Weekly Message
June 9, 2019
Leonardtown Elementary School
Mr. G. LaCount, Assistant Principal
Website: schools.smcps.org/les
Location: 22885 Duke Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: 301-475-0250
Twitter: @les_smcpsorg
Upcoming Events
June
11-LES Talent Show 9:30- 11:00 a.m.
12-Sweet Frog Spirit Night 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Please mention LES at the time of your purchase
12-5th Grade 'Growing Up Night' 5:30 p.m. Girls in Media Center; Boys in Science Lab
13-PreK End of Year celebration/promotion; AM Class-10:15-11:00 a.m. AND PM Class-2:15-3:00 p.m.
13-1st Grade Ice Cream Party
14-5th grade promotion 9:30 a.m.; doors open at 9:10 a.m.
14 -Last day for students; Early dismissal day @ 1:45 p.m.
21-Report Cards mailed home (PK-3); Grade 4 and 5 will view on HAC morning of 6/21(please let Mrs. Simmerman in the Main Office know if you would like a hard copy mailed)
Pre-K/Headstart Applications Being Accepted
Kindergarten registrations are being accepted now and throughout the summer. We encourage registration completion early to avoid any delay due to essential paperwork that may be needed (e.g., immunizations, early entrance assessments etc.).
From School Administration
Can you believe it is June? This time of year gets busy both in-school (with events, celebrations, field trips,...) and out-of-school (spring sports, graduations, family celebrations,...) and more! While most of these activities are positive and exciting, they can create stress for students as they try to balance "normal" with very different schedules as well as some anxiety that comes with the end of the school year and leaving their teachers and classmates. If you are able to take some time to reflect as a family, you may want to consider some of these questions:
- What were your favorite memories of this past year?
- What can you do now that you couldn't do in September?
- What goals did you accomplish?
- What do you hope for your summer? For next year?
- What goals do you have for yourself next June?
It may be that your child is counting the days until summer, sad about the days they have left, or both! Either way, it is a great time to pause, process, and reflect.
Staying Sharp During the Summer
- All current LES students will have access to any online program they were using throughout the school year in the classroom. For log in information, please contact your child's teacher prior to June 14th, if needed. This includes fifth graders and students in kindergarten through fourth grade who are moving to new schools next year.
- Nothing is more important than reading and a visit to the public library is the best way to help your child find books that (s)he will like. The library has books at all reading levels, including leveled books for beginning readers. The St. Mary's County Public Library offers a wide variety of activities during the summer, too.
Visit https://www.stmalib.org to learn about what they have to offer. - When students write, they are practicing so many skills. Encourage your child to keep a summer journal and document some of the things that happen this summer.
Summer Learning in the L.E.S. Media Center
Monday or Wednesday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.:
Wed 6/26
Mon 7/1
Wed 7/10
Mon 7/15
Wed 7/24
Mon 7/29
Wed 8/7
Mon 8/12
Wed 8/21
Spanish and Chinese Summer Camp
Summer Food Service Program
The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and is an extension of the National School Lunch Program, which is designed to guarantee eligible children free and nutritious breakfasts and lunches during the school year. Meals served will be healthy and will follow USDA nutrition guidelines.
All meals will be served on a first-come first-served basis and all meals must be eaten on site.
No portion of the meal may be taken out of the meal serving area(s) and adults may not eat any portion of a child’s meal. Small children must have adult supervision.
For more information, please contact the St, Mary's County, Food and Nutrition Service at 301-475-4256.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
SMCPS Summer Meals FAQs
What is the summer meals program?
The summer meals program is one way to fill the nutrition gap for many of our children when school is closed during the summer. Hunger does not take a summer vacation.
Can any child participate?
Yes! All children ages 18 years and under can receive free meals. There are no other qualifications needed. Meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of meal service.
Do children or parents need to register in order to participate in the Open Site
Summer Meals Program?
No registration or application is required. You can simply bring your child to the summer meal site.
How do I know the times for the meals?
Serving times will be announced soon. We will be sending out a flyer provided by SMCPS Food Service with details about dates and times.
Will there be activities?
The L.E.S. Media Center will be open on selected Mondays and Wednesday, please see dates above. St. Mary's County Library will also be at L.E.S. on select days. Please click here for dates and times https://www.stmalib.org/kids/kids-events/summer-2019-professional-performers/.
May we take the food home?
ALL food must be consumed at the site, with the exception of fresh fruit and prepackaged items. This is to ensure that the children do not eat or drink food that may spoil because of improper refrigeration or reheating.
May I come to the site with my children?
Yes! We love having the parents involved. The children love it too! We do ask that children under 4 years of age have an older child with them if you cannot accompany them.
Are the meals nutritious?
Yes! We serve 1% and fat-free milk, fruit, vegetables and all of our meals meet the nutrition guidelines for children.
Is there a place I can call if I have additional questions?
Yes. You may call St.Mary's County, Food and Nutrition Service at 301-475-4256.
Medication Pick Up
We are not permitted to send home medication with your child. Any medication not picked up will be destroyed. You are welcome to pick up the medication sooner. Thank you!
Medication at School
Most medications, whether prescription or Over-The-Counter, require a Medication Form signed by an authorized prescriber. Please call the Nurse at 301-475-0250, or email lmwilliams@smcps.org to discuss these options. Teachers are not permitted to administer medication to students.
Students may not administer their own medication unless they have a doctor's order and the nurse approves it. If you would like your student or the nurse to administer medication to your student during school, please do the following before sending a medication into school with your student:
- Obtain a blank SMCPS Medication Form from the nurse.
- Obtain an authorized prescriber's signature on the Medication Form.
- Please administer the first dose of any medication at home and observe for adverse reactions.
- Bring the signed form and the medication, labeled with your student's name, to the Health Room in person.
Please do not send medication to school with your student.
Outreach Donations
- Thank you for all your support of our LES Outreach Program: Below are a list of items we can use to support families on a monthly basis. Thank you
cereal
snacks for school
canned chicken
canned tuna
canned fruit
canned vegetables
Chef Boyardee
pasta and sauce
laundry detergent
dish soap
shampoo/conditioner
deodorant
feminine products