LoES Eagle News
October 13, 2017
A Message From Our Administrative Team
You will notice that our Eagle New has taken on a new format this week as we continue to provide up-to-date information about what is happening within our LoES school community. On October 3rd, Interim Superintendent Dr. Martirano presented the HCPSS Board of Education with his proposed recommendations to address overcrowding in HCPSS school. You can view the presentation HERE and get additional information regarding school planning. A final decision will be announced in November and after that time we will communicate information pertinent to the LoES school community.
We are halfway through the 1st quarter of the 2017-2018 school year and progress reports were sent home with students earlier this week on Thursday, October 12th. As our teachers continue to plan lessons and implement instruction, we look forward to the continued partnership between home and school so that our students can thrive. We do have a few events and important dates coming up during the month of October. Please review the information below and feel free to contact the school directly if you have questions.
Kind Regards,
LoES Administrative Team
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, October 18th - Yankee Candle Fundraiser Kick Off
- Thursday, October 19th - LoES Sports Night (link below)
Friday, October 20th - Schools closed for students
Friday, October 27th - Flu Vaccination Clinic at LoES
Friday, October 27th - LoES Fall Festival Parade
Friday, October 27th - LoES Dash Thru to Path (link below) & Trunk or Treat
News & Notes
- Family File - if you have not already done so, please complete your family file information online today. If you need assistance, please call the school at 410-313-6879 to update your information.
- Free & Reduced Meal Applications - the deadline for renewing Free and Reduced Meal applications is Wednesday, October 18th. Applications must be submitted each school year. Please refer to the linked documents below or call the school to request a paper copy of the application. - FARMS Flier #1 - FARMS Flier #2
- LoES has recently welcomed another part time Physical Education (PE) teacher to our school community. Sandie Inglis is a previously retired PE teacher who worked for more than 25 years at Harpers Choice Middle School. Mrs. Inglis will have classes on Thursdays working with a variety of grade levels.
- Individual Picture Reminders: students took individual pictures last week at LoES. Families purchasing photos can still submit their late orders to the front office. You can also order online directly from Classic Photography.
Policy Update
LoES PTA Corner
- MEMBERSHIP: We are up to 190 PTA members. Last year we ended the year with 220 members. Our goal this year is to reach beyond. Your membership dollars directly support our kids in many ways: teacher grants to support classroom learning and activities, support for field trips, support for assemblies and other activities such as the Simulated Congressional Hearings, and teacher appreciation activities are just a few. In appreciation of your support in reaching our goal, once we reach 221 members, every member will be entered into a raffle to receive a 50 dollar gift card to Target! So hurry before it's too late! You can register online or download and print the membership form and return them to the front office. The membership form and payment information can be found here: PTA Membership
- Please follow us on Facebook (Longfellow Elementary School PTA)
- HELP WANTED! We need volunteers for the yearbook! There won’t be a yearbook unless there are parent volunteers! Please contact Lisa Wynne @ balerina687@gmail.com if you are interested
- Our Yankee Candle Fundraiser will kick off on October 18th! Be on the lookout for your child's packet to come home in next week's Wednesday folder. Our school receives 40% from each sale and it's a great way to get a jump start on your holiday gifts. We need your support!
- Thursday, October 19th - Next Teacher Appreciation - Fall Breakfast. We need contributions: Signup Here
- It's time for our Winter Coat Drive!!!! Clean out your coat closets and help those in need in OUR community. We will be collecting coats, gloves, and hats for all ages until Wednesday October 25th. Look for the drop off box in the front hall.
- Friday, October 27th - Dash through the Path (see below)
- The PTA is looking for volunteers to donate goods for Dash thru the Path: Signup Here (We need chili cook-off contestants!!!)
- Thursday, November 2nd - Cheeburger Cheeburger Restaurant Night
- Wednesday, November 8th @ 7-8:30pm - Next PTA General Meeting
- Tuesday, November 14th - Chipotle Restaurant Night
HC Drug Free
HC DrugFree’s Convenient Drive-Thru “Sharps”* and Medication Collection will be held on Saturday, October 28 at the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot near The UPS Store and Slayton House from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will direct traffic around the parking lot as Howard County Police receive and secure your medications for proper disposal and medical staff handle your sharps for proper recycling. To understand the importance this event, view HC DrugFree’s video at https://vimeo.com/231604408. For more information about this event, how to dispose of medications throughout the year and more, contact HC DrugFree at 443-325-0040, Admin@hcdrugfree.org, or visit the Events-Take Back Day page at www.hcdrugfree.org. *(Sharps: needles, syringes and EpiPens)
HC DrugFree Is Looking for Parent/Adult Volunteers, so whether you have an hour a month or 10 hours a week to volunteer, please email only to Admin@hcdrugfree.org to let us know your availability. Be sure to say if you can type, are willing to drive to pharmacies or liquor stores, and if you have any special skills or interests.