Weekly Update

Students who failed one or more courses for the third marking period may be eligible for credit recovery through Edgenuity. If Edgenuity quarter recovery is completed, the failing grade(s) will improve to a 59.5% (D) for the third marking period. To enroll in Edgenuity, please click on the following link and complete the form: Edgenuity Marking Period Recovery (MP3). You will need your grade information in order to complete the form. If you are unsure if you failed a course, be sure to check HAC (Home Access Center) to view your report card (available on 4/10/24), Schoology, or ask your teacher. Not all courses are available for recovery through Edgenuity.

Eligible students must complete this form by the end of the school day April 12, 2024. Marking period 3 recovery must be completed by May 31, 2024. . Email Ms. Bridges (kjbridges@smcps.org) if you have questions.

Due to safety concerns and the demands on the main office, we do not accept food deliveries of any kind. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Free Tutoring is available to LHS students from LHS teachers in the areas of MATH, ELA, SCIENCE, and SPANISH. There is tutoring available on site before school, during lunch, and after school. There is also virtual tutoring available. Contact your child’s teacher, guidance counselor, or Theresa Smith at tmsmith@smcps.org for information.

Ms. Johnson's Art 2 class have been working on hard on their independent studies with water colors!

Congratulations to Aaron Green and Teonne Thomas!

Teonne Thomas was awarded MVP for the girls Chesapeake team with 15 pts, 12 rebounds, and 1 block.

Aaron Green was awarded MVP for the boys Chesapeake team with 29 pts, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal!

The Spring induction ceremony for Leonardtown High School's chapter of the National German Honor Society Delta Epsilon Phi was held on Wednesday, March 20th. Brody Dennis (in dark blue), Kevin Kasupski (in light blue), Gabriel Valle (in white), and Peyton Futch (not pictured) were honored for their academic accomplishments in German. To qualify for German Honor Society, students must have an average 87% across 3 semesters of German, and have an overall GPA of 3.0. Now that they have been inducted into our school's chapter, Maryland Alpha Psi, these students are highlighted for their academic excellence and eligible for multiple scholarships through AATG. Congratulations to all!

LEONARDTOWN, MD—A partial solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, 2024, in St. Mary’s

County. The eclipse will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. and end just after 4:30 p.m., with

maximum coverage at approximately 3:20 p.m. During the eclipse, there will be 86-88%

coverage, during which it will get darker outside, but there will not be total darkness.

All St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) dismiss at some point during the eclipse period.

Families and students should be aware of the following safety tips:

• Never look directly at the sun, especially during a solar eclipse. It is dangerous

and can cause permanent damage to the eyes. Do not look at the sun through

sunglasses, telescopes, or binoculars.

• Anyone using special viewing glasses or filters should only use those that

conform to all International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.

• If you purchase special viewing glasses, ensure they are from reputable

manufacturers. There have been reports of counterfeit products labeled as if they

conform to international safety standards. The American Astronomical Society,

whose products are known to conform to ISO standards, provides a list of

reputable companies that conform to safety standards.

Eclipse resources for elementary students, including how to safely view the eclipse, will be

shared with schools on April 2.

Students and families are encouraged to read more about solar eclipses and safety and enjoy

experiencing this exciting phenomenon.

Families and students can safely view the eclipse via live stream here: NASA live stream of the

solar eclipse.

In addition, listed below are solar eclipse events sponsored by St. Mary's County libraries:

Solar Eclipse Party at Charlotte Hall Library: 3/29 at 2 pm

https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/9822769

Solar Eclipse Party at Leonardtown Library: 3/29 at 2 pm- this program is already full, but

folks can join the waitlist for a spot in case of cancellations.

https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/9704060

Solar Eclipse Party at Lexington Park Library: 3/30 at 2 p.m.

https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/10155082

Everyone who attends will receive eclipse-viewing glasses (and make their own pinhole viewer).

If the branches have surplus glasses after their programs, they will be available to library

visitors on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Then, on the day of the eclipse,

the Mobile Library will be at the Dorsey Park pavilion with the same solar science activities and

more glasses to give away.

• 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.

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/camps

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/thescoop.pdf

• Once the forecasted daily temperature is consistently above 68 degrees and daytime temperatures exceed 72 degrees for two to three consecutive days, we will begin the two-day process of changing the schools over from heating mode to cooling mode for the balance of the season. This changeover typically takes place by April 15th of each year. However, when conditions allow, the changeover will be delayed to ensure the most effective use of resources. Please dress accordingly.

• The Maryland School Report Card provides information about our school's performance for the 2022-2023 school year. You can find a link to our school's SY23 report card by visiting the Quick Links on our school's website. In addition, you can view the January 11 presentation to the Board of Education about system-wide data or visit www.smcps.org/about-us for additional information.

There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise of a LHS SPED teacher or support person.

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.

• Evening Counseling: 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.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mark Twain

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

A Walk in the Wood by Bill Bryson

The 2023-2024 Spring Athletic Season is underway and we just want to remind everyone of the SMAC athletic policies in place.

1. All tickets are on-line through GoFan . NO Cash sales. Free admission for children 8 and under.
2. NO outside food or drinks allowed including water bottles.
3. NO bags or purses allowed. Only small handheld purses allowed.
4. Our concessions will accept cash and cards during most events.
5. Lastly, be mindful of comments as fans of the game and spectators to the student athletes.

Need help finding out where to go for lunch? Click the button above to see open classrooms and club offerings for each day of the week.

Click here for the one-lunch information presentation that was present to all 9th graders last week. You can find club information and much for!

Use this document to plan where you will go for lunch each day!

Parents who are dropping students off at school in the morning should use the parking lot lane closest to the building. Please do not park in in a space and wait to drop your student off. Unfortunately, parking is very limited for both students and staff. Utilizing extra parking spaces for this purpose can create an issue where there is nowhere for staff or student drivers to park. Additionally, please do not drive down the middle parking lot lane in order to drop a student at school. We appreciate your help!

Students, please make sure your laptop is charged each day. Bring your charger to school in case your battery runs out.

Need to purchase a laptop charger?

You can do one of two things:

1. Go the the Media Center in your School. They can assess you a fine so that you can pay using My School Bucks.
2. Go directly to the DELL store. You can purchase directly from their website and have it shipped to your home.

Ensure one of these links are being used:

www.dell.com/mpp/smcps (click Shop Recommended Solutions to get to the discounted power cords)

www.dell.com/mpp/smcps-chargers (leads directly to the purchasing portal)

More helpful links for technology can be found at the bottom of the newsletter!

Spirit items are available on MySchoolBucks. Please make sure that your student is added into your profile and click on the School Store link. You will want to Browse all Items.

Items can be purchased and then picked up in the School Bank or during Open House. Items will also be available for purchase, in person, during open house.

Check out www.MySchoolBucks.com Go to "My School Store" and hit "Browse".

Learn how to create a MySchoolBucks account: click here.

• Here Comes the bus
• Bus Routes
• Bus Stop change-request form
• Transportation Forms

Bus passes should only be requested when students have a change in physical address or when there is an emergency situation and a student needs to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop. Bus passes will not be granted for students simply wanting to go visit with a friend.

Need to obtain a bus pass?

Visit this site to submit a request electronically, or parents can write a note or send an email to Ms. Revis at btrevis@smcps.org. All relevant information must be included in the written request.

Bus Information includes: Student name, address, parent phone number, existing bus stop to be used, bus #, date, medical concerns, destination address, destination phone # and reason for the pass.

Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lhs/
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS