LINTON'S NEWS & NOTES

Email: LSEAttendance@carrollk12.org
Website: https://lse.carrollk12.org
Location: 375 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville, MD, USA
Phone: 410-751-3280

Our Vision:

Linton Springs is a community of lifelong learners

who demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding character.

Our Mission:

Collaborate... Teach... Inspire... Support... Empower

Our Core Values:

At Linton Springs, we value:

Perseverance...Respect...Inclusivity...Community...Excellence

October 2024

October 2nd: Mid-term for Marking Period #1. K-2 interims go home; 3-5 grades posted to Home Access Center

October 10th: Fun Run

October 11th: Fun Run (Rain Date)

October 16th: Fun Run Assembly

October 17th: Parent-Teacher Conference Night #1--Teacher Invite Only

October 18th: Schools Closed for Students

October 23rd: Fall Individual Pictures

November 2024

November 5th: Schools & Offices Closed--Election Day

November 6th: Early Dismissal--Dismissal begins at 12:20 p.m.; End of Marking Period #1

November 7th: Parent-Teacher Conference Night #2; See details below.

November 13th: Report Cards go home. Grades 3-5 report cards posted in HAC by 6:00 p.m.

November 18th - November 22nd: American Education Week--more information to come

November 22nd: Substitute Educators Day

November 27th: Early Dismissal--Dismissal begins at 12:20 p.m.; Thanksgiving Holiday

November 28th - 29th: Schools and Offices Closed--Thanksgiving Holiday

Office Phone: 410-751-3280; Lines are open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

General Inquires: LSEAttendance@carrollk12.org

Student Absences/Late Arrivals/Early Dismissals/Dismissal Changes: LSEAttendance@carrollk12.org and copy your child's homeroom teacher.

Please click here for our staff directory and bookmark our school website: https://lse.carrollk12.org

During the week of September 30th, all 5th grade classes will be participating in an artist in residency program. This program is focused on ballroom dancing, and students will learn five different styles of ballroom dancing during their related arts classes.

We are excited to see our LSE Stars shine bright on the dance floor!

Thanks to the generosity of Linton Springs’ students, our third-grade class was able to make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Humane Society of Carroll County from last May’s Econ Fair profits. Thank you for your continued support of this fun and meaningful project. Stay tuned for more exciting products and services coming next May!

Fact Fluency, or the ability to quickly and accurately recall math facts, is a crucial aspect of a student's mathematical journey. Students are taught strategies to learn their facts rather than rote practice for memorization. Students are encouraged to practice their math facts at home, in hopes this knowledge will transition from short-term to long-term memory. Your child's classroom teacher will be providing facts in upcoming weeks. Please consider practicing facts at home with your child.

Thank you all so very much for supporting our collection of plastics! We collected way more plastic than we could have imagined. As a result, we earned a new Trex bench that has been available for student and community use on our playground since last spring.

As of September 30th, we have concluded collecting plastics. We hope to partner with the organization again in the future and hopefully earn another bench. We will share any updates through our monthly newsletter.

Thank you, again, for helping keep our school and community green!

As part of our 4th grade Science curriculum and our discussion on ecosystems, fourth grade has been offered a wonderful opportunity to build oyster reef balls. Oyster reef balls are designed to rebuild the oyster population in our Chesapeake Bay. Oyster reefs provide habitat for hundreds of species and can protect cities from storm damage by reducing flooding and preventing erosion along shorelines. We will be working to build the reef balls with the Coastal Conservation Association.

On Wednesday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 3rd, all of our fourth graders will be outside building oyster reef balls.

We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the LSE PTA for sponsoring the Mobile Science Lab. The PTA's sponsorship also an excellent example of how our fundraising efforts help support our students and the learning programs here at LSE!

The lab visited LSE the week of September 23rd. Our PreK students took a tour of the lab, students in Kinder - 2nd grade learned about different foods that started from seeds, and students in 3rd - 5th grade learned how to effectively wash their hands to stop the spread of germs!

