Lisbon Elementary
February 23, 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 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
- 2 - School Spirit Day - Dr. Seuss Day
- 2 - 3rd Grade - Poetry Slam, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
- 5-9 - Kindergarten Registration Week, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- 6 - Reading Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- 7 - Interim Reports Issued
- 7 - Kindergarten Registration Night, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
- 12 - Hearing & Vision Screening
- 16 - Class/Individual Pictures
- 16 - Howard County Library Spelling Bee, 7:00 p.m.
- 16 - PTA's Annual Bingo, 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Church (doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
- 21 - 2nd Grade Visits the Historical Society, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- 22 - Hearing & Vision Re-screening
- 29 - Kindergarten Visits Toby's, 9:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- 30 - Good Friday, schools & offices closed
April
- 2 - Spring Break, schools & offices closed
- 3 - Spring Break, schools & offices closed
- 13 - End of Marking Period, schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 13 - Crazy Hair Day
- 13 - Howard County Battle of the Books, 7:00 p.m.
- 19 - 5th Grade Visits the National Archives in D.C., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- 20 - 4th Grade Visits Annapolis, 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- 23 - Report Cards Issued
- 27 - 1st Grade Visits Rose Hill Manor, 9:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
March is National Nutrition Month
Healthy Heroes Thursdays in March!
March is National Nutrition Month. To encourage healthy eating habits, we are asking students to eat a R A I N B O W of fruits and vegetables of their choice during their lunchtime. Beginning Thursday, March 1st, students are asked to pack in their lunch or select a fruit or vegetable from the school lunch menu that matches the color of the dates below. Students who choose to eat fruits or vegetables that match our rainbow color for the day will receive a Lisbon Roar Coupon to be put toward various rewards and prizes in the Roar Store! Suggestions for food choices are listed below.
Thursday, 3/1 RED - Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Apples, Tomatoes, Red Peppers
Thursday, 3/08 ORANGE - Peaches, Mangoes, Oranges, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Orange Peppers
Thursday, 3/15 YELLOW/GREEN - Bananas, Pineapples, Pears, Kiwi, Apples, Grapes, Lettuce, Corn, Avocado, Yellow peppers, Peas
Thursday, 3/22 BLUE/PURPLE - Plums, Blueberries, Grapes
Thank you for helping your student eat their way through the R A I N B O W! Please contact the health room at 410-313-5506 if you have any questions.
Mobile Ag Lab Volunteers Needed
The PTA is excited about the return of the Mobile Ag Lab this year - from 2/26 - 3/2! We're looking for parent volunteers to help students in the lab. Could you give less than an hour to guarantee the success of this great learning opportunity for our ROARsome LES students? You can find more information and sign-up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b44a9ab2aa4f85-lesmobile1
VOLUNTEERS, PLEASE NOTE: You must have completed the volunteer training for the 2017-18 school year in order to help. The training is online and is quick and easy to complete! Follow this link for the details: http://www.hcpss.org/parents/volunteer-information/
Attention 5th Grade Parents
Reading Night
Calling all Olympic Dreamers for Lisbon's Literacy Night on March 6, 2018
Wanted: Olympic Dreamers
For: Lisbon’s “Mane” Literacy Night
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Where: Lisbon Elementary School
Please join us and help our young Olympic Dreamers develop a G.R.I.T. mindset.
This year our literacy night will focus on helping our students and families encourage writing skills and identify strategies to develop life-long coping skills to overcome obstacles through determination and perseverance. This is otherwise known as G.R.I.T. These skills will enhance students' opportunities for success in all areas of their lives.
*For some extra fun, families are welcome to come dressed as an Olympic athlete!
G/T Summer Institutes
Registration for the G/T Summer Institutes for Talent Development is now open. These courses are a great opportunity for students to participate in summer enrichment taught by fabulous teachers. The Institute is offered at Wilde Lake Middle School this year. The catalog and registration form are available at http://www.hcpss.org/f/summer/summer-school-gt.pdf.
MakerSpace Donations
Mrs. Hastings is in need of the following items for MakerSpace supplies.
- Plastic Easter eggs (any color)
- Plastic spoons
- Rubber bands
- Any small items that could be used to place inside a plastic egg to make different sounds (such as beans, beads, tiny bells, etc.).
If you are able to donate, it would be greatly appreciated.
Girls on the Run
Attention 3rd-5th grade girls!!! Registration for Girls on the Run is Open!!!
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a life-changing program designed to inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind! Over the course of this 10-week program, participants develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds. Each lesson will focus on themes that girls can relate to such as making and being friends, recognizing and managing emotions, and working as a team. Our trained coaches use running to inspire and motivate, encourage lifelong health and fitness, and build confidence through accomplishment. As part of the program, the team will create and execute a local community service project to show them that they have the power and potential to make a difference in their community and society. Important social, psychological, and physical skill and abilities are developed and reinforced throughout the program. Each season concludes with the girls and their running buddies completing a 5K run, which provides a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. The season will begin the week of March 20th, with the celebratory 5K scheduled for June 2nd in Columbia, MD. Program registration fee is $175 and includes 5K registration, water bottle, t-shirt, and all program materials. Financial assistance is available. Visit www.gotrcentralmd.org to register!!! Questions? Would you like to help as a parent volunteer or assistant coach? We'd love to have you! Call or text 443-690-5785.
