Lisbon Elementary
April 28, 2023
Lisbon Elementary School
Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal
15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax
les.hcpss.org
Message from Administration
End Strong
Think about that football player who fumbles the ball on the one-yard line with no defenders around. Think about the overconfident base runner who doesn't tag home plate and gets tagged out. Those are examples of people not finishing or ending strong.
With spring in full swing, many students and families begin thinking about the school year's end. High school seniors aren't the only ones who experience "senioritis" or the "end-of-the-school-year-blues." Elementary school students can begin to shut down and dial back their efforts toward the end of the school year.
It's important to help our children finish the school year strong! We want to make the most of the final six and a half weeks of school and encourage our students to be responsible learners who don't quit. Here are some tips to help students continue to put forth their best effort until that last school bell rings on June 14.
Gear Check
After months of hard work and lots of time spent in the classroom, many students are left with less-than-ideal supplies. Pencils no longer have erasers, and crayons have been worn down to nubs. It's hard to do your best work when you don't have the right tools.
Help your children put forth their best effort through the last day by taking stock of their school supplies. A freshly sharpened pencil, a glue stick or two, and a new box of crayons can make a world of difference.
Lead by Example
Don't count the days; make the days count! Kids learn by example and are quick to adopt our attitude. If your child hears you talking about how you wish it was summer, or how you can't wait for school to be over, they are likely to adopt that mindset. Avoid speaking negatively about school, homework, etc. in front of your child. It will be harder for your child to put forth his best effort if he thinks you don't care, don't like school, etc.
We tell our students that every assignment is an opportunity to do their best. So, encourage your kids to try their best, continue to set aside time to complete homework, and prioritize school attendance. Your positive attitude about school (even when it's sunny and almost time for vacation!) can help your children finish strong.
Stick to the Routine
When it's warm and light outside, it can be more challenging to enforce bedtime, but it's super important to help your child continue to get a good night's rest through the end of the school year. Stick to your child's regular bedtime and continue to make time for homework and at-home reading.
Help your child develop responsibility and perseverance by reminding them that good learners do what they must do until the job is done. Sunny days and a looming summer vacation can't stop motivated and eager learners! Maintaining your school-year schedule will help reinforce these beliefs.
1-2 Reasonable and Reachable Goals
Goals are a great way to keep students motivated and on-task toward the end of a school year. Help your children select one or two small goals to accomplish before the end of the school year. The goals should be challenging but reachable. Some ideas include things like moving up a level in reading, memorizing their multiplication facts, having a certain number of positive behavior days, etc. Work with your kids to determine steps to take to work towards their goals and encourage practice at home.
Let's commit to making the most of the fourth quarter so everyone can have a strong final six weeks of school!
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar
May
- 1 - Field Day Lunch Forms Due
- 2 - 4th Grade Visits Annapolis, 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- 2 - PTA Restaurant Night - Jersey Mike's in Mt. Airy (10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.)
- 3 - PTA Restaurant Night - Jersey Mike's in Mt. Airy (10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.)
- 5 - 5th Grade-Simulated Congressional Hearings
- 5 - School-wide Spirit Day - Wear Red, White & Blue
- 10 - 2nd Grade Visits the Maryland Science Center, 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- 11 - Strings Concert, 7:00 p.m.
- 12 - 1st Grade Visits Rose Hill Manor, 9:10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- 12 - May Madness (LES Staff vs. Harlem Wizards)
- 19 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed
- 19 - Field Day Lunch Forms for Volunteers Due
- 22 - PTA Restaurant Night -J&P Pizza Fundraiser (10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.)
- 23 - Band, Chorus & Handbells Concert, 6:45 p.m. (Band & Handbells), 7:30 p.m (Chorus & Handbells)
- 24 - 5th Grade Visits The Howard County Conservancy, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- 25 - Field Day
- 29 - Memorial Day - Schools & Offices closed
- 31 - Field Day Rain date
- 31 - Walking Wednesday Last Lap Celebration
June
- 1 - 5th Grade Visits Glenwood Middle School
- 3 - PTA Yard Sale, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- 5 - PTA Restaurant Night - Alex's Snowcones & Ice Cream (11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.)
