Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
Week of 4.8.19
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, April 10: Grade 2 Fieldtrip to ESSL from 12-3
Friday, April 12: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Tuesday, April 16: Report Cards sent home with students
Thursday, April 18-Monday, April 22: Schools Closed for Spring Break
Tuesday, April 23: Feeder Choral Concert at CHS 7 pm
Tuesday, April 23 - Monday, May 6: PARCC Assessments for Grades 3-5
Thursday, April 25: PTA Fundraising Night at Thurmont Roy Rogers from 5-8 pm
Friday, May 3: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 11: Staff Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 8: Third Grade Fieldtrip to Maryland Science Center from 9-2:30 pm
Friday, May 10: PTA Sponsored Moms and Muffins from 8-8:45 am
Friday, May 10: Two Hour Early Dismissal
Tuesday, May 14: Fifth Grade Panoramic Photo at 11 am
Tuesday, May 14: LES Spring Night of the Arts for Grades 3-5 from 5:30-6:30 pm
Friday, May 17: LES Volunteer Celebration at 2 pm
Wednesday, May 22: Grade 2 Fieldtrip to Baltimore Zoo from 9-3 pm
Wednesday, May 22: Monocacy Middle Move Up Day for Fifth Grade from 1-3 pm
Monday, May 27: Schools Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28: Spring Book Fair Begins
Wednesday, May 29: Talent Show Try Outs from 3:45-4:45 pm
Monday, June 3: LES Field Day (Raindate- Friday, June 7)
Tuesday, June 4: Grade 5 Pen Pal Day and Thurmont Middle Move Up Day from 10-2 pm (Raindate- Thursday, June 6)
Wednesday, June 5: Talent Show Rehearsal from 3:45-4:45 pm
Friday, June 7: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Monday, June 10: Grade 1 Fieldtrip to Rose Hill Manor from 9:30-12:00 pm
Wednesday, June 12: LES Talent Show at 2 pm
Friday, June 14: Fifth Grade Celebration and Bowling Fieldtrip
Monday, June 17: Grades K-4 Awards
Wednesday, June 19: Last Day for Students and Two Hour Early Dismissal
Bus Delay Information
Counselor News
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS!
The end of the year Tiger Mart is a big event happening in June. As you do your spring cleaning, please keep us in mind. We are accepting new or like new donations of games, toys, etc. that students would be interested in buying with Tiger tickets! We cannot accept anything that resembles a weapon. If you have any specific questions, please contact me at stacy.bokinsky@fcps.org. Thank you to all of my Tiger Mart volunteers that help things run smoothly!
5TH GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Pen Pal/Move Up Day has been a tradition for years. In order to make it work, we need around 30 volunteers to help with stations at Thurmont Town Park on June 4th (rain date: June 6th). Pen Pal/Move Up Day is coordinated between Lewistown, Thurmont, Sabillasville, and Emmitsburg Elementary schools. Permission slips for the event will be coming soon. If you are able to volunteer to run a station(game), please complete the volunteer section on the permission form and send it back as soon as possible. Thank you so much!
ROCKS,ROCKS,ROCKS!
During Kindness Month, students were able to paint a rock for our new kindness garden. I am so excited to work on this project. If you are a leader of a church group, girl scouts, boy scouts, or you just want a fun project to do with your kids, I would love to add some additional rocks to our garden! They need to be painted with something that will last outside and then coated with a clear protective coat. Sharpies also work if you find it easier to write or draw with them. It would be great to see some inspirational words, pictures, and colors to add to our collection!
KENYAN TREASURES:
Thank you so much to everyone who purchased a Kenyan Treasure! There is a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all items. If something breaks, please call 1-877-872-9696 or email customercare@allforKIDZ.com.
Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration for Fall 2019
Registration is now open.
Kindergarten is full day and is for all children who will be 5 on or before Sept 1, 2019. To register a kindergartner, bring the child's:
*immunization record *proof of birth date *proof of residency
Pre-Kindergarten is half day and is need based for children who will be 4 on or before Sept 1, 2019. More about Pre-K: http://www.fcps.org/academics/prekindergarten
PTA News
LOTTERY FUNDRAISER
Your PTA is holding a lottery fundraiser for the month of May. During each day in May a $50 prize (in cash, gift certificates or product) will be awarded to the person with the ticket matching the Maryland Evening Pick 3 Lottery Number. A winner is chosen every day! If no one has the matching number ticket a consolation prize will be awarded to another number chosen at random. To make this fundraiser successful, we need to sell 1000 tickets. The tickets will be $5 each. We are asking each family to sell at least 7 tickets or make a $25 donation. Please fill out the bottom of this form and return it to school asap.
WATCHDOGS
Our mission is simple...since 1998 WATCH D.O.G.S. has brought hundreds of thousands of fathers, grandfathers and father-figures into the classrooms and hallways of their children’s schools, with two primary program goals:
- To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
If you were unable to attend but are interested in learning how YOU can become a Watch D.O.G connect with us by emailing Lesptawatchdogs@gmail.com or check out the Watch D.O.G.S. Website atwww.dadsofgreatstudents.com!
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!
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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