Leonardtown Elementary

Tues. Oct 31: Book Character Day: Dress as a book character

Nov. 7: Report Card Distribution AND Fall Picture Re-take Day

Nov. 10: Veteran's Day Holiday: No School

Nov. 11: Leonardtown Veteran's Day Parade (10 am) and Memorial Ceremony

Nov. 17: Osprey of Month Celebration (October nominees and parent/guardian)

• 11:45 - 12:15 Grades K, 1, 2
• 12:15 - 12:45 Grades 3, 4, 5

Nov. 22 - 24: Thanksgiving Break No School for Students

In honor of Veteran's Day, we would like to recognize those who have served in the U.S. military and are a part of our school-community. We are collecting photographs to display during our school community-gathering where a portion of our program will be dedicated to honor our military veterans. If you would like to submit a photograph of a LES student's family member to be a part of our photograph collage presentation, please submit photograph(s) no later than Friday, October 27, 2023. Please note, photographs may be shared on our school's website, newsletter, or social media page. LINK TO SUBMIT PHOTOS

Halloween (October 31st) will be incorporated into our Spirit Week themes for the Red Ribbon Celebration. Students will be invited to dress as a Book Character and "Close the Books" on drugs.

For this day and all Spirit Days, dress should be conducive to learning. No masks are permitted. Students should be able to navigate the hallways, buses and bathrooms without incident, and therefore inflatable suits are not allowable.

St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) receives additional federal funding based on our SMCPS parent(s)/legal guardian(s) who work on federal property, live on federal property, and/or are active duty military. SMCPS is required to survey each student's family to determine eligibility for these additional funds.

Additionally, please complete the SMCPS Online Emergency Form. Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Updated information is crucial for timely and effective communication with families for notification of emergencies and general information.

The attached letter, from Dr. James S. Smith, Superintendent of School, provides the links to complete the above-mentioned surveys through the Home Access Center (HAC). Forms for each student must be completed by Tuesday, November 14, 2023. We appreciate your cooperation in completing these forms.

2023-2024 Impact Aid Reminder from SMCPS Superintendent

Parents who are choosing to share a treat with their child's class as part of birthday celebrations have been asked to consider non-food items and notify the teacher if a "treat" is being provided to distribute. As we approach holidays that typically involve candy (think Halloween, Valentine's Day), we wanted to remind everyone of our concern for students with food allergies.

Here are some non-food items that you could consider if you are hoping to share something with the class:

• "Slap" bracelets
• Trading cards
• Color-click pens
• Pop-its, Figit spinners and the like
• Smencils (scented pencils)

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If you have questions about classroom treats, your child's classroom teacher is probably be the best source for information.