Lewistown Elementary Newsletter
TeamLES
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
Week of 2.3.20
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, Feb 7: PTA Meeting at 9 am
Friday, Feb 7: Report cards sent home with students
Thursday, Feb 13: Family Education Night from 4:45-6 pm (Snowdate- Feb 20)
Friday, Feb 14: Valentine's Day Parties
Friday, Feb 14: Two Hour Early Dismissal (begins at 1:15 pm)
Monday, Feb 17: School Closed for Presidents' Day
Wednesday, Feb 19: Catoctin Feeder Community Dinner
Thursday, Feb 27: PTA "A Night to Remember" Event
Sign up for Girls on the Run!
Teams meet twice a week to learn life skills and train for a 5K (3.1 mi) run held at the end of the season. Online registration is now open!
For registration or more information,visit www.gotrmidmd.org or contact Jasmine Browder at jasmine@gotrmidmd.org Review the full flier: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12662
Community Food and Clothing Giveaway
TMS and the Maryland Food Bank have joined forces to help those in need.
We are hosting a Community food and clothing giveaway.
Thursday, February 6 at Thurmont Middle School Cafeteria from 4-5:30 pm
Please park in the back parking lot by the Gym. Please bring your own bags for food.
Hosted by: Maryland Food Bank and Thurmont Middle
Reading In the Mall
Saturday, February 8th from 10:00 – 1:00 at the FSK Mall in theCenter Court
Story Time With ASL and Spanish story tellers
Meet Clifford
Make a bookmark
Take home a free book!
Sponsored by Frederick County Literacy Chapter
Family Education Night: Thursday, February 13
Come join us for Family Education Night!
Dinner for Parents: 4:45-5:00 in the Media Center with presentation by Mrs. Byard
Rotations from 5-6 pm include:
- Science Fair Prep
- How to academically support your child at home
- A therapy dog will be here so that students can cuddle up and read!
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 6 so that we can plan for dinner!
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12487
Valentine Party Times- February 14
10:15-11:15 am- All other LES classrooms
10:45-11:45 am- Baptiste classroom
12:15-1:15 pm- OLeary classroom
Counselor News
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS:
If your child will be attending Thurmont Middle as a 6th grader next year:
Thurmont Middle School is having a Parent Information and College Savings Plan Night on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 (Snow Date: February 20, 2020) from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Information about 6th grade registration, curriculum, and schedules will be shared. Information about the Maryland College Savings Plan will be shared in the Media Center from 7:00 – 7:30 pm. If you have questions, please call Thurmont Middle School at 240-236-5100.
If your child will be attending Monocacy Middle as a 6th grader next year:
Monocacy Middle will be holding a Parent Information Night on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 6:00-8:00. Information on 6th grade registration, curriculum, and schedules will be shared. If you have questions, please call Monocacy Middle School at 240-236-4700.
Counselor News
The NED show is coming on February 11, 2020 for students. The show is called “Mindset Mission.” Flyers will be coming home this week with more details. There will be a Yo-Yo sale from February 11-February 21. Our show comes to us free of charge because of another school’s yo-yo sales. We will try to do the same and pay it forward with sales at LES. If you would like to order a yo-yo, please fill out the form that comes home and return it to Mrs. Bo with payment. Orders will be filled as quickly as possible.
Coming Up In February: It’s Kindness Week at LES!
Tuesday, February 18- Be CRAZY for Kindness! It’s Crazy Hair Day!
Wednesday, February 19- Ride the Wave of Kindness! Wear “Beachie” Clothes! (No bathing suits please)
Thursday, February 20- DREAM Kindness. Wear your PJ’s to school!
Friday, February 21- LES Kids are Kind Kids! Wear your LES SPIRIT WEAR or Colors.
Committed to Community Care
Join our Community Dinner on February 19th @ 6:00 PM
Where: Catoctin HS
FREE Admission to Dinner Participants for Varsity game at 7 pm
Who: Sponsored by PTA & School Administrators in the Catoctin Feeder
Why: *to share FCPS resources *to build community spirit *to celebrate our Cougar Community
Register using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cougar-community-dinner-tickets-91363170703#tickets
PTA News
Lewistown PTA invites you and your loved ones to "A Night to Remember"
Thursday, February 27 from 5:30-7pm
Come enjoy a candle light dinner with your loved ones.
Dinner will be served and photo ops will be available.
Please dress your best. This is a FREE event!
RSVP by Friday January 31.
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12541
Out of District Transfers
FCPS publishes a list of restricted schools annually. Parents and guardians must renew out-of-district transfers for students every year. Parents or guardians who wish to request an out-of-district transfer must apply by completing the appropriate form, online at www.fcps.org in the section labeled For Families and Students, through March 1, 2020. Those seeking to renew a request approved for the current school year must re-apply online, also by March 1, 2020. Families will be notified of the decision by April 1, 2020. For assistance completing the form, families may call 240-236-2493.
FCPS will restrict out-of-district transfers at 32 schools in the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with FCPS Regulation 400-78.
Based on enrollment projections, the following schools will be at or near 100% capacity when schools open in August 2020. Consequently, their enrollment is limited only to those students who reside within each school's attendance area.
Restricted elementary schools are:
Brunswick
Centerville*
Deer Crossing
Glade
Green Valley
Hillcrest
Kemptown
Lewistown
Middletown (Primary)
Monocacy
Myersville
New Market
New Midway/Woodsboro
Oakdale
Orchard Grove
Parkway
Sugarloaf*
Tuscarora
Twin Ridge*
Urbana
Valley
Walkersville
Waverley
Whittier
Yellow Springs
*Restricted as a result of the redistricting process rather than 100% capacity, per Regulation 400-15
Restricted middle schools are
Ballenger Creek
Monocacy
Oakdale
Urbana
Restricted high schools are
Frederick
Urbana
Walkersville
The at-capacity schools that are restricted for out-of-district transfers in September 2020 will continue under that designation for the 2020-2021 school year. School designations are re-evaluated annually based on projections.
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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!