Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
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
Week of 2.10.20
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, Feb 13: Family Education Night from 4:45-6 pm (Snowdate- Feb 20)
Friday, Feb 14: Valentine's Day Parties and Two Hour Early Dismissal (begins at 1:15 pm)
Monday, Feb 17: School Closed for Presidents' Day
Wednesday, Feb 19: Catoctin Feeder Community Dinner at CHS at 6 pm
Thursday, Feb 27: PTA "A Night to Remember" Event from 5:30-7 pm
Wednesday, March 4: Two Hour Early Dismissal (begins at 1:15 pm)
Friday, March 6: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Monday, March 16: Hearing and Vision Screening only for Morning M/W Pre-K Students
Tuesday, March 17: Hearing and Vision Screening for Pre-K, K, and First Grade Students
Wednesday, March 18: Spring and Class Picture Day
Thursday, March 19: Spring and Class Picture Day for Morning T/TH Pre-K Students
Thursday, March 19: Science Fair Projects Due and Family Viewing from 4-5 pm
Friday, March 20: Science Fair Viewing by LES Classes
Tuesday, March 24: PTA Family Night- Science Fun
Family Education Night: Thursday, February 13
Come join us for Family Education Night!
Dinner for Parents: 4:45-5:00 in the Media Center with presentation by Mrs. Byard
Rotations from 5-6 pm include:
- Science Fair Prep
- How to academically support your child at home
- A therapy dog will be here so that students can cuddle up and read!
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 6 so that we can plan for dinner!
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12487
Valentine Party Times- February 14
10:15-11:15 am- All other LES classrooms
10:45-11:45 am- Baptiste classroom
12:15-1:15 pm- OLeary classroom
Science Fair
LES will host its Annual Science Fair on Thursday, March 19. It is mandatory for students in grades 3-5. Students will receive information this week. Family visits to view projects will be on March 19 from 4-5 pm. Class visits will take place on March 20.
Check out this link for many online resources.
FCPS will host the 39th Annual Science and Engineering Fairs and 7th Annual Elementary Social Studies Fair on Saturday, March 28 at Tuscarora High School.
Registration is OPEN NOW, with deadlines for students entering projects:
Monday, March 23: Grades PreK-5
Elementary Science:
https://education.fcps.org/scienceelem/sciencefair
Elementary Social Studies:
https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/ssfair/home
Counselor News
Monocacy Middle School Incoming 6th Grade Students and Parents
Please Join Us: Feb. 19th at 6:30 (snow date 2/26 @ 6:30)
Learn about middle school and have a chance to tour the building!
Coming Up In February: It’s Kindness Week at LES!
Tuesday, February 18- Be CRAZY for Kindness! It’s Crazy Hair Day!
Wednesday, February 19- Ride the Wave of Kindness! Wear “Beachie” Clothes! (No bathing suits please)
Thursday, February 20- DREAM Kindness. Wear your PJ’s to school!
Friday, February 21- LES Kids are Kind Kids! Wear your LES SPIRIT WEAR or Colors.
The NED show came to LES on February 11, 2020 for students. We were lucky enough to have students from Sabillasville Elementary join us for the NED show. Students learned about finding their mindset. They learned to Never Give Up, Encourage Others, and Do Your Best! Yo-Yo’s are on sale from the show through February 21 for $8, $10, and $15. If you would like to order, please fill out the form that was sent home and return your order with payment to Mrs. Bo. For more information, visit this link: NEDkids.com
Committed to Community Care
Join our Community Dinner on February 19th @ 6:00 PM
Where: Catoctin HS
FREE Admission to Dinner Participants for Varsity game at 7 pm
Who: Sponsored by PTA & School Administrators in the Catoctin Feeder
Why: *to share FCPS resources *to build community spirit *to celebrate our Cougar Community
Register using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cougar-community-dinner-tickets-91363170703#tickets
PTA News
Lewistown PTA invites you and your loved ones to "A Night to Remember"
Thursday, February 27 from 5:30-7pm
Come enjoy a candle light dinner with your loved ones.
Dinner will be served and photo ops will be available.
Please dress your best. This is a FREE event!
RSVP by Friday January 31.
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12541
Sign up for Girls on the Run!
Teams meet twice a week to learn life skills and train for a 5K (3.1 mi) run held at the end of the season. Online registration is now open!
For registration or more information,visit www.gotrmidmd.org or contact Jasmine Browder at jasmine@gotrmidmd.org Review the full flier: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12662
Out of District Transfers
Parents and guardians must renew out-of-district transfers for students every year. Parents or guardians who wish to request an out-of-district transfer must apply by completing the appropriate form, online at www.fcps.org in the section labeled For Families and Students, through March 1, 2020. Those seeking to renew a request approved for the current school year must re-apply online, also by March 1, 2020.
FCPS will restrict out-of-district transfers at 32 schools in the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with FCPS Regulation 400-78.
Based on enrollment projections, the following schools will be at or near 100% capacity when schools open in August 2020. Consequently, their enrollment is limited only to those students who reside within each school's attendance area.
Restricted elementary schools are:
Brunswick
Centerville*
Deer Crossing
Glade
Green Valley
Hillcrest
Kemptown
Lewistown
Middletown (Primary)
Monocacy
Myersville
New Market
New Midway/Woodsboro
Oakdale
Orchard Grove
Parkway
Sugarloaf*
Tuscarora
Twin Ridge*
Urbana
Valley
Walkersville
Waverley
Whittier
Yellow Springs
*Restricted as a result of the redistricting process rather than 100% capacity, per Regulation 400-15
Restricted middle schools are
Ballenger Creek
Monocacy
Oakdale
Urbana
Restricted high schools are
Frederick
Urbana
Walkersville
The at-capacity schools that are restricted for out-of-district transfers in September 2020 will continue under that designation for the 2020-2021 school year. School designations are re-evaluated annually based on projections.
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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!