Lisbon Elementary
October 14, 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
Lisbon Gratitude
One important aspect of creating a caring community is taking time to express gratitude. It is so nice to have more of a normal start to the year this year (compared to the previous two years). I am very proud of our cumulative effort to open school and start this school year strong! We can look at the start of school and declare there were so many successful moments. I want to express my gratitude to the many people who contributed to the successful reopening of LES! A huge shout-out goes to...
- Our amazing families for their support, patience, and flexibility!
- Our custodial team, Ms. Dottie, Mr. Rufus, and Ms. Emilia, for hustling to keep the school clean and looking fabulous!
- Our front office staff, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Drews for the myriad of tasks they do to manage our school office and their care and attention to students and families.
- Our Lisbon teachers spent SO much time setting up welcoming classroom environments and greeting new students with supportive and welcoming smiles.
- Our counselors, service providers, technology department, and paraprofessionals for always being there to help wherever they are needed.
- Our incredible PTA who helps to contribute to enhancing our school community.
- And...Assistant Principal, Mr. Scobie, worked tirelessly and has done such an excellent job preparing for the opening of school (substitute management, arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, buses, testing schedules, etc.).
We have so much to be grateful for in our Lisbon community. I recommend focusing on all of the good things that take place each day. We try to highlight the amazing things going on in our school with our Lisbon Lines, so you can see what is going on in our school. I also recommend asking your child, "What were three good things that happened in school today?" Recent studies indicate that gratitude practices like talking about three positive experiences in school can actually improve your physical and mental health.
Thank you for your continued support!
Mrs. Anoff, Principal
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar
October
- 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.)
- 7 - Jump Rope for Heart
- 7 - Fall Parent-Teacher conference scheduling opens, 8:00 a.m. (more info to come)
- 8 - Election Day - Schools and Offices closed
- 11 - Veterans Day- Wear RED, WHITE, & BLUE
- 11 - Report cards issued
- 14 - Fall Parent-Teacher conference scheduling closes, 4:00 p.m. (more info to come)
- 14 - American Education Week 2022 starts - (more info to come)
- 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
December
- 14 - Professional Work & Wellness Day, Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 26-30 - Winter Break - Schools closed
January
- 2 - Winter Break - Schools closed
- 3 - Schools Reopen
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
LEARNING BEHAVIORS AND REPORT CARDS
We are more than halfway through the first quarter. The first quarter ends in less than a month on Wednesday, November 2. In preparation for the end of the quarter, it is important to learn how teachers report student progress to parents/guardians. Report cards are an essential tool to strengthen the home-school connection, reflect on learning, and establish short and long-term goals for success in school. They also help set the conversation for parent-teacher conferences which will take place in November.
Learning Behaviors
One very important section of the report card is the Learning Behaviors section. Strong learning behaviors help drive the grades students earn on the report card.
Learning Behaviors are learned actions that enable students to access learning and interact with others productively in the community. These behaviors are developed in and outside of school.
Additionally, Learning Behaviors help with understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions - all are essential life skills. They complement the curriculum content taught in the elementary grades and are a natural part of learning about oneself while interacting with others.
These behaviors were drafted and revised several times based on feedback from teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, and parent advisory committees.
REPORT CARD LANGUAGE AND INDICATORS
Indicators are provided to give greater detail about each learning behavior. These indicators give students, families, and teachers a sense of what the learning behavior means or how it might be demonstrated. The indicators help guide teachers as they consider and report on the learning behavior. The indicators are not a checklist. All indicators do not have to be present to meet expectations of the learning behavior. There are five learning behaviors reported on the elementary report card:
Demonstrates Interpersonal Skills
- Shows respect to peers and adults
- Interacts positively with peers and adults
- Shares opinions respectfully
- Contributes positively to the classroom and school community
- Demonstrates digital citizenship
Demonstrates Responsibility
- Follows established schoolwide and classroom procedures
- Follows oral and written directions
- Exhibits self-control and manages emotions
- Participates actively in learning
- Manages time effectively to complete work
- Organizes and manages materials
- Accepts responsibility for actions
Demonstrates Perseverance
- Works through challenges
- Attempts new strategies when needed
- Solves problems
- Asks questions and seeks information
- Accepts and learns from feedback
- Demonstrates stamina
Demonstrates Collaboration
- Works cooperatively in a variety of settings
(e.g. whole group, small group, online, guided, and unguided) - Thinks flexibly
- Acknowledge others’ ideas
- Demonstrates ability to reach a compromise
- Shares responsibility
- Contributes to conversations and group discussions
Demonstrates Initiative
- Takes appropriate academic risks
- Begins task without prompting
- Demonstrates self-advocacy
- Uses technology to demonstrate learning
- Selects appropriate tool(s) for the task
- Seeks to improve work
How are learning behaviors evaluated?