- 7 - Professional Work Day - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 12 - 5th Grade Promotion, TBD
- 12 - Professional Learning Day - Schools dismiss 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 13 - Professional Learning Day - Schools dismiss 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 13 - PTA Restaurant Night - Vocelli's Pizza (10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.)
- 14 - Last Day of School - Schools dismiss 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
- 29 - PTA Restaurant Night - Chick-fil-A in Mt. Airy (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
HCPSS Calendars
There will be no printed 2022-2023 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by
- Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
- Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
- Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
- Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
- 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
Note:
June 1st will be a YELLOW Day here at Lisbon
June 2nd will be an ORANGE Day at Lisbon
June 14th is a RED day
NEW INFORMATION
2023-2024 Helpful Hints
As we get close to the end of this school year, we are in the process of planning for the 2023-24 school year. One important piece of that planning process is input from you about your child.
No one knows a child better than his/her parent(s). With that in mind, I encourage you to complete the Lisbon Elementary Helpful Hints form below. The purpose of this form is for you to share specific information or helpful hints with the staff that will give next year’s teachers some information from you about your child.
When placing students, the staff, and administration utilize a wide range of criteria that are supportive of the Howard County philosophy of heterogeneous grouping. Some of these criteria include, but are not limited to:
- the personality of the child
- the gender balance in each classroom
- math strengths and needs
- written output
- test results
- reading strengths and needs
- special education requirements; IEP goals
- structured versus non-structured needs
- information from previous teachers and school counselor.
Administrators, your child’s current teachers, and your child’s 2023-24 teachers will read the form you fill out. With that in mind, PLEASE DO NOT use this form for any of the following:
1. Specific teacher requests
2. Comments (positive or negative) about staff members
3. Grouping with friends
4. Isolating students from other students
Your input on this form will be used in our planning for your child rather than a letter requesting a specific teacher. Your response is OPTIONAL but is a very valuable source of information to the school staff and to the next teacher.
Please fill out and return the below form by MAY 12, 2023 via email to christine_johnson@hcpss.org.
Thank you for your input and continued support.
LISBON ELEMENTARY HELPFUL HINTS FORM
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Name___________________________________________________________
Grade Next Year (2023/24) _______________________________________________
Parent /Guardian Name: ____________________________________________________
DUE BY MAY 1ST: Lisbon’s Indicators of Educational Equity Survey
As part of our school improvement process, we are asking families to provide input about their equity priorities at our school. Please use the link below to complete the HCPSS Indicators of Educational Equity Survey by May 1st . We will use your input, along with other school data, to refine our school improvement plan for next year.
This survey is anonymous and available in multiple languages. If you have children at more than one school, please complete one survey per school.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Razia Kosi, HCPSS Coordinator of Culturally Responsive Practices and Anti-Racism Development at: Razia_Kosi@hcpss.org
Field Day Lunch for Lisbon Students
Please complete the form by May 1st!
Field Day Lunch for Volunteers
Please complete form below if you wish to purchase a bag lunch for field day. Small subs from Jersey Mike's with bottled water, chips and a chocolate chip cookie. Cost is $8.00 - can be paid on Memberhub or cash or check can be sent in to PTA. Orders and payment must be received by Friday, May19th!
Counselor's Corner
DID YOU MOVE? ARE YOU MOVING?
According to HCPSS Policy 9000 - Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment, and Assignment, "A student attending a public school in Howard County will attend the designated school serving the school attendance area in which the parents have bona fide residence."
