Lisbon Elementary
June 5, 2020
Lisbon Elementary School
Ms. LaShonne Wright, Assistant Principal
15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax
les.hcpss.org
From the Desk of the Principal
5th Grade Farewell Ceremony
The date for promotion has been set! Thursday, June 18th will be LES's Annual 5th Grade Promotion Celebration.
We are excited to celebrate our awesome 5th graders!!! Even though we aren’t at Lisbon, the fifth-grade teachers will be celebrating our students on Thursday, June 18, 2020. As of today, we are planning a virtual promotion ceremony video that will be posted in Canvas that morning. Then each class will have a virtual celebration through Google Meet that afternoon during the following times:
Mrs. Swanek’s class: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Mrs. Hawkins’ class: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Mrs. Hook’s class: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
We understand that this is not how we wish to celebrate this milestone, but are excited that we can “see” and celebrate them virtually. We are so very proud of all our 5th Graders at Lisbon and we are excited to celebrate all of their accomplishments! Be on the lookout for more information as June 18th approaches! We will send more specific information with times and Google Meet codes in the next 2 weeks.
5th Grade Glenwood Middle School Orientation
On Monday, June 8th Glenwood Middle School’s orientation video will be published in Canvas. Please be on the lookout, as this is an AMAZING video that is extremely detailed and will provide your child with a full hour’s worth of information and entertainment!
School Counseling Connections Newsletter
The HCPSS Elementary School Counseling Connection Newsletter is a great resource for students and parents to read together! Included in this new issue of the School Counseling
Connection newsletter are great self-care ideas and fun activities for home.
Q4 Grading Reminder
As we near the end of the school year, we want to ensure that all of our students continue to meet with success. Please review the information on the grading policy for the fourth quarter, which we previously shared. In particular, we would like to encourage our students to make sure they are completing their related arts tasks and pressing the submit button once they are completed. At this time, we have a large percentage of students who are in danger of receiving an Incomplete in related arts classes.
Pass or Incomplete
Students will receive one of two grades for the fourth quarter; Pass (P) or Incomplete (I). Here are the criteria for students to earn a grade of Pass for each content area.
ELA - Students are expected to participate in Lexia Core for at least 15 minutes a day for a total of 75 minutes per week. Over seven weeks, that equates to 525 minutes. In order to receive a P in ELA, students need to log at least 263 minutes throughout the fourth quarter (50% of 525).
Math - Students are expected to participate in Dreambox for at least 15 minutes a day for a total of 75 minutes per week. Over seven weeks, that equates to 525 minutes. In order to receive a P in Math, students need to log at least 263 minutes throughout the fourth quarter (50% of 525).
It is our hope (and expectation) that students work in Lexia Core and DreamBox daily for at least 15 minutes. As long as they do this, they will not have to worry about getting an incomplete for ELA or math.
The ELA and math tasks that have been assigned in addition to Lexia Core and DreamBox activities are similar to what we would be doing in the classroom if we were in the school building, so we want to continue those important learning tasks. However, those assignments are not part of the ELA and/or math Pass or Incomplete grading calculations.
After the first week of distance learning, HCPSS added a way to monitor and keep track of the completion of science, social studies, and health activities. A "Submit" button was added to those Canvas pages and activities. In order to receive a Pass (P) for science, social studies, and health, students need to do the following for each content area:
- Science - Press the submit button 3 out of the 6 weeks after completing the activities/assignments.
- Social Studies - Press the submit button 3 out of the 6 weeks after completing the activities/assignments.
- Health - Press the submit button 3 out of the 6 weeks after completing the activities/assignments.
Shortly after HCPSS added submit buttons for content areas, related arts followed. In order to receive a Pass (P) for related arts, students need to do the following for each content area:
- Art - Press the submit button 2 out of the 5 weeks after completing the activities/assignments.
- Music - Press the submit button 2 out of the 5 weeks after completing the activities/assignments.
- Technology - Press the submit button 2 out of the 5 weeks after completing the activities/assignments.
- Media - Press the submit button 2 out of the 5 weeks after completing the activities/assignments.
- Physical Education - Press the submit button 2 out of the 5 weeks after completing the activities/assignments.
If students do not complete the minimum, they will receive an Incomplete (I). Students will be provided opportunities into September to complete the minimum and receive a Pass (P) on their final report card.
Final Update for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
The Maryland State Department of Education yesterday approved HCPSS' request for a waiver of five school days. As a result, the last day of school for students is Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
The final, updated calendar for the 2019-2020 school year includes:
- Thursday, June 18: Last day for half-day Pre-K/RECC
- Friday, June 19; Monday, June 22; Tuesday, June 23: Half-days
- Tuesday, June 23: Last day of school for students (including full-day Pre-K)
The updated and final HCPSS 2019-2020 calendar is available online.
