Greetings Dolphin Families,
It's a big week in education! We are celebrating Read Across America, National School Breakfast Week, and National School Social Worker Week. Read below for more information.
Kindly,
Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal
- Notable Dates
- Read Across America Spirit Week
- Potato Book Character Family Engagement Project
- LMDES Author Visit: Michelle Knudsen
- National School Breakfast Week
- National School Social Worker Week
- Final Blueprint Town Hall Session
- 5th Grade MISA Reminder
- School Lunch Highlights
- Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating
- Wed, Mar 6- Free breakfast for all students!
- Sun, Mar 10- Spring Ahead! Daylight Saving Begins
- Mar 5-6, 12-13- 5th Grade MISA
- Mon, Mar 18- K-2 Music Concert for Families 9:30-10:30 am
- Wed, Mar 20- Joe Corbi & Claire's Gourmet Order Pick Up
- Wed, Mar 20- Michelle Knudson pre-sale orders due
- Fri, Mar 22- Virtual Instruction & Two-Hour Early Release
- Mar 25-Apr 1- Spring Break
- Fri, Apr 1- Deadline to Order a Yearbook
Pre-Sale Book Orders due Wednesday, March 20
It is with excitement we announce that Michelle Knudsen will visit LMDES on May 15th. She will read the students one of her stories, discuss different aspects of being an author, and spark a love of reading and excitement about books. What an amazing opportunity!
We are offering copies of Michelle Knudsen’s books for presale so students can get an autograph from her on the day of the event. Select this link for details to pre-order. You may print a copy of the order form or your student may pick up an order form from Ms. Wathen in the Media Center.
National School Social Worker Week shines a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being and success of students across the nation.
“In the tapestry of education, school social workers are the threads of compassion, weaving empathy, support, and understanding into the fabric of students' lives. National School Social Work Week is a canvas to celebrate their profound impact a masterpiece of care, advocacy, and transformative influence, " said Dr. Terriyln Rivers-Cannon, Board President for the School Social Work Association of America.
Happy National School Social Worker Week, Mrs. Ruslander! We appreciate all you do for our students and school!
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.
The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) is administered to all students in fifth grade, eighth grade, and high school. The MISA is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
LMDES 5th graders will participate in the MISA on March 5-6 (Tues, Wed) and March 12-13 (Tues, Wed). Testing begins at 9:30 and will conclude by 11:00am.
Please schedule appointments accordingly. Thank you!
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 Board of Education approved the school year calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
View the calendars at http://smcps.org/calendar. Watch the BOE presentation here.
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