If you have moved or are moving soon, please notify us immediately. Please do not wait for us to find out through other means. We can assist you with transitioning to your child's new school. Whether it be another HCPSS school, a private school, or a school out of the HCPSS district, we are here to help. If you are transferring to another HCPSS school, our registrars will partner to make the transition as smooth as possible.
If you have an address change, please fill out the attached fillable Address Change Form below and email it back to us with your new deed or lease. This way, we can electronically verify your school district and update your new address on file. If you have any questions, contact our registrar, Mrs. Linda Drews at linda_drews@hcpss.org
It is very important for us to have the most accurate information about your residency
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Due by JUNE 1st: IMPORTANT Tranportation Information for School Year 23-24
Families whose students are eligible for HCPSS-provided transportation are required to register by June 1 to receive bus service for the coming 2023-2024 school year. Families who reside in non-transportation areas and those who have students who receive transportation as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan do not need to take any action.
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR 2023-2024.
Here's how to do it:
- Login to: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/ with your user name and password.
- Click HOME
- Select MORE OPTIONS
- Select 2023-2024 TRANSPORTATION SELECTION
- Use the pull down menu to select your child.
- There is a pull down menu that states: "My child will access the bus to Lisbon Elementary School".....You must select "yes" or "no"
- IF you select "yes", two check boxes appear. Check all boxes that are applicable for your child
- Repeat for EACH CHILD you have at HCPSS.
MAP Testing for Grades 1 & 2
1st & 2nd Grade students will be participating in the Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) for both Reading and Math. Below are the testing dates for each grade level:
1st Grade
Math MAP Assessment- Monday, May 1
2nd Grade
Math MAP Assessment- Tuesday, May 2 & Wednesday, May 3
Order Your School Supplies for 2023-2024
Attention Grades 3, 4, & 5
The test is designed to allow students to use the same computer-based tools that are used during instruction. Students with special needs will receive the same accommodations for MCAP that they do for their regular instruction.
Below are the remaining testing dates for each grade level:
3rd Grade:
Math Assessment
Monday, May 1Tuesday, May 2
4th Grade:
Math Assessment
Wednesday, May 3
Thursday, May 4
5th Grade:
Math AssessmentMonday, May 8
Tuesday, May 9
Thursday, May 11
Friday, May 12
Planning a Trip?
If your student will be absent for 3 or more days, please fill out the Extended Absence/Discretionary Absence form (see below) and return it to the front office.
Student Absences
Please send all absence notes to lesabsence@hcpss.org and include the following in your email:
- Student's first and last name
- Grade level
- Date(s) of absence
- Reason for absence
PTA NEWS
Restaurant Night at Jersey Mike's - May 2nd/May 3rd
When placing your order please remember to use the code LES15!
See you there!
Thank You!
A huge THANK YOU to our Lisbon Lions, families and staff, who came out to support our Give Back Restaurant Night at E.W. Beck's Pub on Tuesday, April 18th! Because of your incredible support, Beck's will be donating $350 back to our PTA!!
We appreciate your continued support of the many give-back events planned. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!
Plant Sale Update!!
Plant sale needs help May 10th for any amount of time you are available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to help sort orders.
Pick-up orders - 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Need a different time?
Please contact Diane Byrne at dtb@alumni.psu.edu
NEW THIS YEAR YOU CAN BUY PLANTS ON MAY 10th.
The plant sale committee has ordered over 140 extra flowers, herbs, and vegetables that are available to purchase during pick up time from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Pay by cash, check, or credit card. Any plants still available will be posted on the Lisbon Elementary PTA Facebook page.
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week is coming soon! Monday, May 8th through Friday, May 12th we will celebrate our wonderful Lisbon staff. The theme this year is Adventure Awaits and PTA has a full week of surprises in store! Personal expressions of thanks from our families and students would be most appreciated! Your children can draw a picture, write a note, share a favorite memory, bring in a small gift or flower, or anything else you can think of to let our staff know we value them beyond measure. Please remember to include our related arts staff, office staff, lunch and recess monitors, paraeducators, building maintenance workers, bus drivers, etc.! We have a Sign-Up Genius link below to help with a few items for our week of surprises. Please check it out and sign up! Thanks in advance for helping to make Staff Appreciation Week a memorable event!
