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 6.8.20
End of School Year
Thursday, June 11: Students complete a reflection activity to give feedback on their distance learning experiences and to establish some preliminary goals and suggestions for teachers to consider for the 2020-21 school year.
FCPS is extremely excited to offer our community the following resources that will enhance student learning next week and throughout the summer. These resources will be vital in supporting students and families engaged in the system-wide learning over the next four days:
Friday, June 12: FCPS Unplugged
Students unplug from their technology and unleash their energy as they engage in a range of physical and off-line activities.
Monday, June 15: Virtual Field Trips
Students explore the world and its wonders via virtual field trips.
Tuesday, June 16: Summer Reading
Students experience the joy of reading as they navigate adventures, solve mysteries, journey into the unknown and enjoy all the magic of stories and books.
Wednesday, June 17: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM)
Students embrace the power of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics as they learn how these areas have dramatically influenced the world in which they live.
Please use the link below to go to the Springboard for Summer and Beyond resources, also posted to our Supplemental Resources for Families page:
https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/fcpslearning/home
We will keep all of these resources available for families over the summer!
Virtual Field Day
The Catoctin Feeder Pattern team of Physical Education Teachers is excited to be hosting a
“Virtual Family, Fun Field Day” on Friday June 12th! We hope you will “visit” each of the 5 schools and the activities we have for you.
You can access this event by clicking this link.
Mr. Barnhart, Mr. Burgess, Mrs. Burgess, Mr. Dellavalle, & Mr. Johnson
Yearbook Delays
Although the Lewistown Elementary School yearbook was sent to the printer on time, Lifetouch experienced delays because they were not considered an essential business. Therefore, the yearbooks will not be here in time for distribution next week. We will contact families once they arrive for pick up this summer. Once a date and distribution plan is in place, that information will be shared with the LES community through FindOutFirst.
To Parents of Fifth Graders headed to Thurmont Middle:
We are looking forward to having your 5th grader join us next year at Thurmont Middle School. Since they were not able to come to TMS for Move-Up Day this year, we decided to bring Move-Up Day and our TMS School Tour to them virtually. Students will be viewing our very first virtual TMS Move-Up Day presentation with their 5th grade classes, but we wanted you to have the link, as well: 2020 Virtual TMS Move-Up Day and Tour
We were not able to provide access to the FAQ link via Youtube, as mentioned in the Move-Up presentation, so below you will find the link to record any questions that you or your son/daughter might have about coming to TMS: FAQ- 5th Grade Move-Up
Please consider joining us with your 5th grade student for one of two special live google meet sessions where we will attempt to answer all of the questions recorded on the FAQ and any others that you might have. The sessions will be held on Thursday, June 11, from 5-6 PM and Friday, June 12, from 8-9 AM. The link for the live google meet sessions is below.
TMS Live Google Meet and enter the code tms6thgrade.
(Please note that students must have a parent with them in order to participate in these live google meet sessions)
Please know, that in the midst of the changes and uncertainty, we are here and desire to help make your child's transition from elementary to middle school a smooth and successful one. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to help! We look forward to seeing many of you on June 11 or 12!
FCPS Enrollment Process
Online enrollment is open for students NEW to Frederick County Public Schools!
Parents may enroll their child in FCPS by creating an account here in English or here in Spanish.
Additional information is online at https://www.fcps.org/student-services/enrolling-a-student.
All new enrollments, including pre-kindergarten (pre-k) and kindergarten, occur online in a secure virtual environment.
Social Unrest & Civil Disobedience Resources
Dialogues about the social unrest in our country are not easy. We are recommending the below resource to assist families with these discussions with their children:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZLJZStZ_ikoJwPZdB0CS2_4fsMD25ouHP0cZt08Hi3k/edit
We are all a part of the FCPS community, and every student has a right to a safe and respectful school experience as a part of the promise of public education. It is FCPS's desire to nurture healthy relationships amongst our students through the development of tools that will foster a future world where true equality, inclusion and peace will exist and our country can grow stronger together.
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.
Technology
FCPS offers free outdoor Wi-Fi service at 29 school parking lots. Connections are only available to FCPS students and staff who have valid credentials to access the network. They will log in using the same credentials as they would if they were inside the school.
See the list of schools and more: https://www.fcps.org/about/news/1680456/fcps-offers-outdoor-wi-fi-service
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!