Weekly Message
January 19, 2020
Leonardtown Elementary School
Greg LaCount, Assistant Principal
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/les/
Location: 22885 Duke Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: 301-475-0250
Twitter: @les_smcps
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
-20th: No school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-24th Compliment Day 2020
-27th: Yearbook Club/Group Photos (rescheduled from January 30th)
-28 YoJo Assembly: Treat Your Body Right, (primary students only) 9:30 a.m.
-29th: Quarter 2 report cards distributed PK-5
February
Random Acts of Kindness Week February 10th-14th
-7th: S.O.A.R.R. Assemblies (Primary @ 9:30 a.m.) and (Intermediate @ 10:25 a.m.)
-10th: Spirit Day: Wear school colors of your school spirit shirt, hat, etc.
-11th: Spirit Day: Wear bright colors to shine like the sun
-12th: Spirit Day: Wear your favorite super hero shirt
-13th: Spirit Day: Wear your favorite TEAM shirt
-14th: Spirit Day: Wear red, pink and/or hearts
-14th: Teacher Appreciation Hot Cocoa Bar
-17th: No school in observance of President's Day
-17th: LES Roller Skate Night at Leonard Hall Recreation Center @ 5:00 p.m.-7 p.m.
-20th: Big Idea Fair Presentations and Hands on Activities
-21st: End of Interim; Early dismissal @ 1:45 p.m.; No school for Pre-K students
-28th: Family Dance @ 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
From Desk of Administration
New Information
LES Student Council Association
LES Roller Skate Night
Stuff to Know: All students must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free. Bring your skates or rent a pair for free. Food and drink available SKATING SAFETY RULES Beginner skaters will need to skate in the center of the arena floor. Individuals assisting with beginners must be over 21 years of age. The following is expected in the Arena Area: Counter clockwise skating Skating on arena floor only When cones are set up skating will need to take place outside the perimeter Single or couple skating is permitted The following is not permitted in the Arena Area: “Tag Games” Intentional crashing into the walls Small children may not be carried For safety reasons strollers or carriages are not permitted Food and drink are not permitted 5. Glass containers, smoking and alcohol are not permitted in the Recreation Center
of the cones.
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 05:00 PM
23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Information Worth Repeating
CALLING ALL BIG IDEAS!
We are looking for Big Idea items to display at our annual Big Idea Fair on Thursday, February 20th!
What is a Big Idea Fair?
A Big Idea Fair is a gathering of people interested in Science, Technology, Math, Art, Sustainability, Creativity, and Innovation. The Fair will consists of hands- on activities centered around unique solutions, creativity, and construction.
Who can have a Big Idea?
Anyone can have a Big Idea! All you have to do is use your creativity and skill to make something that solves a problem.
We are looking for student makers interested in displaying and sharing items they have created!
Items could include, but are not limited to:
-A model using Lego
-A handmade musical instrument
-A tool to solve a problem
-crochet/knitting project
-Origami
-Handmade toy
If your student/family is interested in sharing items at the Big Idea Fair, please complete the information below.
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2020
We are excited to announce that we are participating in Random Acts of Kindness Week 2020 where we will join thousands of schools across the country to create a culture of kindness.
Your child is part of a powerful and positive bullying prevention initiative that will lead to more kindness, unity, and respect at school and beyond. We will participate in the challenge between February 10th and February 14th.
As part of Random Acts of Kindness Week, we are going to have a fun-spirited week. Each day is designated as a Spirit Day with a theme (see below).
Random Acts of Kindness Week takes place for one week each year, always taking place in mid-February. It is a week dedicated to kindness and taking that extra, conscious step to brighten somebody’s day. It was originated by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, with the intention of encouraging more harmony and kindness between people by offering thoughtful gestures of kindness, no matter how big or small. It is closely linked to Random Acts of Kindness Day, which is usually during the same time period as Random Acts of Kindness Week.
To learn more and to read about the Counseling Program at Leonardtown Elementary School please contact Ms. Amanda Suomela.
Yearbook Forms Coming Home Soon!
PTA News!
We are excited to kick off 2020 and continue to the great fun and success our PTA had in 2019. Thank you to everyone who contributed the delicious cookies for our Teacher Appreciation cookie exchange in December. It was appreciated by our teachers and staff.
Here is a list of upcoming PTA sponsored events this spring! We will have our next General PTA meetings in February and May with dates TBD.
February 14th- Teacher Appreciation Hot Cocoa Bar (sign up to emailed soon!)
Thursday February 20th- The Big Idea Fair
Friday February 28th 6-8pm- Family Dance
Friday April 3rd- Spring Fundraiser- Runathon
Thursday April 30th and Friday May 1st- Mornings with Mom
Look for upcoming information on ways you can volunteer on the 2020- 2021 PTA board! If you have any questions about the roles on the LES PTA please email lesospreyspta@gmail.com
Smiles,
Your LES PTA Board