Teachers have (received professional learning) been trained to understand and recognize actions that are evidence of the learning behaviors. Teachers observe students during instruction (and student interaction) to inform their report of the learning behaviors on the report card. Teachers refer to expectations for a learning behavior. Expectations are based on frequency and quality.
Frequency: How often a behavior occurs
Teachers consider how frequently the learning behavior is demonstrated by the student. Frequency is thought of as most of the time, some of the time, or not very often or not at all. Frequency is relative to grade-level and age appropriateness.
Quality: How well a behavior is demonstrated (based on grade/age appropriateness).
Teachers consider how well (quality) a learning behavior is demonstrated. This is relative to grade-level and age appropriateness. For example, a younger student may not be expected to persevere with a problem as long as an older student.
How are learning behaviors reported?
- Each teacher reports performance for the students that they teach.
- Teachers use the reporting codes below to express student performance.
- 1 – Meets Expectations
- 2 – Making Progress Towards Expectations
- 3 – Limited/No Progress Towards Expectations
Please visit the HCPSS website here with complete information regarding learning behaviors on the report card. Be sure to look at the sample report cards, so you know what to expect
Mrs. Taylor's Counseling Corner
Trick or Trash
Message from the Health Room
If your child tests positive for Covid, please call the Health room at 410-313-5555 or email joanne_okeefe@hcpss.org to notify us.
Also, please check your child's backpack for missing required Health forms that need to be completed and returned as soon as possible. We have already sent home all of Kindergarten's forms that are missing and have also started on new students to Lisbon and 5th graders.
Thank you so much!!
Joanne O'Keefe RN--School Nurse
American Heart Association
We are so excited to be starting our Jump Rope Unit in PE class to get ready for our Jump Rope For Heart Event on November, 7th! This event will be held during your students’ Related Arts time at school. Lisbon students will be working hard all month to learn new jumping skills to prepare for the event! We will be explaining to the students what the American Heart Association does and why we choose to participate in this event as a school. There is an option to raise money for the American Heart Association, but the students do not need to in order to participate! That is a family decision! Be on the lookout for other opportunities to learn and participate in challenges as a family on Canvas! If you would like to check out our school website you may do so here http://www.heart.org/khc
We are so excited to see what our Heart Heros will learn this year!
The American Heart Association offers programs for the classroom and for the gym to get help kids healthy and performing better in school.
Mrs. Lindauere & Mrs. Wasson
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Lisbon Halloween Celebrations
Halloween Parade
On Friday, October 28, 2022, Lisbon ES will celebrate Halloween with a few adjustments. Our annual parade and classroom activities will be limited to students and staff only. Classrooms will have fall activities but unfortunately we will NOT be unable to have food. Due to logistical concerns, student costumes MUST fit over top of your child's clothing so they can get dressed inside the classroom and independently. Please think through your child's costume choice, as they will need to put it on with little to no assistance.
Please review the following reminders/updates.
- Any costumes that perpetuate violence, have any blood, gore, scary masks, or contain any type of weapons are prohibited. Props that come with costumes that are “play weapons” are not allowed in school. This includes but is not limited to toy guns, knives, swords, sickles, pitchforks, etc.
- If you prefer that your child does not take part in the parade, please send a note to your child’s teacher and contact Mrs. Anoff at debra_anoff@hcpss.org.
- Thank you for your cooperation.
The Council of Elders Community Academy
Join HCPSS and the Council of Elders (TCOE) virtually on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for an engaging session regarding how to effectively maintain communication with your child’s school. HCPSS staff will provide a parent demonstration on how to monitor student performance utilizing school system online resources. Additionally, families will receive strategies to help ensure successful parent-teacher conferences. This session is for families of students in elementary, middle, and high school. To register, please complete the registration form linked here. Please see the TCOE Navigating HCPSS flier for more information.
October 13 and 27 – GT Education Program Information Nights
HCPSS families interested in the G/T Education Program are invited to come learn about the advanced-level offerings available and how their students can become involved. The evening will begin with an overview of G/T Education Program offerings and will be followed by a question-and-answer session with Central Office G/T Education Program staff.
Elementary Focus: Thursday, October 13, 7 – 8:00 pm virtually via Microsoft Teams
Secondary Focus: Thursday, October 27, 7 – 8:00 pm virtually via Microsoft Teams
For more information, including how to register for the sessions, please refer to this HCPSS News announcement.
Planning a Trip?
If your student will be absent for 3 or more days, please fill out the Extended Absence/Discretionary Absence form (see below) and return it to the front office.
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
PTA NEWS
PTA Calendar
Oct. 18th – Fundraising, Staff Appreciation, and Event Committee Planning Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
(Link to meet will be shared on our Facebook group or by emailing cathydatz@yahoo.com)
Oct. 28th – FALL FESTIVAL
- 5:00 p.m. - Costume Parade & Sensory Hour – food available
- 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. - Fall Festival opens to everyone
Nov. 2nd – PTA General Membership Meeting, 7:00 p.m. (LisbonPTA)
Nov. 18th – Community Night (assemble Thanksgiving baskets)
Planning Meeting-October 18th
Planning Meeting
October 18th at 7:00 p.m.
