Lisbon Elementary

Mrs. Debra Anoff, Principal
Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal

15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax

les.hcpss.org

We are moving into our 5th week of school; as we reach the midpoint of this quarter, it's a great time to check in on your child's academic progress and overall well-being. Our teachers are here to support your child’s growth and success, and maintaining open communication is key to this partnership.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s performance, assignments, or classroom experiences, we encourage you to reach out to their teacher. This dialogue not only helps us address any issues early on but also ensures we can work together to support your child in achieving their goals.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. Together, we can make this a successful and rewarding quarter for your child.

Mrs. Anoff and Mr. Scobie

For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar

September

• 25 - Walking Wednesday Begins at Recesses
  
• 25 - Give Back Event at Stratosphere Social, 4:00-9:00 p.m.
  

October

• 3 - Rosh Hashanah, schools & offices closed
• 9 - PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (virtual)
• 11 - Picture Day
• 14-17 - Bully Prevention Week
  
• 17 - 3rd Grade Visits the Maryland Zoo, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  

• 17 - Give Back Event at Manor Hill Tavern, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
  
• 18 - Professional Work Day, schools closed for students
• 21 - Flu Clinic
• 26 - Fall Festival, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  
• 31 - Professional Work and Development Day, schools closed for students

November

• 5 - Election Day, schools and offices closed
• 8 - Report Cards Issued
• 11 - Give Back Event at E.W. Beck's, 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
• 13 - PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (virtual)
  
• 21 - Picture Retake Day
• 22 - Community Night, 6:00 p.m.
  
• 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, schools close 3 hours early (12:45 p.m.)
• 26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, schools close 3 hours early (12:45 p.m.)
• 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, schools closed for students
• 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday, schools and offices closed
• 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday, schools and offices closed
  

There will be no printed 2024-2025 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by

1. Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
3. Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
4. Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
5. Adding to your calendar of choice (See your calendar for specifics on adding a new calendar)

You also may view and/or download printable PDFs of the full calendar and/or important dates only. Updates to the PDFs will be noted on the HCPSS calendar page.

PLEASE NOTE! The calendar is subject to change. The online calendar reflects the most recent version.

Calendars in Spanish, Chinese, and Korean

Calendario en español

西班牙语日历

스페인어로 된 달력

The Health Department encourages people of all ages to get a seasonal flu shot from a healthcare provider, local pharmacy, retailer or big box store. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school (even virtual school) due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. Please see the link below for a list of flu clinic locations, dates/times and registration.

https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/seasonal-flu

The HCPSS Partnerships 2023-2024 Annual Snapshot has just been released. The snapshot includes a link to school system partners including each school’s partners, as well as system wide, curricular, and program office partnerships. The snapshot highlights how partners play a vital role in encouraging students to reach their full potential.

Our Student Code of Conduct is our guiding framework that emphasizes instruction and restorative practices rather than punishment for our students. This week we will take a deeper dive into its overarching commitments for our staff.

For our staff, including administrators, teachers, and support staff, we hold high expectations and values to ensure our students are achieving success. Some of these values include:

• Plan and implement high quality, engaging instruction that meets the needs of our diverse learners using the Maryland College and Career Readiness standards and HCPSS curriculum.

• Create and establish a positive school culture rooted in relationships that honors and accepts all students’ identities and differences. Staff will support all students’ social emotional needs by providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

• Ensure students receive required ESOL and special education services, Section 504 accommodations, and other necessary supports to address diverse learning needs of our students.

• All staff are knowledgeable and adhere to HCPSS policies and will communicate with families in a timely manner when situations arise.

• When responding to challenging situations, staff will apply de-escalation strategies and provide time and space for students to reset. Staff will provide opportunities to re-establish relationships when harm occurs.

Dear Lisbon Community:

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at Lisbon Elementary School will be held on Monday, October 21st during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or Covid at this clinic, please register at this link: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/9012252769

You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information. If you have any concerns about the new Covid vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration by end of business day on October 8th to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consents and make sure enough vaccine is ordered. If you wish to cancel your child’s appointment after October 8th, please call Joanne O'Keefe, RN in the Health room. If you have any questions, please call your school’s health room at 410-313-5555.

Starting next week, students in grades 1-5 will take the Measured Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. The MAP window runs through October. The data from the MAP assessment will help schools and teachers measure your student’s academic progress. The MAP test does not affect grades and the difficulty adjusts depending on how your child responds. It is normal for students to only answer about half the questions correctly. To learn more about the MAP assessment, please visit: https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/common-questions-families/ Please make sure your child has headphones at school since they will be used for testing throughout the school year.