These hands-on learning experiences are always an exciting highlight for our students.

If your student asks you for a trip to Michael’s or to rummage through craft supplies, don’t be alarmed. We are learning about mixed media and assemblage, and they are creating their own version of a minion. We have a craft buffet at school, but they may be asking for something special. Please encourage them to discuss their art at home. They have some wonderful ideas and are doing a lot of creative thinking.

Please Apply for Meal Benefits

Eligible households should still apply for meal benefits at www.myschoolapps.com. One application can be completed for the entire household when all members are listed. Parents may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. Eligibility for meal benefits may help families receive additional resources such as free internet service, field trip fee waivers, and P-EBT benefits so it is important to still apply if you meet eligibility guidelines.

Meal benefits from the 2023-2024 school year will expire on October 14, 2024.

Helping to Feed All in Carroll County

Families experiencing financial difficulty can apply at any time during the school year for free or reduced-price meals at www.myschoolapps.com. Despite this, many families who do not qualify have challenges making ends meet and charge meals at school. If you would like to donate to reduce this burden on families at your child’s school or any school with a need in Carroll County here is how you can make an unpaid meal charge donation to CCPS.

At the School Level:

Those wishing to send funds to reduce unpaid meal debt at a particular school location can send a check made out to the school with School Meal Debt Donation written on the memo line.

At the Central Office Level:

Those wishing to send funds to reduce unpaid meal debt can send a check made out to Carroll County Public Schools with School Meal Debt Donation written on the memo line.

Checks must be mailed to:

Karen Sarno, Food Services, Carroll County Public Schools

125 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Linton Springs is participating in the annual “Project ACES” challenge from September 23rd – October 6th.

Students will receive a white journal with a calendar for keeping track of 60 minutes of physical activity each day. This amount meets the national physical activity guidelines for youth. Students should still turn in their forms with whatever amount they completed to get credit for doing the challenge.

Please encourage your child to mark the ACES journal each day with the type of activity and total active time. All types of physical activity count: at school, at home or recreational programs. Your child can count brisk walking, skating, bicycle riding, dancing, martial arts, Wii active games, sports, playing in the yard, or helping with yard work - anything active! Include Physical Education class and active recess. Small amounts can add up to 60 minutes.

At the completion of the 2-week challenge, sign the white Project ACES journal and return it to school. All students who complete the challenge will receive a certificate and a chance to win prizes. Schools can earn money toward their physical education and health programs.

For more information or if you would like to donate a student prize to your school, contact your school’s health or physical education teacher.

Have fun and get moving!

The music department is humming with activity! The chorus, band, and orchestra are packed with young musicians who are working on concert material and learning the basics of their musical craft. Thank you to all the parents who support our work and the work of our young musicians. A big shout out to the fourth and fifth grade team for their support and flexibility. Teamwork makes the dream work!

During the July 2024 CCPS Board of Education meeting, the Administrative Regulations for Board Policy JICJ: Portable Electronic Devices were updated.

We recognize and respect that whether or not a student has a personally owned portable electronic device is a family decision. Students are not required or expected to bring their own device to school. Students may bring their personally owned devices to schools, as long as they abide by these regulations. Student misuse of his or her device shall result in disciplinary action. Families are expected to work collaboratively with school staff to support the implementation of these regulations. Parents who need to make emergency contact with their child during the school day shall contact the school’s main office.

Students in Elementary School

1. Devices must be silenced and stored (out of sight) upon entry to the school until exit from the school. It is highly recommended that elementary students do not bring personally owned portable electronic devices to school or on the school bus.

2. No portable electronic device shall be used to record, store, or transmit any type of image, sound, or video except for approved instructional activities utilizing CCPS-provided devices with the express permission of school staff.

