LMS Weekly Reminder

The last day for students to check out books was May 17th.

Laptops will not be collected this year unless students are moving out of county or state.

All other materials (library books, novels, etc.,) must be returned by May 31st.

Anything not returned is considered LOST and a fine assessed on the last day of school.

For additional information regarding Resources and Tech Accountability, please view this Newsletter.

MTSS and PTA are joining forces to welcome Leonardtown Middle School's annual field day! Any students who receive more than one referral that leads to an in or out of school suspension will not be permitted to participate in field day! Please view the flyer below for a sneak peak of what fun the 2024 PAWS Field Day will hold.

St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) and St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks (SMC R&P) have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday - Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/camps

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/thescoop.pdf

MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. This is the system we use at LMS to promote learning and positive behavior support for all students. Click HERE to see our PAWS Matrix

PAWS stands for Positive, Accountable, Work Hard and Service. Our PAWS pledge is read during every morning announcement:

• I will have a POSITIVE attitude and treat others the way I want to be treated.
• I will be ACCOUNTABLE for my actions and reactions.
• I will WORK HARD, be open-minded, and ask questions when I don’t know.
• I will show SERVICE by doing my part to keep my school safe, help others, and contribute to my community.

This month, students are focusing on "Bathroom Expectations". Let's work together to promote efficient and responsible bathroom use at school.

Parents, take this short quiz to earn your child a free PAWS ticket!

Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services during the week of February 12, 2024. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The Survey may also be completed online. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.

SMCPS students can sign up for the following summer courses for original credit: Health 2, Foundations of Computer Science, Geometry, Spanish 1, and Spanish 2. This FLYER includes all of the details on how to register and course dates and times. Any questions can be directed to Heather Wysokinski.

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 in your school or department! Parents, please share your appreciation for our special education staff members!

SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.

Upcoming Events:

• End of the Year Meeting – May 20 at 6 pm in the Media Center at LMS – come join the Board of Directors! President, Treasurer and Secretary Positions open! Descriptions below! All terms are one year.
• June 5th is Field Day

PTA Board of Directors Position Descriptions

The president shall:

• preside at every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting of LMS PTA;
• coordinate the work of the officers and committees of LMS PTA in order that the purposes may be promoted;
• be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominating committee;
• review bank statements monthly, and sign and date;

The secretary shall:

• record the minutes of every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting of LMS PTA;
• be prepared to read the records of the previous meeting;
• file all records;
• have a current copy of the bylaws;
• maintain a current membership list;
• Provide weekly inputs to school admin for inclusion in weekly email from Principal

The treasurer shall:

• have custody of all funds of LMS PTA;
• keep a full and accurate account of funds, receipts, and expenditures including reconciliation of the bank statement each month;
• make disbursements as authorized by the president or board of directors of LMS PTA in accordance with the budget adopted by LMS PTA;
• review, sign, and date bank statements monthly, obtaining review, signature, and date from the president;
• present a written financial statement at every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting, and at other times when requested by the board of directors;
• maintain such books of account and records as to conform to the requirements of these bylaws;
• prepare and file all necessary tax forms, submitting a copy to Free State PTA within thirty (30) days of filing;
• make a full report before the newly elected officers assume their duties;
• present an annual report of the financial condition of the organization to the membership;
• submit a proposed annual budget to the board of directors and general membership for approval;

• report the findings of the annual financial review to the board of directors and submit a copy to Free State PTA within the timeframe specified by the Local Standards of Affiliation.

Membership

We have 84 members and growing! Join the PTA and helping support our school! https://lmspta20.memberhub.com or scan the QR code. Be a part of the LMS School Improvement Plan!

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/LeonardtownMiddleSchoolPta Don’t forget to Like the Leonardtown Middle School PTA Facebook page!

Box Tops for Education Fundraising

https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app - Scanning your receipts for BoxTops and help raise money for LMS!

Harris Teeter Together in Education Fundraising
https://tie.harristeeter.com/together-in-education - LMS #6498 - Link your HT VIC account to LMS, for easy fundraising!

LMS Beautification Committee

We are interested in improving the path to the school’s mailbox! Do you have ideas or equipment that could help and you are willing to donate your time or supplies? Want to be on or lead the committee? Please contact the LMS PTA at asklmspta@gmail.com. Thanks!

Students are responsible for the care and upkeep of all of their SMCPS assigned resources: print and technology. This document outlines all of the policies and procedures in addition to pricing for lost or damaged devices. The student accountability document is also linked in this SMORE, which can be linked to your school newsletters or other communication.

Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lms/
Location: 24015 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: (301) 475-0230
Twitter: @lms_smcps