Weekly Message
February 2, 2020
Leonardtown Elementary School
Greg LaCount, Visitant Principal
Website: schools.smcps.org/les
Location: 22885 Duke Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: 301-475-0250
Twitter: @les_smcps
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
February
Random Acts of Kindness Week February 10th-14th
-1 Black History Month Begins
-3 School Counselor's Week
-7th: S.O.A.R.R. Assemblies (Primary @ 9:30 a.m.) and (Intermediate @ 10:25 a.m.)
-10th: Spirit Day: Wear school colors of your school spirit shirt, hat, etc.
-11th: Spirit Day: Wear bright colors to shine like the sun
-12th: Spirit Day: Wear your favorite super hero shirt
-13th: Spirit Day: Wear your favorite TEAM shirt
-14th: Spirit Day: Wear red, pink and/or hearts
-14th: Teacher Appreciation Hot Cocoa Bar
-17th: No school in observance of President's Day
-17th: LES Roller Skate Night at Leonard Hall Recreation Center @ 5:00 p.m.-7 p.m.
-20th: Big Idea Fair Presentations and Hands on Activities
-21st: End of Interim; Early dismissal @ 1:45 p.m.; No school for Pre-K students
-28th: Family Dance @ 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
March
-3rd: Interim Distribution, 5th Grade only
-18th: ELA Night @ LES
-World Down Syndrome Day
-25 Maryland Day
-27th: Early dismissal @ 1:45 p.m., No School for Pre-K students only
-27th: End of Quarter 3
-31st: Spring Pictures and 5th Grade Panoramic Picture
February 2020 School Calendar
From Desk of Administration
We are encouraging all students PK-5 to sign up to be a presenter at our upcoming Big Idea Fair! We look forward to connecting and students sharing their Big Ideas.
We have a lot to look forward to in the coming months. We hope you can join us on Monday evening, February 17th for Family Skate Night at Leonard Hall Recreation Center. PTA Family Dance Night is coming up on February 28th. There will be an 80s theme this year, so find your best 80s attire and come out for some dancing and family fun! In early March, we will be hosting our ELA Night. Stay tuned for more information. Hopefully, we can get through the third quarter with few weather-related interruptions.
Thank you very much for your continued support and partnership.
New Information
January "Positive Office Referrals"
Congratulations to all our students who had a positive office referral for the month of January! Keep up the great work!!
Jake Baldwin
Lucas Mousseau
Sienna Saporito
Ruby Grumbine
Dustin Alexander
Ava Robinson
Paula Stewart
Andrew Jago
Jordan Gant
Camryn Larnerd
Jordan Kelson
Derek Hernandez Toro
Will Neuslein
Garrett Connolly
Quarter 2 S.O.A.R.R. Award and Perfect Attendance Recognition
Congratulations to all our students who will be recognized at our S.O.A.R.R. Assembly on Friday, February 7th! Keep up the great work!! We are so proud of you!
LES Quarter 2 S.O.A.R.R. Character Award List
Pre-K AM
Ryker Metcalf
Pre-K PM
Laiyla Harris
Kindergarten
Gavin Hillman
Eshaal Guyah
Emma Kroll
1st Grade
Peyton Bailey
Andrew Mickley
Spencer Wallace
2nd Grade
Serenity Thomas
Easton Gray
Nicholas Hewitt
Vera Wiest
3rd Grade
Bryce Cathey
Drea Atlas
Landan Bailey
Alexander Pope
4th Grade
Lucas St. Peter
Cody Greer
Jackson Marquez
India Carter
5th Grade
Sophia Johnsen
Zoe Chorney
Genevieve Deal
LES Quarter 2 S.O.A.R.R. Achievement Award List
Pre-K AM
David Buker
Farrah Neitzke
Pre-K PM
Makayla Reed
MJ Robinson
Kindergarten
Hailey Stalter
Dustin Alexander
JaMarcus Brown
