
Dent Dolphin Details
SY24 Family Issue

Greetings LMDES Families,
It's an exciting week to be a Dent Dolphin! The Scholastic Book Fair is here, Santa's Secret Shop opens, and our annual Holiday Harmony Night will be held this Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Kindly,
Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal
Newsletter Contents
- Notable Dates
- December Spirit Month
- Holiday Harmony Night
- Scholastic Book Fair
- SMCPS Evening Counseling
- December PTA Meeting
- School Lunch Highlights
- Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating
Notable Dates
- December Spirit Month
- Dec 4-12 - Scholastic Book Fair
- Thurs, Dec 7 5:00-7:00 pm - Holiday Harmony Night
- Fri, Dec 8 - Two Hour Early Dismissal
- Tues, Dec 12 - PTA Meeting
- Dec 16 - Jan 1 - Winter Break
- Tues, Jan 2 - Schools reopen for students
LMDES December Spirit Month
Scholastic Book Fair
Select this link to visit the LM Dent ES site where you can set up an eWallet so your student can shop the Fair without cash.
The Book Fair will be open for shopping during Holiday Harmony Night on Thursday evening!
SMCPS Evening Counseling
December PTA Meeting
LMDES PTA Meeting
All are welcome to join us in person in the LMDES Media Center or virtually through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tey-rnzr-thy
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023, 04:15 PM
LMDES Media Center or https://meet.google.com/tey-rnzr-thy
School Lunch Highlights
Tuesday, 12/5 Menu Change
chicken and cheese quesadilla (not corn dog nuggets)
We apologize for the short notice.
Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating
SMCPS Calendar Survey
Please respond to this Calendar Survey to provide your input.
Thank you!
Blueprint Town Halls
In implementing the requirements and reform initiatives associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, St. Mary’s County Public Schools is inviting stakeholders to learn about each pillar of the Blueprint, its requirements, and current status. As part of the Town Hall sessions, stakeholders will be able to ask questions of staff and provide input in responding to the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of the Blueprint.
Pillar 1: Early Childhood Education - Tue, November 7, 2023
Pillar 4: Resources for Student Success - Tue, December 5, 2023
Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness - Thur, February 8, 2024
Pillar 2: High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders - Tue, March 12, 2024
All sessions will be held at 6 PM at the Dr. J. A . Forrest Career and Technology Center, and will be livestreamed at www.smcps.org/streaming.
PTA News & Events: Join the PTA!
Select the link to join the LMDES PTA: 23/24 PTA Fam Membership Form - Google Forms.
Why join the PTA? With your help, we will make a big impact this year by advocating for our students, teachers/staff, and school! Your membership helps support a variety of school activities and programs while creating a fun, engaging, and positive community.
MEMBERSHIP DUES: $7.00 Single Person Membership // $12.00 Family Membership
By becoming a member, there is no obligation to volunteer but if you would like to do so, please be sure to check "YES" & complete the volunteer registration at the link provided.
Local Resources & Food Pantries
Select the links below to learn about available resources in our area.
Box Tops for Education
Download the Box Tops for Education app, scan your receipts, and earn cash for our school!
For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn for schools with products they already buy. Today, you can find thousands of participating products throughout the store — and all you need is the Box Tops app.
Thank you for your support!
Cafe & Food Services Information
Meal Benefit Application
Children need healthy meals to learn. SMCPS offers healthy meals every school day.
Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $3.00.
Your student may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Please complete the meal benefit application.
My School Bucks
SMCPS families may pay for school meals with MySchoolBucks! View balances and purchases, schedule automatic payments, receive notifications when your student's meal balance is low, and make payments on the go with the mobile app.
School Menus
Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:
- View Helpful nutrition info
- Download our FREE mobile app!
- Print menus
Technology Information
Student Laptops
All SMCPS laptops come with the same responsibility of care and upkeep as any other loaned resources. Textbooks, novels, laptops and chargers can incur a debt if lost or damaged. Please refer to the student accountability newsletter that will be included in each weekly school newsletter.
Schoology
Schoology is the SMCPS Learning Management System (LMS).
Schoology has a Mobile App!
Directions to Log Into the Schoology Mobile App.
New families that did not receive the notification about their Schoology Parent Account should email schoology@smcps.org to inquire about their account.
Both new and previously registered volunteers must complete a new application every school year.
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary
Home of the Dolphins
Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal
Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal
We welcome your questions and inquiries. Please call 301-472-4500, refer to the SMCPS Website, or our LMDES website for additional information.
Website: https://lmdes.smcps.org/
Twitter: @lmdes_smcps
Phone: 301-472-4500