The TIGER Times
Together We Will Learn, Excel, and Succeed
November 6th Edition
Dear Lewistown Families,
We are very excited to share that Enrichment Clubs are starting at LES in the areas of Art, Music and PE! Would your student love to attend a yoga class? Sketch and doodle with Mr. Hench? Sing with Mrs. Raynor?
Our Specials teachers are offering drop in enrichment classes starting on Tuesday for Term 2! No need to sign up! Please see your child's homeroom Schoology page for Google Meet Codes.
Look for LEXIA announcements and celebrations on Tuesday!
Have a great weekend!
Together in heart and mind,
Belinda Fockler, Principal
Do you love Art, Music and PE? BREAKING NEWS FROM OUR SPECIALS TEACHERS!!!
Art, Music and PE Enrichment Clubs
Start at LES on Tuesday Morning!!!
Starting next week (Tuesday, 11/10/2020), Mr. Hench, Mrs. Raynor and Mrs. Burgess will host enrichment clubs for interested students - this is YOUR chance to come and work together on interesting, creative and FUN challenges with your teachers. No need to sign up; just join using the Meet nickname at the time and day of the week listed below (Note: the clubs are held by grade level; K-2 and 3-5). Our clubs meet once/week and are described below. We hope you’ll join us!!!
Take a look at your Schoology Homeroom Page for the Google Meet Codes!
PE: Mrs. Burgess:
Grades K-2 (Mon. 8:15-8:45 am): “Yearning for Yoga”. Bring a towel and get ready for yoga!
Grades 3-5 (Thurs. 8:15-8:45 pm): Super Hot Shots” . Bring a ball (basket, soccer, etc.) and a hoop or some type of goal!
ART: Mr. Hench:
Bring paper, pencils and something you like to color with!
Grades K-2 (Weds. 8:15-8:45 am) “Doodlebugs”
Grades 3-5 (Tues. 8:15-8:45 am) “SketchMasters”
MUSIC: Mrs. Raynor
Grades K-2 (Tues. 8:15-8:45 am): “Share Bears” songs and storytelling
Grades 3-5 (Thurs. 3:00-3:35 pm): “Jingle Bell Jukebox”
ADJUSTED: Quarter 2 Home Learning Kit Pick-Up: Friday, November 13th and Wednesday November 18th
We understand the vast needs of our youngest learners. We will be preparing another round of Home Learning Kits that will allow students to have hands on materials to enhance the virtual model.
Drive Through Pick-Up Times:
Friday, November 13th: 8:30 - 11:00, 12:00 - 3:00
Wednesday, November 18th: 2:00- 5:00 (Book Character Day- come see your teachers during your drive through!)
Please stay in your car and follow appropriate CDC guidelines.
We look forward to see our LES families and students!
Please call the front office if you are unable to come during these scheduled times.
LEWISTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK! November 16 - November 13
Lewistown Elementary School Celebrates our Kind Kids!
LES Kind Kids for the week of November 2- November 6:
Matthew- Mr. Cutsail
Bentley- Ms. Baptiste
Eli- Ms. Nelson
Congratulations Matthew, Bentley and Eli!!!
We have started a virtual Kindness Board here at LES. It is such a pleasure to see all of the kind students that are being nominated for showing kindness to others. Each month students will be recognized on morning announcements if they are nominated, so be sure to tune in!
The Young Author Contest is happening! First - through fifth graders are encouraged to showcase their talent by creating an original story or poem! Deadline: November 25, 2020
2020-2021 Family Handbook
You will find lots of great information regarding virtual learning, resources, instructional program, and services at Lewistown for the 2020- 2021 school year!
Book Exchange Reminders
Reserve your books by 10am Monday November 16 as the next book pickup will be Wednesday November 18, from 9-11:30 am and 1-4pm.
Please contact Dana Byard through Schoology, or by email at dana.byard@fcps.org with any questions.
Lewistown Elementary School Important Dates
Monday, November 9th - Schools closed for students: Teacher Work Day
Friday, November 13th & November 18th - Home Learning Kit pick up
Wednesday November 25th thru Friday November 27th - Schools Closed; Thanksgiving Break
1st Annual Punt, Pass, Kick and Alumni Turkey Bowl
Start Time: 9am
Registration Deadline: Saturday November 7
Benefits: TJYAA
For more info: Tjyaafootball@gmail.com
Adjusted Learning Lab Schedule
UPDATED TIMES:
Students may access the Learning Lab during the week:
Monday - Friday: 8:15-8:45am and 1:15-3:45pm
Wednesday: 8:15-11:00am and 2:30-3:45pm
Please contact your child's teacher for additional support!
To access support please...
- log into a device using your child's FCPS account username and password
- open your web browser
- go to https://meet.google.com/
- click the green "join or start a meet" button
Join: Meet.google.com
Code: LEWES-Lab
Community Resources from Mrs. Bo! (click on picture below)
Lewistown Continues to Serve School Breakfast and Lunch!
The FCPS School Breakfast and Lunch
Meals will be provided to students from 11am-1pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays using the following schedule:
Mondays – “To-go” breakfasts and lunches will be provided for Monday and Tuesday
Wednesdays – “To-go” breakfasts and lunches will be provided for Wednesday and Thursday
Fridays – “To-go” breakfasts and lunches will be provided for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
LES VISION STATEMENT
Lewistown Elementary School
Ms. Meghan MacKay- Special Education Coordinator
Mrs. Kimberly Little- Secretary
Mrs. Stacy Bokinsky- School Counselor
Email: belinda.fockler@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/les/home
Location: 11119 Hessong Bridge Road Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 240-236-3750
Twitter: @TeamLES