Leonardtown Elementary
January 6, 2025
School attendance has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in prekindergarten and continuing through 12th grade.
While returning from an extended break can be a difficult transition for anyone, on-going concerns about school avoidance should be directed to our school counselor, Mrs. Frost.
We have noticed an especially high volume of tardy students and early releases. Please help your child form the habit of coming to school on-time and staying for the entire day
We respect the many different ways that families like to recognize their child’s birthday. In addition to class recognitions of birthdays, our school community recognizes birthdays at our monthly Community Gatherings.
Some families choose to provide a small trinket to mark their child’s birthday. Edible treats are not distributed for student birthdays. If you are planning on providing something for the class on your child’s birthday, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
Inform your child’s teacher if you intend to provide something for the class.
Trinkets/non-food items will be passed out by the child and his/her teacher near the end of the school day. This helps to minimize distractions to instruction and ensure that items are not lost or broken during the course of the school day.
Flowers, balloons and other celebratory deliveries will not be taken to the classroom and cannot be sent home on buses.
Text Messaging
You can OPT IN to receive text messages from SMCPS and LES.
SchoolMessenger does not charge recipients for the text messages that they receive; however, wireless providers may charge for individual text messages depending on the plan associated with the wireless device.
Text “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.
After you text the key word, YES, to the short code (67587), the system will respond back:
Opt-in Response: You are now registered to receive approx 5 msgs/mo. Txt STOP to quit, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. schoolmessenger.com/tm
If you do not receive this automated response, contact the school to make sure SMCPS has the correct number on file. If not, your child’s school will be able to change it. Once it’s changed, you can text YES to 67587 the next business day.
