Leopard Tales: January 19th

Good afternoon, Lowes Island Leopards!

I hope that you are having a great long weekend!

Just a gentle reminder to please be extra patient during arrival and dismissal, especially with the frigid weather upon us. We know these times can be hectic, and your patience and cooperation make a big difference in keeping things running smoothly.

If you’re parking across the street, please be mindful of our neighbors and avoid blocking their driveways. Not only is it legally required, but it’s also a simple way to show kindness and respect to our community members.

Upcoming Days Off:

Monday, January 20th- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 27th: Student Holiday

Tuesday, January 28th: Student Holiday

Wednesday, January 29th: Lunar New Year Holiday

We look forward to seeing our Leopards on Tuesday!

Your PROUD Principal,

Dr. Puschak-Ridgeway

kate.puschak@lcps.org

**Always BE KIND**

**Every Leopard Every Day**

Learn strategies to support your student’s mental health, academic and social engagement and overall wellness at the United for Wellness Conference and Resource Fair, LCPS’ 7th annual mental health and wellness event, on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Watson Mountain Middle School. This event reflects LCPS’ focus on supporting all areas of student health. The conference will feature more than 40 school mental health professionals and community partners as they share tips and strategies for promoting mental health and wellness. It will also include a resource fair with local businesses and nonprofits offering services and guidance to support your family. See the full schedule of speakers and register to attend sessions. There will be food trucks, music and so much more! We look forward to seeing you at the United for Wellness Conference and Resource Fair. You won’t want to miss it!

The 2025-2026 school year pre-registration portal, for Kindergarten and all new students, opened on January 6, 2025. Registration appointments scheduled by the school will start after February 3rd, 2025. Please make sure to select the correct school year during your pre-registration application. https://www.lcps.org/o/doss/page/kindergarten-registration

The Kids Heart Challenge is a service-learning fundraising program that provides lessons, tools, and activities to support both mental and physical well-being to students, families, and staff. You and your family can learn the steps of hands-only CPR and raise funds to help kids with special hearts. We will have a kick off assembly at the end of the month.

Use this QR code to learn more and to sign up for this life saving program.

Look what is happening in our library!

• What We Learned
• Upcoming Lessons
• Library Book Checkout Info
• Book Recommendations

Join us for Spirit Night at Five Guys - Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 22nd from 5 PM to 9 PM and come support our PTO while enjoying a delicious meal! A portion of the proceeds will help raise funds for our school. See you there!

📆 PTO General Meeting 1/23rd - Our first meeting of the year is scheduled for January 23rd. This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and stay informed about our initiatives.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Volunteers Needed - Please email Volunteer@LowesIslandPTO.com for more information or to sign up!

👐 Helping Hands Volunteers - We need assistance with tasks like laminating, cutting, bookbinding, and more. Your help will save our teachers valuable time and allow them to focus on what they do best—teaching! You can sign up to help here.

🎭 BOLO: 2025 Variety Show Ticket Sales - Don’t miss the much-anticipated Variety Show on February 21st, where we’ll showcase the incredible talents within our community. BOLO for ticket sales coming soon!