Dear Families,

More than half of the 4th grade students have signed up to participate in the Reverse Engineering Instructional Seminar. Wow! Students will take apart objects to see how they work and discover the technology used inside.

If you have any items that you wouldn’t mind donating for our reverse engineering students, please send them in with your child.They can either bring them to my room or add them to the collection box in the front lobby area. Groups begin as early as next week and the collection will continue through the end of October.

Items do not need to be in working order, but they should be safe to disassemble, have a way to be taken apart (flat-head or Phillips-head screws - not star tip), and no larger than approximately a shoe box. Some suggested items are below:

• Calculator

• Clock/Watch

• Alarm Clock/Radio

• Television Remote Control

• See and Say/Etch a Sketch Toys

• Remote Control Cars or Other Cars with lights and sound

• Pop Lights

Thank you in advance,

Jodi O’Connor

G/T Resource Teacher

Lisbon Elementary School

HCPSS parents, guardians and family members are invited to join HCPSS Superintendent Willliam J. Barnes, school system leaders and community organizations for this valuable information night to prepare for a successful academic year. The event will also feature various workshop topics which provide access to resources and support.

The 2024-2025 Parent Academy Kick-Off will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6-8:30 p.m at Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. Dinner will be provided from 5:15-6 p.m. Registration is encouraged.

Workshop topics include:

• College and Career Readiness/Career Exploration

• Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future

• Navigating the School System for Student Success

• Mental Health

• Advanced Programs K-12

• Social Media Safety & Security

• Elementary ELA, Reading, and the Library

• Math Programs

• Financial Literacy

• Immigration Law

• Early Childhood Programs

Flyers for distribution:

• Parent Academy Kick-Off Flyer - English

• Parent Academy Kick-Off Flyer - Spanish

• Parent Academy Kick-Off Flyer - Korean

• Parent Academy Kick-Off Flyer - Chinese

Please contact 410.313.1293 for more information.

Parents can email LESabsence@hcpss.org to report a student’s absence. Please include your child(ren)’s full name, parent’s/guardian’s full name and phone number, the date your child(ren) was absent and the reason. Parents may instead choose to send in a paper excuse note to their child’s teacher with the same information when the student returns to school.

For families requesting local discretionary absences, please complete a Local Discretionary Absence Request Form and submit it to the front office at least one week in advance.

Anyone volunteering at school in any capacity, including parents chaperoning on a field trip, are required to complete volunteer training prior to their first visit. Please visit HERE for more information. Thank you in advance for your willingness to support our staff and students at LES.

HCPSS participates in the Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMs) program. QualificationLinks to an external site. is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential.

Participation in FARMs qualifies students for a wide range of opportunities and resources beyond breakfast and lunch, including free college applications, free or reduced JumpStart tuition, discounted internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program, and more.

Families must submit a new application every school year by Oct. 31. During the first 30 school days, students with FARMs eligibility from the prior school year will continue to receive benefits. Any student whose family has not filled out an application by the 30th school day will have their status changed to full pay until a new application is received.

Parents/guardians are highly encouraged to fill out the applications as soon as possible. It is very important that applications are filled out accurately and completely. Families can:

• Apply onlineLinks to an external site.

• Apply by mail: Paper applications can be picked up in the Food and Nutrition Service Office (5451 Beaverkill Rd, Columbia, MD 21044). Applications can be returned to your child’s school or mailed to: HCPSS Food & Nutrition Service Office, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

If you have questions regarding the program, please visit www.hcpss.org/FARMsLinks to an external site. or call Food and Nutrition Services at 410-313-6743.

President: Elizabeth Hall

1st Vice President: Elizabeth Dudley

2nd Vice President: Diane Byrne

Treasurer: Kate Weiss

Recording Secretary: Tarah Theoret

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first monthly PTA Meeting - it was wonderful seeing some new faces and we are excited for the year ahead! Please join us virtually for our next meeting on October 9th!

Save the Date - Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

After School Activities: Registration for Afterschool Drama has started! See our website for more information!

https://www.lisbonpta.org/activities/

Fliers came home earlier this week, which included the Studio Art registration form.

Tennis, Golf, and Pickleball start next week, so sign up TODAY!

https://www.lisbonpta.org/activities/

Email Diane Byrne at LESVP2PTA@gmail.com with questions.

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http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/