Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
Week of 3.12.18
Thank you for an amazing event- Jump Rope for Heart! LES raised over $3,500 for the American Heart Association!!
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, March 21: Spring Classroom Pictures
Saturday, March 24: FCPS County Science Fair from 8:30-12:00 at Tuscarora High
Friday, March 30: Schools Closed
Monday, April 2: Schools Closed
Tuesday, April 3: Grade 2 Fieldtrip to ESSL from 12-3 pm
Friday, April 6: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Monday, April 9: End of Term 3
Tuesday, April 10: Schools Closed for Students
Thursday, April 12: Feeder Chorus Concert for Grades 3-5 at CHS at 7 pm
Monday, April 30: Grade 4 Fieldtrip to ESSL from 12-3 pm
LES Yearbooks- Order through March 16
Paper order forms have already been sent home with all students. You may also order yearbooks online. To pay online, go to www.ybpay.lifetouch.com- school code: 11042518. If you need another paper order form, please notify Mrs. Little in the front office.
Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration
FCPS Kindergarten and Pre-k registration begins Monday, March 19.
Enrollment packets will become available beginning March 19. Mrs. Little can assist you in this process Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3:30 pm.
To enter Kindergarten in the fall 2018, a child must turn five on or before September 1, 2018. All kindergarten classes are full-day programs.
Lewistown Elementary School is offering the opportunity for Lewistown four year olds to participate in our inclusive Pre-kindergarten classroom next school year. The inclusive classroom includes both students with an identified disability and typically developing peers. If you would like your child to participate as a typically developing peer, they must meet the following criteria:
1. The child but be four years old on or before September 1, 2018.
2. The child cannot have an identified special needs service (Child Find, speech, etc.)
3. Transportation must be provided by the family.
4. The child cannot be enrolled in another FCPS Pre-K program.
5. The child must reside in the Lewistown Elementary school district.
The class meets for five half days weekly, Monday through Friday. The class is taught by a certified teacher, with dual certification in special education and general education. For students who are accepted into the program, families must provide transportation.
Those registering will need the child’s:
- immunization record
- proof of birth date
- proof of residency.
Please contact Mrs. Little in the front office at (240)236-3750 or by email at kimberly.little@fcps.org with any questions.
Spring and Class Pictures on Wednesday, March 21
Paper order forms will be sent home with all students next week.
You can review the order form here: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=8302
Go to mylifetouch.com to order your child's Spring Pictures. Picture Day ID: MJ727057Q0
Important: Return your completed flyer to school with your child on Picture Day to make sure that your child is photographed.
PTA News
Your PTA is holding a lottery fundraiser for the month of April. During each day in April a $50 prize (in cash, gift certificates or product) will be awarded to the person with the ticket matching the Maryland Evening Pick 3 Lottery Number. The tickets will be $5 each. We are asking each family to sell at least 7 tickets.
**March 23 - all lottery ticket stubs and money due
Read the details here: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=8336
FCPS Science and Social Studies Fair will be held Saturday, March 24 at Tuscarora High
Registration deadlines for students entering projects
Friday, March 16: Grades PreK- 5
Elementary Science:
https://education.fcps.org/scienceelem/sciencefair
Elementary Social Studies:
https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/ssfair/home
See the news release:
http://www.fcps.org/about/news/1628528/countywide-science-and-social-studies-fairs
Counselor News
All in the Family Presentation on Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 pm at the Thurmont Carnival Grounds Activities Building
· Learn that addiction is a family disease.
· Learn how to identify if your loved one has a problem.
· Learn what you can do to help your family.
Guest Speaker is Ms. Rena Larkin
Sponsored by TAC
You’re invited to our FREE Workshops on: Helping Your Child Manage Their Feelings
5:00-7:00 PM at The Mental Health Association
226 South Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD 21701 301.663.0011 www.fcmha.org
WORKSHOP I: (April 9, 2018) We will discuss child development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and coping skills.
WORKSHOP II: (April 16, 2018) We will talk about children expressing feelings, and things you can do to help your child manage those feelings.
WORKSHOP III: (April 23, 2018) Therapeutic Yoga Session and Self-Care tips.
Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award
Hood College presents this award annually to honor distinguished teaching in Frederick County's public school system. Named for a former member of the Hood faculty who encouraged young people to enter the profession of teaching, the Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award recognizes an FCPS teacher who has had a significant impact on young people.
A screening committee of FCPS administrators and other staff will review the nominations and select a winner using a rubric evaluation system. The winner will be notified in May.
The nomination packet and more information can be found here: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=8408
Deadline for Nominations: 3 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018. Questions? Call 301-696-6900 or e-mail Chastidy.Thomas@fcps.org
Wear Blue Friday, April 6
The Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County
Invites Everyone to Show Support:
WEAR BLUE FRIDAY on April 6
Please see the flyer for more information:
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=8491
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!
WE ARE LEWISTOWN!
Principal: Dana Austin
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