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Dent Dolphin Details

Family Issue #5

Dent DolphinDetailsFamily Issue #5

A Week: 9/16-20/2024

Hello LMDES Families!


Have you signed up to receive SMCPS text alerts yet? It’s the easiest way to stay updated on important school events, closings, and notifications. We encourage all parents and guardians to take advantage of this free service—just follow the link for easy instructions on how to opt in.


This Thursday marks our first two-hour early release of the year. Dismissal will begin at 1:40 p.m., with buses leaving around 1:50 p.m. There is no school for students on Friday.


Have you placed your LMDES Spirit Wear order? The online store closes this Friday.


As always, thank you for your support and partnership!


Warm regards,
Mrs. Lindsay Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph Farrell, Assistant Principal

Link: Absence Reporting Form
If your child needs to miss school, you must report the absence. Complete the linked form OR email ldbattenfield@smcps.org with the reason for the absence.

Attendance Matters!

Did You Know?

Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Let's start this school year off strong with on-time attendance every day!

📄 In This Issue 📄

Notable Dates

  • Sept 9-20 - Dent Dolphin Spirit Wear Sales
  • Thurs, Sept 19 - Two Hour Early Release
  • Thurs, Sept 19 - Standard Sweets PTA Fundraiser
  • Fri, Sept 20 - Professional Day - No School for Students
  • Wed, Sept 25 - Picture Day
  • Thurs, Sept 26 - Deighan & Hughes to Sotterley
  • Fri, Sept 27 - Warder to Sotterley



Fridays are School Spirit Days

Wear Red & Gray or an LMDES Shirt!

*Important Action Item*

Online Emergency Information Update

Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact The Department of Student Services at 301-475-5511 ext.32150.

LMDES Spirit Wear Sales

Spirit Wear Sales are open one more week!


1. Fill out and send in the paper order form that was sent home with your child on September 9th.

2. Order your Spirit Wear online at https://dent2024.itemorder.com/


Please forward this email to any family or friends you think would like to help support Lettie Dent Elementary and show their Dolphins Spirit.

The sale ends this Friday, September 20; order before it's too late!

Fall School Portraits

Online Pre-Ordering is open!

www.Classic-Photo.com

Online Code: 24lettmardent25


Look for paper order forms in your student's backpack!

Standard Sweets PTA Spirit Night

Our PTA is excited to announce our first SPIRIT NIGHT with Standard Sweets! Come out for a sweet treat while supporting the Lettie Dent PTA on Thursday, 9/19 from 5-7pm.


As a thank you for showing your support, the PTA will be raffling a free ticket to our Fall Festival next month!

Spotlight on Special Education

So many fantastic things are happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise, story, or news about successes in your school or department!

Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:


  • View Helpful nutrition info
  • Download our FREE mobile app!
  • Print menus
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.
Food Services Updates
What's New With School Meals?

Helpful Information Worth Repeating

LMDES School-Wide Expectations

Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) School.


We encourage you to ask your child about "Dolphin Dollars" and our LMDES Schoolwide Expectations!

SMCPS Policies and Guidelines

Box Tops for Education App

Download the Box Tops for Education app, scan your receipts, and earn cash for our school!


Thank you for your support!

Technology Information

LMDES_SMCPS Student Laptop Expectations
Please review the laptop expectations with your student.
Link: Directions to Receive Text Alerts
Stay up to date on events, closings, and alerts from LMDES and SMCPS.

Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary

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 X: @lmdes_smcps


Phone: 301-472-4500

LMDES School Vision
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.