Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
Week of 11.12.18
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, November 16: PTA Sponsored Event- Dads and Donuts from 8-8:45 am
Wednesday, November 21: Two Hour Early Dismissal
Thursday and Friday, November 22-23: Schools Closed
Tuesday, November 27: Feeder Literacy Night at the Thurmont Public Library from 6-7:45 pm
Thursday, December 6: Grade 5 Field Trip to ESSL from 12:00-3:00 pm
Friday, December 7: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Friday, December 14: Two Hour Early Dismissal
Friday, December 14: Winter Night of the Arts for K-2 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, December 19: PTA Holiday Shoppe from 6-7:30 pm
LES Fall Book Fair November 15-16
The book fair will only be open during the times listed below:
Thursday 3:00-6 pm and Friday 8:00-9:30 am
There is an LES online book fair available through November 20 at:
Dismissal Change Reminder
Important Survey
FCPS MAY RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (under Public Law 81-874) based on the number of pupils whose parents are in active military service or whose parents live or work on federal property in Maryland.
Please watch for the important survey form each student will bring home for a parent/guardian to complete on Thursday, November 15. Please complete the form and return it to the school as soon as possible. This survey is conducted once each year. Thank you.
PTA News
This year's Reflections theme is "Heroes Around Me".
Our PTA will be collecting entries from students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
Categories are Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts until November 21.
Learn more and get involved: PTA.ORG/REFLECTIONS
Spirit Wear
Our PTA sent home order forms for Spirit Wear this week.
There are several items available for students and adults.
Order forms and money are due back no later than Wednesday December 5.
Questions? Contact Amber at amberdelcid@yahoo.com
Didn't get a form? You can view it here: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=9888
Counselor News
It’s that time of year again! Our annual “Giving Tree” is up and ready here at LES. Each paper ornament on the tree will list an item of need for a LES Family. There are situations which can cause extreme pressure and place burdens on a family financially. If you would like to be a part of this incredible program, just follow the steps below:
How it Works!
Remove an ornament tag from the tree (with parent permission)
Purchase the item(s)
Return the wrapped item(s) to Mrs. Bokinsky with the ornament tag attached
All items need to be to Mrs. Bokinsky by Dec. 14, 2018
Thank you so much for supporting our “Giving Tree.” If you have any questions, please contact me, Stacy Bokinsky, at stacy.bokinsky@fcps.org or 240-236-3755.
Community Food and Clothing Distribution
TMS and the Maryland Food Bank have joined forces to help those in need.
We are hosting a Community food and clothing distrubution.
All are welcome.
Thursday, November 15
Thurmont Middle School Cafeteria
2:30-4:30pm
Please park in the back parking lot by the Gym. Please bring your own bags for food.
Hosted by: Thurmont Middle School and Maryland Food Bank
FREDERICK FOOD BANK
THANKSGIVING TURKEY DISTRIBUTION
DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018
TIME: 11:00AM – 4:00PM (or when 1,000 limit is reached)
WHERE: FREDERICK KEYS STADIUM PARKING LOT
21 STADIUM DRIVE
PLEASE BRING A FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE A TURKEY AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS
Preview New School-Accountability Measures
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) invites the public to learn about new Maryland school-accountability measures at any of four regional meetings. The one-hour meetings will give the community opportunities to find out about Maryland's new state-issued star ratings for schools, to preview the new format of state-issued school report cards and to learn about new school-accountability standards.
Monday, November 19 at Middletown High
The state will give each school a numerical score and a simple star rating, on a scale of one through five stars. These will appear on the new report card that the state issues for each school.
After the Maryland State Department of Education issues the new school report cards in December, FCPS will hold additional meetings in each high school feeder pattern to help parents understand the new factors that help measure school performance and to empower each school community to work together to equip students for success.
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!
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