card Distribution PK-5
- 23rd LES Virtual Big Idea Fair
- 26th B week for Special classes
Leonardtown Elementary School
We're Here to Help!
Greg LaCount, Assistant Principal
Shawnna White, Principal's Secretary
Marie Ventrone, Records Secretary
Email: cfquickmcqueen@smcps.org
Website: schools.smcps.org/les
Location: 22885 Duke Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: 3014750250
Twitter: @les_smcps