Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
Week of 12.11.17
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, December 14: Holiday Shoppe and Night of the Arts at 6 pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm for Artwork Viewing)
Friday, December 15: Two Hour Early Dismissal
Monday, December 25- Monday, January 1: Schools Closed for Winter Break
Thursday, January 4: Superintendent's Recommended Budget Unveiling from 7-8 pm in the BOE Board Room
Thursday, January 11: Martin Luther King Celebration at TJHS at 7 pm
Monday, January 15: Schools Closed
Tuesday, January 23: PBIS Family Night
Friday, January 26: Two Hour Early Dismissal and End of Term 2
Monday, January 29: Schools Closed for Students: Teacher Work Day
Tuesday, January 30 and Thursday, February 1: Grade 5 Geology Fieldtrip (All Day)
Wednesday, January 31: Spelling Bee
Staff News
Miss Jordan Forrest has been hired to start on January 2. Jordan is a recent graduate of Mount Saint Mary's and completed her student teaching experiences at Ballenger Creek Elementary and Frederick High. Jordan will be joining Lauren on Dec 13 and 19 to support the transition. Please be sure to introduce yourself if you see her!
LES Winter Night of the Arts on Thursday, December 14 at 6 pm
Winter Concert begins at 6pm.
Chorus students should wear black and white and report to MUSIC PORTABLE at 5:45pm.
The Winter Concert features our Chorus and students in Grades K-2
Students in Grades K-2 will watch 6pm choral performance with their parents first.
Then, Ms. King will gather them from the audience for their performances.
Artwork pieces will be displayed for all grades, but Grades K-2 will be featured.
Art viewing begins at 5:30pm.
PTA will be hosting the Holiday Shoppe in the gym beginning at 6:30pm.
Students will be given a chance to preview the shoppe earlier during the school day.
PTA Joe Corbi Fundraiser Orders Pickup will be from 3:15-6:30pm in the Media Center.
LES Yearbook
In an attempt to make things a bit easier, we have already opened up the online yearbook sales NOW through March 16, 2018! The yearbooks still won’t be delivered to the school or distributed to students until the end of May or the first of June; but, you will have more flexibility in when you pay for them.
Paper order forms have already been sent home with all students – so you can still pay by check or cash when you receive those order forms.
We’re hoping the open online option will help alleviate some financial burden on families by allowing parents to pay for the yearbook whenever it’s convenient for them.
To pay online, go to www.ybpay.lifetouch.com- school code: 11042518.
Counselor News
PTA News
-Holiday Shoppe will be held during the Winter Night of the Arts on December 14. The PTA reflection art entries will be on display that evening as well.
-Do you use Amazon? If so, please add Lewistown Elementary PTA as your charity on smile.amazon.com.
See How FCPS Decides Whether to Close or Delay Schools:
After making the decision to close for snow or other emergencies, FCPS uses MANY ways to communicate! Here are places to check:
- www.fcps.org We post alerts to appear at the very top of each webpage, with details in the home page News and Info section. You can access the FCPS website from many devices.
- Comcast cable channel 18 on TV or online http://www.fcps.org/centraloffice/fcps-television
- FCPS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FCPSMaryland
- FCPS Twitter https://twitter.com/fcpsmaryland
- FCPS FindOutFirst (FOF) www.fcps.org/fof or
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/login_form.aspx?app=0
WITHOUT logging in, you may view published notices using the Archive icon on the upper black bar to the left of the Select Language option. From either of the above FOF links, SIGN UP for FindOutFirst EMAIL notices and TEXT messages. Delivery speed depends on your Internet Service Provider (for email) and your phone-service provider (for text messages), message length and other factors. FOF text messages are typically faster than email, which is slower but has room for details. Most subscribers sign up for both.
- We notify about 30 local and regional radio and TV stations but cannot guarantee the accuracy of their messages. There is a Frederick County Public Schools system in Virginia; make sure you're hearing information about FCPS Maryland!
FCPS has begun planning for FY2019 Budget
Prior to announcing the Superintendent’s Recommended Budget in January, FCPS is hosting a Budget Community Forum on Wednesday, December 6th from 7 pm – 8 pm in the BOE Board Room. At this forum, we are requesting your input to help us develop our budget priorities.
Upcoming Budget Dates:
· Budget Community Forum - Wednesday, December 6 7pm – 8pm in the BOE Board Room
· Superintendent’s Recommended Budget Unveiling – Thursday, January 4 7pm – 8pm in the BOE Board Room
· BOE Public Hearing – Wednesday, February 7 7pm – Location to be announced
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!
WE ARE LEWISTOWN!
Principal: Dana Austin
School Day 8:45 am - 3:15 pm
Doors Open for Students 8:15 am
Office Hours 8 am - 4 pm
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