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Greeting LMDES Families!
Last Friday marked the end of our first marking period. Wednesday marks the first day of November. November is special as Southern Maryland autumn truly begins and we have opportunities to reflect on the things for which we are thankful.
We are grateful for our students, our school family, and the highly successful first quarter we've had together. Thank you for sharing your children with us and for all of your support.
With gratitude,
Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal
- Notable Dates
- Red Ribbon Week
- Fall in MD: Fluctuating Temperatures
- Grade 03 NNAT3 Assessment
- School Lunch Highlights
- Fall Festival Fun
- Equity for All SMCPS Website
Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating
- Action Items
- Online Impact Aid
- AUP Form - past due
- Online Emergency Forms
- Tues, Oct 31 - School Store Program Ends
- Sun, Nov 5 (2:00am) - Daylight Savings Ends
- Tues, Nov 7 - Standards-Based Report Cards Available on HAC
- Thurs, Nov 9 - Red, White, Blue Spirit Day
- Fri, Nov 10 - Veterans Day, No School
- Wed, Nov 15 - Re-take & Make-Up Picture Day
- Nov 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break, No School
SMCHD Visit
The St. Mary's County Health Department visited lunch periods on Thursday, October 26 to promote health, wellness, and drug safety. Thank you, SMCHD!
We also want to extend our gratitude to Ms. Sarah Van Howe, LMDES School Counselor, who organized and planned our Red Ribbon Week spirit days and activities. Thank you, Ms. Van Howe!
A Message from SMCPS Supporting Services:
It is fall in Maryland and temperatures can fluctuate from 35 degrees in the morning to afternoons reaching 80 degrees. With the wide fluctuations in temperature, it can be difficult to be comfortable in inside spaces. The key to comfort during this seasonal transition is layered clothing. Be sure to wear multiple layers to provide warmth in the morning and as the sun rises higher in the sky you can shed layers to adjust to the warmer temperatures. When in doubt wear a shirt, cardigan, and jacket to provide warmth. Please monitor the daily forecast.
NNAT3 testing for grade 3 students will occur during the month of November. Please read this NNAT3 Parent Letter for more information.
The Equity for All site continues to feature updated monthly celebration resources, best practices, and community resources.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) SMCPS 2023-2024
All students are REQUIRED to have an acceptable use policy agreement (AUP) on file.
50% of students have this form on file. If you have not done so already, complete this form today!
PARENTs/GUARDIANs of each student were asked to complete this form by October 1st. Many thanks to all who have already completed this form!
Email Mrs. Linda Battenfield, attendance secretary, if you need your Home Access Center login information:
In implementing the requirements and reform initiatives associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, St. Mary’s County Public Schools is inviting stakeholders to learn about each pillar of the Blueprint, its requirements, and current status. As part of the Town Hall sessions, stakeholders will be able to ask questions of staff and provide input in responding to the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of the Blueprint.
Pillar 1: Early Childhood Education - Tue, November 7, 2023
Pillar 4: Resources for Student Success - Tue, December 5, 2023
Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness - Thur, February 8, 2024
Pillar 2: High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders - Tue, March 12, 2024
All sessions will be held at 6 PM at the Dr. J. A . Forrest Career and Technology Center, and will be livestreamed at www.smcps.org/streaming.
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.
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!
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
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 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.
Home of the Dolphins
Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal
We welcome your questions and inquiries. Please call 301-472-4500, refer to the SMCPS Website, or our LMDES website for additional information.
Website: https://lmdes.smcps.org/
Twitter: @lmdes_smcps
Phone: 301-472-4500