(Code to be posted)
Want to help with our fundraising? Interested in helping on a committee or chairing an event? Have questions about PTA events? Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18th. Joining our fundraising, staff appreciation, and/or event committees will keep Lisbon PTA from canceling events. Events in most need are International Fair and STEM (or STEAM) Night. If you are unable to attend we will have links following the meeting of the fundraising we have chosen. You can always reach out to us for information or suggestions.
INTERNATIONAL FAIR NEEDS A CHAIR OR COMMITTEE OR IT WILL BE CANCELLED
STEM NIGHT NEEDS A FEW PARENTS TO JOIN THE COMMITTEE
Fall Festival
Fall Festival - Friday, October 28th
**NEW** 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Costume parade through Lisbon park, food and bake sale, sensory friendly hour for our families who need a small group and no DJ. All Fall Festival favorites will be available to enjoy in this calmer hour.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Fall Festival opens for all families. Wristbands are available to be purchased now on our Memberhub store for $15 each or $18 at the door. More information will be sent home.
Community Night
November 18th from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Assembling at least 200 Thanksgiving baskets for families in our community
and HCPSS families
Our costs for turkeys, pies, and perishables are higher then previous years. Some of our large donors and businesses are unable to contribute as much as previous years.
100 baskets go to the Morgan Chaple UMC Food Pantry in Woodbine for our community. The 4-County Lions Club, who have been our partners since the beginning, provide turkeys, dairy, and potatoes for these baskets. The other 100 go to HCPSS families including Lisbon families, and we provide the turkeys, dairy, pie and potatoes. Please consider donating food or funds to support this much needed program. Each basket will be roughly $60 to fill. Over the past 5 years our Lisbon families have provided 850 Thanksgiving baskets.
Community Night is a wonderful event where our students and the community come to assemble the baskets and prepare them. We are fortunate that our children can have a hands on way to show and feel how good giving is.
The need is greater, and more families have reached out to receive baskets.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA5A722A46-lisbon1
Sign up here to donate food items. Items can be dropped off or shipped directly to the school.
Lisbon PTA Community Night
Lisbon Elementary School
15901 Frederick Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797
Support your ROARsome LES teachers, staff, and students. PTA supports teacher reimbursements, staff appreciation, 5th grade celebration, and classroom needs.
Lisbon PTA hosts fun family events and activities through the school year including many free to attend.
Volunteering is not a requirement with membership; however, we would love to have you!
PTA memberships are important to not only support our PTA incentives but to give families a voice and a vote. Voting is permitted by members on PTA business membership is not required to attend meetings.
We will be looking into a new fundraising event for this school year, we would like families to share thoughts and ideas on this new event.
Paying by credit card at lisbonpta.memberhub.com/store or scan the QR code. Pay by cash or check, return bottom of the flier with payment (made out to Lisbon PTA) to the LES office.
Other Ways to Support Lisbon PTA
Memberhub Giveback App – Lisbon PTA receives a percent give back for every purchase and it doesn’t cost you a thing. Download the App on Memberhub.
BoxTops for Education App – Scan your receipt and Lisbon PTA gets money from the program, no more clipping.
Clothes Bin – The clothing donation bin in the Lisbon Parking lot gives LES PTA $.10 per pound for clothes, shoes, and textiles. Both usable and unusable items can be put in the bin. Please do not leave bags or items outside the bin.
Scripts – LESPTA has an account with scripts that we earn a percentage for every gift card purchase.
No Hassle Donation – In our Memberhub store there is a no hassle donation for the general fund which goes towards events and activities and a staff appreciation that goes towards yearlong staff appreciation activities.
Restaurant Nights – We schedule restaurant nights through the year LESPTA receives a % of sales on our date. Restaurant nights will be posted in the Lines and on our Facebook group.
Lisbon Liaisons Program
Do you and your family:
Like to attend our LES events?
Enjoy meeting and connecting with new people?
Want to serve as a helpful point of contact for another family?
Care about creating a community that is invested in celebrating our diversity?
If so, please consider joining our Lisbon Liaison Program. This program was developed to ensure that all families at Lisbon feel welcome in our community and to encourage engagement with our community, populations:
- Families who have recently moved to the community and have a child(ren) in attendance at Lisbon.
- Elementary school families in which the adult caretakers are not conversant in English and have child(ren) in attendance at Lisbon Elementary School.
Liaison families serve as points of contact and are familiar faces for school events and for the day-to-day questions that may arise as these families move through Lisbon Elementary. The goal of the program is to ensure that all families understand that they are valuable members of our community and to close any gaps that may exist in a family’s ability to access the resources and opportunities provided by the Lisbon Elementary School community. If you are interested, please contact Ellen Bockelman at meabbock@gmail.com.
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/