3. The audible notification sounds and volume of personally owned portable electronic devices shall be silenced or directed through headphones on school buses. It is highly recommended that elementary students do not bring personally owned portable electronic devices to school or on the school bus.

4. Disciplinary action, as outlined in the Carroll County Public Schools student services manual, shall be taken when a student fails to follow the directions of a staff member regarding portable electronic devices or if a preponderance of evidence exists that the student has violated the terms of the acceptable use procedures and guidelines or other school policy.

Safe Schools Maryland is an ANONYMOUS and FREE reporting system available to students, teachers, school staff members, parents, and the general public to report any school or student safety ​concerns, including mental health concerns.

Safe Schools Maryland is Maryland’s only ​official anonymous reporting system. Safe Schools Maryland operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.

Your anonymous report can be submitted by calling the tip line (1-833-MD-B-SAFE / 1-833-632-7233), completing an online form (below), or downloading the free Safe Schools Maryland app from the App Store or Google Play.​

All tips submitted for Carroll County Public Schools are carefully reviewed and monitored by the CCPS School Security Office. More information can be found here: Pages - Report a Tip (maryland.gov)

Over the summer, we had 143 LSE Stars complete the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library branch. They each scored 300+ points as they completed reading activities and minutes this summer.

Congratulations to:

Madison Jenkins, Lucien Grepps, Anthony Khan, Kyra Graewert, Ben Spessard, Teddy Spessard,

Dane Kynaston, Grey Kynaston, Rhys Taber, Bradley Mowell, Tilman Weaver, Jonah Anthony,

Aaron Durr, Charlotte Oberheim, Seth Durr, Scarlett Sargent, Eden Gingerich, Ruby Christy,

Maggie Christy, Karlee Crews, Brody Eaton, Margaret Sarceno, Noelle Fox, Philip Anton,

Evan Gardner, Desmond Ford, Walt Gingerich, Elizabeth Dorsey, Kinsley Groves,

Emerson Saulsbury, Olivia Peterson, Caleb Kurian, Cooper Kellett, Henry Fox, Caleb Saulsbury,

Alexander Schuman, John Kellett, Owen Anthony, Iris Rickard, Braelynn Dee, Audrey Sharp,

Adam Miller, Dean Lenhart, Cole Hipp, Jase Vogel, Everett Dashiell, Elizabeth Deisterhoft,

Abigail Schuman, Siena Obrien, Alex Gardner, Natalie Vanadio, Kallyn Crews,

Anna Marie Moultrup, Jacob Peterson, Isabelle Meyers, Sullivan Ford, Eleanor Pyle, Morgan Castle,

Wyatt Kincanon, Charlie Rizzo, Benny Rizzo, Eve Deisterhoft, Esther Rickard, Britta Rickard,

Linnaea Rickard, Dominic Yeager, Archer Kincanon, Miles Hedrick, Alexander Anderson,

Adam Shake, Madison Carroll, Dillon Weaver, Colton Gajewski, Chase Eberle, Elise Sharp,

Molly Schaum, Caitlin Schaum, Lincoln Cramer, Sylvia Rennie, Colin Ong, Thomas Cover,

Gia Rennie, Madilyn Baumiller, Ivy Gingerich, Charlotte Figert, Cassidy Gruber, Jeremy Khan,

Ava Eberle, Josephine Slopek, Oliver Fritch, Madeline Landsman, Liam Gruber, McKenzie Collins,

Aria Hoffman, Quinn Hoffman, Mackenzie Miller, Everlee Taber, Rowan Rothwell, Jordan Weschler,

McKenna Heser, Paris Mancilla, Riley Kelly, Louis Rambert, Brayden Weschler, Penelope Figert,

Aria Labin, Randy Blancett, Ryan Pacak, Nikola Hutchins, Lydia Fisher, Rory Rawlings,

Elena Maisano, Mason McSherry, Alexis Moffett, Amelia Rothwell, McKenzie Chaney,

Bentley Jacobs, Morgan Heser, Alexandra Rambert, Emma Foran, Jack Cover, Jemma Caudill,

