Lisbon Elementary

Mrs. Debra Anoff, Principal
Mrs. Amy Green, Assistant Principal

15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

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

les.hcpss.org

January

• 10 - Spelling Bee, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
• 11 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
  
• 12 - Spelling Bee (inclement weather day)
  
• 12 - School Spirit Day - College/Career Day
• 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, schools & offices closed
• 19 - PTA Winter Bash, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• 22 - Club/Group Pictures
• 26 - End of Marking Period, schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)

February

• 2 - 4th Grade Visits Toby's Youth Theatre, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• 5 - Report Cards Issued
• 8 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• 9 - PTA's Father/Daughter Dance, 6:00 p.m.
• 15 - School Spirit Day - Pajama Day
• 15 - PTA's Father/Daughter Dance (inclement weather date), 6:00 p.m.
  
• 16 - Countywide Professional Learning Day, schools closed for students
• 16 - PTA Snow Tubing Trip, 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Happy New Year!

We were glad to usher in the new year with our 456 students returning on January 3rd! Albeit a few sleepy faces, students and staff came back to school ready to embrace learning and launch into the new year! As always, thank you for entrusting us with your children. Having them back at school was a great way to "ring in" 2018!

Thank you!

I would like to personally thank all of the families and students that so generously and thoughtfully gave us holiday gifts and provided gifts to staff. Our office was flooded with baked goods, candies, gift cards, etc. I want to be sure to let our school community know how grateful I am personally, and how touched the staff and I were with your thoughtfulness. You definitely made our busy days and holiday a bit brighter with your gifts, and we are most appreciative!

Mrs. Anoff

2nd Grade Short Story:
1st Place: Maverick Baker, Epic Wars

2nd Grade Poem:
1st Place: Dyson Pence, Christmas

3rd Grade Short Story:
1st Place: Lainey White, The Bad Dream

2nd Place: Valerie Baldwin, Halloween!

3rd Grade Poem:

1st Place: Raegan Hahn, Weather

4th Grade Short Story:
1st Place: Sahithi Shabada, The Cursed Jacarandra Tree

2nd Place: Bailey Kim, The Christmas Miracle
Honorable Mention: Addison Pence, The Best Teacher Ever

Honorable Mention: Vanessa Buechler, The Snow Day

5th Grade Short Story:

1st Place: Syndee Pence, The Forever Living Hope

5th Grade Poem:

1st Place: Syndee Pence, Home Sweet Home

On Friday, January 15th we will be having a school spirit day. You can wear college shirts or clothing/gear for your future career (ex. A student who wants to be a doctor might wear scrubs and carry a stethoscope, etc). No weapons or masks.

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2018?

Is there a family in the neighborhood who has a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2018?

Please join us for an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System.

At this workshop you will learn:

• Expectations for school readiness (and receive a Ready for Kindergarten toolkit).
• Details about the kindergarten program.
• Information about HCPSS kindergarten registration.
• Ways that families and children can be supported during the transition to kindergarten.

Choose a session that is convenient for you. No registration required.

Child care is available at each session for children ages 2 and older;

the session is designed for adults only. Doors open at 6 p.m. to allow time for parking, child care drop off, and check-in.

If Howard County public schools are closed for inclement weather, the session is canceled.

Sessions

All sessions will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24

Oakland Mills High School, 9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia

Thursday, January 25

Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City

Monday, January 29

Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Road, Columbia 21046

For more information, please visit our “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” page

Glenwood Middle School will be holding an orientation for the parents of our incoming 6th Graders on Thursday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m. Additional information for parents of students in the GT (Gifted and Talented) Program will begin prior to the general orientation at 5:30 p.m. Staff will be present to give an overview of GMS programs and answer questions.

The Howard County Board of Education voted to retain the existing model for school start and dismissal times for the 2018–2019 academic year during its regularly scheduled meeting on December 19, 2017.

School Emergency Closing Information Sources

In times of emergencies/school closings, information will be shared with the community through the following:

• Our school system homepage
• HCPSS News email and text message alerts – Learn more
• HCPSS Information Hotline – 410-313-6666
• Twitter – @hcpss
• Facebook – Howard County Public School System
• HCPSS cable TV – Comcast 95/Verizon 42

Please note: The HCPSS does not use schools-out.com or e-schoolnews.com for any notifications.

Emergency And Weather-related School Closing Details

If it is necessary for the superintendent to close or delay the start of schools due to inclement weather or other emergencies, parents may obtain information from the sources listed above.