Kayleigh Greer
Marin Debbink
Madeline Dent
1st Grade
Zoe Sanfiorenzo
Tristen McKeon
Ruby Grumbine
Indigo Maldonado
Cora Marbach
Brooke Gaumer
2nd Grade
Khaidyn Waul
Madeleine Smith
Cora Belle Bodiford
Tess Tamminga
Lucas Lawson
Legare Wicker
Savannah Adams
Cameron White
3rd Grade
Hudson Chayka
Liam Winkel
Audrey Cell
Charles Guy
Ellyse Guyah
Nicholas Fleck
Trinidee Jefferson
Lindsey McCloskey
4th Grade
Kayla Bogie
Alisyn Dotson
Jordan Gant
Jack Klngebiel
Max Tamminga
MaLayah Young
Maddie Martin
5th Grade
Taylor Blake
Faith Bailey
Jodi Hutchison
Beatrice Montanino
Lai Lani Bailey
Noah Purcell
LES Grade 5 Quarter 2 S.O.A.R.R. Excellence Award List
Ethan Agamaite
Geraldine Banks
Zorianna Chorney
Usayd Ashraf
Natalie Campbell
Genevieve Deal
Lillian Bacon
Andrew Cell
Katherine Dodge
Taylor Blake
Isadora Chorney
Thomas Dodge
Benjamin Bradum
Marion Dickens
Dharma Dulude
Landon Butler-Blackiston
Audrey Fleck
Jake Gargani
Kana Carter
Ella Kassulke
Nicholas Hutchison
Aiyana Davis
Sage Lee
Tyler Jameson
Brooke Gutierrez
Michelle Liston
Aidan Mohun-Hintze
Jordan Hall
Azahri Lowe
Brennan Peters
Sophia Johnsen
Reid Norris
Heidi Peters
Ruby Kersch
Jason Rodriguez Medina
Antonio Rodriguez
Ethan Smith
Tyler Rovinski
Ava Shriver
Sydney Stokes
Mia Tan
Kourtney Williams
Serenity Wade
Kierra Thompson
Nolan Wood
Joshua Wright
Matthew Van Ryswick
Ainsley Wrightson
Ashley Watson
LES Quarter 2 S.O.A.R.R. Perfect Attendance List
Pre-K AM
Lilly Brown
David Buker
Julian Combs
Dontrey Estep
Albin Gidley
Vivian Gray
Turner Hill
Farrah Neitzke
Brady Taylor
Pre-K PM
Lily Ashleman
Jaylen Ellsworth
Kindergarten
Lillian Cikovic
Ethan Cox
Holden Drury
Harper Neitzke
Daniel Fleck
Caroline Lowe
Christopher Manning
Austin Molzahn
Jameson Rannings
Amelia Dyson
Hailey Stalter
Qamar White
1st Grade
Nicholas Beatty
Ava Brown
Ruby Grumbine
Emilia Hill
Madison Scowcroft
Mark Anderson
Oliver Dyson
Troy Guy
Alaina Jago
Bradley Knott
Marisa LaQuay
Caspar Lin
Ja'llayah Bradley
Gabriella Campbell
2nd Grade
Mitchell Agamaite
Benjamin Bock
Jason Buker
Jeremy Cox
Anna Downs
Eric Lin
Kensi Rinker
Khaidyn Waul
Evelyn Bacon
Olivia Cox
Benjamin Frazier
Brynn Hunley
James Manning
Rebecca Oliver
Mya Snyder
Lienna Allen
Savannah Cusic
Caleb Frazier
Thomas Gravdahl
Ezra Tonkyro
Porter Tonkyro
Savannah Adams
Sylvia Cyrus
Macie Funk
Emily Hunley
3rd Grade
Leilah Harris
Ali Peters
Konner Rinker
Reagan Salada
Rachael Venus
Jayce Andersen
Drea Atlas
Audrey Cell
Brynn Corbett
Nicholas Fleck
Mathew McCoy
Gatlin Metcalf
Preston Ramey
Noah Stavish
Liam Winkel
Hunter Adams
Charles Guy
Dylan Molzahn
Alexander Pope
Ava Robinson
Brian Shafer
4th Grade
Sarah Lowe
Madelyn Martin
David Atlas
Kayla Bogie
Garrett Connolly
Jamarah Gore
Elijah Hall
Phillip Haycraft
Dilan Hernandez
Harry Reeves
Keira Anderson
Kaleigh Carroll
India Carter
Zavion Gaud
Emma Gravdahl
Andrew Jago
Dylan Cleghorn
Derek Hernandez-Toro
Collin Wilson
Ma'Layah Young
5th Grade
Muhammad Ashraf
Helen Banks
Kana Carter
Iyana Ward
Lai Lani Bailey
Andrew Cell
Marion Dickens
Audrey Fleck
Walter Ivanov
Ella Kassulke
Azahri Lowe
Mia Tan
Kierra Thompson
Matthew Van Ryswick
Katherine Dodge
Dharma Dulude
Heidi Peters
Travis Snyder
Information Worth Repeating
Dismissal Reminder
We ask that all arrangements for student pick up after 3:15 p.m. be added to our pick up at the Science Lab. This will certainly assist us as we are focused on the second busiest part of the school day in the Main Office.
