The Lisbon Lines
February 26, 2021
Lisbon Elementary School
We are here to help!
Principal, Mrs. Anoff Debra_anoff@hcpss.org
Assistant Principal, Ms. Wright Lashonne_wright@hcpss.org
Principal's Secretary, Mrs. Johnson Christine_Johnson@hcpss.org
Teachers' Secretary, Mrs. Drews Linda_drews@hcpss.org
Teachers' Secretary, Mrs. Johnson Karen_johnson@hcpss.org
Website: les.hcpss.org
Location: 15901 Frederick Road, Woodbine, MD 21797, USA
Phone: (410) 313-5506
Twitter: @hcpss_les
FROM SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
It was awesome welcoming back our staff on Wednesday! Their energy and enthusiasm helped bring our building back to life in a hurry. We are inching closer to the return of our Lions with Monday serving as the first step in the process. We will welcome back our students in Group E followed by our primary students during the week of March 15 and then our intermediate students the week of March 29. We will continue to email each in-person group with group-specific emails and resources as we get closer to the designated return date. Additionally, we will keep our LES website current with hybrid resources, and engage our families and students in orientations as we approach each phase.
As we have shared for the past two weeks, our hours and schedules are changing.
Our Master Schedule is located on our website. Grade level teams will be sharing additional details regarding the updated schedule and update Canvas Calendars with their new schedule, as well.
Thank you to our PTA for their support, especially during this transition. Our President Cathy Datz has been in continuous communication with me asking what we need and how our PTA can support our staff and students. If you haven’t joined our PTA yet, please consider doing so. Visit their website at lisbonpta.org It was so nice for our PTA to welcome our teachers and staff back by sponsoring a coffee bar along with providing everyone with a welcome back gift bag, which included a beautiful Lisbon face mask. Thanks again to our awesome PTA!
As we moved forward into this next phase of our school year, please understand that there may be some challenges ahead. For example, the timing might be slightly off due to the need to physically walk kids from one location to another. Please provide teachers with a little grace and understanding as they acclimate to the extended timing online while welcoming groups of students back into their classrooms.
We are looking forward to an outstanding next chapter of teaching and learning here at LES starting Monday!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS
For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar.
March
- 1 - Hybrid model begins for identified students (Group E- 5 days a week)
- 1-14 - Virtual Book Fair (link to Book Fair)
- 8 - Kindergarten registration begins
- 9 - Hybrid Parent Orientation, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Meeting Code: lesgroupK12
- 15 - Hybrid model begins for identified students in grades K, 1, and 2
- 23 - Hybrid Parent Orientation, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Meeting Code: lesgroup345
- 29 - Hybrid model begins for identified students in grades 3, 4, and 5
- 31 - School Picture Day (Information and sign up below)
April
- 2 - Spring Break - Schools and offices closed
- 5 - Spring Break - Schools and offices closed
- 6 - Spring Break - Schools and offices closed
- 14 - End of Third Quarter - Schools close 3 hours early
NEW INFORMATION
Hybrid Orientation Nights
On Monday, our first group of students (Group E) will begin returning to the building. We look forward to welcoming our first group on March 1st. Our amazing teachers, service providers, and paraeducators are working hard to deliver the best instruction, support and services to our students. The custodial staff is preparing the building, while our front office staff is working to support parents, staff and administration. Lastly, we are grateful for the overwhelming support of our PTA. As we transition to hybrid learning, we will continue to build on what we have learned, as we move towards the next phase of normalized instruction. Whether your child is joining us in-person or remaining virtual, each student is a valued member of LES. Together with the support of our families and the community, we will work to ensure a successful transition for all.
Virtual Parent Information Sessions
Parents please join us to learn more about our Hybrid instruction for students. Please remember to log into your child’s account to use the Meeting Codes below
Kindergarten - Grade 2 Students: In-Person Return Date: Monday, March 15
· Information Session:
o Tuesday, March 9th 6:00 – 7:00 PM
o Meeting Code: lesgroupk12
Grades 3-5 Students: In-Person Return Date Monday, March 29
· Information Session:
o Tuesday, March 23rd 6:00 – 7:00 PM
o Meeting Code: lesgroup345
PICTURE DAY - March 31, 2021
Great news! It is time for our annual Picture Day at Lisbon. Picture Day will take place on Wednesday, March 31. A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at Lisbon all day for individual pictures.
