Lisbon Elementary

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

Dear Lisbon Community,

As we strive to maintain a safe and efficient environment for all students during arrival and dismissal, we would like to remind parents of a few important guidelines regarding the use of the side parking lot:

1. Safety First: The safety of our students is our top priority. Recently, we've observed vehicles pulling out of the parking lot hastily in an attempt to beat the buses. Please remember to prioritize safety over speed and exercise caution when leaving the parking lot.

2. No Pets on School Property: As a reminder, animals are not permitted on school property while students are present. We kindly ask that all dogs remain in vehicles during drop-off and pick-up times.

3. Respect Teacher's Time: Our teachers are dedicated to ensuring the safety of all students during arrival and dismissal. While we understand the importance of communication between parents and teachers, we kindly request that any discussions or inquiries be saved for a more appropriate time. Please refrain from engaging in "mini-conferences" with your child's teacher during arrival or dismissal.

4. Utilize the Car Loop: We encourage parents to utilize the designated car loop for drop-off and pick-up. The car loop is designed to be fast and convenient, allowing for a smooth flow of traffic.

Thank you for your cooperation in following these procedures and helping us maintain a safe environment for all students. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

Best regards,

Mrs. Anoff, Principal
Mr. Scobie, Assistant Principal

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

March

• 1 - STEM Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• 4-8 - Kindergarten Registration Week
• 4-8 - Reading Week
• 6 - Kindergarten Visits the Glenwood Library, 9:45 a.m.
  
• 7 - Reading Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
  
• 13 - Professional Work and Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early (12:55 p.m.)
• 13 - School-wide Spirit Day - Lion Day!
• 13 - Give Back Event at CarterQue, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
• 14 - Class/Individual Class Pictures
  

March 25 - April 1 - Spring Break - Schools closed

April

• 2 - School reopens
• 9 - 3rd Grade Visits Wilde Lake High School, 10:30 a.m.
  
• 9 - Give Back Event at Stratosphere Social, 4:00-9:00 p.m.
  
• 10 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
• 10 - Memory Book Orders Due
• 24 - Give Back Event at E.W. Becks, 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
• 26 - 2nd Grade Visits the Maryland Science Center, 9:15 a.m.

May

• 14 - Primary Election Day - Schools and Offices closed
• 16 - 1st Grade Visits Rose Hill Manor, 9:40 a.m.
• 23 - Kindergarten Visits Toby's, 9:30 a.m.
• 27 - Memorial Day - Schools and Offices closed
  
• 24 - 5th Grade Visits Howard County Conservancy, 10:00 a.m.
  

There will be no printed 2023-2024 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

Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins March 4, 2024. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024, in order to enroll in kindergarten. Please see more specific information below. Every child who is 5 years old by September 1 must be enrolled in a kindergarten program this fall or have an approved waiver.

It is recommended that you work on a laptop or desktop to complete registration. Cell phone registration is not recommended. For details about registration and enrollment, visit www.hcpss.org/enroll/. Please call our LES front office at 410-313-5506 or email Mrs. Drews with questions.

If you have a child currently attending an HCPSS PreK program, there is no need to re-register your student for Kindergarten. Also, if your child is a current HCPSS student at any other HCPSS school, please DO NOT re-register your student.

Kindergarten is mandatory in Maryland, so if your child turns 5 by September 1, 2024, you must register your child for the 2024-25 school year. Parents or guardians are to register students at the school serving the address where the child’s parent or guardian resides. Information on neighborhood schools can be found through School Locator https://hcpss-gis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b1d3153921514fbead0abb0f92090217 on the school system web site or by calling the Public Information Office at 410-313-6682.

Step 1: Register Online Here: https://www.hcpss.org/enroll/

Step 2: Complete registration online by providing the documents listed below. The registration process is easier if you upload them during online registration. Otherwise, you will be asked to submit them via email as pdfs. I-phone users can scan documents through your notes app. (Images must be clear.)

The following documents are needed for registration:

• Child’s evidence of birth (i.e: birth certificate, baptismal certificate)
• Evidence of parental relationship (child’s birth certificate or court document)
• An authorized record of immunizations
• Proof of residency in the form of a signed lease or deed, including signature pages
• Current utility bill
• Photo ID of parent/guardian
• Proof of custdy (if applicable)

If you do not own or rent your home and have a multi-family living arrangement, an appointment with our PPW, Monique Finch, is required. A representative of the host family and guest family must be present for the appointment. Email monique _finch@hcpss.org for more information.

Health forms should be completed by your child's pediatrician and dentist and emailed to our school nurse Joanne O’Keefe at joanne_okeefe@hcpss.org, before the first day of school. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. O'Keefe.

