Dent Dolphin Details
SY24 Family Issue
Dear Dolphin Families,
As the leaves slowly begin to change color and the air turns cooler, we are settling into familiar routines and embracing the rhythm of learning. The start to the new school year has been smooth and successful. We are filled with pride witnessing students' enthusiasm for learning and the overall positive energy in our school.
We encourage our students to join the LMDES staff each Friday for school spirit day. Students are invited to wear LMDES shirts or our school colors.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education. Your support is invaluable.
Kindly,
Mrs. Lindsay Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph Farrell, Assistant Principal
PS This Wednesday is Fall Picture Day!
Contents
- Notable Dates
- Building Services Appreciation Day
- Satellite Safety Reminders
- Attendance Matters!
- Picture Day Info
- Family/Teacher Conference Day
- PTA News and Events
- SMCPS STEAM Festival
- News from the Library
- LMDES School Vision
- School Lunch Highlights
Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating
- Flu Clinic Information
- Here Comes the Bus App
- Join the PTA!
- Box Tops for Education
- Cafeteria Food Services Info
- Technology Info
- Schoology
- Report an Absence
- SMCPS Volunteer Application
- Mon, Oct 2 - Building Service Worker Appreciation Day
- Wed, Oct 4 - Picture Day
- Mon, Oct 9 - Virtual Instruction Day & Two Hour Early Dismissal - Parent Conference Day
- Tues, Oct 10 - PTA Meeting at 4:15 PM
- In-Person: LMDES Media Center
- Virtual: Google Meet Link
- Wed, Oct 11 - Fire Prevention Assemblies
- Fri, Oct 13 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Bowles Farm
- Fri, Oct 13 - Wear CHS Braves (Homecoming) or LMDES Spirit Wear
- Oct 16-17 - Grade 4 Elms Field Trips
- Oct 16 - 20 - School Bus Driver Appreciation and Safety Week
- Wed, Oct 18 - Unity Day, Wear Orange
- Fri, Oct 20 - Two Hour Early Release
- Fri, Oct 20 - PTA Fall Fest Trunk or Treat
We appreciate our LMDES Building Services Team! Monday, October 2 is Building Service Worker Appreciation Day.
The dedication of our BSW team keeps our school running smoothly and their efforts make our learning environment safe and pleasant. We are grateful and fortunate to have these amazing gentlemen at LMDES:
- Mr. Duaine Johnson, Building Services Manager
- Mr. Rashaun Maddox, Building Services Assistant Manager
- Mr. Alvin Shade
- Mr. Jalill Tate
We want to ensure the safety of all our students during drop-off and pick-up times. Please review these three important safety reminders.
- Stay in your car while in the satellite line. If you need to buckle your students, kindly pull up and off to the side near the dumpsters to avoid blocking the flow of traffic.
- Do not pass/go around other vehicles as this can create confusion and potential hazards.
- Have your students ready to exit or enter the car swiftly to maintain the smoothness of the process.
Your cooperation in following these guidelines is vital for the safety of everyone. Thank you for your attention and understanding.
September was Attendance Awareness Month. At LMDES, we maintain a yearlong focus on attendance! Regular school attendance is fundamental to a child's academic success, social development, and future prospects. Regular attendance also prepares students for the responsibilities they'll have as adults, teaching them how to be organized and disciplined. Going to school regularly sets the stage for a successful future!
If your child needs to be absent from school, please report their absence here so the absence can be marked lawful. A button to report LMDES absences has been added to the "Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating" at the bottom of the newsletter. Read more about attendance here: https://www.smcps.org/offices/student-services/school-attendance.
We are so thankful when we see our students every day!
Monday, October 9 is a two-hour early release & virtual asynchronous day for students. SMCPS has designated the two-hour afternoon block (2:00-4:00 pm) for Family/Teacher Conferences. Please look for virtual learning information from your child's teacher this week.
Due to the limited timeframe, teachers will reach out to students’ families only if they feel a conference is necessary at this time. If you do not receive a communication from your child’s teacher, but would like to discuss your student’s progress, please contact the classroom teacher.
Family/teacher conferences can be scheduled at any point throughout the school year!
Dear LMDES Families,
Books are circulating more this year than in the past which is so fantastic! We ask that you please check your MySchoolsBucks account to see if your child is in good standing or if s/he has a lost or damaged book fine. These charges go directly back to the library to replace those lost or damaged books so that we can keep high interest books in the hands of students.
Questions? Please email aawathen@smcps.org
Our LMDES vision is 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.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education!
Here Comes the Bus App
Select this link to learn how to view the real-time location of your child's bus.
We highly recommend signing up for this helpful app!
Spotlight on Special Education
There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise, story, or news about successes and positive experiences with our LMDES special education team.
Select the link to join the LMDES PTA: 23/24 PTA Fam Membership Form - Google Forms.
Why join the PTA? With your help, we will make a big impact this year by advocating for our students, teachers/staff, and school! Your membership helps support a variety of school activities and programs while creating a fun, engaging, and positive community.
MEMBERSHIP DUES: $7.00 Single Person Membership // $12.00 Family Membership
By becoming a member, there is no obligation to volunteer but if you would like to do so, please be sure to check "YES" & complete the volunteer registration at the link provided.
Download the Box Tops for Education app, scan your receipts, and earn cash for our school!
For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn for schools with products they already buy. Today, you can find thousands of participating products throughout the store — and all you need is the Box Tops app.
Thank you for your support!
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.
School Menus
Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:
- View Helpful nutrition info
- Download our FREE mobile app!
- Print menus
Student Laptops
All SMCPS laptops come with the same responsibility of care and upkeep as any other loaned resources. Textbooks, novels, laptops and chargers can incur a debt if lost or damaged. Please refer to the student accountability newsletter that will be included in each weekly school newsletter.
Schoology is the SMCPS Learning Management System (LMS).
Schoology has a Mobile App!
Directions to Log Into the Schoology Mobile App.
New families that did not receive the notification about their Schoology Parent Account should email schoology@smcps.org to inquire about their account.
