Lake Seneca Family Newsletter

Dear Lake Seneca Families,

I hope you're enjoying a relaxing and refreshing weekend! Thank you for your continued support and engagement—it truly makes all the difference. Whether it’s helping your children with homework, connecting with teachers, or just being there to cheer them on, we couldn’t do it without you.

As we settle into the school year, we remain committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and engaging learning environment. Your partnership means the world to us, and together, we can keep pushing our students toward success.

Always Learning, Always Growing!

RJ Henderson

Principal

Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 3: No School

Monday, October 14: Flag Football/Soccer 3:45-4:45

Thursday, October 17: Kindergarten Field Trip (9:40-2:00)

Friday, October 18: No School for Students

Monday, October 21: Flag Football/Soccer 3:45-4:45

Wednesday, October 23: Vision & Hearing Screening Day 1

Thursday, October 24:

• Vision & Hearing Screening Day 2
• Fall Picture Day 1
• Fifth Grade Field Trip (11:20-2:00)

Friday, October 25: Fall Picture Day 2

Monday, October 28: Flag Football/Soccer 3:45-4:45

We want to reassure everyone that the PTA is still moving forward! We're currently waiting for financial information and tax filings to be reviewed. As soon as we have more details, we’ll keep you updated. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

At Lake Seneca Elementary, we are dedicated to creating an equitable, positive, and respectful school culture where all students can learn in a safe environment that promotes both academic and social success. Any behavior that disrupts learning, creates a hostile environment, or negatively impacts a student's well-being—whether academic, psychological, social, or physical—will not be tolerated.

Bullying, harassment, or intimidation is defined as any repeated, unwanted, intentional behavior by one or more individuals aimed at harming, intimidating, or humiliating a targeted person or group. This behavior is often characterized by an imbalance of power or strength and can be motivated by personal characteristics or group affiliations, whether real or perceived. Such actions disrupt the school environment, interfere with students' learning, and create a climate of fear that can harm the physical and emotional health of students.

We kindly ask parents to talk with their children about appropriate behaviors, emphasizing the importance of respect, kindness, and ensuring that their actions do not interfere with a teacher’s ability to teach or a student’s ability to learn. Together, we can foster a positive environment for all students to thrive.

Every adult at Lake Seneca is responsible for preventing bullying and maintaining a safe and respectful space. All reports of bullying will be thoroughly investigated, and any concerns from parents will be addressed immediately with the appropriate actions.

If you have concerns about bullying, harassment, or intimidation, please complete the Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form (https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/230-35.pdf) so we can take immediate steps to address the situation.

Thank you for working with us to ensure that all students can learn and grow in a safe, supportive environment!

At Lake Seneca Elementary, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our top priority. Throughout the school year, we will be participating in several emergency preparedness drills. These drills are carefully communicated to both students and staff in advance to help reduce any additional stress or anxiety, ensuring everyone remains calm and confident in their roles during an emergency.

Additionally, all visitors entering the building will be required to sign in using our Visitor Management System. Please remember to bring a valid, official ID, as it will be needed for entry. This process helps us maintain a secure environment for all of our students.

Thank you for your continued support in making Lake Seneca a safe and secure place for learning!

We value your feedback and want to ensure that we’re meeting the needs of both our students and families. To help us improve and plan future events, we kindly ask that you complete the short survey below. Your input will help us enhance the experiences we offer throughout the school year.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for being a vital part of our school community!