On March 31, be sure to arrive at the scheduled time and follow appropriate directions.
Use the link below to choose your appointment time.
New Student Meal Procedures
Effective March 1, meals for seven days per week will continue to be provided at no cost to families and students; however, the days and times meals will be provided will change. Meals will be available in most schools, including those that have been closed for construction and those closed due to inadequate staffing.
Students returning to school buildings will have the option of receiving school meals any day they are at school. In addition, meals will be available for pickup from 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. at elementary school locations and 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at middle and high school locations on the following weekdays:
- Mondays – Students in Group V and/or non-HCPSS students age 18 and under
- Wednesdays – Students in Groups E, A, or B
- Thursdays – Students in Group V and/or non-HCPSS students age 18 and under
There will be no pickups on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Pick-up times/locations are subject to change based on individual school needs and/or staffing. Full details on student meals for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year are available online.
Updates to Attendance Procedures
Full details are available online.
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Bridge to Normalized Instruction - Hybrid Instructional Model
Medication Information for Students Returning to School Building
If your student is returning to the school building and will need medication while at school, a completed medication order form is required from your student's health care provider. Medication & Epi Pen Medication order forms are included for your convenience. Please email the school nurse, Leslie Williams, if medication will be needed during the school day so arrangements can be made for medication drop off at school prior to your student's return. Thank you!
Lisbon Online Book Fair
Virtual Book Fair
You’re invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online from MARCH 1 – MARCH 14. All purchases benefit our school and will help with new books all of our students can check out from our school media center. Purchases connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more.
You’ll love the NEW option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy these special online shopping features:
- Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs
- All orders ship direct to home
- FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
- All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair Homepage and click “Shop Now” to get started:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lisbonelementaryschool
Happy reading and thank you for your support,
Mrs. Hastings
*Free standard shipping is available on book-only orders of $25 or more, after all discounts are applied. Free standard shipping (books) must be selected during checkout. Orders containing products other than books are not eligible for this shipping promotion.
Do you need to exchange or return your Chromebook?
Devices may be exchanged or returned at any of the following Technology Support Centers:
- Old Bushy Park Elementary School, Room E2 (door to the left of the front entrance), 2690 Route 97, Glenwood (Building is between Glenwood Middle School and Bushy Park Elementary School)
- Applications Research Laboratory (ARL), Room B37 (door to the right of the front entrance), 10920 Clarksville Pike
Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 2-5 p.m. Please note that Technology Support Centers are closed any day that HCPSS offices are closed.
Digital Tools
The purpose of this message is to update you on the availability of digital tools on HCPSS Chromebooks. Recently an Opt-In letter was sent home requesting parent/guardian consent in order for students to have access to the HCPSS authorized set of digital tools used for virtual instruction.
Update:
The following digital tools do not require consent because they are already available to students in HCPSS computer labs: Book Room, Word Work, Scratch BluBot, Scratch JR, Sketch-Up, Collector Classic, JamBoard, and Google Earth.
These supplemental digital tools are approved by HCPSS and comply with federal, state, and Howard County Board of Education student data privacy policies.
Please note that your student(s) will have access to these digital tools when the second semester starts through the Google Play Store icon on the Chromebook when logged in with an HCPSS account.
If your elementary school-aged child has not been issued a Chromebook, one can be picked up at a Technology Support Center.
Please note:
HCPSS cannot guarantee that apps are available on devices other than HCPSS Chromebooks.
Teachers may or may not choose to use any or all of these apps during instruction. Students will be notified when a particular app will be used for instruction.
In addition to these Google tools, HCPSS has approved a robust set of supplemental digital tools. Your child’s teacher will notify you of the particular supplemental digital tools being used in each class via email or on their Canvas course page.
