Osprey Weekly
February 19, 2021
Dear LES Families,
It was a great week welcoming back our PK, Kindergarten and 1st grade students.
Students and teachers are doing an excellent job connecting.
On Monday, March 1st, we will welcome back Grades 2-5. Please refer to the resources below for more information about student return. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. CLICK HERE for more information about the return to school.
As a reminder, there will be another Parent Q&A Zoom on Wednesday, February 25th @ 3:30 p.m. if you have any questions you may have about the return to school. A zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the Q&A. Thanks.
If you need anything. We are here to help.:)
Contina Quick-McQueen
New Information
Youth Mental Health & Wellness Webinar
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host a live webinar on February 25, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to explore the topic of Youth Mental Health & Wellness. All community members are invited to participate in this free webinar to learn more about youth mental health as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, how to recognize and acknowledge signs of distress, prevention measures, interventions, and stress management activities to help parents support their children. For more information or to register for this free webinar, visit: https://smcyouthmentalhealth.eventbrite.com
READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
PTA Virtual Fit Dance Fundraiser
LES families!
In just 4 weeks, we’ll kick off our LES PTA BOOSTERTHON on March 15, 2021! Our goal is to raise $15,000 for a STEM Lab and Staff and Student Resources to strengthen our school community. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. This year more than ever, we need additional funds to provide an excellent educational experience for all of our students. We completely understand if your family is not in a position to financially support the school right now. You can still be involved by simply SHARING about our fundraiser with friends and extended family online at funrun.com. Sharing IS supporting!
All students will participate in the LES PTA BOOSTERTHON, regardless of financial participation. We will also be following our school safety guidelines to ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone.
With our A/B schedule, all students regardless of their time at school will get to experience the entirety of this fundraising and character development program. With our Virtual students, all communication and resources given out at school will also be sent to families via email so everyone has the opportunity to fully participate in the fundraising and character development program.
Just as we worked to safely to bring students back, we are also safely hosting this essential fundraiser based on our school’s current guidelines. We’ll send more details, as we get closer to our kick off.
Key dates to remember:
• Donating Opens - 3/1
Register on FUNRUN.COM, SHARE, & GIVE!
• Fundraiser Kick Off - 3/15
• Event Day - 3/24
SAVE THE DATE! You’re Invited!
We are grateful for our LES family! Thank you for your support this year. We all need it!
LES PTA
MEALS DURING HYBRID INSTRUCTION
Virtual Only Students: Meals will be available for pick up at LES on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
DAILY LUNCH TIMES DURING HYBRID
Kindergarten: 10:45-11:15
First Grade: 12:15-12:45
Second Grade: 11:15-11:45
Third Grade: 11:45-12:15
Fourth Grade: 12:45-1:15
Fifth Grade: 1:15-1:45
In addition to these lunch times, teachers will be sharing a more detailed schedule for the day.
View the SMCPS lunch menus by clicking on the button below.
HYBRID INSTRUCTION SPECIALS SCHEDULE
The week of February 22nd is B week.
Information Worth Repeating
Share Your L.E.S. Success Story!
1. Visit https://flipgrid.com/f7ece721 to upload your 60-second video answering the following question: How is L.E.S. helping you achieve your goals? Your video must be posted no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021, in order to participate.
2. That's it! Each selected participant will receive an email about their upcoming feature in the morning announcements. If you have any questions emailed Mrs. Foster-Kelson at adfosterkelson@smcps.org.
Summer Coding Camps at University of Maryland for Elementary Students
University of Maryland is offering a coding camp for 4th and 5th grade students and it is virtual! Please See below for more information.
Parent Survey-Please Complete
Please take a moment to complete the survey using the link here. Thank you.