The 3rd grade artists are in need of YARN (any color!) for their weaving project.

Thank you!

Lisbon will be holding our 1st Reading Week on Monday, March 4- Friday, March 8! Each day will revolve around a different reading theme:

Monday, March 4: Phonemic Awareness

Tuesday, March 5: Phonics

Wednesday, March 6: Vocabulary

Thursday, March 7: Fluency

Friday, March 8: Comprehension

The students will learn about the reading component and participate in special reading activities during the school day. To celebrate Reading Week, we are having school-wide spirit days throughout the week, which are listed below! Please note that students will make their vocabulary spirit ware during the school day on Wednesday, March 6 for our Vocabulary Parade so they can wear their regular school attire.

Then our "mane" reading event will take place at Lisbon on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30pm. Get ready for a fun-filled reading night where families will participate in different reading games and activities...Super Mario style!! We hope to see you there!

Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

As part of their ongoing Community Acadamey, the Council of Elders will host a session on Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships. The virtual session will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. on March 9. The session will explore the dynamics of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and how to start conversations with children. In this interactive session, participants will:

• Learn how to help their child manage peer conflict.
• Learn how to identify abuse in teen relationships.
• Gain skills and strategies to intervene, if needed.

Please register for this virtual session here.. Additional information can be found here

Students in 5th grade will take the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) assessment on March 11th, March 12th, March 15th and March 18th. Students who are absent on the testing dates will participate in a makeup session during the testing window. MISA measures student achievement on the Maryland Content Standards in Science in Grade 5 (testing content from Grades 3, 4 and 5). To learn more about MISA, please visit the HCPSS Testing page.

It is sometimes difficult to decide whether your child is too sick to go to school. As a general rule, a child should stay home if they have:

• A fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Vomited (not caused by motion sickness or a gag reflex unassociated with illness)
• Diarrhea
• A very frequent cough
• Persistent pain (tooth, ear, stomach, etc.)
• A widespread rash

Most of these problems need to be discussed with your child’s healthcare provider to determine if an office visit is needed. Please keep your child at home when ill or having a fever (100F or above). Students should stay home until fever free WITHOUT fever reducing medication for 24 hours.

To help prevent the flu and other colds, please encourage your children to use good hygiene habits:

• Wash hands frequently
• Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
• Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

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.

We need 2 PTACHC representatives for this school year. This position is Lisbon’s PTA representation at the Howard County PTA and is a parent advocate at the County level. PTACHC Reps are a great opportunity to advocate for your child and all children in HCPSS. Please Contact Cathy Datz if you would like to be the PTACHC representative to be nominated.

Open position candidates for Lisbon PTA will be nominated at the April general membership meet. Elections will be held at the May general membership meet.

President – 2-year term. Presides at all meetings of the PTA. Attend district PTA council meetings. Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the PTA. Communicate with the principal on all PTA events. Communicate with Maryland and Howard County PTA when needed. Oversee events and fundraisers chaired by other PTA members. Meet with the treasurer and the principal to go over budget and expenditures. Communicates with the membership and community via social media, website content, fliers, and Lisbon Lines. Maintains the PTA calendar.

1st Vice President – 2-year term, steps in for President if needed, head of the School of Excellence Committee and actions, Maintains the meeting agendas, helps all committee and event chairs as needed.

Treasurer – 2-year term, maintains budget, financial information, handles all bank transactions, and issues PTA checks. One of 3 authorized signatures with our bank. Financial experience helpful. Works closely with the PTA president.

Recording Secretary – Keeps the minutes of PTA general membership meetings and keeps PTA by-laws.

PTACHC Representatives – 2 year term 2 positions, this position is Lisbon’s PTA representation at the Howard County PTA and is a parent advocate at the County level. PTACHC Reps are a great opportunity to advocate for your child and all children.

Please contact Cathy Datz if you would like to be the 2023-2024 PTACHC representative or any of the open 2024-2025 positions to be nominated. Please email Cathy at cathydatz@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like more information.

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

Benefits of Membership:

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

· 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 or drop off at

Lisbon Elementary School

15901 Frederick Road

Woodbine, MD 21797

Attn: PTA

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

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 for 2024-2025

Snow Ball Dance – Cathy Datz – needs chair for 2024-2025

Fundraising – Kate Weiss - chair needs 3

Wizards Business Sponsors – Emily Metzler - chair needs 1

Staff Appreciation – Caitie Miller - chair – no limit

Nominating Committee – needs 1 person.

Community Night – Elizabeth Dudley - needs co-chair

Wizards Game – Elizabeth Hall/Cathy Datz - co-chairs

School of Excellence – VP1 is Chair needs for 2024-2025

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