
Lisbon Elementary
February 10, 2023
Lisbon Elementary School
Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal
15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax
les.hcpss.org
Message from Administration
A warmer-than-average winter has helped our students and staff get back in full swing. With no snow days in sight, we recently had our 100th day of school filled with fun activities and acknowledgment of the hard work our students have shown this school year. While we have many snow lovers who are still hoping for some winter weather, it has been great to have a consistent school schedule following winter break to help students re-establish their school routines.
February celebrates Black History Month at LES and across our nation. Our curriculum includes lessons throughout the year that teach our students about the contributions and struggles of African Americans at various times in our history. Yet, February allows us to expand our learning and reflection.
Thank you for your continued collaboration and support.
Mrs. Anoff, Principal
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar
- 20 - Presidents Day - Schools & offices closed
March
- 1 - PTA Restaurant Night - The Crazy Mason (4:00-7:00 p.m.)
- 6-10 - Kindergarten Registration Week
- 8 - PTA Meeting, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- 14 - PTA Restaurant Night - Chipotle in Mt. Airy (4:00-8:00 p.m.)
- 15 - Professional Work & Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 21 - Class Pictures
- 24 - STEM Night
- 31 - End of 3rd Marking Period - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
April
- 3-10 - Spring Break - Schools Closed
- 11 - Schools reopen
- 14 - 3rd Grade Visits Ellicott City, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- 18 - PTA Restaurant Night - E.W. Becks (11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.)
- 21 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed
May
- 2 - 4th Grade Visits Annapolis, 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- 5 - 5th Grade-Simulated Congressional Hearings
- 11 - Strings Concert
- 19 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed
- 22 - J&P Pizza Fundraiser (10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.)
- 23 - Spring Concert
- 25 - Field Day
- 29 - Memorial Day - Schools & Offices closed
- 31 - Field Day Raindate
HCPSS Calendars
There will be no printed 2022-2023 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by
- Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
- Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
- Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
- Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
- 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 españolNEW INFORMATION
Nominate an Educator
Nominate an Outstanding Educator!
Now through March 3rd, families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners. ALL educators for whom submissions are received will be recognized. Submissions will be accepted via an online form, which includes a minimum 150-word description of the educator’s contribution to the education of advanced-level learners.
Online Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcO6j3Mt-I93CkFLfpUXAjmPQs__blYU8EkYjsk_ICT5xzMQ/viewform
Contact hcpssgtac@gmail.com with any questions.
Love Without Bounds
Saturday, February 11th @ 1:00pm - Join us virtually in partnership with CARY (Community Allies of Rainbow Youth) to meet authors LaToya Council, Chelsea Johnson, and Carolyn Choi for a reading of their book Love Without Bounds. The first 50 registered families will receive a copy of both Love Without Bounds and Intersection Allies. This is part of the FAMILY Read the Rainbow book club. Learn more here. To participate, register here.
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Black History Month
Throughout each year we celebrate the incredible diversity of all of our students at Lisbon. In February, we focus on Black History Month and highlight the important contributions of Black and African Americans who have helped shape our country and contributed to our society.
Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today. This newsletter has resources that can be utilized in the classroom or at home to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, Lisbon Elementary School will recognize Black History Month and highlight the many accomplishments of African Americans.
There are a number of resources our teachers use throughout the school year and in February. There are quite a number of excellent resources teachers use during their instruction.
Learning Together Program - Prekindergarten
The Bushy Park Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten programs are making preparations for classes for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 by September 1st may apply, applications will be available and accepted in mid February.
In alignment with Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future, new applications for students turning 4 by September 1 will not be available or accepted. The Howard County Public School System continues to offer a prekindergarten program for income eligible children who will be four years old by September 1. For additional information contact the school or visit: https://www.hcpss.org/schools/pre-k-programs/
HCPSS is committed to providing instruction based on the statewide Early Learning Standards which are in alignment with Kindergarten Readiness. The fees listed in the application will be collected monthly regardless of the learning model determined by HCPSS throughout the upcoming school year (virtual, hybrid, in person, or class quarantine). If you have any additional questions , please contact Roseann Kleinschmidt at (410) 313-5500 .
Donations Needed for Reverse Engineering Instructional Seminar
Many 4th grade students have signed up to participate in the Reverse Engineering Instructional Seminar. Students will take apart objects to see how they work and discover the technology used inside.
As the holiday season approaches, many of you may begin purging closets and cleaning out toy rooms. If you have any items that you wouldn’t mind donating for our reverse engineering students, please send them in with your child. There is a collection box in the main hallway and another one outside of Mrs. O'Connor's classroom. This collection will continue through February.
