Lisbon Elementary
September 23, 2022
Lisbon Elementary School
Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal
15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax
les.hcpss.org
From School Administration
WHAT IS SEL? HOW CAN YOU HELP AT HOME?
At Lisbon, we focus on SEL daily in each homeroom classroom. This builds a strong classroom community, and relationship while fostering a sense of independence as students learn to become problem solvers.
Fostering Social and Emotional Learning at Home
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a framework that gives students the skills to recognize and manage emotions and help solve problems effectively by establishing positive relationships. According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), encouraging SEL yields positive results for students, adults, and school communities. Parents can use these tips to help foster SEL at home.
Focus on Strengths
When your child brings home a test, talk first about what they did well. Then talk about what can be improved. Praise specific strengths; don’t just criticize things that were done wrong.
Ask Children How They Feel
When you ask your child about their feelings, the message is that feelings matter and you care. It shows the importance of being a good listener and helps children feel heard in a way that fosters a strong parent-child relationship.
Be Willing to Apologize
Parents need to be able to apologize to their children if what they said was not what they meant. Calmly explain what you really wanted to say. By doing this, you’re being a good role model. You’re showing how important it is to apologize after hurting someone. You’re
teaching that it’s possible to work through problems with respect for the other person.
Give Children Choices—and Respect Their Wishes
When children have a chance to make choices, they learn how to solve problems. If you make all their decisions for them, they’ll never learn this key skill. Giving children ways to express preferences and make decisions shows that their ideas and feelings matter.
Ask Questions to Help Children Solve Problems on Their Own
When parents hear their child has a problem, it’s tempting to step in and take over. However, this can harm a child’s ability to find solutions on their own. A helpful approach is to ask good questions. Examples include, “What do you think you can do in this situation?” and “If you choose a particular solution, what will be the consequences of that choice?”
Published with permission from the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar
September
- 26 - Rosh Hashanah - Schools and Offices closed
- 30 - School-Wide Spirit Day, Sports Day
- 30 - Spiritwear Sale Ends
October
- 5 - Yom Kippur - Schools and Offices closed
- 21 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
- 24 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed for students
November
- 2 - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 8 - Election Day - Schools and Offices closed
- 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools closed for students
- 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday- Schools and Offices closed
HCPSS Calendars
There will be no printed 2022-2023 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by
- Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
- Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
- Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
- Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
- Adding to your calendar of choice (See your calendar for specifics on adding a new calendar)
You also may view and/or download printable PDFs of the full calendar and/or important dates only. Updates to the PDFs will be noted on the HCPSS calendar page.
PLEASE NOTE! The calendar is subject to change. The online calendar reflects the most recent version.
Calendars in Spanish, Chinese, and Korean
Calendario en españolNEW INFORMATION
MAP TESTING
First Grade:
Math MAP: September 22
Reading MAP: September 21
Second Grade:
Math MAP: October 3 & 4
Reading MAP: September 29 & 30
Third Grade:
Math MAP: October 3 & 4
Reading MAP: September 28
Fourth Grade:
Math MAP: September 27 & 28
Reading MAP: September 30
Fifth Grade:
Math MAP: September 29 & 30
Reading MAP: October 4
Food Bank - Fresh Produce - September 26th
3267 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042, 443-656-3376
Monday, September 26, 2022
Drive-Thru
From 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please do NOT arrive before 11:45 .am.
3267 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042, 443-656-3376
Lunes 26 de septiembre, octubre por determinar
Drive-Thru
De 12:00 p.m. a 2:00 p.m.
Por favor, NO llegue antes de las 11:45 am.
Productos frescos
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th each year in the United States. This celebration honors numerous people from Spanish-speaking backgrounds who have come to the United States. We celebrate their cultures and traditions during this month. September 15th was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Also, Mexico celebrates its independence day on September 16th and Chile celebrates its independence day on September 18th.
Check out these websites for more information about Hispanic Heritage Month and how you can celebrate virtually and at home!
From the Health Room
Attention Kindergarten parents: Please check your student's folders for required Health forms that still need to be completed for your child's health file. They were sent home the first week of school. Once they are completed, if you could kindly return them as soon as possible, I'd appreciate it!
Thank you-
Joanne O'Keefe RN
Flu Vaccination Clinic
Flu shots are coming to Lisbon Elementary on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14th. They will be given at NO CHARGE TO YOU. Now, more than ever, it is important to protect your family through vaccinations.