If Howard County public schools open one or two hours late, there is no half-day prekindergarten/RECC. If schools are closed, or closed early due to weather conditions, all after-school and evening activities, both school and non-school, scheduled in school facilities are canceled.

On weekends and holidays, if the Howard County Snow Emergency Plan is in effect by 7 a.m., activities already in progress may be completed but any activity scheduled to begin after that time is canceled.

During times of emergency or adverse weather conditions, we request that you do not call your child’s school or the central office as it is important to keep phone lines free for emergency calls.

Early Dismissals For Inclement Weather

If inclement weather conditions develop during the school day, the Director of Transportation follows the procedures used to determine late openings or school closures. Generally, a decision to close schools early is made no later than 10:30 a.m. In deciding whether or not to close schools early, the Superintendent will consult with the Director of Transportation, the Deputy Superintendent, the Director of Operations, the Community Services Specialist, the Coordinator of Athletics, the Director of Public Relations, and other staff members as appropriate.

School Sponsored and Community Sponsored After-School and Evening Activities

• If schools are dismissed early for inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities in schools—both school sponsored and community sponsored—are cancelled.

High School Athletics

• If schools are dismissed early due to inclement weather, all high school athletic practices and games are cancelled.

When: Friday, January 19, 2018
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 per child (advance sales only. NO tickets at the door)

Featuring:

• Live DJ
• Frosty Snacks
• Hot Cocoa Bar
• Crafts
• Photo Ops (Don't forget your camera!)
• Treats from "Bake N TIme" will be available for purchase.

Flyers have been sent home with students and should be returned no later than Thursday, January 11th.

If you would like to volunteer, please click here.

2018 LISBON PTA SNOW TUBING TRIP
Date: Friday February 16, 2018
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Location: Whitetail Ski Resort in Mercersburg, PA
Transportation provided by A.B.C. Transportation
Cost: $35 per tuber (non-tubers may ride for $10)

• Tubers younger than 5 may tube on peewee hill (tickets $8.00 purchased separately at snow tubing lodge upon arrival.)
• All tubers younger than 18 must be accompanied on the trip by an adult - please provide name & contact info below
• Snack assignments by last name – A-D Paper Goods, E-L Drinks, M-Z Snacks (no peanut products!)

General Timeline:
11:45 – Meet at Lisbon parking lot to sign release forms and load buses
12:00 – Depart Lisbon for Whitetail Ski Resort
1:30 – Arrive at Whitetail Ski Resort Snow Tubing Lodge - please bring snack items in to lodge (lockers are available to store valuables, other things can be left on buses)
2:00 – Unlimited snow tubing for two hours
4:00 – Snacks and drinks in the snow tubing lodge
4:30 – Depart Whitetail on buses
6:00 – Arrive back at Lisbon Elementary School

This is easy and very fun!!! Anyone can do it, and there is no reason to be frightened or
concerned. Please sign up for a snack item (no peanut products) or drink to bring along for the after tubing feast. Please complete the permission slip below and send back to school with your child in an envelope marked “SNOW TUBING”.

NO EATING IS PERMITTED ON THE BUSES! PLEASE HAVE LUNCH BEFORE
BOARDING AND ALL SNACKING AFTER TUBING MUST OCCUR AT THE LODGE.

Make checks payable to: Lisbon P.T.A. DEADLINE WEDNESDAY February 7th

----------Cut here and send bottom portion with payment to school with your child-----------

Student Name(s):__________________________________________________________________________

# Tubers ($35 each):_________________ # Non Tubers riding bus ($10 each):________________

Adult Chaperone Name(s):_________________________________________________________________

Phone # and email address:_______________________________________________________________

Snack, drinks or paper good item bringing:________________________________________________

Breakfast and lunch menus can be found at www.hcpss.org/food-services/

Periodically, we will celebrate school spirit days. The purpose of school spirit days is to get kids enthused, supportive, and excited about their school community. In order to maximize full participation, we want to help you plan ahead for school spirit days.
Below, you will find information about school spirit days through January.

In alignment with Howard County Board of Education Policy 10010, Distribution and Display of Materials and Announcements, the following announcements have been approved by the Public Information Office for distribution. Please visit Distributing Community Information through the School System or contact the Public Information Office at 410-313-6682 if you have any questions.

The link below will take you to community notices are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System.
http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/