Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
Week of 9.4.18
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!
IMPORTANT DATES
9/7: Summer Reading and Math Menu Due
9/10: Schools Closed for Rosh Hashanah
9/13: CommUNITY Resource Fair from 6-8 PM at Tuscarora High School
9/19: Schools Closed for Fair Day and Yom Kippur
9/21: Spiritwear Orders Due
Stay Informed
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Sign up for Remind 101 (text messaging service). Enter 240-608-6773 in the “to” section and enter @lescom in the “message” section of a text on your phone.
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School Visitors
Parents and guardians are always welcome to visit the school. Upon entering any school or FCPS building, visitors will be required to present an ID, which may be scanned or manually entered into our new visitor-management system. The system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders, who are not permitted on school property. No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded. Once entry is approved, the system will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of the visit. A visitor's badge will not be necessary for those who visit simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork. You may learn more about the visitor-management system at www.raptortech.com. If you have questions, please contact the FCPS Security and Emergency Management Office at 301-696-6808.
Home and School Connection
Were you #LESsummerstrong over the break?
If you were building your brain muscle this summer by completing the LES Summer Menu, please return it to Mrs. Mooney no later than Friday, September 7th. Those students who completed all 6 activities and have parent signatures will earn 10 star tickets and receive an additional half hour of recess.
We are very excited to announce we will be continuing our school-wide reading and math incentive which will begin this Thursday, September 7th. All information regarding the incentive will be sent home in your child's Thursday folder. Thank you for being a partner in your child's education. We are building a culture of lifelong learners here at LES!
Spiritwear Orders
Please indicate name of student, color and size:
Youth small (6-8), Youth medium (10-12), Youth large (14-16)
Adult sizes (Small- 3 XL)
Free and Reduced Meals
Important Reminders
WEAPON POSSESSION
It is unlawful for students to possess or use any weapon on school property. Students who have or use a weapon on school property will be suspended from school, and the police will be notified of the incident. A weapon is any object designed to harm another physically or an object which is used in a way that can physically harm another. This school is committed to providing each of you with a safe environment, and we will do all we can to carry out that responsibility including, if necessary, conducting searches.
OUTSIDE FOOD - FCPS Reg 400-82
“For health and safety reasons, students are only permitted to bring in food for personal consumption.” Therefore, we are unable to allow birthday treats at any time during the school day. Thank you in advance for understanding.
PARTY INVITATIONS
Also, in order to prevent a loss of instructional time and hurt feelings, students may not distribute invitations for private parties at school. These should be delivered from home. By October, you will receive grade level directories of student information. This directory contains addresses and phone numbers of those parents willing to share.
Student Insurance Coverage
LES PBIS RULES
Respect ourselves, others and property.
Own our actions and words.
Attend school every day.
Show Responsibility for our learning.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