Weekly Update

No Cell Phones No Headphones/Earbuds

As a reminder, cell phones and headphones/earbuds are not permitted during instructional time.

Times when cell phones can be used:

• When doors open at 7:50 to 8:00.
• During One-Lunch from 12:05 to 1:05.
• When the dismissal bell rings at 2:45.
  
  

Parents, if you need to contact your student, they will be able to respond during these times. During other times call the main office.

Due to safety concerns and the demands on the main office, we do not accept food deliveries of any kind. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Students interested in receiving tutoring should fill out this student interest form. Currently, tutoring is offered before or after school at LHS (by appointment). We also offer virtual tutoring (by appointment). Please email Theresa Smith at tmsmith@smcps.org for more information.

Unfortunately, due to recent incidents of vandalism and graffiti, we have been left with no choice but to temporarily close some of the bathrooms in the buidling. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our school community. Until further notice, the restrooms in the 1F and 2F sections, as well as the C section will be closed in the morning (7:50AM-8AM) and during lunch (12:07PM-1:07PM). You are to use the restrooms in the 1E and 2E sections during these times.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption this may cause to your daily routine. However, we must take these incidents seriously and take necessary actions to prevent them from happening again in the future.

If you are a witness to any of these incidents, please report it to a teacher, counselor, or school administrator. We appreciate all of you that continue to be Raider STRONG every day!

All SMCPS students in 11th grade have the opportunity to take the SAT free of charge during the school day on March 12, 2025. The SAT will be offered only at home high schools. If you would like an SAT exam ordered for you/your student, please complete this form. Exams will be ordered ONLY for students who complete this registration form. This form must be completed by January 10, 2025. Students who register for an exam but do not participate in the exam may be charged a fee of $39.

Interested in joining the Wellness Club? Keep an eye out for information about meeting days, times, and room number! The Wellness Club will include activities like yoga and walking and provide helpful nutrition information. More information to be released soon!

MTSS stands for Multi-tiered Systems of Support which promotes school improvement through engaging, research based academic and behavioral strategies/practices. LHS is a Tier I and II school. We are focused on positive behavior and community engagement. Our acronym to teach and exhibit positive behaviors is STRONG.

Please fill out the parent survey below help us improve MTSS at LHS. Make sure to include your child's name and ID # so they can receive STRONG Bucks.

Contact Ms. Nagelvoort for more information---nmnagelvoort@smcps.org

Literacy Coach Lunch Help Sessions

Need help with starting an essay, revising a draft, or understanding a textbook, article, or novel for a class? Email Mrs. John (aljohn@smcps.org) to schedule a Lit Coach Help Session during lunch. Help sessions are available for both A and B lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. B lunch sessions are also available on Thursdays.

Need new Raider apparel??? Check out our new school store at www.leonardtownspiritwear.com

Pick your clothing, choose a design, and it will be shipped directly to your house. Check weekly for new sale items!

Need help finding out where to go for lunch? Click the button above to see open classrooms and club offerings for each day of the week.

Use this document to plan where you will go for lunch each day!

24-25 Weekly Tutoring Schedule

Monday - World Languages/PE/CTE

Tuesday - English

Wednesday - Science

Thursday - Math/Visual Arts/Theatre

Friday - Social Studies/Music

Need to study during lunch? Sign up for the media center for A Or B lunch By clicking on this link. Save it to your computer to sign up each day for a scholarly opportunity to get work done. You can always visit https://elibrary.smcps.org for resources.

We welcome you to incorporate physical activity into your day and join us in the gym for lunch. Completion of this form is a requirement for gym entry. Students are permitted to sign up for only one lunch block (either A or B). Students are expected to enter the gym through the side door adjacent to the girls locker room and be in the gym before the 10 minute bell. Students unlawfully tardy will be redirected to the cafeteria. Students are expected to remain in the gym, omit food or drink and have tennis shoes to be on the gym surface. Click the button below to sign up for the gym.

Parents who are dropping students off at school in the morning should use the parking lot lane closest to the building. Please do not park in in a space and wait to drop your student off. Unfortunately, parking is very limited for both students and staff. Utilizing extra parking spaces for this purpose can create an issue where there is nowhere for staff or student drivers to park. Additionally, please do not drive down the middle parking lot lane in order to drop a student at school. We appreciate your help!

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 24-25

Students will need permission to use Google's Additional Services. Please click on the links below.

The AUP is linked here as well as the information Specific to Google.

Technology related questions? Need tech help? Click the button below for more information.

Students, please make sure your laptop is charged each day. Bring your charger to school in case your battery runs out.

Need to purchase a laptop charger?

You can do one of two things:

1. Go the the Media Center in your School. They can assess you a fine so that you can pay using My School Bucks.
2. Go directly to the DELL store. You can purchase directly from their website and have it shipped to your home.

Ensure one of these links are being used:

www.dell.com/mpp/smcps (click Shop Recommended Solutions to get to the discounted power cords)

www.dell.com/mpp/smcps-chargers (leads directly to the purchasing portal)

More helpful links for technology can be found at the bottom of the newsletter!

Parents, if your student is new to LHS and you still do not have access to Schoology, please contact Ms. Smith (krsmith@smcps.org).

Please remember that the Cell phone policy also applies to early release students inside the building after their school day ends. Phones are only permitted to be used during lunch and after 2:45.

• Here Comes the bus
• Bus Routes
• Bus Stop change-request form
• Transportation Forms

Bus passes should only be requested when students have a change in physical address or when there is an emergency situation and a student needs to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop. Bus passes will not be granted for students simply wanting to go visit with a friend.

Need to obtain a bus pass?

Visit this site to submit a request electronically, or parents can write a note or send an email to Mrs. Dornisch at eadornisch@smcps.org. All relevant information must be included in the written request.

Bus Information includes: Student name, address, parent phone number, existing bus stop to be used, bus #, date, medical concerns, destination address, destination phone # and reason for the pass.

Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lhs/
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS