Lutherville Lab Report
What's gone down & what's coming up at the leopards' lair.
May 31, 2024
We had a great, short week at Lutherville Lab. A couple highlights this week were a great Spirit Night at Hightopps and a beautiful K-2 Sports Day this afternoon. Our Steel Drummers were so excited to be performing in a public venue on Wednesday and Mrs. Tunison is so proud of how they played! Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we found the joy in the day. K-2 Sports Day was lovely this afternoon and we are so grateful for the many parents who were able to come and support. Enjoy some photos capturing the joy and action, featuring our first ever inflatable race starring some of your favorite LL teachers!
I want to encourage everyone to finish the year strong with attendance! Not only are students still learning and reinforcing skills daily in their classrooms, but additionally one of the factors on which schools are scored for their MSDE Star Rating is student attendance. Every day counts!
In partnership,
-Mr. McComb
Calendar Reminders:
6/5 -- PTA Elections 7pm (virtual)
6/11 - Kindergarten Celebration
6/12 - 5th Grade Farewell
6/13 - 1:05 Dismissal
6/14 - 1:05 Dismissal (last day of school)
Sports Day for Grades K-2
End of Year Events
Spring Picnics
Attendees who are not entering the building do not need to badge in. You may meet your child's class on the back fields and check in with their teacher.
1st Grade: June 6th 10:30 - 12:30
2nd Grade: June 4th 1:30-3:30
3rd Grade: June 6th 12:30 - 2:00
4th Grade: June 7th 12:30 - 2:50
5th Grade: June 5th 9:30 - 12:30
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast - June 10th @ 9:30
If you supported Lutherville through field trips, sports day, volunteering in classrooms, or in other ways -- we want to say "Thank you!" please join us for a Volunteer Appreciation breakfast next Monday, June 10th at 9:30 by completing the RSVP Form.
Kindergarten Celebration - June 11th @ 10:00
All parents, guardians, and guests need to bring ID and badge in at the main office. RSVP to your child's teacher. If you have been badged into the building this school year, or visit prior to the event with your ID, we can pre-print a badge for you/guests and you can skip the wait the morning of. Be prepared to need to park in an adjacent lot and leave plenty of time.
5th Grade Farewell - June 12th @ 10:00
All parents, guardians, and guests need to bring ID and badge in at the main office. RSVP through directions from your child's teacher. If you have been badged into the building this school year, or visit prior to the event with your ID, we can pre-print a badge for you/guests and you can skip the wait the morning of if we are aware you are attending. Be prepared to need to park in an adjacent lot and leave plenty of time.
Steel Drum Plays Hightopps
Welcome New Teachers!
Amidst a busy spring season, we have been pursuing some great teachers to add to our school family. Their positions are made possible by an increase in our classroom staffing to have three homerooms for our rising 5th grade students, an increase in our Related Arts staffing, Mrs. Zagurski and Mrs. Costantino transitioning into roles that are half-classroom, and half-resource (coaching) creating one classroom position, and Ms. Noonan's decision to pursue opportunities outside of teaching. Mrs. Lawler (part-time special educator) is also transitioning to take on a full-time role at Timonium Elementary where her children attend school. We wish Ms. Noonan and Mrs. Lawler all the best with their next steps and are grateful for their service to Lutherville Lab.
We could not be more excited to introduce our community to the wonderful teachers below. They each bring classroom experience and special skills and talents that will help Lutherville Lab continue in our journey of becoming the best school we can possibly be, for children and for each other.
Phylicia Conley joins us from Pine Crest Elementary School in Montgomery County. Phylicia’s interest in becoming a teacher was first formed right here at Lutherville Lab, where she attended elementary school and was inspired to become a teacher. Being taught by teachers who encouraged her imagination and fostered her confidence has had a lasting impact on her life. She fondly remembers having Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Tunison, Ms. Welton and Mrs. Nicholson during her journey. Phylicia graduated from Towson University in 2018 and brings 6 years of teaching experience to Lutherville. Phylicia resides in the Lutherville community and brings experience in 3-5th grades and experience with Restorative Justice coaching back to Lutherville Lab.
Kelsey Hernandez joins us from Middlesex Elementary School. Kelsey brings experience teaching in both the SEL classroom setting and 3rd grade general education setting to Lutherville. Kelsey, a 2018 Towson University graduate, also supported Middlesex through their Climate Committee and Environmental Club. Kelsey prides herself on building the rapport with and nurturing environment for students that allows them to thrive academically. Outside of school, Kelsey enjoys reading, sporting events with family and friends, staying active through volleyball or workout classes and her fur baby Bash.
Lindsay Lugli joins us from Johnnycake Elementary School. Lindsay brings thirteen years of teaching experience to Lutherville, mostly in grades 2 and 4. Lindsay is a student-centered, data-driven educator who has also produced student musicals and a student acapella group, and takes pride in contributing to positive school climate and community. Lindsay is a 2010 Goucher graduate and continued her education to earn at Masters in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Leadership from Towson in 2015. Lindsay, her wife Katie, also an educator, and their son and daughter live nearby in the Hampton community and love all things Disney!
As an addition to our arts program, Jessica Powell will be joining Lutherville Lab as a primary grade art teacher. She lives in Phoenix, MD with her husband Nathan, and their two children, Maddie and Jacob. Jessica graduated from Towson University in 2007 with a master’s in art education. She has been teaching with BCPS for the past 17 years working as the Magnet drawing and painting teacher at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts for the past 11 years. As a landscape painter and narrative figure artist, Jessica has a true passion for making art. In the classroom, she works closely with students to help them foster the same enthusiasm she has for art making.
Over the years, she has worked closely with Juniors and Seniors to complete advanced placement art portfolios and college portfolio requirements. She has had the opportunity to see students thrive in the arts after graduating. She is now excited for a new chapter at Lutherville Lab teaching young artists as they begin their journey.
Thanks for Attending Hightopps Spirit Night!
We appreciated the great turnout and everyone's flexibility on Wed as we tried something new at Hightopps. Thank you especially to Mrs. Tunison, the Steel Drum Band and their families for being present and adding an extra element of joy and entertainment to our evening!
Mon June 3rd, Rita's Spirit Night, 5-8 pm, 1407 York Rd
No need to say you're from Lutherville Lab, just swing on by to grab a sweet treat any time from 5-8 pm. Thank you for your support at this last spirit night of the year!
Wed June 5th, 7 pm, Last PTA General Meeting & Elections
Please join us via Zoom - click here - for a very short (15-20 min) meeting where we will elect our next PTA Secretary and 2nd Vice President. All LL families are welcome at these meetings, regardless of PTA membership status; only members can vote however.
Meeting ID: 160 438 0224
Password: 239163
Fri June 7th, 7:45 pm, Free Family Movie Night: Wish
Our last PTA event of the year will be a free family movie night on Friday June 7th! We will be showing "Wish" starting at 7:45 PM (doors open at 7:15PM). Location, based on weather, will be posted on social media the day before and at the front of school the night of the movie. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs to cuddle up. Bring snacks or get some at the concession stand! Hope to see you there!
Previous Lab Reports
Please find previous Lab Reports via the following links:
May: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
April: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
October: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
September: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
August: 4th, 11th. 18th, 25th
June 9th 2023 (with links to 22-23 Lab Reports)
June 17th, 2022 (with links to 21-22 Lab Reports)
Contact Information
Website: https://luthervillees.bcps.org/
Location: 1700 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-7800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuthervillePTA/
Twitter: @LuthervilleLab