Items do not need to be in working order, but they should be safe to disassemble, have a way to be taken apart (flat-head or Phillips-head screws), and no larger than approximately a shoe box. Some suggested items are below:
-Calculator
-Clock/Watch
-Alarm Clock/Radio
-Television Remote Control
-See and Say/Etch a Sketch Toys
-Remote Control Cars or Other Cars with lights and sound
-Pop Lights
From the Health Room
Kindergarten & 1st grade parents---please check your student's backpacks for outstanding health forms that need to be completed. Please have them completed as soon as possible and return them to the Health room.
Planning a Trip?
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.
Student Absences
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
PTA NEWS
PTA Calendar
February 28th - Basketball Fundraiser Meet, 7:00 p.m. - All welcome to attend.
March 1st - Crazy Mason Restaurant Fundraiser, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
(First 50 customers get a custom Lisbon Elem. take home Mason jar)
March 8th – General Membership Meeting, 7:00 p.m. chat opens at 6:30 p.m.
March 14th - Chipotle in Mt. Airy Night, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
(Benefits PBIS - flier will be sent home and also available on our Facebook page).
March 24th – STEM Night, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (free family fun event)
April 28th – International Cultural Fair (see sign-up below)
May 8th to 12th – Staff & Bus Appreciation Week
May 12 – MAY MADNESS - LES Staff vs. Harlem Wizards
June 3rd – LES Yard and Vendor Sale, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The 1st Lisbon PTA May Madness!!
A fundraiser like no other.
Save the date for:
The 1st Lisbon PTA May Madness!!
May 12, 2023, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
THE LISBON LIONS STAFF VS. THE HARLEM WIZARDS - BASKETBALL GAME @ GJACC GLENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER.
That's right, come out to see your FAVORITE LISBON STAFF take on the
famous HARLEM WIZARDS.
Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for more information and how to buy
the hottest tickets around.
Want to join the planning committee? Contact Cathydatz@yahoo.com or
join our Google Meet on February 28th at 7:00 p.m.
We will see you there!!!
A big THANK YOU to all of our Lisbon Lions who came out to Walkers Tap & Table on Tuesday! Because of your amazing support of this month's restaurant give back day, Walker's will be donating $225 back to our PTA!!
We look forward to seeing you at our next PTA sponsored spirit night on March 1st at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Old Ellicott City!
International Fair
International Fair – We need you to share your Culture, heritage or favorite country.
Please join us for The Lisbon Elementary Annual International Culture Fair!
Friday, April 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
We need you too!
Lisbon Students are invited to share their traditions or favorite country in our LES Cultural Heritage Hall. Bring food, artifacts, traditional clothing, musical instruments, and any other item that is representative of your culture, heritage, or favorite country.
Would you like to show a dance, sport, music, or other performance from your country or culture? Sign up for 15-minute spots to share on our stage.
Please just remember little hands will want to touch these objects so please do not bring anything you are concerned could be damaged.
Please use our signup genius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA5A722A46-volunteer
Any questions please contact Cathy Datz cathydatz@yahoo.com or Ellen Bockelman meabbock@gmail.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA5A722A46-ptavolunteers
PTA General Membership Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Google Meet Code: https://meet.google.com/xfv-bjbj-xxa
Have You Joined the PTA?
Support your ROARsome LES teachers, staff, and students. PTA supports teacher reimbursements, staff appreciation, 5th grade celebration, and classroom needs.
Lisbon PTA hosts fun family events and activities through the school year including many free to attend.
Volunteering is not a requirement with membership; however, we would love to have you!
PTA memberships are important to not only support our PTA incentives but to give families a voice and a vote. Voting is permitted by members on PTA business membership is not required to attend meetings.
We will be looking into a new fundraising event for this school year, we would like families to share thoughts and ideas on this new event.
Pay by credit card at lisbonpta.memberhub.com/store or scan the QR code. Pay by cash or check, return bottom of the flier with payment (made out to Lisbon PTA) to the LES office or at the Back-to-School Picnic
Other Ways to Support Lisbon PTA
Memberhub Giveback App – Lisbon PTA receives a percent give back for every purchase and it doesn’t cost you a thing. Download the App on Memberhub
BoxTops for Education App – Scan your receipt and Lisbon PTA gets money from the program, no more clipping.
Clothes Bin – The Clothing Donation Bin in the Lisbon parking lot gives LES PTA $.10 per pound for clothes, shoes, and textiles. Both useable and unusable items can be put in the bin. Please do not leave bags or items outside the bin.
RAISERIGHT gift cards formerly scripps– LESPTA has an account with scripts that we earn a percentage for every gift card purchase.
No Hassle Donation – In our Memberhub store there is a no hassle donation for the general fund which goes towards events and activities and a staff appreciation that goes towards yearlong staff appreciation activities.
Restaurant Nights – We schedule restaurant nights through the year LESPTA receives a % of sales on our date. Restaurant nights will be posted in the Lines and on our Facebook group.
Community News and Programs
The link below will take you to community notices are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System.
http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/