The Tiger Times

MCAP testing for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students is set to begin on April 13th. This Friday we want to kick off our testing window with a series of SPIRIT DAYS to show support for our students. Follow this link to see what we have planned.

MCAP Spirit Days

TESTING REMINDERS:

Lewistown Elementary 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be taking the MCAP State Assessments in Reading and Math from April 15th - 30th. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments during the school day for students on these days.

Students are not allowed to have the following during testing:

1. Cellphone

2. Smart Watches

3. Wireless earbuds

To prepare for success with the test, we ask that children get:

1. A full night of rest each night

2. A good breakfast each morning

Thank you for your support in ensuring that our 5th grade students are prepared for upcoming testing.

Ms. Korrell has selected the following student work to represent Lewistown Elementary at the Arts Festival at Catoctin High School on April 25th:

5th Grade - Grace C. and Olive R.

4th Grade - Aubree R.

3rd Grade - Jocelyn H.

2nd Grade - Asher H., Charlotte F. , Daea K., and Kiernan J.

1st Grade - Parker H., and Micah I.

Kindergarten - Evelyn B. and Tyler Mc.

These projects will be on display that evening for the community to enjoy. 🤩🤩🤩

Our instrumental music students will also be performing that evening.

*This communication was sent our prior to spring break to all families. *

In recent years, Frederick County Public Schools has been the fastest growing school district by student population in the state. More families are choosing Frederick County as the place to raise their families, and we have taken great pride in welcoming new students.

We have also taken great pride in being able to safely transport students to and from school every day through the efforts of our FCPS Transportation team, which is committed to getting students to school and home, every day, on time.

During the 2024-25 school year, the FCPS Transportation team needs to make adjustments in order to continue the reliable service families have relied on for generations. This will result in bell times changing at Lewistown Elementary during the 2024-25 school year.

Next year, the school day will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude at 3:45 p.m. Arrival time in the morning will be between 8:45 and 9:15 and dismissal will begin at 3:45 daily. This represents a 30-minute change from our current schedule and we acknowledge this will be an adjustment for families, for staff, and for our school community.

This change is necessary to support the growth of our community, provide more reliable arrival and dismissal times, and utilize our bus fleet most effectively to support routes in our area of the county.

We hope that by providing as much notice as possible, it will provide our families with the time to plan for this upcoming change that will take effect in the 24-25 school year.

Please take a peek at our lost and found collection and encourage your student to retrieve their items if you see something you recognize! 😊

The in-school dentist is coming to Lewistown Elementary on April 22nd. Please return permission forms by Thursday March 28th. If you need a copy please email our school counselor at joan.musselman@fcps.org

Spring Spirit Week - Flowers Everywhere🥰

Our Lewistown firefighters visited the Pre K and Kindergarten students.

Mr. Welsh makes lunchtime extra fun the day before spring break.

We are continuing to cheer on our very own Ms. Baptiste who has moved on as one of the FINAL FIVE teachers for the FCPS Teacher of the Year celebration. Our students and staff are thankful for the work she does here at Lewistown.

APRIL

Report Cards Issued - April 10th

April 15th-30th MCAP Testing

April 25th - Spring Recital for all band students at Catoctin High School - 6:00

MAY

May 29th - Field Day

May 30th - Spring Music and Art Showcase at LES - Grades K, 1, and 2 to participate -5:30-6:30

May 31st - RAINDATE for Field Day

FCPS 2023- 2024 Calendar Handbook

As a feeder, we continue our commitment to attendance knowing that being at school each day opens opportunities for our students. In our newsletter, you will find our feeder attendance rates for the month of December and chronic absenteeism rates.

January 18 was the start of Semester 2. This is an opportunity for a fresh start - new year and increased attendance! For many, Semester 1 was highly successful and students had great attendance and outstanding grades! Great job Lewistown Tigers! The Catoctin Feeder believes that good attendance often correlates with academic progress, a sense of belonging and good grades.

At LES, let's make it our goal to come to school every day! Please let us know how we can support your good attendance and your academic success. Continue to send in notes for your student's absence. Families send all attendance notes: LEW.Attendance@fcps.org

FCPS is Now Accepting Pre-K Applications!

Applications for all residents of Frederick County are now open for students who will be 3, or 4 years old by September 1, 2024. For information about income eligibility criteria and programs offered, please visit our website at https://www.fcps.org/ece/pre-k-application

Families may apply online via the enrollment portal. Click here for English or click here for Spanish. Those unable to complete an online application may download an official FCPS enrollment form and return via PreKEnrollment@fcps.org. Enrollment Form Template: English | Spanish.

Please ensure all applications contain proof of residency, proof of birth, and proof of Total Household Income.

Translation

¡FCPS ya está aceptando solicitudes para el pre-jardín (pre-kínder)! Las solicitudes para todos los residentes del condado de Frederick ya están abiertas para los estudiantes que tengan 3 o 4 años de edad antes del 1ro de septiembre de 2024. Para obtener información sobre los criterios de elegibilidad de ingresos y los programas ofrecidos, visite nuestro sitio web en https://www.fcps.org/ece/pre-k-application Las familias pueden presentar su solicitud en línea a través del portal de inscripción. Haga clic aquí para inglés o haga clic aquí para español. Aquellos que no puedan completar una solicitud en línea pueden descargar el formulario oficial de inscripción de FCPS y enviarlo por correo electrónico a PreKEnrollment@fcps.org. Formulario de inscripción: English | Spanish. Asegúrese de que todas las solicitudes contengan comprobante de residencia, comprobante de nacimiento y comprobante de ingresos totales del hogar.

The Lewistown Elementary School Learning Community will strive to promote academic success in order to reach our full potential and strengthen our future. Everyone’s unique qualities will be celebrated and valued, and together we will Learn, Excel, and Succeed.

Website: https://edu.fcps.org/les/home

Phone: 240 236 3750

Principal- Melissa Burton

Spec. Ed Coordinator- Hannah Zebroski

Secretary- Megan Doll

Counselor- Joan Musselman

Families send all attendance notes: LEW.Attendance@fcps.org