
Dent Dolphin Details
SY24 Family Issue

Greetings Dolphin Families!
Have you ordered your LMDES Spiritwear? This year, you have two ways to order:
- Fill out and send in the paper order form that was sent home with your child last week.
- Order your Spiritwear online at https://dent2023.itemorder.com/
Please forward this information to any family or friends you think would like to help support Lettie Dent Elementary and show their Dolphins Spirit.
The sale closes this Friday so don't wait, order TODAY!
All the best,
Mrs. Lindsay Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph Farrell, Assistant Principal
Contents
- Dent Spirit Wear
- Notable Dates
- Upcoming PTA Events
- Picture Day Info
- News from the Library
- LMDES Art Display at the St. Mary's County Fair
- School Lunch Highlights
Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating
- Flu Clinic Information
- Action Items:
- Sign Up for the Here Comes the Bus App
- Complete the AUP Form
- Join the PTA!
- Box Tops for Education
- Cafeteria Food Services Info
- Technology Info
- Schoology
- SMCPS Volunteer Application
Notable Dates
- Tues, Sept 26 - PTA Fundraiser at Ledo Pizza
- Fri, Sept 29 - Dent Spiritwear Sale Ends
- Sun, Oct 1 - AUP Due for all students
- Wed, Oct 4 - Picture Day
- Mon, Oct 9 - Virtual Instruction Day & Two Hour Early Dismissal - Parent Conference Day
- Fri, Oct 13 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Bowles Farm
- Fri, Oct 20 - Two Hour Early Release
- Fri, Oct 20 - PTA Fall Fest Trunk or Treat
Upcoming LMDES PTA Events:
LMDES PTA Fundraiser
Save the Date!
'Talk Like a Pirate Day' in Kindergarten with Mrs. Daniels
Picture Day Online Pre-Orders
Mrs. Brinsky's 1st Graders Love to Read
News from the Library
Dear LMDES Families,
Books are circulating more this year than in the past which is so fantastic! We ask that you please check your MySchoolsBucks account to see if your child is in good standing or if s/he has a lost or damaged book fine. These charges go directly back to the library to replace those lost or damaged books so that we can keep high interest books in the hands of students.
Questions? Please email aawathen@smcps.org
LMDES Art Display at the St. Mary's County Fair
Special thanks to Ms. Myers who set up our outstanding artwork display and encourages and instills a love of art in our students!
Safety Patrol Orientation
Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Battenfield led the 5th grade Safety Patrol orientation. The job of each Safety Patrol is to promote safety!
Spotlight on Special Education
There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise, story, or news about successes and positive experiences with our LMDES special education team.
School Lunch Highlights
Students Spotted Ms. Kemp at their Sport Events
Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating
St. Mary's County Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), in coordination with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (MSMH) and the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), is offering drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for St. Mary’s County residents. The drive-thru clinics will take the place of flu clinics that previously occurred in our schools during the school day for both students and staff.
Select the links to read the Joint Press Release and visit the SMCHD website. Information is forthcoming regarding additional drive-thru flu vaccine clinics that the health department is organizing at different locations throughout the county for individuals 18 years of age and younger.
ACTION ITEMS
AUP Form
Complete the AUP Form. All students are REQUIRED to have an acceptable use policy agreement (AUP) on file.
PARENTs/GUARDIANs of each student must complete this form by October 1st.
Here Comes the Bus App
Select this link to learn how to view the real-time location of your child's bus.
We highly recommend signing up for this helpful app!
Join the PTA!
Select the link to join the LMDES PTA: 23/24 PTA Fam Membership Form - Google Forms.
Why join the PTA? With your help, we will make a big impact this year by advocating for our students, teachers/staff, and school! Your membership helps support a variety of school activities and programs while creating a fun, engaging, and positive community.
MEMBERSHIP DUES: $7.00 Single Person Membership // $12.00 Family Membership
By becoming a member, there is no obligation to volunteer but if you would like to do so, please be sure to check "YES" & complete the volunteer registration at the link provided.
Box Tops for Education
Download the Box Tops for Education app, scan your receipts, and earn cash for our school!
For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn for schools with products they already buy. Today, you can find thousands of participating products throughout the store — and all you need is the Box Tops app.
Thank you for your support!
Cafe & Food Services Information
Meal Benefit Application
Children need healthy meals to learn. SMCPS offers healthy meals every school day.
Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $3.00.
Your student may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Please complete the meal benefit application.
My School Bucks
SMCPS families may pay for school meals with MySchoolBucks! View balances and purchases, schedule automatic payments, receive notifications when your student's meal balance is low, and make payments on the go with the mobile app.
School Menus
Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:
- View Helpful nutrition info
- Download our FREE mobile app!
- Print menus
Technology Information
Student Laptops
All SMCPS laptops come with the same responsibility of care and upkeep as any other loaned resources. Textbooks, novels, laptops and chargers can incur a debt if lost or damaged. Please refer to the student accountability newsletter that will be included in each weekly school newsletter.
Schoology
Schoology is the SMCPS Learning Management System (LMS).
Schoology has a Mobile App!
Directions to Log Into the Schoology Mobile App.
New families that did not receive the notification about their Schoology Parent Account should email schoology@smcps.org to inquire about their account.
Both new and previously registered volunteers must complete a new application every school year.
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary
Twitter: @lmdes_smcps
Phone: 301-472-4500
Please be sure all phone number(s) and email addresses are current!