Mrs. Debra Anoff, Principal
Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal

15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax

les.hcpss.org

All HCPSS students in kindergarten through fifth grade were given the universal reading screener called DIBELS during the month of September. Your child's DIBELS results are in their folder today, October 13. The video below provides more in-depth information about DIBELS and how to read your child's screener results. If you have any additional questions, please contact Mrs. Hansen or Mrs. Meiklejohn at Alicia_Hansen@hcpss.org or Jacqueline_Meiklejohn@hcpss.org.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. We will have Bullying Prevention Week at LES October 16-19 to promote bullying awareness, including learning how to spot bullying, how to stop bullying, and how we can be more inclusive. Students and staff can participate in a spirit week along with engaging SEL lessons. In addition, LES school counselor, Mrs. Taylor, will be focusing her October lessons on bullying prevention. Our Spirit Week activities to promote Bullying Prevention Week are:

• Monday, October 16 - Be YOUnique: Wear your favorite outfit.
• Tuesday, October 17 - You Are Not Alone; Wear matching clothes with a friend or group of friends.
• Wednesday, October 18 - Unity Day: Wear orange to send a visible message that no child should be bullied.
• Thursday, October 19 - Put Bullying to Rest: PJ Day! (no slippers please)

For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar

October

• 16-19 - Bullying Prevention Week
• 18 - Flu/Covid Shot Clinic
  
• 20 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
• 24 - Joe Corbi's Fundraiser Ends
  
• 27 - PTA Fall Festival
  

• Fall Festival Sensory Friendly Hour, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Fall Festival Parade, 5:30 p.m.
• Fall Festival General Admission, 6:00 p.m.
  

• 31 - End of Quarter 1 Marking Period
  
• 31 - Schools close 3 hours early (12:55 p.m.)

November

• 1 - PTA General Meeting (7:00 p.m. Virtually)
• 1 - PTA Giveback Night at E.W. Beck's (11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
  
• 8 - Report Cards Available
• 17 - Fall Picture Re-Takes
• 17 - PTA Community Night (6:30 p.m.)
  
• 20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools close 3 hours early (12:55 p.m.)
• 20 - Joe Corbi's Fundraiser Pick-up, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
  
• 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools close 3 hours early (12:55 p.m.)
• 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schools closed for students
• 23 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices closed
• 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices closed
  

There will be no printed 2021-2022 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by

1. Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
3. Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
4. Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
5. Adding to your calendar of choice (See your calendar for specifics on adding a new calendar)

You also may view and/or download printable PDFs of the full calendar and/or important dates only. Updates to the PDFs will be noted on the HCPSS calendar page.

PLEASE NOTE! The calendar is subject to change. The online calendar reflects the most recent version.

Calendars in Spanish, Chinese, and Korean

Calendario en español

西班牙语日历

스페인어로 된 달력

In Technology class, students learn habits and skills that help them use devices safely and responsibly at school, at home, and within the community. Next week serves as a wonderful opportunity to set and/or revisit guidelines for using Technology with your child and spark conversation about media consumption at home. Mrs. Bennett will be posting announcements during the week containing excellent resources that you can use with your child that will help spark some conversations about technology use. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bennett (kristen_bennett@hcpss.org).

We will conduct bus evacuations on the morning of October 17th as buses arrive in the parking lot. This evacuation is a measure taken by HCPSS to ensure that students know how to safely exit the bus using the rear door. When directed to do so by their bus driver, students will leave belongings on the bus, move towards the rear exit, sit down, and safely exit the bus. There will be a staff member available to support students as needed.

Attention Parents of Kindergarten Students---please check backpacks for missing Health forms that were required at time of Kindergarten registration. Please turn in these forms as soon as possible.

We have seen an increase in toileting accidents, especially in our younger friends (Kindergarten and 1st grade). Please ensure that your child has a full change of clothes available at school (top, bottom, underwear, socks). We are running very low on extra supplies in the Health room, so if your student has an accident and we don't have anything for them, we will need to call you to bring something in.

Lastly, for those of you who signed your student up for the flu clinic on Wednesday, October 18th, please make sure they are wearing a short sleeved shirt so that it's easier for the vaccinators to give the shots.

Have a great weekend!

Joanne OKeefe RN

We just started our Joe Corbi fundraiser and we need your help.

Here's how you can help:

• Order from the brochure your child brought home or https://joecorbi.com/ to view the brochure online. We earn profit from every item ordered. There are many delicious choices including meals and desserts for your family.

• You can also help us by registering your child as a Participant to help spread the word about our fundraiser to your family, friends and coworkers via text, email or social media. Just go to joecorbi.com and click "Participation Registration"

Thank you in advance for your help!