Additional information for students and staff regarding final week activities will soon be provided.
Square 1 Art Fundraiser
Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus closing we are changing our Square 1 Art fundraiser this season. You can order online or by phone and have your child's keepsakes shipped to your home address!
Simply click on the Square 1 Art shopsite, and click on "Find Your Child's Art", and enter state, school name, and your child's name. Your child's art code will then appear. Once you enter your child's art code provided, you may then view your child's art, and order products! (Mobile users: If you are already logged in to your Square 1 Art shop account and do not see "Find Your Child's Art", just scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click on "view full site", and then your page will refresh and you will see, "Find Your Child's Art".)
If you have questions, or need anything at all, please contact customer care at service@square1art.com or 888.332.3294x1 or contact Customer Care Online.
From the PTA
SchoolKidz School Supplies for 2020-2021 School Year
SchoolKidz works with our school to offer customized supply kits which are specific to each grade level's supply lists. Each kit provides name brands and high-quality products pre-packaged within durable, archival kit boxes, and are delivered before the first day of school. It’s convenient, affordable, while also earning money for our own Lisbon PTA. This year, ordering will be online only.
Directions for parents to order: Parents can complete their orders at www.shopttkits.com. The account # they will need is 32391 Online orders are due by 6/21/20. All kits will be mailed directly to their homes (shipping is already included).
If you are interested in ordering but are unable to do so online, please contact Mrs. Anoff at Debra_Anoff@hcpss.org.
Looking for Candidates for the PTA board for 2020-2022 school years
Are you interested in serving on the PTA Executive Board? Positions are for a 2 year term, starting in the fall (or whenever elections can be held at an in-person meeting). Positions in which we will be electing new officers include President, 1st Vice President, 2nd President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and PTACHC Representative. In particular, we are looking for interested candidates for Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, and PTACHC Representative. If you are interested in running for any of the Board positions, please contact Mindy Barnowski at mindybarnowski@gmail.com.
Position descriptions include the following:
President:
- Preside over all General Membership meetings and Executive Board meetings.
- Coordinate the work of the officers and committees.
- Represent the PTA at PTACHC meetings if no PTACHC is able to attend.
1st Vice President:
- Serve as the coordinator of the standing committees.
2nd Vice President:
- Serve as an aide to the President.
- Coordinate all after school programs.
Treasurer:
- maintain custody of the PTA funds.
- keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures including reconciliation of bank statements each month.
- Disburse funds as authorized by the President or Board of Directors in accordance with the budget as approved by the PTA.
- Present a written financial statement at each meeting.
- Prepare and file all necessary tax forms and submit copy of same to the Maryland PTA office.
Recording Secretary:
- Record minutes of all PTA meetings.
- Present minutes of the previous meeting at each meeting.
- File all records.
- Maintain a copy of the current bylaws.
Corresponding Secretary:
- Prepare routine correspondence and maintain a copy of correspondence of the PTA.
- Record minutes of all meetings in the absence of the Recording Secretary.
PTACHC Representative:
- Represent the PTA at the PTA Council of Howard County and report on Council activities to the PTA.
Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year
News Worth Repeating
Important Links to HCPSS Updates
** HCPSS Help Site: HCPSS has created a new HELP page. All the latest news, updates, and information will be housed on this page. This new Help site will make it easier for parents, students, staff, and community members to and answers to their most frequently-asked questions.**
Supports for Families in Need of Translation
There is are four call centers families can use for language support:
Chinese 410-313-5920
Korean 410-313-1592
Spanish 410-313-1591
Chin 410-313-5968
1) The orientation videos for elementary schools have been translated into Chinese, Chin, Korean, and Spanish. Coming soon!
2) Pre-COVID-19 translated documents are here off the HCPSS website
https://www.hcpss.org/languages/
3) COVID-19 information is translated into Spanish, Chinese, and Korean and are in this link off of the HCPSS page https://www.hcpss.org/coronavirus/
Mrs. Bane’s Office Hours (school guidance counselor)
I will have office hours available daily from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. I will be scheduling appointments to meet during that time. We can meet virtually (I’d love to see you) or on the phone.
Dr. Ashton’s Office Hours (school psychologist)
I will have office hours available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. I will be scheduling appointments to meet during that time. We can meet virtually using Google Meet or on the phone.
Please email me directly at karen_ashton@hcpss.org or use the following link to set up an appointment: https://forms.gle/R26mGaPpqyyHYNfm8
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/