Please note: Spaces are limited to 20 girls
MD PATRIOT GUARD
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Lisbon Elementary will be donating items to the MARYLAND PATRIOT GUARD to help with their collection of items for Veterans in need.
Items needed: Toiletries (shampoo, soap, lotion, laundry soap pods, feminine products, Chapstick), non-perishable pantry items and adult undergarments size M, L, XL
All donations are greatly appreciated and may be dropped in the boxes located in the front office of Lisbon Elementary!!
Donations will be accepted until March 1, 2018.
Thank you for your support!!
Spring 2018 Box Top Drive!!
Please send your Box Tops to school between now and Friday, February 23rd so we can get them counted and submitted. There are now two ways to submit!
1) If your child enjoys participating in this fundraiser, cut them out and glue (no tape please) them onto the submission flyers OR simply bundle them in sandwich bags in groups of 50 (or label if less, ex. “42”). Write your child's name and grade on each bag for the contest.
Check here for participating products: https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products
OR
2) Download the Box Tops Bonus App and scan your shopping receipt!
Thank You, Lisbon Families!!
Hersheypark Discount Tickets
Regular Ticket Rate
All ages (ages 3+) - $67.80
Meal Ticket - $12.99
GMS PTSA Group Rates
All ages (ages 3+) - $35.00
Meal Ticket - $12.50
ADD-ON Discount Meal Tickets to your order @$12.50 each. Pre-purchase and
save off the regular price of $12.99! Meal ticket is valid at select locations and
includes one entree, one side, and a choice of a large fountain beverage or regular
hot beverage.
Pass this on to your friends & family. Everyone can take advantage of this great savings!!
To order tickets, return this order form to the GMS office with a check payable to GMS PTSA.
Name: _________________________________________________Phone #:__________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________Are you a faculty member at GMS?____
Child Name: _________________________________Teacher Name:______________________________
ALL TICKETS @ $35.00 ___________ X $35.00 $____________
MEAL TICKETS @ $12.50 ___________ X $12.50 $____________
GRAND TOTAL $____________
All orders & payments must be received by Monday, March 19th.
PTA's Annual Bingo Fundraiser
We’re less than one month away from our Annual Bingo Fundraiser and it’s looking to be a great success. We’ve sold 100 of our 225 tickets and have 1/3 of our prizes sponsored.
Please consider sponsoring a prize bag. There are many ways to sponsor. Students in a class may sponsor a bag by contributing $1 donations, groups of co-workers or friends may coordinate to sponsor together, and families may contribute gift cards to stuff prize bags. Attached is an updated sponsor/ticket order form.
Finally, if Bingo isn’t your thing or sponsoring a bag is too much, maybe you’d like to grab a donation item when you are out and about or help the day of the event. We’ve created the following sign up genius listing the items and volunteers needed for the event.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c49acac29a75-lisbon1
All items and donations may be sent to Lisbon Elementary labeled LES PTA BINGO.
Thank you for your support!
Lisbon PTA’s Annual Bingo
Please join us on…
Friday, March 16, 2018 at St. Michael’s Church
Doors open at 5pm and Bingo begins at 6:30pm
Tickets are $18 in advance & $20 at the door
(Ticket price includes 20 regular games. Special games & Raffles sold separately.)
Food & Drink Available for Purchase
Our annual Bingo is just five weeks away! This popular, fun, family event is our largest fundraiser and the proceeds from the event fund PTA and school activities.
To ensure its continued success, we need your support! Here’s how you can help:
• Be a sponsor of a Vera Bradley®, Thirty-One®, Kate Spade®, Coach® or one of our other prizes (see reverse side). Families and/or businesses can sponsor a bag and will be listed in our program and promoted the evening of our event.
• Provide a monetary donation to fill our bags and totes, or to be used as a general donation to support this event. Sponsorships/monetary donations are tax-deductible.
• Buy a ticket (or more) and attend! It is such a fun night and we have so many great prizes to be won!