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Staff
If their appointment conflicts with a synchronized lesson, they have been approved to take that available time slot. If their vaccination appointment does conflict with their teaching schedule, teachers will give asynchronous work to their class. Staff will clearly communicate that change to students and parents/guardians ahead of time. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
Road to Kindergarten
Upcoming TCOE/BSAP Workshops:
- TCOE Workshops - Please click here (Links to an external site.) for detailed flyers:
- February 20 9-10:30 a.m. - Family Financial Education Series
- March 13 9-10:30 a.m. – TCOE Community Academy– Suicide Prevention & Substance Abuse
- March 20 9-10:30 a.m. -Family Financial Education Series
- BSAP Workshops:
- February 17 6:30-8:00 p.m. – Virtually Expanding Your Horizons – HBCU Experience with Yard Talk 101 (Please see flyer(Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
- March 6 6:30-8:00 p.m. – Re-Entry to School (more details to follow)
- March 20 6:30-8:00 p.m. - BCAP CCON Webinar – Virtually Expanding Your Horizons – Jumpstart (more details to follow)
Job Opportunities at Lisbon Elementary
Are you interested in working at Lisbon Elementary? We are currently hiring for multiple positions!
Lunch/Recess monitor position
- These individuals supervise students at lunch and/or recess, under the supervision of LES staff.
- The hours would be 11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (M,T,TH,F)
Classroom monitor position
- This position would begin on March 1st
- The hours would be 8:40 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. (M,T,TH,F) and 8:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays
- The pay rate is $10.25/hour.
Close adult support to some of our special education students.
- For the special ed position, you would apply through an outside agency that staffs these positions in our schools.
- The position is for 6-hours each day.
- We also frequently need subs for this role, as well.
- The pay rate is $12.00/hour.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please email LaShonne Wright (lashonne_wright@hcpss.org) to schedule an interview.
LISBON PTA INFORMATION
LIONS PRIDE 5k and 1 mile Run Walk * STEM 2.1 *
WELCOME BACK
Lisbon PTA has a new and exciting fundraiser for 2021
Welcome to the 1st Annual, and first VIRTUAL, Lisbon Lions Pride Run/Walk 5k & 1 mile. We are extremely excited to have you join us! This new fundraiser will not only get us up and moving and having fun, but all while benefiting all students, families and teachers of Lisbon Elementary.
Between April 1st and 20th, runners, walkers, rollers, or strollers can complete their 5K and 1 mile whenever and wherever they choose. All registered participants and supporters will be invited to take part in our interactive activities, from virtual "Meet ups" with other racers, to showing your Lisbon Pride, to videos from staff runners to motivate, and for 1 miler’s to see who is in the lead with support! Everyone will be able to get a Lisbon Lions Pride T-shirt designed by our awesome Art Teacher.
To register: Go to Memberhub and you will see registration options
https://lisbonlionspride.memberhub.gives/les
5k – Registration is $30, and participants will receive a Lisbon Pride T-Shirt and medal available for pick up before April 1st. 5k runners can upload pictures of race times and while running in your Lions Pride shirt. There is an option for having your T-shirt mailed to you if you. Share with other runners anywhere in the world!
1 mile Fun Run/Walk – Registration is $5 – A prize will be given to every registrant. Our 1 mile allows family and friends to support you and your Lisbon Lion and earn super ROARsome prizes while showing your Lisbon Pride. Raise $30 and earn a Lisbon Lions Pride t-shirt. Prize levels and prizes will be found on the pledge site and LisbonPTA.org website. After registering you will be emailed the pledge site that you can share. All prizes will be available for pick up after May 1st, dates will be sent to all prize earners. (unfortunately, we cannot mail to homes or send through students at school)
Be sure to follow our event on Facebook. LisbonPTA.org has downloadable forms and information. Registration and donations can be done by sending in to the LES PTA drop box.
Share the fun with friends, family, and runner's everywhere!
