The Eagle Eye

Greetings Lake Elkhorn Community,

We had a busy week at LEMS. Mr. Esposito, Mr. Nobis, and Mr. Crawford spent part of their Friday morning connecting with 5th grade students at Talbott Springs Elementary School for their annual career day. Students had the opportunity to learn about the three of them and also received information about LEMS. The 5th grade students asked great questions and enjoyed their time connecting with their future administrators & counselor.

Our 7th grade students visited the Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC today. They had a great time and represented LEMS in a positive way. Thank you to the staff for making this happen and to all of the chaperones that volunteered their time.

Hope everyone has a restful & relaxing weekend. Stronger together!

LEMS Admin Team

Please welcome Mrs. Hebah Bazian as our new teacher's secretary. She began at LEMS on Thursday of this week. Mrs. Bazian is the proud mom of two HCPSS graduates. Both of her children graduated from Long Reach HS. For the past fourteen years, Mrs. Bazian has worked as a special education and instructional paraeducator at Swansfield Elementary School. She was the heartbeat of SES and has a positive energy that is contagious. Next time you stop in the front office, please welcome Mrs. Bazian.

Current students in grades 8–11 and their parents or guardians are invited to attend an in-person open house on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC), located at 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City.

On both Nov. 11 and Dec. 8, guests will have the opportunity to walk about and explore CTEC’s career academies and learn how Career and Technical Education provides high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships, and industry-recognized credentials. Students can also participate in worksite and mentorship experiences while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and career-ready skills through hands-on, project-based learning.

Complete information about all career academies is available online. Students and parents are encouraged to review the CTEC Career Academies Overview.

Participating academies include:

• Aerospace Engineering: Project Lead the Way
• Animal and Agricultural Science
• Animation and Game Design
• Apprenticeship Maryland (for current 11th graders)
• Architectural Design
• Automotive Technology
• Biotechnology
• Civil Engineering: Project Lead the Way
• Construction and Carpentry
• Cybersecurity
• Network Security Engineering
• Finance
• Graphic Design and Print Production
• Health Professions
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Parking at Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) is limited. Additional parking can be found on premises in the Homewood School and Board of Education parking lots.

Blossoms of Hope is a valuable community partner and advocate for student mental health in the Howard County community. Their annual summit is taking place on Saturday, November 7th. The Summit brings together students in grades 7–12, parents and caregivers, educators, and community organizations for an afternoon focused on mental health, leadership, and practical skills that students can carry with them long after the event ends. The attached event flyer includes additional details.

Participants can look forward to:

• Three essential tools: Awareness & Prevention, Confidence Under Pressure, and Supporting a Peer.
• Hands-on Krav Maga self-defense to build confidence and practical skills.
• Special guest speaker Joel Gamble, former NFL player and community youth advocate.
• Service hours and food for participating students and attendees.
• Community resource fair connecting students and families with local organizations and support services.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 12:00–4:00 PM

Location: Krav Maga Maryland, Columbia, MD

Registration: https://blossomsofhope.org/summit/

Check out our "Heart Smiles" for the week, which is a behind the scenes look at the amazing things taking place at LEMS!

Welcome to the LGBTQIA+ Initiatives Newsletter! For clear communication and transparency, this newsletter is intended for viewing by HCPSS staff as well as community partners and families who have an interest. While most of the information is viewable and accessible to all, some of the copy-and-paste announcements or opportunities open only to staff or students will only be able to be viewed/accessed through a student/parent or staff account. Questions? Reach out to danielle_dupuis@hcpss.org or LEMS' Rainbow Representatives jada_williams@hcpss.org and sam_schildt@hcpss.org

Columbia Association will begin resurfacing the parking lot at Owen Brown Community Center during the week of November 2, 2026. The project is expected to take up to 14 days to complete, weather permitting. Signs will be posted on-site to notify visitors of the work.

During construction parking will be limited to OBCA staff and tenants, and the EV charging station will be unavailable. The work will be completed in phases, with a portion of the parking lot remaining open whenever possible to allow the building to continue operating.

Please be sure to share this information with your staff and parents so they can plan accordingly.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this project!

Tuesday, November 3rd:

Election Day (NO SCHOOL for Students)

Wednesday, November 4th:

LEMS PTSA Meeting (7:00 - 8:00pm)

Friday, November 6th:

Quarter 1 Report Cards Issued

Friday, November 20th:

Muffins with Loved Ones (8:00 - 8:30am)

Monday - Wednesday, November 23rd - 25th:

Parent & Teacher Conferences

• Principal, Mr. Esposito Anthony_Esposito@hcpss.org

• Assistant Principal, Mrs. Glass Katelyn_Glass@hcpss.org

• Assistant Principal, Ms. Essien Felicia_Essien@hcpss.org

• Assistant Principal, Mr. Nobis Christopher_Nobis@hcpss.org

• Principal's Secretary, Ms. Lewis Christina_Lewis@hcpss.org

• Registrar, Ms. Hackley India_Hackley@hcpss.org

• Attendance Secretary, Ms. Pierre-Louis Kendra_Pierre-Louis@hcpss.org

• Teacher's Secretary, Mrs. Hebah Bazian Hebah_Bazian@hcpss.org