• Volunteer. Help is needed prior to the start of bingo and during the bingo. Help for just a part or all of the evening!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Tracey Heller (thh91@nmsn.com) & Amy Ashmore (amy_ashmore@hcpss.org)
Bingo Chairpersons
Ticket & Sponsor Form
____ Enclosed is my tax-deductible donation to be a sponsor. (Please check prize listed below.)
____ Enclosed is my tax-deductible general donation/donation to fill a bag.
____ $10 ____ $15 ____ $25 ____ Other
o Kate Spade Taden $150
o Dooney & Bourke Ravens Handbag $125
o 31 All Packed Duffle $85
o 31 Large Utility Tote $85
o Vera Bradley Hipster Crossbody $60
o Vera Bradley Triple Zip Hipster $50
o Vera Bradley Glenna Shoulder Bag $50
o Simply Noelle Leather Saddle Bag $50
o Scout Sally Go Lightly Crossbody $40
o Vera Bradley Tote $40
o 31 Tall Organizing Tote $35
o Canvas Garden Tote $35
o 31 Thermal Tote $30
o Consolation prizes #1-#5 $30
o Consolation prizes #11-#15 $30
o 31 Mini Catch All Bin $25
o Batter Bowl $25
o 31 Go-To Thermal $25
o Crafty Crate $25
o Adidas Sling Bag $25
o Etched Stone Canister $25
o Apple Bowl $25
Sponsor Name___________________________________________________________________________________
(Please print your Business/Family Name as you would like it to appear in the Program)
Contact Person__________________________________________________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________ Phone number_____________________________
Receipts will be emailed.
Sponsorship/Monetary Donation: $__________________________________________
Tickets: $18 (x) # _________ = $__________________________________________________
(Email confirmation will be sent. A ‘will call’ list is held at the door the night of the event.)
Total Enclosed: $___________________________________________
***PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO LISBON PTA & RETURN TO SCHOOL – ATTN: PTA BINGO***
Kindergarten & New First Grade Registration Starts March 5
Kindergarten registration begins Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 9 at
Lisbon Elementary School. Children who will be five as of September 1, 2018, must enroll in Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year.
Registration will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. There will be one
Evening Registration available on Wednesday, March 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
You will need to bring the following documents:
- Birth certificate, birth registration or passport.
- Current immunization record - must be a print out from the pediatrician and signed.
- Deed or lease to your home
- Current utility bill
- Photo ID of parent/guardian registering the student
Please visit the Howard County Public School System website for complete information about enrollment and registration.
Bushy Park Regional Early Childhood Center
Learning Together Program – Prekindergarten
The Bushy Park Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) preschool programs are making preparations for classes for the 2018-2019 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 by September 1st may contact Katie Hereth at Bushy Park Elementary in the school office for an application package beginning February 15, 2018. There are no available 4 year old learning together peer spots for the 2018-2019 school year.
The Howard County Public School System continues to offer a prekindergarten program for income eligible children who will be four years old by September 1. Please contact Katie Hereth at 410-313-5500 for additional information.
All applications must be returned by the last Friday in March. A limited number of openings are available for children without disabilities. Children are selected based upon screening information given on the application form and the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” as well as observations of the child’s participation in a playgroup on April 13, 2018 from 10am-10:45am at Bushy Park RECC. If necessary, a lottery process is conducted.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Hereth at (410) 313-5500.
Winter Weather Preparedness
School Emergency Closing Information Sources
In times of emergencies/school closings, information will be shared with the community through the following:
- Our school system homepage
- HCPSS News email and text message alerts – Learn more
- HCPSS Information Hotline – 410-313-6666
- Twitter – @hcpss
- Facebook – Howard County Public School System
- HCPSS cable TV – Comcast 95/Verizon 42
Please note: The HCPSS does not use schools-out.com or e-schoolnews.com for any notifications.
Emergency And Weather-related School Closing Details
If it is necessary for the superintendent to close or delay the start of schools due to inclement weather or other emergencies, parents may obtain information from the sources listed above.
If Howard County public schools open one or two hours late, there is no half-day prekindergarten/RECC. If schools are closed, or closed early due to weather conditions, all after-school and evening activities, both school and non-school, scheduled in school facilities are canceled.
On weekends and holidays, if the Howard County Snow Emergency Plan is in effect by 7 a.m., activities already in progress may be completed but any activity scheduled to begin after that time is canceled.
During times of emergency or adverse weather conditions, we request that you do not call your child’s school or the central office as it is important to keep phone lines free for emergency calls.
Early Dismissals For Inclement Weather
If inclement weather conditions develop during the school day, the Director of Transportation follows the procedures used to determine late openings or school closures. Generally, a decision to close schools early is made no later than 10:30 a.m. In deciding whether or not to close schools early, the Superintendent will consult with the Director of Transportation, the Deputy Superintendent, the Director of Operations, the Community Services Specialist, the Coordinator of Athletics, the Director of Public Relations, and other staff members as appropriate.
School Sponsored and Community Sponsored After-School and Evening Activities
- If schools are dismissed early for inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities in schools—both school sponsored and community sponsored—are cancelled.
High School Athletics
- If schools are dismissed early due to inclement weather, all high school athletic practices and games are cancelled.
School Lunch Menus
Upcoming School Spirit Days
Below, you will find information about school spirit days through January.
March 2 - Dr. Seuss Day
April 13 - Crazy Hair Day
May TBD - SCH Day
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/