Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
WE ARE LEWISTOWN!
Email: dana.austin@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/les/
Location: 11119 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont, MD, United States
Phone: 240-236-3750
Twitter: @LESFCPS
Week of 9.23.19
Paper Copy of Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, Sept 30: Fall Picture Day
Monday, Sept 30: Volunteer Orientation at 5:30 pm
Monday, Sept 30: WatchDog PTA Pizza Night from 5:30-6:30 pm
Friday, Oct 4: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Friday, Oct 4: LES Spiritwear Orders Due
Tuesday, Oct 8: Two Hour Early Dismissal
Wednesday, Oct 9: Schools Closed
Thursday, Oct 10: PTA Family Night- Candy Bingo from 6-7 pm
Thursday, Oct 17: PTA Roy Rogers Night
Wednesday and Thursday, October 23-24: Open 4 Hours Late for Conferences
Friday, October 25: Dismiss 3.5 Hours Early for Conferences
The School Store is open on Wednesdays and Fridays!
Afternoon Car Rider Reminder
Fall Pictures
Monday September 30
Paper order forms were sent home with all students.
You can review the order form here: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=11689
Picture Day ID: MJ719057Q0
You can visit mylifetouch.com to order your child's pictures or you can complete the paper order form.
Calling ALL Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer at LES this year? Would you like to be a chaperone on a field trip?
All volunteers need to attend a Volunteer Orientation.
Monday, September 30th at 5:30 in the Media Center
If you have questions related to the volunteer program at LES, please email Dana Byard, Volunteer Coordinator at dana.byard@fcps.org.
PTA News
WatchDogs Pizza Night on Monday, Sept 30th from 5:30-6:30
Dads, granddads, uncles, stepdads and father figures, please come out for a free pizza dinner and hear about the WatchDog program!
Candy Bingo on Thursday October 10, 6-7pm
Please RSVP - students are bringing forms home tomorrow or you can view it here:
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=11850
Box Tops for Education is changing the way we can earn cash for our school!
Read about it here: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=11838
PTA Membership Form for 2019-2020 (PLEASE JOIN): https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=11646
"Opt Out" Fundraiser: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=11648
Spirit Wear Order Form (DUE OCT 4): https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=11647
PE News
Just a reminder that September fitness calendars end on Monday September 30 and should be returned to school no later than Thursday October 3 in order to be entered into the monthly Prize Drawing!! Each month a fitness calendar will be sent home with new activities for families to complete together. Please contact with any questions: heather.burgess@fcps.org or by phone (240)236-3720.
Counselor News
This may seem early, but December is right around the corner. If you are in need of some assistance for the holidays, please contact me at stacy.bokinsky@fcps.org or 240-236-3755. The Salvation Army has Christmas Assistance Application Dates beginning in October. Toys and Clothing will be provided for children birth through 12 years of age for those who qualify.
In need of a tutor?
If you feel like your child needs extra help with school work, please contact Carolyn Korb. She is in charge of finding tutors for families. You can contact her at: ☎: 301.644.5328 or carolyn.korb@fcps.org
Transportation Delay Board
Attendance Information
Regular attendance is vital for your child to meet with success in school since research shows that student achievement is directly related to attendance. Maryland Law requires that a written excuse be provided each time that your child is absent. The excuse should be received by the school within two days of the absence and include the date of the absence, your child’s first and last name, the reason for the absence, and the signature of you as the parent/guardian. Without this information, the absence is classified as an unlawful (unexcused) absence.
Students with perfect or exemplary attendance for the year will receive certificates at the closing ceremony for the school year. Perfect attendance will be awarded to those students who have never been absent, arrived late, or left early.
Food and Nutrition Services
LES Vision Statement
The Lewistown Elementary School Learning Community will strive to promote academic success in order to reach our full potential and strengthen our future. Everyone’s unique qualities will be celebrated and valued, and together we will Learn, Excel, and Succeed!
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