May Madness Harlem Wizards vs. Lisbon Staff
Sign up to volunteer here. We need parents before, during, and after the game to help with parking, security, door, raffles, set-up and clean up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA5A722A46-basketball
General Admission $25
Reserved $35
Courtside Plus $60 – Limited available - Includes Wizard Meet & Greet
Benchwarmer $100 – limited – includes Jersey and Meet & Greet while sitting with
the Wizards Team.
More information and links at LisbonPTA.org
TEAM LISBON
00 – Mrs. Anoff - Office
1 – Mr. Scobie - Office
3 – Mrs. Trueblood - Teacher
4 – Ms. Brown - Para
5 – Mrs. Thomas - Para
7 – Mrs.Patrick - Para
8 – Mrs. Hook – 5th Teacher
10 – Mrs. Bennett - Teacher
11 – Mrs. Hastings - teacher
12 – Mrs. Martin – 1st teacher
13 – Mrs. Petrella – 4th Teacher
14 – Mrs. O’Connor - Teacher
15 – Mr. Carter - Teacher
16 – Mrs. DiFranco - Teacher
18 – Mrs. Lindauere - Teacher
19 – Mrs. Rathmann – 1st Teacher
20 – Mrs. Johnson - Office
24 – Mrs. Reynolds – 3rd Teacher
25 – Mrs. Keenan - K Teacher
26 – Mrs. Olson - Teacher
28 – Mrs. Wasson - Teacher
33 – Mrs. Corn - Para
76 – Mrs. Thompson - 2nd Teacher
77 – Mrs. Giro - Teacher
79 – Mrs. Ashmore – 4th Teacher
83 – Mrs. Taylor – Counselor
95 – Mrs. Drews - Office
99 – Ms. Jones - Teacher
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Sponsors and Donations for May Madness
On May 12, 2023, Lisbon Elementary will be holding its 1st ever Lisbon Lions Staff vs. The Harlem Wizards Basketball Game. The Harlem Wizards are excited to be coming to your community to play a game of trick basketball with teachers from Lisbon. This evening of fun and laughter is being organized by the PTA and is a FUN(d)raising event. This will be our biggest event in the last several years and we need your support of the school, students, and staff by becoming a sponsor. There are multiple levels of participation:
Level 1: T-Shirt Sponsor - $300 per business:
Up to 2 businesses will have their name/logo printed on all volunteer jerseys for game day.
Level 2: Foul Shot Sponsor: $150+
Your business name/logo will be printed on marketing materials at the event and on a sponsor banner showcased outside of Lisbon ES through the end of the year.
Level 3: Lay-up Sponsor: $20 - $150
General donations that go to support the event are greatly appreciated and go a long way!
ALL SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS AND LOGOS SHOULD BE PROVIDED BY NO LATER THAN APRIL 28th.
You can follow this link to our PTA Member Hub store (we will email you your tax donation letter) or contact us directly and one of our members will come to you, pick up your sponsorship, and provide a tax donation letter.
https://app.memberhub.com/store
Questions, sponsorship requests, and company logos can be emailed to:
Raffle Baskets and Donations
Don't miss your chance to win one of our incredible raffle baskets at the game! This year's basket themes are: Sports, Summer Fun, Family Game Night, Stock Your Cellar, and Pamper Yourself! The baskets boast such things as sporting event tickets, a wine tour and tasting for eight at Black Ankle Vineyards, wine(!), gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, children's learning vouchers and so much more!
Pre-order your raffle tickets today via Memberhub and pick them up at the door! $1 per ticket or $5 for 6!
