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 4.13.20
Calendar Updates
Tuesday, April 28 is no longer Primary Election Day or a day off school.
Weekly Friday Morning Announcements
Still taking yearbook orders!
LAST WEEK TO PURCHASE AN LES YEARBOOK! The online Yearbook Portal is open NOW until April 19!
To pay online using a credit card, click here: Order Yearbooks | Lifetouch Yearbooks (Use Yearbook ID Code: 11042520)
For Families Completing Paper Packets
Upon advisement from The Maryland State Department of Education, at this time we are NOT allowed to collect paper packets.
What can you do with the completed packets?
- You may take a picture of each completed work page and submit them in an email to kimberly.little@fcps.org.
- You can scan the pages and submit them in an email to kimberly.little@fcps.org.
- You can hold onto the completed packets until we receive approval to collect them.
As more information and guidance is shared with us, we will be back in touch with you. Thank you for your support with distance learning. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Technology Issues
Daily Office Hours for our Therapy Team
- Stacy Bokinsky, School Counselor --- Office Hours 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. --- (240)-236-3755
John Witmer, School Therapist --- Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. --- (240)-236-3744
Julie Ferguson, School Therapist --- Office Hours 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. --- (240)-236-3743
Kate Sword, Behavioral Support Specialist --- Office Hours 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. --- (240)-236-3746
Access to Meals during the School Closure
Starting Monday, April 20, all 22 meal sites will serve breakfast, lunch, and supper meals for the week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
FCPS will no longer serve meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will no longer provide a separate service time for breakfast at the school-based (non-bus) sites.
Meal Service Schedule (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Mondays: FCPS provides “to-go” breakfasts, lunches, and suppers for Monday and Tuesday.
Wednesdays: FCPS provides “to-go” breakfasts, lunches, and suppers for Wednesday and Thursday.
Fridays: FCPS provides “to-go” breakfast, lunch, and supper for Friday.
Meal Locations
FCPS distributes “to-go” meals at the following schools:
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Crestwood Middle
Frederick High
Hillcrest Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Monocacy Elementary
North Frederick Elementary
Waverley Elementary
FCPS distributes “to-go” meals from a school bus at the following locations:
7th Street Frederick Shopping Center Parking Lot, 1305 West 7th Street, Frederick
Brunswick - Rite Aid Parking Lot, Brunswick Heights Shopping Center, 92 Souder Road, Brunswick
Buckeystown United Methodist Church - Parking Lot, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick
Concord Mobile Homes Park Community - 4828 Pioneer Circle, Jefferson
Jubilee Foods - Parking Lot at 515 E. Main Street, Emmitsburg
Heather Ridge - School Parking Lot, 1445 Taney Avenue, Frederick
Lucas Village Community Center - 111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Frederick
Max Kehne Ball Field - Parking Lot, 1100 West 7th Street, Frederick
New Market Shopping Center - Parking Lot, PNC Bank Location, 11717 Old National Pike, New Market
Overlook Park, 501 Coralberry Court, off Himes Avenue (across from Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant), Frederick
St. John’s Catholic Prep School, 3989 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown
Thurmont Elementary - School Parking Lot, 805 E. Main Street, Thurmont
Walkersville - Discovery Shopping Center Parking Lot (Goodwill Store), 8425 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville
Whittier Elementary - 2400 Whittier Drive, Frederick
“FCPS reminds the community that although we are happy to provide meals to go, there is risk in traveling to pick them up,” says Daryl Boffman, executive director of public affairs. “We recommend following social distance and mask guidelines and handling all materials with care including washing food containers and bags with soap and water to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus.”
For the newest information, please visit www.fcps.org/update. For additional information, please call 301-644-5061.
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Our world has shifted dramatically over the past few weeks. Students and and family members who are experiencing difficulty may wish to contact the Frederick County Mental Health Association (MHA).
- The MHA's Call Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From intervention, a caring and supporting voice at a moment of crisis, to connecting you to resources and information, dial 211.
- With the physical facility closed, MHA's Walk-in Behavioral Health Services has moved to an online tele-health platform. The program, and the services it provides, remains the same in all other aspects; and will still provide comprehensive safety/wellness planning, resource information, and referrals as appropriate.
- To access: Go to www.fcmha.org and click on the yellow banner at the top to access an intake form for the service. After completing and submitting the form, information to access the platform will be provided. This can be accessed via computer, tablet, or smartphone (must have access to internet/cellular data).
The Virtual Walk-in Behavioral Health Service is operational Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Stay Informed
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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!