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Together We Will Learn, Excel, and Succeed
September 10
Principal's Message
Dear Lewistown Families,
It has certainly been an exciting start to what promises to be a fantastic school-year! No one can deny that COVID-19 poses challenges, but we feel our health and safety protocols are strong, consistent, and working well here at Lewistown!
In the event your child may need to quarantine, we are offering TIGER Tutoring during the school day for academic instruction, specials and social emotional learning. All students that are absent for any reason will have access to TIGER Tasks in their classroom courses in Schoology. These videos, activities, resources, etc. will help your child stay connected to the classroom during their time away. Please reach out to your child's teacher for assistance in your child's Schoology courses.
Schoology Resource: Self Paced Parent Checklist for Schoology
Have a wonderful weekend,
Ms. Belinda Fockler
Proud Principal of Lewistown Elementary School
Lewistown Family Handbook
Our Lewistown Family Handbook for the 2021- 2022 school year is hot off the press! Thank you for taking the time to review the handbook to understand the processes and procedures in place at Lewistown Elementary School. The link below can be found on our Lewistown Website under Parents & Students drop down menu.
Attention 4th and 5th Grade
Mrs. Burgess will be sending home a permission slip for those interested in participating in the 2021 Bernard “Pappy” Lorenzen Memorial County Cross Country Meet!
Event:
1 Mile Cross Country Run
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 (rain date Sept. 28, 2021)
Frederick Keys Stadium
** Contact Mrs. Burgess for more information**
Attendance Procedures
If you'd like to include your child's teacher in the email as a courtesy, that's appropriate. But please use the school attendance email LEW.attendance@fcps.org to report your child's absences.
2021- 2022 Lewistown Elementary School Important Dates
September:
Thursday, September 16th: Yom Kippur, Schools Closed
Friday, September 17th: PTA Roy Rogers Fundraiser Night, 5-8pm
Thursday, September 23rd: Mid-Term 2-hour early dismissal for students
Friday, September 24th: Fair Day 3.5 hour early dismissal for students (no 1/2 day Pre-K)
Please help support Lewistown!
We are in need of Substitutes, Daily Lunch Monitor and Food Service Worker!
Lewistown Daily Lunch Monitor (2 Hours Daily) and Substitute Teachers Needed!!
Please visit FCPS online application site.
https://www.applitrack.com/fcps/OnlineApp/
Food Service Worker Needed
FCPS Food & Nutrition Services is currently recruiting for non-benefitted Food Service Workers for our school. The position is 3 hours a day with a payrate of $13.70 per hour. If you’re interested, please view JOB 8045, Non-benefitted Food Service Worker for the Walkersville region and submit your application through this link: https://www.applitrack.com/fcps/OnlineApp/default.aspx?Category=Food+and+Nutrition+Services&all=cat .
If you have questions, please contact Susan Wedge in Food & Nutrition Services at 301-644-5067 or email susan.wedge@fcps.org
Let us know if you apply so we can add you to our school list. Thanks!
Follow Lewistown on Twitter @LESFCPS and Mrs. Fockler @FCPSBFockler
Notification of FCPS Policies and Regulations
Bullying/Intimidation/Harassment
Everyone has the right to feel respected and be treated with dignity. Schools must be safe, provide an optimal environment for achievement and be free from violence.
Teachers establish clear behavior standards and make every effort to be aware of problems, provide proper guidance and supervision and consistently and fairly enforce policies.
Bullying incidents, however, tend to occur out of sight of school staff. A comprehensive approach that includes students and parents has the most promise in reducing bullying. It is not helpful to simply tell a child to ignore bullying or encourage a child to fight the bully. It is important to report bullying because it may not stop without help.
Students subjected to bullying, intimidation or harassment may file a complaint with appropriate school officials as identified in Regulation 400-48. The Regulation and reporting forms are available in schools and counselor offices and via www.fcps.org.
Regulation 500-32
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Instructional Materials: Regulation 500-32
Important - Student Emergency Cards
IMPORTANT! Parents/guardians have been receiving emails from FCPS NoReply. This email provides instructions on how to use the secure online portal to provide updated student information for the coming school year. This online process replaces the paper Student Information Cards of the past.
When you receive this important email, please take a few minutes to review and complete the online form as soon as possible.
Sample Email Heading - Be on the lookout for..
From Address: FCPS NoReply-noreplyregistration@powerschool.com<noreplyregistration@powerschool.com</noreplyregistration@powerschool.com
Reply-To Address: FCPS NoReply-noreplyregistration@powerschool.com<noreplyregistration@powerschool.com</noreplyregistration@powerschool.com
Subject: Student Information Form
If you cannot access and complete this form electronically, call the front office to have a paper card sent home for you to complete.
LES VISION STATEMENT
Lewistown Elementary School
Mrs. Melissa Huntsberry - Special Education Coordinator
Mrs. Kim Little- Secretary
Mrs. Stacy Bokinsky- School Counselor
Email: belinda.fockler@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/les/home
Location: 11119 Hessong Bridge Road Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 240-236-3750
Twitter: @TeamLES