Want to support this amazing fundraiser, but don't have the time? Help us by purchasing an item or two from our Amazon Wishlist! Items can be shipped directly to our Raffle Basket Coordinator or feel free to provide any items that are listed and drop them off at the front office by May 5th.
The Grill at Lisbon will be giving 10% back on May 12th to Lisbon PTA
Walking Wednesday
Hello from Walking Wednesday, our optional walk-for-charms program, which runs most Wednesdays during recess when the weather cooperates!
This year our students have already walked over 1,700 miles and have earned an equivalent 1,700 charms!
The Last Lap, our end of year celebration, will be May 31st (rain date of June 2nd)! Students will have the opportunity to collect any last charms they have earned, in addition to special charms and prizes for goals they have reached! With 4 weeks left, walkers still have time to complete the required THREE (3) miles needed to participate, as well as help us reach our school goal of 2,000 miles! Hope to see you there (volunteer training requirements must have been met)!
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY-If you would like to support our program, please consider purchasing a personalized toe charm for your child’s necklace! They are $5 each and include your child’s name, nickname or initials!
https://forms.gle/y4Uwde6fAZ5oH7UT7
Proceeds will help us digitize our program, improving the experience for both walkers and volunteers, as well as help us purchase the supplies necessary to transition the program from paper cards to QR codes!
If you have any questions about our program or are interested in volunteering, please contact Natalie Crum at bwiflygirl@gmail.com!
May 2 & 3 - Jersey Mike's (Mt.Airy), 10 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
May 12 - The Grill in Lisbon, 2:00-8:00 p.m. (mention Lisbon PTA)
May 22 - J & P Pizza, 10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
June 5 - Alex's Snowcones & Ice Cream, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
June 13 - Vocelli's Pizza, 10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
June 29 - Chick-fil-A (Mt.Airy), 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Fliers also available on LisbonPTA.org and Lisbon Elem Facebook
May 12th – MAY MADNESS - LES Staff vs. Harlem Wizards
June 3rd – LES Yard and Vendor Sale, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Vendors can pre-register now
Yard sale Sellers
Farmers Market Vendors
Craft and Business Vendors
Wanted!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA5A722A46-ptavolunteers
Follow us on Facebook for PTA events, information, and community activities!
Lisbon Elementary School PTA
Support your ROARsome LES teachers, staff, and students. PTA supports teacher reimbursements, staff appreciation, 5th grade celebration, and classroom needs.
Lisbon PTA hosts fun family events and activities through the school year including many free to attend.
Volunteering is not a requirement with membership; however, we would love to have you!
PTA memberships are important to not only support our PTA incentives but to give families a voice and a vote. Voting is permitted by members on PTA business membership is not required to attend meetings.
Other Ways to Support Lisbon PTA
Memberhub Giveback App – Lisbon PTA receives a percent give back for every purchase and it doesn’t cost you a thing. Download the App on Memberhub
BoxTops for Education App – Scan your receipt and Lisbon PTA gets money from the program, no more clipping.
Clothes Bin – The Clothing Donation Bin in the Lisbon parking lot gives LES PTA $.10 per pound for clothes, shoes, and textiles. Both useable and unusable items can be put in the bin. Please do not leave bags or items outside the bin.
RAISERIGHT gift cards formerly Scripps– LESPTA has an account with scripts that we earn a percentage for every gift card purchase.
No Hassle Donation – In our Memberhub store there is a no hassle donation for the general fund which goes towards events and activities and a staff appreciation that goes towards yearlong staff appreciation activities.
Restaurant Nights – We schedule restaurant nights through the year LESPTA receives a % of sales on our date. Restaurant nights will be posted in the Lines and on our Facebook group.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU, Lisbon families and staff! Please take a few minutes to complete this short, 2 question survey and let us know your preferences. Restaurant Night Input Survey
Your opinion matters and will be used to inform our Restaurant Night fundraiser calendar!
Community News and Programs
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/