We ask that all pick ups at the Main Office occur prior to 3:15 p.m. Thank you for your support.
Calling All Big Ideas!
We are looking for Big Idea items to display at our annual Big Idea Fair on Thursday, February 20th!
What is a Big Idea Fair?
A Big Idea Fair is a gathering of people interested in Science, Technology, Math, Art, Sustainability, Creativity, and Innovation. The Fair will consists of hands- on activities centered around unique solutions, creativity, and construction.
Who can have a Big Idea?
Anyone can have a Big Idea! All you have to do is use your creativity and skill to make something that solves a problem.
We are looking for student makers interested in displaying and sharing items they have created!
Items could include, but are not limited to:
-A model using Lego
-A handmade musical instrument
-A tool to solve a problem
-crochet/knitting project
-Origami
-Handmade toy
If your student/family is interested in sharing items at the Big Idea Fair, please complete the information below.
LES Family Roller Skate Night
Stuff to Know:
All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is free.
Bring your skates or rent a pair for free.
Food and drink available
SKATING SAFETY RULES
Beginner skaters will need to skate in the center of the arena floor.
Individuals assisting with beginners must be over 21 years of age.
The following is expected in the Arena Area:
Counter clockwise skating
Skating on arena floor only
When cones are set up skating will need to take place outside the perimeter
of the cones.Single or couple skating is permitted
The following is not permitted in the Arena Area:
“Tag Games”
Intentional crashing into the walls
Small children may not be carried
For safety reasons strollers or carriages are not permitted
Food and drink are not permitted
5. Glass containers, smoking and alcohol are not permitted in the Recreation Center
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 05:00 PM
23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Yearbook Ordering is Here!
LES Student Council Association
SCA will begin taking orders for a special Valentine on February 1, 2020. All donations will support the SCA Service Project to keep our playground free of debris. Thank you in advance for your support!
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2020
We are excited to announce that we are participating in Random Acts of Kindness Week 2020 where we will join thousands of schools across the country to create a culture of kindness.
Your child is part of a powerful and positive bullying prevention initiative that will lead to more kindness, unity, and respect at school and beyond. We will participate in the challenge between February 10th and February 14th.
As part of Random Acts of Kindness Week, we are going to have a fun-spirited week. Each day is designated as a Spirit Day with a theme (see below).
Random Acts of Kindness Week takes place for one week each year, always taking place in mid-February. It is a week dedicated to kindness and taking that extra, conscious step to brighten somebody’s day. It was originated by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, with the intention of encouraging more harmony and kindness between people by offering thoughtful gestures of kindness, no matter how big or small. It is closely linked to Random Acts of Kindness Day, which is usually during the same time period as Random Acts of Kindness Week.
To learn more and to read about the Counseling Program at Leonardtown Elementary Sc
PTA News!
Here is a list of upcoming PTA sponsored events this spring! We will have our next General PTA meetings in February and May with dates TBD.
February 14th- Teacher Appreciation Hot Cocoa Bar (sign up to emailed soon!)
Thursday February 20th- The Big Idea Fair
Friday February 28th 6-8pm- Family Dance
Friday April 3rd- Spring Fundraiser- Runathon
Thursday April 30th and Friday May 1st- Mornings with Mom
Look for upcoming information on ways you can volunteer on the 2020- 2021 PTA board! If you have any questions about the roles on the LES PTA please email lesospreyspta@gmail.com
Smiles,
Your LES PTA Board