Lisbon Elementary
October 22, 2021
Lisbon Elementary School
Ms. LaShonne Wright, Assistant Principal
15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax
les.hcpss.org
From School Administration
Although we are doing our very best to get back to normal, we simply cannot proceed as normal with a few annual traditions and routines. In a typical year, we invite parents into the school for American Education Week, the week before Thanksgiving. Hopefully, we will resume that tradition next year. The annual book fair has been switched from in-person to virtual this year. Our Virtual Scholstic Book Fair is from November 8th to November 21st. Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility.
We hope to see you at the upcoming PTA meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Please use the Goggle Code: lisbonpta.
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar
- 28 - Flu Clinic
November
- 3 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30 (Google Code: lisbonpta)
- 4 - Schools closed for students - Professional Work Day
- 8-21 - Virtual Scholastic Book Fair
- 8 - Conference window opens for parents
- 10 - Report Cards Issued
- 12 - Fall Picture Retake Day
- 18 - Conference window closes for parents
- 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, schools closed for students
- 25 - Schools & Offices closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
- 26 - Schools & Offices closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
December
- 23-31 - Winter Break - schools closed
NEW INFORMATION
planning for vaccinations for eligible 5-11 year-olds
This message was sent to families directly this past week in case you missed it.
In anticipation of upcoming COVID-19 vaccination opportunities for children ages 5-11,
HCPSS and the Howard County Health Department ask that families of eligible students complete a brief vaccination interest survey by Friday, October 22. This is for informational and planning purposes only; it is not a commitment or a guarantee of vaccination availability.
The graphic above was created by Camden Syversen in Ms. Finn's class
Jump Rope for Heart
LISBON ES, we are so excited that we are OFFICIALLY KICKED OFF for Jump Rope for Heart! Jump Rope for Heart will be held on Nov. 15th, during school. You can click on this link to go directly to the Lisbon Kids Heart Challenge page to sign up: http://www2.heart.org/goto/lisbon
School Rainbow Representatives
Rainbow Representatives ensure that schools are allies and advocates for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families. The school Rainbow Representative attends quarterly meetings; receives and disseminates information regarding LGBTQIA+ topics of interest to the school and school community as appropriate; and provides instructional support for educators. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact one of our Lisbon Rainbow Representatives:
- Heather Swanek: heather_swanek@hcpss.org
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Volunteer/Observer Vaccine Requirement
Effective Monday, Oct. 25, all volunteers and chaperones who interact with students, and parents/guardians who are conducting classroom observations will be required to use the PinPoint platform to show proof of full vaccination at least five school days in advance. The requirement also applies to students who volunteer or mentor at a different school during the school day, but not to students who go to the ARL or another school as part of their class schedule.
Use the PinPoint Vaccine Check platform to verify your vaccination status. The following information will be required during the process:
- The school(s) you will enter during the school day during the 2021-2022 school year. You should only use this platform once. If you need to enter an additional school later in the year, please notify school_volunteers@hcpss.org.
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card: Uploading your COVID-19 vaccination card is not a requirement of the PinPoint system. If you experience issues uploading your card, please select the “I do not have my card” option and proceed with the VaccineCheck verification process.
- Vaccination dose date(s):
- If you do not know the date(s) you received the vaccine, you will still be able to verify your vaccination status by providing additional information.
- If you got vaccinated in Maryland, consider accessing Maryland MyIR to view your “Certification of COVID-19 Vaccination” document which includes your dose dates.
- Photo: The platform will ask you to upload a photo of yourself for your digital vaccine card. This is optional.
- Registration Number: The platform will provide you with a registration number at the end of the process. Please write down or screenshot the number so you can use it if you wish to download your digital vaccine card once available, which is optional. Receiving your digital vaccine card is not a requirement for entry to the school.
If you have questions about how to use the platform, please contact PinPoint’s support team by emailing hcpss@pinpoint.us or calling 888-750-2247.
Lisbon Halloween Celebrations
Halloween Parade
This year's Halloween Parade and classroom activities have been adjusted due to COVID-19 and Howard County's updated guidelines regarding school visitors, which state "visitors are not permitted to attend events that occur indoors or outdoors during the school day."
On Friday, October 29, 2021, Lisbon ES will celebrate Halloween with a few adjustments. Our annual parade and classroom activities will be limited to students and staff only. With all the guidelines in place, classrooms will have fall activities but unfortunately we will be unable to have food. Due to logistical concerns, student costumes MUST fit over top of your child's clothing so they can get dressed inside the classroom and independently. Please think through your child's costume choice, as they will need to put it on with little to no assistance. Mask mandates are still in effect, therefore we ask that you think about any costume masks that your child will be wearing over their face mask.