Lisbon Lion PRIDE 5k and 1 mile Run/Walk supports and Funds Lisbon PTA incentives. This is our largest fundraiser that supports: fun and free events, 5th grade celebration's, staff reimbursements for classroom, Cultural Arts activities and materials, scholarships for PTA activities, teacher appreciation, and community outreach including food baskets and assistance when possible to our other HCPSS children and the Lisbon/Woodbine Community.
STEM 2.1
LISBON LIONS STEM FUN
GREETINGS LISBON FAMILIES!
Our annual STEM Night is re-engineered for Spring 2021.
Your Lisbon PTA will be providing engaging at-home activity kits for any LES students that request one.
Activities are categorized for grades K-2 and 3-5.
All kits are provided by Lisbon PTA and there is no cost to receive them. The Sign-Up Genius link below will direct you to the form*. Select the appropriate slot for each student. Name and grade will be requested. A parent or guardian e-mail is required so the PTA can coordinate distribution of materials.
Sign-ups close on March 12th to provide enough time to package the kits. Participants will be contacted with a pick-up date in April in the outer parking area in front of school.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AAFA62AA6FC1-lisbon2 *This link will also be available on www.LisbonPTA.org and the Lisbon PTA Facebook page.
WELCOME BACK SURPRISES FOR LES STAFF
Lisbon PTA has an Amazon business account with a wish list as we would like to have a few surprises for our staff when they return to the building, you will see our ideas on the Wishlist. We are asking for parent Donations in these ways.
Buy an Item off the Amazon Wish List and it will be sent directly to LES.
Donate at https://lisbonpta.new.memberhub.store/store under teacher appreciation and we will purchase items
Please reach out to President@lisbonPTA.org with any questions or suggestions or
to help with the surprises.
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Please Support your PTA and become a member at https://lisbonpta.new.memberhub.store/store . To pay by check or cash please print out the form at LisbonPTA.org. You can mail it to LES or drop off at the PTA drop box in the vestibule during school hours. Your Membership goes towards these PTA initiatives:
Teacher Appreciation – Including Welcome Back meals and Gifts
STEM NIGHT
Classroom Needs
Teacher Reimbursements
PTA Events and Activities
MEMORY BOOK
We need your photos for our memory book (our Lisbon Yearbook)! Please send photos of your kids doing their virtual learning. You can send all photos to Elizabeth Hall at memorybook@lisbonpta.org
Please include your child's name and grade with the photos.
WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR LISBON PTA
Lisbon PTA has a clothing, shoe, and textile bin at the LES parking lot. Getting rid of old, worn, useable, unusable clothes, textiles, and shoes. Put them in the white clothing bin and the Lisbon PTA gets money for every pound.
The PTA has a Scrips account that allows you to purchase gift cards that also have givebacks to the LES PTA to sign up open the shopwithscrip site and use the Lisbon PTA code. 65DCA4DB74233.
ONLINE
A way to connect with other parents and interactive posts.
Lisbon Elementary School PTA https://www.facebook.com/LisbonESPTA
Documents and information at LisbonPTA.org
HCPSS News
Parents/guardians new to the system are automatically enrolled for email notification, however must opt in to receive text alerts
CONNECT WITH LES AND STAY INFORMED
Website
- Our website, les.hcpss.org, is updated regularly.
- Important news and information is located on the main page of the site including an archive of our weekly newsletter, Lisbon Lines.
- Staff information and email is located under the "Our Staff" tab.
- A subscribeable google calendar is located on the "Calendar" tab.
- Email is our main form of communication.
- You will receive news and information automatically to the email address you provide in your Family File. We will not inundate your inbox with email. Look for the weekly Lisbon Lines on Fridays.
- If you would like email sent to different email addresses, update your email in Family File with the email address you prefer.
- You can subscribe additional email addresses by visiting the HCPSS News site here. http://www.hcpss.org/hcpss-news/
- Weekly announcements, important information, updates, and more will primarily be sent through email.
- You also have the opportunity to opt-in for text messaging
New HCPSS Community News and Programs Site
In response to community requests for resources, HCPSS’ new Community News and Programs
(Links to an external site.) website makes it easy for families to find educational and recreational resources, events, and after-school programs beyond the school day by non-profit organizations.