Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
Week of 9.25.17
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!
Paper Copies of Family Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, Sept. 27: Summer Farm Healthy Eating Challenge Forms Due
Monday, Oct. 2: Fall Picture Day
Friday, Oct. 6: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Friday, Oct. 6: Two Hour Early Dismissal
Friday, Oct. 20: Schools Closed for Students- Teacher Professional Development Day
Friday, Oct. 27: Character Walk from 1:30- 3 pm
Friday, Oct. 27: PTA Harvest Party from 6-7:30 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.
Begin following us on Instagram (LESFCPS) and Twitter (@LESFCPS).
Picture Day: Monday, October 2
Paper order forms were previously sent home with each child.
If you need another order form, please contact Mrs. Little in the front office.
You may also order your child's school pictures online at mylifetouch.com and enter the Picture Day ID: MJ717057Q0.
You can preview the order form here: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/42/7210.pdf
PTA News
PTA Reflection Entries are due November 1.
Attendance Information
Regular attendance is vital for your child to meet with success in school since research shows that student achievement is directly related to attendance. The school day is as follows: 8:45 am -3:15 pm
Maryland Law requires that a written excuse be provided each time that your child is absent. The excuse should be received by the school within two days of the absence and include the date of the absence, your child’s first and last name, the reason for the absence, and the signature of you as the parent/guardian. Without this information, the absence is classified as an unlawful (unexcused) absence.
Students with perfect or exemplary attendance for the year will receive certificates at the closing ceremony for the school year. Perfect attendance will be awarded to those students who have never been absent, arrived late, or left early.
Cafeteria Information
Breakfast and lunch are served every day that school is in session. Upon arrival, students who wish to purchase breakfast go straight to the cafeteria. At lunch, students remain in the cafeteria for 30 minutes. Students may bring a bag lunch from home or purchase a lunch from the cafeteria.
If buying a lunch, a student may pay cash daily or put money on an account. You may send in check or money or log onto www.myschoolbucks.com to pay for lunches online. Your child can purchase breakfast, lunch, snacks, and ice cream with that account. If you only want your child to purchase lunch, you need to contact the cafeteria or write in the memo line of your check, “lunches only”.
If the need arises, students will be permitted to charge up to three meals. You will receive notification from the cafeteria if a breakfast or lunch is charged.
Free and Reduced Meals
WE ARE LEWISTOWN!
School Day 8:45 am - 3:15 pm
Doors Open for Students 8:15 am
Office Hours 8 am - 4 pm
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