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 10.7.19
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, Oct 10: Candy Bingo by LES PTA from 6-7 pm
Monday, Oct 14: Superhero T-shirt Day for Omegaman Cultural Arts Assembly at 2 pm
Thursday, Oct 17: PTA Roy Rogers Night in Thurmont from 5-8 pm
Wednesday and Thursday, October 23-24: Open 4 Hours Late for Conferences
Friday, October 25: Dismiss 3.5 Hours Early (11:45 am) for Conferences
Friday, Nov 1: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Friday, Nov 1: Character Walk from 1:30-3 pm
Friday, Nov 1: PTA Fall Festival from 6-7 pm
Thursday, Nov 7: End of Term 1
Friday, Nov 8: Schools Closed for Students
Tuesday, Nov 12: Picture Makeup and Retake Day
Friday, Nov 22: PTA Sponsored Dads and Donuts from 8-8:45 am
Wednesday, Nov 27- Friday, Nov 29: Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Break
Online Conference Sign Ups!
Again this year, LES will utilize SignUpGenius for conference signups for October parent/teacher conferences! Online signups will be open beginning October 3. You can access the signup link on our website or go to www.signupgenius.com.
After creating an account for yourself, you will click on the grade level your child is in. Look for your child’s teacher in the left column. After making sure you are signing up for the correct teacher, you will select a date and then a time slot. *Please note your information is accessible only by the administrator of the sign up, and you will only receive emails that are related to your signups. We are so excited about this feature and truly hope that you will take advantage of this quick and easy method for signing up for your child’s conference!
Counselor News from Mrs. Bokinsky
Congratulations to the following students for their nominations on being a “Kind Kid” for September: Riley C., Graiden G., Natalie C., Josh H., Monse M., Barry R., Todd W., Seamus R., Ethan W., Brayden C., Maddox B., Jalissa C., and Damion O. We know, at LES, that Kindness Counts!
There is a super hero coming to LES! Omegaman and friends will be here for a special assembly on October 14th at 2:00. We will learn anti-bullying techniques. Join in the fun by wearing a super hero t-shirt (no costumes please).
LES will celebrate Character Counts Week from October 28-November 1. Look for details in the near future.
It’s October!!!! I mean, Socktober. The Peer Mentors, along with the 5th grade class, are doing a kindness project. They are helping to run a sock drive this month for our local homeless shelters. Bins will be placed in the hallway for students to place a new pair of socks if you would like to donate.
PTA News
Fundraising Night for LES PTA at the Roy Rogers in Thurmont on Thursday October 17,
5-8 pm
Mention the flyer at your organization’s event and Roy Rogers will contribute 25% of the receipts to your group! (can be dine in – carry out – or drive thru)
Lewistown Elementary School Fall Festival on Friday, November 1 from 6-7 pm. This is a fun time with trunk or treating, a cake walk, snack and crafts! We are asking for volunteers to help run stations inside and we are also looking for anyone who would love to decorate their trunk and hand out candy to the kids. We are asking for donations of baked goods for our cake walk and bags of candy. If you'd like to volunteer or donate, please contact Nicky French at nickyfrench1125@yahoo.com.
Joe Corbi's Fundraiser
Sale Starts: TODAY
Order forms and money due: Monday, October 28th
Delivery: Thursday, Nov. 21st pickup will be from 3-6 pm in cafeteria
HOW TO HELP
· Show the catalog to friends, relatives, and co-workers.
· Please no unsupervised door-to-door selling.
· Collect money\checks for payment when you take the order.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
· Make checks payable to: LES PTA
· Include seller’s name in memo section on check.
· Please fill out your order form completely with your name, phone number, and email.
· Turn in the envelope with money enclosed.
· Keep the tally sheet for your records.
If you have any questions, please contact: Sarah Kuhn at 240-674-4041
Character Parade on Nov 1 at 1:30 pm
LES CHARACTER PARADE
On Friday, November 1st from 1:30-3 pm, students and staff will participate in our annual Character Parade.
- Students and staff will dress as their favorite book character.
- All costumes should be school appropriate. Please no scary masks or look alike weapons.
FCPS ESSL News
Celebrate Sharktober at the FCPS Earth and Space Science Lab with the new full-dome show:
Great White Shark
Tuesday, October 15 or Thursday, October 17
Shows at 6 and 7 PM
Buy tickets: $6 here or if seating is available purchase tickets at the door
Participate in shark-related activities!
Stay Informed
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Sign up for Remind 101 (text messaging service). Enter 240-608-6773 in the “to” section and enter @lescom in the “message” section of a text on your phone.
Begin following us on Instagram (LESFCPS) and Twitter (@LESFCPS).
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!