We recently held a parent information night about the updated report card for our primary grades. If you were unable to attend or wish to review the information again, you can find the PowerPoint on Canvas at the link below along with many other resources.

Parent/Family SBIR Canvas Course

Please use this link for guidance should your child test positive for COVID:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

As part of our school system’s commitment to equity and inclusion, we continue to focus on building community and creating welcoming environments for all students.

Last year, Halloween celebrations were only held in two HCPSS elementary schools. While we recognize that Halloween activities held during the school day have been a long-standing tradition in many Howard County schools, including Lisbon Elementary, the decision has been made to not hold Halloween-specific activities during the instructional day. While Halloween is not part of the Howard County Public School System’s curriculum, the greater concern was the growing number of Lisbon students who have been choosing to opt-out of Halloween celebrations in recent years.

This year at Lisbon, we are excited to announce that we will celebrate Halloween with our awesome PTA at our 1st Annual PTA Community Parade! We will kick off this year's Fall Festival events with our Lisbon Community Parade at 5:30 p.m.

This year's Fall Festival is being held on Friday, October 27. See more in the PTA section about how you can get involved! Please note that we will not hold Halloween parties or a parade during the school day. Students should not bring or wear costumes to school.

HCPSS and The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE) have partnered to sponsor a virtual parent workshop series, taking place on Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m. The first workshop will be October 14th and focus on effectively maintaining communication with your child’s school.

You can locate all of our events on the Lisbon PTA Website . Please take a moment to join the Lisbon PTA, look at our calendar of events, and find ways you can volunteer.

October 27th - Fall Festival (more information below)

November 1st - General Membership Meet, 7:00 p.m.

November 17th - Community Night Thanksgiving Baskets, 6:30 p.m.

November 20th - Parent Conference Staff Dinner

Are you ready to show your Lisbon Lion Pride? Join the PTA!

Benefits of Membership:

· *NEW* $5 discount on Fall Festival and Snow Ball wristbands

· Supporting your ROARsome Lisbon teachers, staff, and students

· Allows your PTA to host fun family events and activities

· Voting is permitted by members on PTA business

· Discounts from National PTA from businesses and services

· Member of Howard County, Maryland (FreeState PTA), and National PTA

Volunteering is not a requirement with membership; however, we would love to have you!

Paying by credit card - https://lisbonpta.memberhub.com/store

Paying by cash or check - return the membership flier with payment (made out to Lisbon PTA) by mail (15901 Frederick Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797, Attn: PTA) or drop it off at Lisbon Elementary School.

Lisbon parents who are HCPSS employees regardless of work location - membership is $10.00

From the Fall Festival chair...

Lisbon Elementary School's Annual PTA Fall Festival will be held on October 27th from 5:00-8:00 p.m., with a special sensory hour from 5:00-6:00 p.m., and costume parade

at 5:30 p.m.

General Admission Festival opens at 6:00 p.m.

Wristbands $15.00 for PTA members or $20.00 for nonmembers.

Raffle basket Wishlist

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14RU925S3UQMY?ref_=wl_share

We are looking for items to be donated to add to our kid friendly raffle baskets, parent themed basket and teacher themed basket.

Gift cards are also welcomed as an add on to a basket or if specified, so a PTA member may go purchase items for the baskets.

If anyone has beanie babies laying around and would like to donate, I will gladly accept those as well for prizes for the games.

Thank you for your support.

Our students have a blast at this event, but it takes a village to make it successful!

Elisabeth Dudley edudley527@gmail.com

A few committees and events need members, LisbonPTA.org has time information and what each committee or event entails.

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Datz at Cathydatz@yahoo.com or the Activity Chair.

Reflections – Jade Blevins, Chair - Needs 3

Snowball – Cathy Datz, Co-chair- Needs Co-chair

Fundraising – Kate Weiss, Chair- Needs 3

Wizards Business Sponsors – Emily Metzler, Chair - Needs 1

Staff Appreciation – Caitie Miller, Chair- No limit

Nominating Committee – Needs 2 people

Community Night – Elizabeth Dudley - Needs Co-chair

Wizards Game – Elizabeth Hall/Cathy Datz, Co-chairs

School of Excellence – Jessica Jenkins, Chair - needs 1

We need 2 PTACHC representatives. This position is Lisbon’s PTA representation at the Howard County PTA and is a parent advocate at the county level. Meetings are held once a month at Homewood Center in Columbia from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only one

representative needs to attend, the representative will then report at our monthly meeting about PTACHC information. This is an elected executive position and attends Lisbon PTA's December and June executive meetings. Please Contact Cathy Datz if you would like to be the PTACHC representative to be nominated.

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