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Hello LMDES Families,

Monday was not just any ordinary day; it was the 100th day of school! 🎉 Our Dent Dolphins officially crossed the 100-day mark, and you know what that means – they're 100 days smarter! 💯 Thank you for joining us in celebrating this milestone as we reflect on the incredible journey of learning and growth.

All the best,

Mrs. Lindsay G. Brenfleck, Principal

Mr. Joseph D. Farrell, Assistant Principal

Notable Dates
Report Card Distribution
National School Counselor Week
Next Week: Kindness Spirit Week
Black History Month
SMCPS Annual Report
SMCPS 2025 School System Budget
Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow!
Joe Corbi & Claire's Gourmet Fundraiser
Conscious Discipline Virtual Workshop Series
School Lunch Highlights
Helpful Resources & Info Worth Repeating

Marking Period 2 Standards-Based Report Cards will be available on the Home Access Center [HAC] on Tuesday, February 6.

If you have questions or need your login information, please contact Linda Battenfield (ldbattenfield@smcps.org).

Teachers will email narrative reports to parents/guardians on Tuesday, February 6.

National School Counseling Week highlights the positive impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The 2024 theme is "School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused."

-American School Counselor Association

Happy National School Counseling Week, Ms. Van Howe! We appreciate all you do for our students and school!

Each February we celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month was instituted to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. History. In honor of Black History Month, our students hear daily announcements highlighting the inspirational stories and contributions of African Americans.

This year's theme for Black History Month is "African Americans and the Arts," which includes visual arts, music, dance, media art, theater, and more. Visit the February 2024 page of the Equity for All SMCPS Website.

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SMCPS Press Release: The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County finalized its recommended 2024-2025 school year budget and forwarded it to the Board of County Commissioners of St.

Mary’s County for consideration on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

In a letter to the Commissioners, Superintendent J. Scott Smith outlined significant challenges in

preparing for next year's budget, including the end of federal and state pandemic funding, the

impact of mandates associated with the Blueprint legislation, compensation needs for staff,

transportation needs, increased health care costs, and inflationary operational costs.

To review the Board’s recommended budget, visit https://www.smcps.org/about-us/budget.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) is offering a series of Conscious Discipline workshops to Pre-Kindergarten families, Kindergarten families, and local childcare providers.

Participants will learn how to implement effective routines that utilize strategies based on brain science to foster self-regulation skills. These live virtual evening sessions will allow you to interact with a Conscious Discipline Master Instructor from the comfort of your home from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Please select this link for dates and registration information.

Nutrition is closely linked to overall physical health and is a correlate of academic performance. Meeting both nutritional and physical activity recommendations together is associated with higher academic performance.

MyPlate (https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids) has a variety of helpful resources, games, and activities to get kids started on a healthy eating adventure!

Resource: Start Simple with MyPlate

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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 - Tues, November 7, 2023
Pillar 4: Resources for Student Success - Tues, December 5, 2023
Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness - Thurs, February 8, 2024
Pillar 2: High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders - Tues, 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.

SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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School Menus

Check our Nutrislice Webpage to:

View Helpful nutrition info
Download our FREE mobile app!
Print menus

Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary

LMDES strives to create a nurturing and inclusive community where every student thrives socially, emotionally, and academically. We prioritize strong relationships among all stakeholders, open communication, and meeting students' diverse needs. We aim to develop well-rounded, future-ready learners who embrace lifelong learning and contribute positively to our community.

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