Joseph Pyle, Connor Natale, Olivia Sullivan, Makenzi Larzelere, Jack Baumiller, Layton Rothwell,

Ethan Beasley, Camden Smith, Madison Smith, Cora Reaver, Sienna Reaver, Garrett Alleman,

Matthew Kurian, Luke Pacak, Jackson Beasley, Shea O’Brien, Olivia Shaffer, Emma Weiss,

Olive Weiss, Clara Maisano, Eliot Fritch, Cadence Vanadio, Penelope Fenner, Maggie Garner

Of these participants, we had 67 LSE stars receive over 1,000 points as they participated in the Summer Reading Challenge.

On October 14th we will have our LSE Reading Celebration Day. Students who completed the program will receive medals and a prize, as well as a chance to win additional prizes from our reading drawing.

Congratulations to all our summer readers! We are so proud of your hard work over the summer!

CONSENT AND RELEASE

Permission to Photograph, Videotape, or Audiotape

Throughout the school year, the Carroll County Public School System frequently covers school activities and may use your child’s photograph, video image, or voice for educational, informational, or public relations purposes, with or without identification by name.

If you do not wish to have your child’s voice reproduced on tape or to have his/her image appear in such things as a video or a photograph, or on the school or school system website or social media, please notify the school principal in writing. It is assumed that parents and guardians consent to their children being audiotaped, photographed, videotaped, or having their image placed on a school website or social media by the school system, unless such notification is received.

There are also occasions when the media cover certain school events (such as when a government leader visits a school). If you do not wish to have your child’s name or likeness published by the media, you should address your concerns directly to the school involved so that the media is so advised. Please be advised that the school system has no control over the media when they are covering activities such as sporting events and musical programs that are open to the public.

Use of Student Work on Websites or in Publications

There may be times throughout the year when the Carroll County Public School System wishes to display student work on school websites, social media, or in publications. If you do not wish to have your child’s art, poetry, writing, etc. appear on school websites, social media, or in publications, please notify the school principal in writing. It is assumed that parents and guardians consent to their child’s work being displayed on school websites, social media, or in publications unless such notification is received.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education of Carroll County does not engage in discrimination that is unlawful or contrary to Maryland State Department of Education guidance on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

The Board of Education of Carroll County is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons by providing an environment that supports optimal academic achievement and productive work and is free from any form of unlawful discrimination, including access to school facilities, educational programs, and extracurricular activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3070.

NOTICE OF ASBESTOS

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) management plans for all buildings owned or leased by the Board of Education of Carroll County are available for review at the individual Carroll County school locations and at Office of Plant Operations, located at 191 Schaeffer Avenue, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Management plans are required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and depict the location, amount, condition, and response action projected for any asbestos-containing materials, if any are located in the school building.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

It is the policy of the Board of Education of Carroll County that all schools are required to have a moment of silence or meditation for approximately one minute each school day. During this moment of silence, the Carroll County Public Schools shall neither advance nor inhibit silent religious activity. Following the pledge of allegiance to the flag and before the completion of the opening exercise, all students will observe approximately one minute of silence, before continuing with the day’s activities. In exercising his or her individual choice, each person may meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity which does not interfere with, distract, or impede others in the like exercise of their individual choice. The following is a list of inappropriate activities: (1) talking or any audible sounds, and (2) gesturing, using sign language, or writing notes for the purpose of person to person communication. Administrators shall enact appropriate administrative procedures in the event that individuals do not follow the established policy.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services, programs or activities. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Communications Office at 410-751-3020 or publicinfo@carrollk12.org, or write to Carroll County Public Schools, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, may use Relay or 7-1-1. Please contact the school system at least one (1) week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed.

Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Director of Facilities Management, (410) 751-3177, or the Communications Officer, (410) 751-3020, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.