Linton Springs Weekly News

Email: lseattendance@carrollk12.org
Website: www.carrollk12.org/lse
Location: 375 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville, MD, USA
Phone: 410-751-3280
Twitter: @LintonSprings

Hello LSE Families,

We’ve made it through the first week of school and we could not be more proud of our students and staff! For some, this week marked the first time back in school since March 2020. We are so excited to welcome over 700 LSE Superstars, every day.

We value family-school partnerships and we thank you in advance for your continued support, understanding, and trust as we navigate a new school year! We welcome your feedback. Please contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns.

Stronger Together,

Mr. Messier and Ms. Bailey

Our Mission:

Collaborate... Teach... Inspire... Support... Empower

Our Vision:

Linton Springs is a community of lifelong learners

who demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding character.

SEPTEMBER

13th - FIRST DAY of School for Pre-K Student

13th - RESCHEDULED Back to School Night for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades @ 5:00 - 6:20

14th - PTA Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

17th - PTA Ice Cream Social @ 5:30 - 7:00 (see below for RSVP details)

21st - 4th Grade Instrumental Music Parent Meeting--more details to come

27th - Project ACES begins!

All electronic communications including school messages, teacher invitations and more are sent to the email address listed in the Home Access Center.

If you see that the email listed is incorrect or has changed, please make sure you update it by sending an email to:

lseattendance@carrollk12.org

If you are NOT receiving LSE or CCPS emails, please email lseattendance@carrollk12.org, so we can try to resolve the issue.

The Parent Permission Form has been updated for the new school year.

Look for an email from: donotreply@carrollk12.org

Subject: Parent Permission Form

Emails will be sent to the primary guardian for all students every Friday through the month of September. The online form closes at midnight on 10/1. Please read the form carefully as some ask you to give permission and some ask if you do not give permission.

If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher to discuss them. You are only able to complete the form once, but if you decide to change your mind, you may complete a paper copy or email Ms. Spindler at jmspind@carrollk12.org.

FREE breakfast and lunch are available for ALL students. Students may visit the cafeteria for breakfast and eat their meal in the classroom. All students will eat lunch in the cafeteria this year.

To report a student's absence email:

lseattendance@carrollk12.org

Reporting Attendance & Absences:

Please remember to let our office know if a student needs to miss class for any reason.

Absences should be reported by emailing LSEattendance@carrollk12.org or by calling the school office. Robocalls for absences will occur unless an email or phone call has been received.

Borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school's library with Sora.

Setup is simple - SEE Photo for instructions - just find your school district and sign

https://www.soraapp.com

Student Logins:

Student Logins and passwords did not change from last year and can be found on the registration Tab of the Home Access Center.

A CCPS Student login is how students will gain access to their Google Classrooms. Personal accounts will not work. Please take the time to look at the Home Access Center and find your student’s information if he/she does not remember it.

If you have trouble in accessing HAC, please email the following account:

mystudent@carrollk12.org

The Home Access Center:

https://mystudent.carrollk12.org/HomeAccess

Use the Home Access Center to:

1. Find your student's teacher

2. Find your student's email address and password (will be the same from last year - and can be found on the Registration Tab of the Home Access Center)

3. Access your 3rd-5th grade student's assignments and grades

Linton Springs is looking for parents interested in coaching a book battle team. Teams would meet once a month at a place of your choice. Teams can meet in person or virtually. Please see the CCPL website for full information: https://library.carr.org/programs/BoB.asp. The plan right now is to have the battle in person, but if the need arises CCPL will do the event virtually. The official book lists are also on their website: https://library.carr.org/programs/docs/BoB_Elementary.pdf. The CCPL has four parent and coach information sessions being held via Zoom and in person this fall.

• October 26, 2021, 6:30 PM, BOB Parent and Coach Meeting Dates: In person sessions - Eldersburg Branch
• October 27, 2021, 6:30 PM, Registration required BOB Parent and Coach Meeting Dates: Virtual ZOOM Sessions
• November 17, 2021, 6:30 PM, Registration required BOB Parent and Coach Meeting Dates: Virtual ZOOM Sessions
• November 23, 2021, 6:30 PM, BOB Parent and Coach Meeting Dates: In person sessions - Eldersburg Branch

Email Tally Myers at tcmyers@carrollk12.org if you are interested in coaching a team.

Thank you to our 2021-2022 Linton Springs Board Members!

President - Lisa Maisano

Vice Presidents - Christiane Harrell & Sheri Hudspeth

Treasurer - Katie Fortwengler

Secretary - Lisa Joki

The PTA still needs your help!

We are always looking for parent volunteers! Many thanks to parents who signed up for committees during our Open House event. If you are interested in joining one of many committees, please reach out to lintonptapres@gmail.com.

PTA Facebook Page

If possible, please join our Linton Springs PTA Facebook page.

PTA Membership

Please consider joining the LSE PTA!

$9 Individual membership

$18 Family membership

Visit the PTA Website for more information: www.lintonspringspta.com

Please join the Linton PTA on Friday, September 17th for an Ice Cream Social! RSVPs are required!

Please click on the flyer below for more information.

Great news! If you shop for groceries online, you can now submit your email receipts from select retailers to earn Box Tops for your school. If your receipt contains participating products, Box Tops will be credited within 1 business day.

Great news! If you shop for groceries online, you can now submit your email receipts from select retailers to earn Box Tops for your school. If your receipt contains participating products, Box Tops will be credited within 1 business day.
HOW IT WORKS

To ensure that earnings from email grocery receipts are properly credited to your account:

1. Make sure you have a Box Tops for Education account (you can create one via the Box Tops app or website)

2. Forward your email receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com using the same email that's associated with your BTFE account

3. Box Tops will be credited within 1 business day and you can view your earnings in the MY EARNINGS section of the app or YOUR ACTIVITY section of the website

CHECK OUT THE SITE BELOW FOR A FULL LIST OF ELIGIBLE RETAILERS:

EARN $ THROUGH BOXTOPS

A complete staff listing including email addresses can be found on our Linton Springs Elementary Website:

LINTON SPRINGS STAFF DIRECTORY

Any change in Student/Guardian information please email:

lseattendance@carrollk12.org

If your student(s) contact information changes, this includes change of address, new phone numbers, updated email address for the student or guardian, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that you communicate that change to our front office using the following email address:

lseattendance@carrollk12.org.

CUSTODY

The school must remain neutral in situations where parents are separated, divorced or do not live in the same household. Each parent has specific legal rights in regard to school issues. A telephone call, note or letter from a parent or attorney is not sufficient to establish custody or restrict contact. An official court order is required to establish custody. A copy of the most recent custody order should be on file at the school. When changes occur, please be sure to notify the school and provide a copy of the most recent court order.

USE OF STUDENT WORK ON WEBSITES OR IN PUBLICATIONS

There may be times throughout the year when the Carroll County Public School System wishes to display student work on school websites, social media, or in publications. If you do not wish to have your child’s art, poetry, writing, etc. appear on school websites, social media, or in publications, please notify the school principal in writing. It is assumed that parents and guardians consent to their child’s work being displayed on school websites, social media, or in publications unless such notification is received.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education of Carroll County does not engage in discrimination that is unlawful or contrary to Maryland State Department of Education guidance on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

The Board of Education of Carroll County is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons by providing an environment that supports optimal academic achievement and productive work and is free from any form of unlawful discrimination, including access to school facilities, educational programs, and extracurricular activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3070.