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Hello LMDES Families,
SMCPS schools and offices are closed this Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. All are invited to join us in our Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day in honor of Veterans on Thursday, November 9.
A special thank you to all of our Veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines for the many sacrifices to protect our freedoms. We appreciate you and your family for your dedication and service. Wishing you a peaceful Veterans Day!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal
- Notable Dates
- Standards-Based Report Card Distribution
- Square 1 Art Fundraiser
- Upcoming Spirit Days
- Honoring Veterans - Wear Red, White, and Blue
- World Kindness Day - Wear a Cardigan
- National School Psychology Week
- November PTA Meeting
- School Lunch Highlights
Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating
- Action Items
- Online Impact Aid
- AUP Form - past due
- Online Emergency Forms
- Nov 6-10 - National School Psychology Week
- Tues, Nov 7 - Standards-Based Report Cards Available on HAC
- Tues, Nov 8 - Deadline to Order Square 1 Art
- Thurs, Nov 9 - Red, White, Blue Spirit Day
- Fri, Nov 10 - Veterans Day, No School
- Mon, Nov 13 - World Kindness Day: Wear a Cardigan!
- Tues, Nov 14 - PTA Meeting at 4:15pm in Media Center or Google Meet
- Wed, Nov 15 - Re-take & Make-Up Picture Day
- Nov 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break, No School
Marking Period 1 Standards-Based Report Cards will be available on the Home Access Center [HAC] on Tuesday, November 7.
- LINK: Directions for Accessing Report Cards from Home Access Center
- LINK: Elementary Standards Based Reporting
If you have questions or need your login information, please contact Linda Battenfield (ldbattenfield@smcps.org).
Teachers will email narrative reports directly to parents/guardians on Tuesday, November 7.
Your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser was sent home with your child last week. You may also search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order! Order by: 11/08/2022
Thank you for supporting our school!
Ms. Kathy Myers (dkmyers@smcps.org)
Art Teacher
Lettie Marshall Dent
World Kindness Day - Mon, Nov 13
World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The purpose of this day, celebrated on November 13 of each year, is to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together.
Wear a cardigan on Monday, Nov 13 in recognition of World Kindness Day!
The week of November 6-10 is National School Psychology Week!
We have an outstanding School Psychologist ~ Ms. Amanda Gibson! Ms. Gibson provides resources and problem-solving to support students and staff! A School Psychologist supports children to grow in areas such as social skills, empathy, and compassion for others, as well as problem-solving, goal setting, and academic skills.
Happy School Psychology Week, Ms. Gibson!
A Message from SMCPS Supporting Services:
It is fall in Maryland and temperatures can fluctuate from 35 degrees in the morning to afternoons reaching 80 degrees. With the wide fluctuations in temperature, it can be difficult to be comfortable in inside spaces. The key to comfort during this seasonal transition is layered clothing. Be sure to wear multiple layers to provide warmth in the morning and as the sun rises higher in the sky you can shed layers to adjust to the warmer temperatures. When in doubt wear a shirt, cardigan, and jacket to provide warmth. Please monitor the daily forecast.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) SMCPS 2023-2024
All students are REQUIRED to have an acceptable use policy agreement (AUP) on file.
50% of students have this form on file. If you have not done so already, complete this form today!
PARENTs/GUARDIANs of each student were asked to complete this form by October 1st. Many thanks to all who have already completed this form!
Email Mrs. Linda Battenfield, attendance secretary, if you need your Home Access Center login information:
In implementing the requirements and reform initiatives associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, St. Mary’s County Public Schools is inviting stakeholders to learn about each pillar of the Blueprint, its requirements, and current status. As part of the Town Hall sessions, stakeholders will be able to ask questions of staff and provide input in responding to the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of the Blueprint.
Pillar 1: Early Childhood Education - Tue, November 7, 2023
Pillar 4: Resources for Student Success - Tue, December 5, 2023
Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness - Thur, February 8, 2024
Pillar 2: High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders - Tue, March 12, 2024
All sessions will be held at 6 PM at the Dr. J. A . Forrest Career and Technology Center, and will be livestreamed at www.smcps.org/streaming.
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.
Home of the Dolphins
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: @lmdes_smcps
Phone: 301-472-4500
