Lisbon Elementary
May 29, 2018
Lisbon Elementary School
Mrs. Amy Green, Assistant Principal
15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax
les.hcpss.org
Important Dates to Remember
- 1 - Field Day
- 4 - Field Day Raindate
- 7 - Kindergarten Picnic, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- 8 - 3rd Grade Picnic, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
- 8 - School Spirit Day - Hawaiian Day
- 11 - 1st Grade Picnic, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- 14 - 5th Grade Celebration, 9:00 a.m.
- 15 - 2nd Grade Picnic, 9:00-10:45 a.m.
- 15 - 4th Grade Picnic, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- 15 - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 18 - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 19 - Last Day of School - schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
From the Administration
This past weekend ushered in the unofficial start to summer. Now that we have returned from the Memorial Day Weekend, we still have more than three weeks of school left before summer break. Although we have fun activities planned, we still have a lot of learning that will take place over the next three weeks. After that time, learning can still take place away from school during the summer. The Howard County Public Library is visiting all grades today. Today, they will share summer reading lists which will be going home this week. Finally, please find an article from the National Association of Elementary Principals below. It lists ways children can continue learning throughout the summer.
Exercise Kids’ Minds During the Summer
If students laze away the days of summer without using their minds, they can lose up to a month of learning—especially in reading and math. Stem the summer slide and keep your child engaged with these fun, brain-friendly activities.
Devise a plan. Tell your child that reading and learning activities will be an important part of their summer. Assure them that they’ll still have lots of time for play.
Teach mini-lessons. Transform everyday activities into learning opportunities. Children can count change, read directions for a trip, write a shopping list, or calculate a recipe’s measurements.
Gather activity books. Give children their own activity book with crossword puzzles or number games customized for their specific age group. Set a “due date” to keep them on track, but let them work at their own pace.
Initiate a writing project. Have your child keep a summer journal, write letters to family members or friends, or craft a play to perform with siblings or neighbors. Or, start a family cookbook with your favorite recipes, instructions, and shopping lists.
Strategize screen time. Educational computer games or apps can engage students’ minds, but make sure your child is spending enough time away from the screen. Assign a daily block of time for family members to turn off phones, computers, and the TV. Instead, play a board game or read together. Designate daily reading blocks. Set aside at least 15 minutes a day for your entire family to read (That means parents, too!). Find reading recommendations by grade level on the American Library Association’s book lists (see Web Resources). Organize a summer read-a-thon with goals for each family member or sign your child up for your library’s summer book club.
Go global. Set aside several nights during the summer to have an international evening. Together, cook a meal with recipes from a different nation. Learn basic words in that country’s language. Find the country on a map and examine a book or article with information on what life is like there.
Sneak learning into family trips. If your family is able to take a vacation during the summer, include stops at zoos, children’s museums, or historic sites. Have your child help you plot out the journey using maps and keep a journal along the way. Older children can tally up miles, keep track of expenses, or compute gas mileage.
Get moving. Build physical activity into your child’s summer days. Even if he or she can’t participate in a local sports league or community-based team, encourage activities such as jumping rope, playing catch, and taking family walks.
Web Resources
- The American Library Association compiles grade-level book lists. www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists
- The National Summer Learning Association offers activities, tools, and links. www.summerlearning.org/?page=activity_resource
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS ONGOING:
Parents of children who will be five as of September 1, 2018 must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. Early Registration took place Monday, March 5-Friday March 9. Parents must come to registration with specific documentation, which can be found on the HCPSS website. Please call the front office to make an appointment at 410-313-5506. New student registration for Grades 1-5 will also be accepted by appointment. Online Registration began March 1. Parents with children already in schools will use their HCPSS Connect login. Directions on resetting passwords or a request for assistance. Parents new to the system will need to create an account. Directions on creating an account and using the online registration can be found on www.hcpss.org.
Walking Wednesday
Our Future is So Bright - 5th Grade Celebration
5th Grade Celebration
PTA News
The PTA is in search of a second PTA County Council (PTACHC) Representative for next school year. This volunteer, along with our existing PTACHC Representative, would share the responsibility of attending a monthly meeting (Generally the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. until about 9:00 p.m.) at the Homewood School in Ellicott City (next to the Board of Education building—about 20 minutes from Lisbon). After the monthly meetings, the Representative would share feedback with our PTA. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in the goings on of our highly ranked school system. All PTAs in the county attend each month as well as a representative from the Board of Education. Guest speakers include the superintendent and county-level administration. You would be the first to know what’s going in our schools! PTACHC representatives also vote on positions and policies of the PTA. Please contact Mindy Barnowski (mindybarnowski@gmail.com) for more information.
Open Committee Chair PTA Positions for 2018-2019
Snowball Social - September
Movie Night - December
Snow Tubing - February
STEM night Co-Chair - May
Membership - busiest in September and October and some school events
School Supply Kits -
Cultural Arts Co-Chair - planning cultural arts programs for students
There is planning information available for all committees. Any questions or to volunteer for any open position please contact PTA President Elect Mindy Barnowski at mindybarnowski@gmail.com
PTA Food Drive
Morgan Chapel UMC Food pantry is in need of food items for the summer with more local families in need with school out.
Breakfast - Cereal, Oatmeal, juice, etc
Lunch items - Peanut Butter, Jelly, Tuna, Mayo, Canned fruits, etc.
Dinner Items - Canned Vegetables, Pasta, Sauces, Dinner kits, etc.
Pet Foods - Dry and canned
Baby Items - foods, formula, diapers, Etc.
Fresh items from gardens can be dropped off the week of second & fourth Saturday when the pantry is open at the back door pantry drop off.
Morgan Chapel UMC
6750 Woodbine Rd.
Woodbine, MD 21797
Pantry open 2nd and 4th Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
For information or to drop off items outside of school hours please contact
Cathy Datz - Cathydatz@yahoo.com
School Lunch Menus
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/