Please review the following reminders/updates.
- Any costumes that perpetuate violence, have any blood, gore, scary masks, or contain any type of weapons are prohibited. Props that come with costumes that are “play weapons” are not allowed in school. This includes but is not limited to toy guns, knives, swords, sickles, pitchforks, etc.
- If you prefer that your child does not take part in the parade, please send a note to your child’s teacher or contact Mrs. Anoff at debra_anoff@hcpss.org.
- Thank you for your cooperation.
From the Health Room
Children exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 may not attend school. These students need to be evaluated for COVID-19 or an alternate medical diagnosis by a doctor. They may not return to school until the School Nurse gives clearance. Parents/guardians should keep their children home if they are experiencing:
Any ONE of the following:
- fever of 100.4 degrees or higher
- sore throat
- cough
- difficulty breathing
- diarrhea or vomiting
- new onset of severe headache (especially with fever), or
- new loss of taste or smell
Unvaccinated students who have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 must remain in quarantine for the designated period of time. If vaccinated and showing symptoms, students must be medically evaluated prior to entering the building.
PTA News
PTA Calendar
10/26 - 7:00 p.m. - Lisbon Lions Pride Run virtual planning meet. See below
10/27 - 6:00 p.m. - Lisbon Lions Pride Run Virtual Planning meet. See below
10/29 - Yearbook cover designs due. Kindness Grows Here
11/3 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Virtual General Membership meet LisbonPTA
11/19 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (or until all baskets are completed) Community Night
Nov Dates TBD - Lisbon/Lion Ball virtual planning meet. See below
Fall Festival was ROARsome! We thank our volunteers, families, and vendors who braved the rain to have our 2nd PTA event! A little rain didn’t stop our Lions from the fun.
If you have any pictures please submit them to the memory book
Memory Book
It's time for our ROARsome artists to submit their Lisbon 2021-2022 memory book cover designs. This year’s theme is
KINDNESS GROWS HERE
Students can submit an 8x11 design by 10/29 and our November 3rd PTA general membership meeting attendees will vote on the winning cover. All designs are added to the memory book. Designs can be digital art, drawing, paintings, or mixed media in the theme and please include “Lisbon Elementary 2021-2022” in your art work. Please turn in all designs to LES office or put in the PTA mailbox in the vestibule or you can email them to memorybook@gmail.com
Walking Wednesdays
Walking Wednesday is back! During recess a Lisbon PTA Parent will set up the walking course and for every lap the student earns a foot charm, they earn a Paw charm for every 4th lap. At this time only the PTA Walking Wednesday volunteer parents are able to assist, however when parents are able to come walk with their students, we will let you know.
Committee and Event Chairs Needed
Many events have a chair who would love any interested parent in taking over to “intern” with them to learn about the event and planning as many are run by 4th and 5th grade parents. Interested in any committee or to be a chair please email Ellen Bockelman 1stvp@lisbonpta.org
Reflections committee chairs needed – information PTA Council of Howard County » Reflections (ptachc.org)
Planning Meets
We invite parents and family members to join us virtually in the planning of our newest events, The Lisbon Lion 5k and the Lion & Lisbon Balls. There are 2 planning meets per event in the next few months to get ideas, discuss planning, and schedule future virtual meets. There is no prior experience needed in either event just a desire to help out.
Meetings
PTA Meetings will be held virtually on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Logging in with your child’s chrome account with LisbonPTA meet code. A dial in or alternate code is available the day of the meet by emailing president@lisbonPTA.org .
Join the Lisbon ES PTA
www.lisbonpta.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships
Your membership helps fund our free family fun events, scholarships for PTA activities, 5th grade Celebration and many other Lisbon PTA initiatives.
Connect with us. Lisbon PTA has a Facebook page that posts PTA information, event updates, and school information. We have a subgroup, the Buddy bench where community groups post information that benefits our students and families. LisbonPTA.org
Homewood School Annual Treasure Sale
Each year, before winter break, Homewood has a Treasure Sale. All students will use their grades to "purchase" presents for loved ones and have them gift wrapped.
Due to Covid, all items for this year's Treasure Sale must be either new or re-gifted items. To make things easier, we have created an Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QKXEC3NXA3PN?ref_=wl_share or scan the QR code on the flyer.
For more information, contact Suzi Young at suzi_young@hcpss.org
Community News and Programs
The link below will take you to community notices are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System.
http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/