Lisbon Elementary

Mrs. Debra Anoff, Principal

Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal

15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax

les.hcpss.org

Lisbon Community Celebrates a Week of Education and Fun

The halls of Lisbon have been buzzing with excitement and enthusiasm as students, teachers, and staff came together to celebrate Read Across America Week. From spirit days to engaging activities, the past week has been nothing short of memorable for the Lisbon community.

Kicking off the festivities, we all embraced our Lisbon pride and school spirit with a series of themed days, showcasing the unity and spirit of the school. Students and staff adorned themselves in crazy hats, game gear, and pajamas, showcasing their Lisbon pride throughout the week.

One of the highlights of the week was the Lisbon Vocabulary Parade, where students showcased their creativity by making vocabulary spirit wear and parading around the building for all to read. The parade not only encouraged literacy but also fostered imagination and expression among our students.

Another remarkable event was the Super Mario Reading Night, which saw an impressive turnout of over 170 students. It was an evening filled with adventure and learning as students and their families dove into the world of literacy and participated in a variety of fun and engaging reading activities, Super Mario style!

Today marked the culmination of the week-long celebration, with students and staff dressing up as their favorite storybook characters. The school was transformed into a colorful array of beloved literary figures, igniting the imaginations of all who walked the halls.

None of these events would have been possible without the dedicated efforts of Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Meiklejohn, who tirelessly planned, organized, and executed the Reading Week festivities. Their commitment to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading has left a lasting impact on the entire Lisbon community.

In addition to the Read Across America Week celebrations, Lisbon Elementary School also extends its gratitude to the Lisbon PTA for organizing a highly successful STEM Night. Mrs. Landry, along with the PTA, orchestrated an evening filled with engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities, drawing a tremendous response from the community.

The success of these events underscores the strong sense of community and collaboration that defines Lisbon Elementary School. As we wrap up this eventful week, let us carry forward the spirit of learning, creativity, and togetherness that has been so wonderfully displayed by our students, teachers, and families.

Mrs. Anoff, Principal

Mr. Scobie, Assistant Principal

For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar

March

• 13 - Professional Work and Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early (12:55 p.m.)
• 13 - School-wide Spirit Day - Lion Day!
• 13 - Give Back Event at CarterQue, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
• 14 - Class/Individual Class Pictures
  

March 25 - April 1 - Spring Break - Schools closed

April

• 2 - School reopens
• 9 - 3rd Grade Visits Wilde Lake High School, 10:30 a.m.
  
• 9 - Give Back Event at Stratosphere Social, 4:00-9:00 p.m.
  
• 10 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
• 10 - Memory Book Orders Due
• 24 - Give Back Event at E.W. Becks, 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
• 26 - 2nd Grade Visits the Maryland Science Center, 9:15 a.m.

May

• 14 - Primary Election Day - Schools and Offices closed
• 16 - 1st Grade Visits Rose Hill Manor, 9:40 a.m.
• 23 - Kindergarten Visits Toby's, 9:30 a.m.
• 27 - Memorial Day - Schools and Offices closed
  
• 24 - 5th Grade Visits Howard County Conservancy, 10:00 a.m.
  

There will be no printed 2023-2024 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by

1. Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
3. Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
4. Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
5. Adding to your calendar of choice (See your calendar for specifics on adding a new calendar)

You also may view and/or download printable PDFs of the full calendar and/or important dates only. Updates to the PDFs will be noted on the HCPSS calendar page.

PLEASE NOTE! The calendar is subject to change. The online calendar reflects the most recent version.

Calendars in Spanish, Chinese, and Korean

Calendario en español

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The Muslim holiday of Ramadan is set to begin on the evening of Sunday, March 10, 2024, and will likely end on the evening of Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

With Ramadan soon upon us, we know that many of our students will be fasting during the day. Students who would like to request to fast in an alternate location during their lunchtime may email Mrs. Anoff at debra_anoff@hcpss.org.

Ramadan Kareem! We wish all who are celebrating a peaceful and happy month of Ramadan.

Lisbon Administration and Staff

During recent classroom counseling lessons, many students reviewed the Zones of Feelings and discussed different Calming Strategies to use when they’re feeling big emotions.

The below analogy is also a good one to share with your child(ren) to help them understand the importance of emptying their Tolerance Cup throughout the day.

The 3rd grade artists are in need of YARN (any color!) for their weaving project.

Thank you!

It’s a day where Lisbon students and staff will celebrate all of the hard work they accomplished during the second quarter. All students will have the chance to have a fun-filled day with their class! Activities will include visiting with a class from a different grade, engaging in teamwork activities, Applause Paws, and more! Also, all students and staff are encouraged to wear their team’s colors:

K - Purple

1st - Orange

2nd - Yellow

3rd - Green

4th - Red

5th - Blue

We look forward to having a ROARing good time, celebrating Lion Day on Wednesday, March 13th!

