LMS Student and Family Update
January 23, 2022
Contact Information
Takiyah Benson, Assistant Principal
Erin Blansfield, Assistant Principal
Ann Ferkler, 6th Grade Counselor
David Gibbons, 7th Grade Counselor
Kia McKinney, 8th Grade Counselor
Email: grow.jonathan@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.lockermanms.org/
Location: 410 Lockerman Street, Denton, MD, USA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockermanPRIDE
Important Dates Coming Up
Jan. 26th- No School (Transition Day)
Jan. 27th- Beginning of Quarter 3
Feb. 3rd- Reports Cards
Changes to COVID Communication Protocols
Beginning this week, CCPS will now limit contact tracing notifications to siblings and household members of positive cases and students participating in school athletics. General email notifications will continue to be sent from the school when a positive case is reported, and the CCPS website dashboard will continue to be updated weekly.
CCPS continues to follow health and safety precautions as outlined in our Reopening Plan, and in consultation with the Caroline County Health Department. As always, it is vitally important to follow safety precautions and self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. If your student develops COVID-like symptoms or any symptoms of illness, please do not send them to school. Contact a doctor so that your student can be evaluated and tested immediately. Continue to notify the school if your child has tested positive or needs to quarantine due to a community exposure.
10th Annual MLK Unity March
Possibility of short-term classroom/grade or school closures
Please see the message from Dr. Simmons regarding the possibility of short-term classroom/grade or school closures. Please note:
Teachers will post on their Google Classroom if the class will be synchronous (live instruction online) or asynchronous (assignments posted in Google Classroom).
Teachers will be taking attendance for synchronous classes just like they do for regular school days. Asynchronous class assignments will be used to record attendance for those classes. If a student is unable to log in for a synchronous class, the student should email the teacher requesting work so that the teacher knows the student is engaged in learning.
Students will follow the same class schedule as they do in person.
To prepare for the possibility of a virtual day:
Check that your child is bringing home their device each day.
Designate a space at home for your student to work with a power source nearby to charge the device.
If you do not have internet or your internet does not work well enough, please contact the front office at the school directly to ask about a Kajeet (hotspot) device.
Board Amends 2021-22 School Year Calendar
The 2021-2022 school year calendar has been amended as detailed below. Changes impacting student days are highlighted in red.
Dec. 22, 2021 is currently scheduled as a half day of school for students, and will now be an early dismissal day for all staff.
Jan. 25 and April 1, 2022 are currently scheduled as half days for students so teachers may complete grading for the end of the semester. All teachers will now have the option to work virtually after students are dismissed.
March 4, April 13, and May 27, 2022 have been changed to half days for students, with April 13 and May 27, 2022, early dismissal for all staff.
For complete details of these changes, please see the news release (Board Amends 2021-22 School Year Calendar) on the CCPS website.
Creative Writer Winners!
Congratulations to Dr. Morganelli's and Mrs. Pate's students that were recipients of Young Writers' Creativity Awards. Each student will have their work published in a Young Writers' Anthology! Way to go, Wildcats!
6th Grade
Madelyn Citro
Landon Riley
Ty Thomas
Elaina Richards
Mariah Dixon
Grace Willoughby
Brynlee Jones
Hadley Sullivan
Zackery Daniels
Ava Knotts
Katia De Simone
Alyssa Hand
Madylenna Andrews
Jackson Wiesman
William Pierce
Jeremiah Bunns
Raymond Glaeser
Lana Rein
Dawson House
Ariana Alvarez-Larios
Fanni Roblero-Rivera
Brayden Welch
Connor Hasgard
Eyan Garcia
Logan Oudshoorn
Richard (RJ) Porter
Karlee Greenway
Jackelin Cahuec-Pol
Camdyn Tribbett
Nyi'aja Ennels
Courtney Meiklejohn
Edgar Cruez
Shelby Barnhart
Sylas Scholz
Peyton Roberts
Sophia Garland
Uriber Morales
Jason Reed
Matthew Grenadier
Lariyah Balagot
Dylan Rampmeyer
7th Grade
Della Sefton
Molly Heinsohn
Adrianna Pierce
Lola Wright
Hansen Capistran
De'Shiya Scott
Jackson Bramble
Order your Yearbooks!
So what do you do if you think you have the flu or COVID-19? Increase fluids, rest - stay away from others - call your doctor!
Talk with your medical provider about treatment and any need for testing. Testing is widely available -- including at your School Based Health Center (SBHC)
Contact Kelly Davis, SBHC nurse practitioner with Choptank Community Health, at LMS 410-479-3075 or NCHS 410-479-4653 to discuss the options for your student
WIDA Testing
Attendance Modifications for Quarantined Students
Attendance procedures for quarantined students have been modified as of the 2nd quarter of this school year (Nov. 8). This modification was made based on guidelines set by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
For quarantine students who are unable to participate in academic activities:
An isolated student who is ill and unable to participate in academic activities will be reported as absent, which follows the CCPS attendance policy.
For quarantined students who are able to participate in academic activities:
Quarantined students who are healthy will be reported as present and are expected to participate in meaningful academic activities that advance student learning. CCPS will continue to use Google Classroom for access to class assignments and offer Zoom tutoring to support students who are quarantined.
If a quarantined student does not return to in-person, in-school instruction after the assigned quarantined period, the normal attendance or make-up work policies for absent students will be followed.
Free and Reduced Meal Application
Free and Reduced Meal Application
Free Meals during Quarantine (Eng)
Free Meals during Quarantine (Span)
Additional Information for Students at Home
Assignments - Students should have their CCPS-issued device (iPad or laptop) with a charger at home. Teachers will post assignments on Google Classroom.
Google Classroom
Username: lastname.firstname@ccpsstudent.org
Password: (school) lunch number (no space)
Tutoring - Quarantined students in need of help with assignments may connect with a tutor at the school. Zoom links for tutors may be found on the student’s Google Classroom.
Elementary School: 4:00 to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, beginning Thursday, September 23
Middle school hours: 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, beginning Thursday, September 23
High school hours: 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, October 11
Guidelines:
Join the Zoom early so teachers have enough time to help you.
If a teacher is with another student, they may message you to wait a few minutes, ask you to join at a later time, or work with multiple students at a time.
If there is a day a teacher is unavailable, the sheet will say “Unavailable” and the date, next to the teacher’s name - log in the next day for help.
Internet Access - If your home does not have internet access (to connect with Google Classroom), a Kajeet Smartspot may be available through the school. If the device does not enable connectivity, please contact the school.
Tech Support
Email: Support@ccpsstaff.org
Phone: 410-479-1464
School Meals - Students who are not in school due to being quarantined as still eligible for free meals. Families interested in receiving meals may complete a request form (found on the school website: carolineschools.org - About Us - Food Services). Questions or concerns may be directed to Caroline County Public Schools Food Services, 410-479-3261.
Support LMS! Consider Joining PTA!
Yearly Student Emergency Forms- Now all online
CCPS uses an online form (no paper!) to verify or update student information through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The process typically takes less than five minutes per student, and allows families to verify that all of the student's data is correct and provide updates for any important data that has changed. This process replaces the old paper form sent home in previous years. Parents, please check your email for this information from:
Please note: If the student’s address has changed, proof of residence will be required. This may be uploaded through PowerSchool or provided directly to the school.