Lisbon Elementary

Mrs. Debra Anoff, Principal
Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal

15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax

les.hcpss.org

We hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving break with their family. During this time of year, we often reflect on what we are grateful for in our lives. We have not shared this recently, but we are so grateful to be part of such an amazing, welcoming school community. Your kindness and acceptance, coupled with your support and love for Lisbon Elementary School, make us very lucky administrators. That was clearly illustrated during Thanksgiving Week when we received so many kind words of thankfulness and encouragement.

We would also like to take the time to THANK our awesome and amazing PTA and all our parents who contributed to our delicious Parent/Teacher Conference dinner on Monday, November 21st! A very special SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Carmen Castiglia and Mrs. Ashley Marsilio for organizing, setting up, and cleaning up this outstanding dinner!

December is here and it is gearing up to be a fun and magical month filled with hope, love, and traditions. Please know you can always reach out to your child's teacher or the school for anything you need or any questions you might have along the way. We can be reached at 410-313-5506.

Mrs. Anoff, Principal

Mr. Scobie, Assistant Principal

For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar

November 28th-December 8th - Book Fair

December

• 5-9 - Inclusive Schools Spirit Week
  

• 8 - Strings Concert
• 8 - Book Fair Family Shopping, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
• 14 - Professional Work & Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
• 15 - Band, Chorus, Handbells Concert
• 19 - Pick-up Joe Corbi's Orders, 4:00-6:00 p.m. - DATE CHANGE!
  
• 26-30 - Winter Break - Schools closed

January

• 2 - Winter Break - Schools closed
  

• 3 - Schools Reopen
• 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools & offices closed
• 18 - Professional Work & Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
• 23 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
• 30 - Report Cards issued

February

• 9 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
• 10 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
• 20 - Presidents Day - Schools & offices closed
  

There will be no printed 2022-2023 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by

1. Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
3. Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
4. Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
5. 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 español

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November 28, 2022

Good afternoon Lisbon Community,

I am writing to inform you that I will be taking a leave of absence starting Wednesday, November 30th through January 2, 2023. After much consideration, I am scheduled for knee surgery. I am anticipating a recovery period of about three to four weeks, and I will be back to work before you know it.

I have worked closely with Mrs. Peduzzi, Area 2 Superintendent, to ensure Mr. Scobie and Lisbon have the support they need while I am out. I am pleased to share that Mrs. Lauren Bauer, a retired Howard County Principal, will be subbing three days a week for me. Please know that you are in good hands with Mr. Scobie and Mrs. Bauer.

In my absence, please contact Mrs. Johnson, Principal’s Secretary, or Mrs. Drews, Teacher’s Secretary, at (410) 313-5506 . Mr. Scobie and Mrs. Bauer can be reached by email at Bradley_scobie@hcpss.org or Lauren_bauer@hcpss.org or by leaving a phone message in the front office.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility! I will miss seeing our Lisbon scholars and staff throughout the month of December. I look forward to returning and welcoming everyone back from Winter Break!

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season,

Mrs. Anoff

Tis the season for many illnesses!! Parents, please make sure your children are feeling well and are fever free before sending them to school. There is a lot of flu, RSV and Covid still going around. Please email me at joanne_okeefe@hcpss.org if your child tests positive for flu or Covid. Please remember if anyone at home has Covid, your child should be wearing a mask while in school. Let's all try to have a happy and HEALTHY Holiday season!!!

5th grade parents---please check your emails/student's backpacks for outstanding health forms that need to be completed prior to Middle School. Please have them completed as soon as possible and return them to the Health room.

Lisbon Elementary School is now looking for candidates for a Daily Building Substitute position starting as soon as possible.

• Position: Daily Building Substitute (2022-2023 School Year)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours: 8:10 AM - 3:45 PM

Long-Term Rate

• Non-degree (minimum of 60 credits): $157/day
• Degree: $169/day
• Retired Teacher: $169/day

If you are interested, please contact Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal, at Bradley_scobie@hcpss.org or 410-313-5506.

Inclusive Schools Week is celebrated annually around the country. This year we will be participating in Inclusive Schools Week from December 5-9. This entire week is to celebrate and promote acceptance and inclusion of the diverse population we have at Lisbon Elementary School. We also hope this week will encourage conversations about how we can be more accepting and appreciative of those who are different from us.

The “Kaleidoscope of Friends” theme will reflect the idea of different colors, patterns, and shapes working together to make a beautiful picture. Each day during Inclusion Week, students and staff are encouraged to wear a different color each day of the week. Each color represents a word that will be discussed and linked to inclusion at Lisbon Elementary. The celebration of Inclusive Schools Week will create a fundamental commitment to relationships among staff, students and the community of Lisbon.

Monday: Wear Red for Respect

We respect and support our fellow classmates and recognize that individual differences are what make us special.

Tuesday: Wear Green for Gifts

Friendship is a gift we give to one another. We all have gifts and special talents to share.

Wednesday: Wear Blue for Belonging

“Kaleidoscope comes from two Greek words: kalos, meaning “beautiful,” and eidos, “shape.” Education takes on a beautiful shape when all children belong and are valued as contributing members of the school community.”

Thursday: Wear Purple for Positivity

At Lisbon we notice and embrace each other's abilities. We create a joyful school when we are positive with one another.

Friday: Wear Lisbon Spirit Wear/Colors

While we may all have different LES spirit wear, we are all part of the same team at Lisbon. We are a diverse community and that makes our school wonderful and unique! We work together to create a climate of inclusiveness and kindness. We are all linked together and connected in our purpose to make Lisbon an amazing school!

What is Hour of Code? The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. It started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. LES students will be engaging in activities that week in Technology class.

This year, the Howard County Public School System will be administering the Cognitive

Abilities Test (CogAT) to all students in grades 3 and 5. The CogAT is a group-administered abilities test that measures students’ reasoning abilities, which they develop through in-school and out-of-school experiences. It is not designed to test a student’s academic achievement, but their potential.

All students in Grades 3 and 5 will participate in the testing. The CogAT will be administered on December 5th and 6th for our 3rd graders and on December 6th and 7th for all 5th graders. No special preparation is required. Just send your child to school ready to learn as you do daily.

The Gifted and Talented Education Program will use the data from the CogAT as one criterion for placement into fourth grade Gifted/Talented mathematics classes and middle school Gifted/Talented content classes. Students’ individual scores will be reported to parents in late February/early March.

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.

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

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