Reminder - per HCPSS calendar, this is a ½ day and dismissal is at 12:55 p.m. for all students!

This summer, the Glenelg Theatre Camp is back (for our third summer) with a 2-week summer theatre camp at Glenelg High School presenting... Annie JR!

When: July 1-12 (no camp July 4) from 9AM-3PM.

Who: All rising 3rd-8th graders; no experience necessary

Where: Glenelg High School Auditorium

Register today at https://www.glenelgboosters.com/summer-sport-camps/

Students in 5th grade will take the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) assessment on March 11th, March 12th, March 15th and March 18th. Students who are absent on the testing dates will participate in a makeup session during the testing window. MISA measures student achievement on the Maryland Content Standards in Science in Grade 5 (testing content from Grades 3, 4 and 5). To learn more about MISA, please visit the HCPSS Testing page.

It is sometimes difficult to decide whether your child is too sick to go to school. As a general rule, a child should stay home if they have:

• A fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Vomited (not caused by motion sickness or a gag reflex unassociated with illness)
• Diarrhea
• A very frequent cough
• Persistent pain (tooth, ear, stomach, etc.)
• A widespread rash

Most of these problems need to be discussed with your child’s healthcare provider to determine if an office visit is needed. Please keep your child at home when ill or having a fever (100F or above). Students should stay home until fever free WITHOUT fever reducing medication for 24 hours.

To help prevent the flu and other colds, please encourage your children to use good hygiene habits:

• Wash hands frequently
• Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
• Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

You can locate all of our events on the Lisbon PTA Website . Please take a moment to join the Lisbon PTA, look at our calendar of events, and find ways you can volunteer.

We need 2 PTACHC representatives for this school year. This position is Lisbon’s PTA representation at the Howard County PTA and is a parent advocate at the County level. PTACHC Reps are a great opportunity to advocate for your child and all children in HCPSS. Please Contact Cathy Datz if you would like to be the PTACHC representative to be nominated.

Open position candidates for Lisbon PTA will be nominated at the April general membership meet. Elections will be held at the May general membership meet.

President – 2-year term. Presides at all meetings of the PTA. Attend district PTA council meetings. Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the PTA. Communicate with the principal on all PTA events. Communicate with Maryland and Howard County PTA when needed. Oversee events and fundraisers chaired by other PTA members. Meet with the treasurer and the principal to go over budget and expenditures. Communicates with the membership and community via social media, website content, fliers, and Lisbon Lines. Maintains the PTA calendar.

1st Vice President – 2-year term, steps in for President if needed, head of the School of Excellence Committee and actions, Maintains the meeting agendas, helps all committee and event chairs as needed.

Treasurer – 2-year term, maintains budget, financial information, handles all bank transactions, and issues PTA checks. One of 3 authorized signatures with our bank. Financial experience helpful. Works closely with the PTA president.

Recording Secretary – Keeps the minutes of PTA general membership meetings and keeps PTA by-laws.

PTACHC Representatives – 2 year term 2 positions, this position is Lisbon’s PTA representation at the Howard County PTA and is a parent advocate at the County level. PTACHC Reps are a great opportunity to advocate for your child and all children.

Please contact Cathy Datz if you would like to be the 2023-2024 PTACHC representative or any of the open 2024-2025 positions to be nominated. Please email Cathy at cathydatz@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like more information.

Are you ready to show your Lisbon Lion Pride? Join the PTA!

Benefits of Membership:

· *NEW* $5 discount on Fall Festival Wristband and Snow Ball Wristband.

· Supporting your ROARsome Lisbon teachers, staff, and students.

· Allows your PTA to host fun family events and activities.

· Voting is permitted by members on PTA business.

· Discounts from National PTA from businesses and services

· Member of Howard County, Maryland (FreeState PTA), and National PTA

Volunteering is not a requirement with membership; however, we would love to have you!

Paying by credit card https://lisbonpta.memberhub.com/store

Paying by cash or check return the membership flier with payment (made out to Lisbon PTA)

by mail or drop off at

Lisbon Elementary School

15901 Frederick Road

Woodbine, MD 21797

Attn: PTA

Lisbon parents who are HCPSS employees regardless of work location are $10.00

A few committees and events need members, LisbonPTA.org has time information and what each committee or event entails.

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Datz at Cathydatz@yahoo.com or the Activity Chair.

Reflections – Jade Blevins Chair - needs 3 for 2024-2025

Snow Ball Dance – Cathy Datz – needs chair for 2024-2025

Fundraising – Kate Weiss - chair needs 3

Wizards Business Sponsors – Emily Metzler - chair needs 1

Staff Appreciation – Caitie Miller - chair – no limit

Nominating Committee – needs 1 person.

Community Night – Elizabeth Dudley - needs co-chair

Wizards Game – Elizabeth Hall/Cathy Datz - co-chairs

School of Excellence – VP1 is Chair needs for 2024-2025

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