If you would like your child to be vaccinated, please register BEFORE Saturday, October 8:
Fill out the consent form online at:
https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1582905605
This code is for Lisbon students only. Each school has it’s own identifying code to register your students, so if you have older children, be sure to register them on the links sent from their Middle or High Schools.
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a serious illness that affects people of all ages. One of the best ways to prevent the flu is through vaccinations. We are pleased to join with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) to offer flu vaccinations at our school.
The vaccine is quadrivalent and it does not have preservatives (thimerosal, mercury) because they use single-dose syringes.
We urge you to protect your family from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu shot. Please visit www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm for more information about the flu vaccine.
Calling all walkers…And runners, skippers, hoppers, and twirlers!!!
Walking Wednesday…
Begins September 28th, 2022 and here is what you need to know!
Walking Wednesday is an OPTIONAL program offered to ALL students
most Wednesdays during their recess break (September-December and March-June).
Students EARN a necklace and foot charm for each mile walked.
(Last year, our students walked over 1400 miles in total…WOW!)
Students may walk as little or as much as they like, as often as they wish.
This program is about getting students moving, making achievable goals, and teamwork.
The more miles walked, the more charms earned, including special mileage charms.
Students also earn rewards and prizes for reaching individual, grade, and school milestones!
Students are responsible for bringing their necklace to school each Wednesday.
If a necklace is left at home, walkers have the option to “earn now and collect later.”
We encourage students to keep their necklaces in their backpack or around their neck.
Lost necklaces (and charms already earned for the current year) can be replaced by walking
1 lap (1/5 of a mile) for each item they wish to replace.
If this becomes habit, only necklaces will be able to be earned back.
The kids work very hard…Help us encourage them by asking to see their necklace!
The FIRST LAP begins September 28th, 2022!!!
If you have any questions about the program, or are interested in volunteering,
please contact Natalie Crum @ bwiflygirl@gmail.com
Quick Reference Refrigerator Guide
Spiritwear Sale Ends on Sept. 30th
Student Absences
Please send all absence notes to lesabsence@hcpss.org and include the following in your email:
- Student's first and last name
- Grade level
- Date(s) of absence
- Reason for absence
HCPSS Student & Parent Handbook
Job Opportunities at LES
Temporary Employee Positions
We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to assist students with disabilities who require direct adult supervision throughout the school day. The position works under the daily supervision of the school administration and the direction of a special education teacher and/or a classroom teacher. Some experience working with children or individuals with disabilities preferred. Below, please are details regarding the position.
Temporary Employee (TE) positions are with Social Service Consultants, Ltd.
Compensation is $15.00 per hour
The hours are 8:35 AM – 3:05 PM Monday-Friday.
To apply, please email Robert Tencher at Rtencher@gmail.com to request an application packet. Please specify the school you are interested in. You can also apply using this link. Please contact Bradley Scobie at bradley_scobie@hcpss.org or at 410-313-5506 when you have completed all parts of the application.
Long Term Special Education Para Needed
Para supports and promotes student learning and well-being. Provides assistance in implementing plans and programs related to the academic and/or functional skill attainment for students with learning challenges. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. Please contact Bradley Scobie at bradley_scobie@hcpss.org or at 410-313-5506 if you are interested.
Health & Safety
Currently, protective face masks are voluntary in all HCPSS buildings and on school buses. The state does not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for public school students nor is the school system providing mass COVID-19 testing opportunities for staff or students.
The most up-to-date health and safety information can be found online and will be continually updated. Please note that health and safety protocols are subject to change, pending guidance and recommendations from federal, state, and local health officials, among other sources.
PTA NEWS
Join the Lisbon PTA
Join the LES PTA today at lisbonpta.memberhub.com! When you become a member you are supporting students and teachers at LES, as well as the nation. Each voice makes the PTA louder when advocating for what they need.
Don't forget to mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 12th for our second virtual General PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm. We will continuum to use the code: lisbonpta for our virtual meetings. Please be sure to either log in under your child's account or email Mrs. Datz, our PTA president, at 6:30 pm to get the link to our meeting We hope to see you there!
If you can volunteer your time as a member of the PTA Board or just at an event, we would love to have you! Please email us at cathydatz@yahoo.com or reach out to us through our Facebook page.
.Clothing to Cash Recycling Program and LES Fundraiser
Do you have clothes, shoes, bedding, blankets, towels, or bags in good condition to donate?
Please consider using the donation bins now placed in the front of the building near the Lisbon Park to help raise funds for LES.
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/