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Greetings Dolphin Families!

As we enter the final three weeks of the school year, it's crucial to stay focused on our academic goals. Let's partner to support our students in upholding our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness as we navigate these final weeks together: LMDES Schoolwide Expectations.

Thank you to all of our families for your invaluable support at home. Your partnership is instrumental in our students' achievements. Together, let's make these last few weeks memorable and successful!

Kindly,

Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal

Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal

Tues, May 21- Talent Show Rehearsal

Wed, May 22- Spring Band, Strings, Chorus Concert
Mon, May 27 - Memorial Day, Schools & Offices Closed
Tues, May 28- Talent Show Rehearsal
Wed, May 29- Talent Show
Thurs, May 30- Grades K-5 Field Day
Fri, May 31- Vehicle Day (Career Week)
Mon, June 3- Pre-Kindergarten Field Day
Mon, June 3- Final PTA Meeting of the Year

Renowned children's author Michelle Knudsen visited our school last week to present to our students! Her engaging stories and inspiring presence captivated and motivated our Dent Dolphins. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn from an accomplished author and to spark their own love for reading and writing.

Thank you, Ms. Wathen, for coordinating this visit for us!

Nutrition is closely linked to overall physical health and is a correlate of academic performance. Meeting both nutritional and physical activity recommendations together is associated with higher academic performance.

MyPlate (https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids) has a variety of helpful resources, games, and activities to get kids started on a healthy eating adventure!

Resource: Start Simple with MyPlate

The SMCPS Food & Nutrition Services Department will be providing a 5-day pickup for summer meals. These meal bags will include five breakfasts, five lunches, a half-gallon of white milk, and two cartons of chocolate milk for each child.

Meal pickups will be on Mondays and we are offering two pickup times for your convenience. 11 am - 1pm or 4pm - 6pm. The schools offering pickup are:

Chopticon HS
Leonardtown HS
Oakville ES
Spring Ridge MS

Parents/Caregivers must either have signed up ahead of time using this form with their children's information or have the children in-person for meal pickup.

Contact the Food Services Office with any questions at foodservice@smcps.org or 301-475-4256 x5

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Summer Sports Academies: SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday -Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.

Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from MSDE during the week of February 12, 2024. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The Survey may also be completed online. Parent feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in SMCPS. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.

SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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School Menus

Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:

View Helpful nutrition info
Download our FREE mobile app!
Print menus

Home of the Dolphins

LMDES strives to create a nurturing and inclusive community where every student thrives socially, emotionally, and academically. We prioritize strong relationships among all stakeholders, open communication, and meeting students' diverse needs. We aim to develop well-rounded, future-ready learners who embrace lifelong learning and contribute positively to our community.

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