Early Pickup - Change in Dismissal Plan
- Early pick up has to occur by 2:30 p.m. daily to allow for the front office staff to prepare for dismissal
- Please call the Main Office (301) 475-0250 x31101 to let us know when you are on the way for pick up. A staff member will bring your child to you in the vestibule area
- Please use the ‘Green Note’ (attached below) to alert office staff of early pick up (please list the time and do not forget to call when you are on your way), change in dismissal plan to include someone else picking up in the parent transport loop, alert of an absence or return from absence.
- No bus passes will be issued at this time for students to go from school to the home of others
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Here Comes the Bus App
School Nurse's Corner
The routine and required Health Forms can be downloaded from our website. Physicals, Asthma, Allergies, Medications etc...
Go to the Nurse Tab and Scroll down to Table of Contents: Forms
PTA News!
New Information
Homework Help with Mathnasium
LES PTA is partnering with Mathnasium in California, MD for a pilot program. Mathnasium Homework Help on Fridays from 12-3pm (tentative) starting in March. If you are interested in Homework Help and math games for your student, please fill out this form.
Upcoming LES PTA Events
- 2/1-2/26 LES SCA “Warm Hearts Warm Toes” Giving Drive - Donate pet related items for furry friends, and socks for those in need during the Valentine's Day Drive Thru Parade on 2/26
- 2/10-2/24 Escape from the Past Fundraiser at Southern Maryland’s Escape from the Past
- 2/26 "Show Some Love" Valentines Day Drive Thru Parade
- 2/26 Little Free Pantry Unveiling (tentative date, stay tuned)
- 3/15 Boosterthon Kick-off Sponsored by LES PTA
Warm Hearts and Warm Toes Fundraiser
Please support the LES Student Council Association as we collect pet related items for our furry friends, and socks for those in need. You can donate the following items during our LES PTA Valentine’s Day Drive Through Event on Friday, February 26, 2021, at LES:
Humane Society of Charles County: Dog Food: DRY AND WET FOOD any kind for any size and breed – Purina One – Purina Pro Plan – Pedigree; Supplies: Strong leashes, Waterless shampoo, Quick Lock Cage-Crock- Any Size, Bissell- Foaming Upholstery Cleaner, Febreze- Pet Odor Defense.
Cat Food: Dry Cat Food: Wet – Purina One: any kind – Friskies (pate) – Purina Pro Plan: any kind – Fancy Feast (pate) – Purina KITTEN CHOW – 9 Lives (pate); Supplies: Non-clumping litter Catnip Treat – any kind Cat Trees Scratching Posts Cat Toys of any type Interactive Toys Toys: Kong Toys Treats: Biscuits- Any kind Dental Treats. Small Animals: Small Pet Bedding Water Bottles Interactive Toys Treats – Any Kind UVB Bulbs Miscellaneous (only need a few) 75 gal screen lid extra large or large turtle dock, 10-20 gal fish filter.
Three Oaks Homeless Shelter: Socks for men, women, and children
Thank you!
Show Some Love and you can also drop off between school hours in the donation bin out front.
Give a SHOUT OUT to LES Staff!
LES Online Helpdesk
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
February
- 26th "Show Some Love" Drive Thru Parade sponsored by LES PTA
- 26th 2 Hour Early Dismissal Day-No school for Pre-K students
March
Read Across America Spirit Week; March 1-5
- 1st 2-5 Group A students return
- 2nd 2-5 Group B students return
- 2nd Dr. Seuss Birthday (National Read Across America Day)
- 15th Boosterthon Kick-off Sponsored by LES PTA
- 21st World Down Syndrome Day
- 25th Maryland Day; Spirit Day, wear Maryland colors
- 26th 2 Hour Early Dismissal Day-No school for Pre-K students
- 29th-April 5th-Spring Break-No school for Students and staff
Leonardtown Elementary School
We're Here to Help!
Greg LaCount, Assistant Principal
Shawnna White, Principal's Secretary
Marie Ventrone, Records Secretary
Email: cfquickmcqueen@smcps.org
Website: schools.smcps.org/les
Location: 22885 Duke Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 475-0250
Twitter: @les_smcps