Hello Dolphin Families!
At LMDES, a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) school, we promote positive behaviors and a safe, supportive environment for all students.
Students earn Dolphin Dollars by being respectful, responsible, and ready. They use these to participate in our Dolphin Dollar shopping experience for fun rewards and incentives.
Our primary students enjoyed their first shopping event on Friday, and intermediate students will have theirs on Monday. A big thank you to our volunteers!
LMDES Schoolwide Expectations: We encourage you to talk with your child about these expectations and the Dolphin Dollar shopping experience to help reinforce positive behavior at home and school.
Thank you for supporting our positive and respectful school community!
All the best,
Mrs. Lindsay Brenfleck, PrincipalMr. Joseph Farrell, Assistant Principal
- Attendance Matters!
- September Average Daily Attendance
- Notable Dates
- Unity Day - United in Kindness
- Cooling to Heating
- PTA News & Events
- October PTA Meeting - this Tuesday!
- Chipotle Fundraiser - this Wednesday!
- Fall Fest/Trunk or Treat Volunteer Sign-Up
- Red Ribbon Spirit Week
- Parent and Childcare Provider Workshop
Food Services Info
Helpful Links & Info Worth Repeating
- Family/Teacher Conferences
- Action Item: Online Emergency Information Update
- Free Drive-Thru Flu Vaccines for Kids (6 Months-18 Years)
- MBMS Track or Treat Fall Fundraising Event
- A New View of ADHD for Families Workshop - this Thursday!
- Spotlight on Special Education
- LMDES Schoolwide Expectations
- SMCPS Policies and Guidelines
- LMDES Birthday Celebration Policy
- Dolphin Reader Program & Forms
- Technology Info
LMDES September Average Daily Attendance (ADA) = 94.75%
Maryland's Standards for ADA Rates:
- Proficient - 94%
- Advanced - 96%
Let's work together to reach the advanced standard of 96% for October!
Congratulations to 3rd grade (highest % for intermediate) for exceeding the Maryland advanced standard! Congratulations to 2nd grade for having the highest percentage of our primary (PK-2) grades! A special shout out goes to 4th grade!
- Tues, Oct 8 - PTA Meeting
- Wed, Oct 9 - PTA Chipotle Fundraiser 5:00-9:00 pm
- Mon, Oct 14 - Two Hour Early Release/Family Conferences
- Wed, Oct 16 - Unity Day: Wear & Share Orange
- Oct 14-18 - Digital Citizenship Week & National School Lunch Week
- Fri, Oct 18 - Two Hour Early Release
- Fri, Oct 18 - PTA Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat
- Oct 21-25 - Red Ribbon Spirit Week
- Oct 21-25 - Bus Driver Appreciation & Transportation Safety Week
Fridays are School Spirit Days
Wear Red & Gray or an LMDES Shirt!
Supporting Services Update
As we approach the cooler months, nighttime temperatures have dropped significantly, which means our buildings may feel quite cool in the mornings, even though we're not yet ready to turn on the boilers and switch to heat. Given these fluctuating temperatures over the coming weeks, we encourage everyone to dress appropriately for the weather. Layering is recommended to ensure comfort throughout both the warmer and cooler parts of the day.
Once the forecast indicates that nighttime temperatures will consistently fall below 45 degrees and daytime temperatures remain below 55 degrees, we will begin the two-day process of transitioning our school climate control systems from cooling mode to heating mode for the rest of the season. This change typically occurs by October 15th each year; however, we may postpone this switch if extended forecasts suggest a streak of warm weather ahead.
Parents of young children and local Childcare Providers are invited to participate in a Conscious Discipline workshop Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
The Building from the Beginning workshop will be held in the Dohrman rooms at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center. Mission BBQ has graciously offered to provide dinner to the first 100 people who register. Childcare is not available. Please refer to the flier here for more details.
Registration:
Interested families may Register Here. Local childcare providers may register here and SMCPS will pursue MSDE Core of Knowledge Hours on their behalf.
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) School.
We encourage you to ask your child about "Dolphin Dollars" and our LMDES Schoolwide Expectations!
Download the Box Tops for Education app, scan your receipts, and earn cash for our school!
Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal
We welcome your questions and inquiries. Please call 301-472-4500, refer to the SMCPS Website, or our LMDES website for additional information.
Website: https://lmdes.smcps.org/
Twitter X: @lmdes_smcps
Phone: 301-472-4500
