Panda Nation News

November promises to be another really exciting month in Panda Nation!

• Reading Incentive Program
• Report Cards,
• Fall Panda Round-up
• American Education Week
• Thaksgiving Vacation & so much more!

Be sure to read all the November Important Dates listed below and stay tuned for more information about each event!

Our Wellness theme for November is Gratitude! During this month we will engage in activities to foster a spirit of Gratitude throughout our school & community.

Why Gratitude? Because Gratitude helps us. . .

• Experience more positive emotions,
• Relish good experiences,
• Improve our health,
• Deal with adversity, and . . .
• Build stronger relationships!

In other words, Gratitude is the super power we ALL need! Let US start this month of Gratitude by saying just how grateful we are for you and your PAWSitively Amazing children! THANK YOU!

Panda Love to all!🐼❤

Mrs. Schou, Principal

Mrs. Allison Mashburn, Assistant Principal

Ms. Melissa Bean, Academic Dean

The online Federal Impact Aid Forms are now available through the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online Impact Aid form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started. The deadline for the online submission of Federal Impact Aid Survey forms is Friday, November 15, 2024.

Regular school attendance is crucial to school success! The classes listed below had the highest number of days in October with Perfect Attendance! Bravo!! Each of these classes gets to "host" a very special Panda guest for the entire month!🐼🧡

Stay tuned for the pictures of them in their November home AND information about students who had perfect attendance in October!!!

CONGRATULATIONS OCTOBER ATTENDANCE WINNERS!

PreK: Ms. Long

Kindergarten: Three-way Tie: Ms. Goldbach, Ms. Heath & Ms. Sather

First Grade: Ms. O'Roark

Second Grade: Ms. Selby

Third Grade: Ms. Strayer

Fourth Grade: Ms. Colvin

Fifth Grade: Ms. Hoke

Lexington Park Elementary is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) School.Throughout these first weeks of school, our staff is teaching, modeling, and providing opportunities for our students to show they CARE every day in all settings throughout our school. The poster illustrates our four expectations. Join us in showing each other how much we CARE!

To better support Panda Nation in building stronger and deeper connections throughout our school, we will refine & expand our five cross grade level house teams. These five house teams bring scholars and staff Pre-K to 5th grade together to create connections and build community. This year's first House Team Meeting is Monday, October 7th. Stay tuned for pictures!

Scholars earn points for their house each day they come to school, demonstrate positive behaviors, exhibit good work habits, work hard, show academic growth, and be a good friend- just to name a few. Houses will earn quarterly recognitions and celebrate each other's accomplishments!

Effective communication is critical to the success of every student in St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact The Department of Student Services at 301-475-5511 ext.32150.

• 11/4: 6:00: PTO Mtg.- In Person
• 11/5: Election Day-Schools are closed
• 11/6: Report Card Distribution
• 11/8:
• 2 hr. Early Dismissal
• 5:00: Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic
• 5:30: PTO Movie Night
• 11/11: Veteran's Day
• 11/18-22: American Education Week
• 11/20 Community Schools Multicultural Fair
• 11/27-29: Thanksgiving Vacation

Please update your contact information with the office. It is critical that we have the most recent information for contacting our families.

UPDATE MY INFORMATION

Volunteers are an essential component to our Panda Nation students' success!

Please apply and remember that volunteers must apply annually for approval.

To help you navigate all the new elements of the school year and keep you informed about upcoming programs & events, we will communicate information frequently and in several ways. They are listed below for your reference.

• Weekly Phone/Email & Schoology Message: At 6:00 on Sunday you will receive a phone message & email from us sharing information about the upcoming week.
• Class DoJo: Very soon your child’s teacher will invite you to join Class DoJo. We use this platform because it is secure/members only and allows us to share a wide variety of information with you. Please join our DoJo family!
• Our LPES Website: The LPES website has a wide variety of information for you and is updated regularly. We love to share all the wonderful things our students & teachers are doing, so be sure to check out our website https://schools.smcps.org/lpes/ and Class DoJo
• Technology Needs: if you are new to the school or need a device from SMCPS please complete the survey here.

Email: raschou@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lpes/
Phone: (301)863-4085
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smcps.org/posts/971720426301468
Twitter: @lpes_smcps