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 4.27.20
Calendar Updates
FCPS remains closed through May 15.
FCPS Continuity of Learning Survey: Lewistown Elementary School
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
On March 30, 2020, the journey with distance learning began for FCPS staff, students, and families. Continuity of Learning (COL) has been underway for a few weeks now and we want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes and respond to our survey on Continuity of Learning. If you have children in more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school that your child(ren) attend(s).
You can participate in the survey either online or by paper. The survey is available in English and Spanish. If you are a parent/guardian needing assistance with reading and/or interpreting this survey in a language other than English or Spanish, please contact the school and someone will be happy to assist you.
- Access the Lewistown Elementary School online survey: Click Here
- If you require a paper copy, please contact your child's school's principal for details.
Your feedback is important to us! However, please know that your participation in the survey is completely voluntary. Your survey responses will remain confidential and anonymous. Information collected from the survey will be summarized with other parent survey responses.
In advance, we thank you for your commitment and hard work in supporting FCPS as it implements its Continuity of Learning plan.
Term 4 Grading
Our FCPS educational philosophy is that no child should be harmed because of this global pandemic. We work to motivate students to stay engaged, strive to remain compassionate to the challenges our students and families are facing, and maintain our equity lens throughout our work. As always, our mission is to reach, challenge, and prepare each and every student.
To this end, FCPS will adopt a term 4 grading policy similar to that of many other school districts across Maryland and the nation. The default grade for a student in term 4 will be either a Pass (P) or Incomplete (ICOL).
Term 4 Grades
Students in Grades 2-12:
Students who participate in the FCPS Continuity of Learning plan will receive a term 4 grade of Pass (P) for each class, while students who do not participate or are unable to access classwork will receive an Incomplete (ICOL).
Pass indicates that there is evidence that the student has met the learning expectations during COL. Incomplete indicates that there is not enough evidence that the student has met the learning expectations during COL.
If a student earns an Incomplete in term 4, school staff will evaluate the need for providing additional learning opportunities in subsequent semesters. FCPS may require a supplemental learning experience or require that the course be repeated at the high school level.
Students in Grades P-1:
Students will continue to earn the grades of Exceeds Expectations (EE), Meets Expectations (ME), Approaches Expectations (AE), Developing Expectations (DE), or Not Evaluated (NE) for term 4.
Technology Issues
Daily Office Hours for our Therapy Team
- Stacy Bokinsky, School Counselor --- Office Hours 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. --- (240)-236-3755
John Witmer, School Therapist --- Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. --- (240)-236-3744
Julie Ferguson, School Therapist --- Office Hours 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. --- (240)-236-3743
Kate Sword, Behavioral Support Specialist --- Office Hours 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. --- (240)-236-3746
Blessings in a Backpack
BIAB is pleased to inform you that we will continue to offer weekend backpacks of food to ALL children-18 years and younger.
BIAB bags may be picked up at LES on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Our world has shifted dramatically over the past few weeks. Students and and family members who are experiencing difficulty may wish to contact the Frederick County Mental Health Association (MHA).
- The MHA's Call Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From intervention, a caring and supporting voice at a moment of crisis, to connecting you to resources and information, dial 211.
- With the physical facility closed, MHA's Walk-in Behavioral Health Services has moved to an online tele-health platform. The program, and the services it provides, remains the same in all other aspects; and will still provide comprehensive safety/wellness planning, resource information, and referrals as appropriate.
- To access: Go to www.fcmha.org and click on the yellow banner at the top to access an intake form for the service. After completing and submitting the form, information to access the platform will be provided. This can be accessed via computer, tablet, or smartphone (must have access to internet/cellular data).
The Virtual Walk-in Behavioral Health Service is operational Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Stay Informed
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Sign up for Remind 101 (text messaging service). Enter 240-608-6773 in the “to” section and enter @lescom in the “message” section of a text on your phone.
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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!