Lutherville Lab Report
What's gone down & what's coming up at the leopards' lair.
October 21st, 2022
Another solid week of learning under our belts at The Lab!
With joy and warm welcome, I want to introduce our new Front Office team. Kelly McDevitt has been working in our front office as a Temp, and has come on-board full-time as our Office Secretary. Some of our community knows Kelly from her role as a Kindergarten Assistant, others know her as a community member. Kelly brings a contagious sense of joy and collaborative work ethic to our office, with additional background in document control management, with which she is already streamlining processes at LL. Levi Planter will join the team on Monday. Levi comes to us from Pleasant Plains Elementary where he is in his 7th year working in their office. Levi brings his extensive knowledge of BCPS, exceptional customer service skills, and creative problem-solving to our team. We are overjoyed to have this pair be our first connection to our community. Please extend them a warm welcome when you have an opportunity.
A reminder — our October Food Drive is ongoing! These resources often go to help communities closer than one might assume. I learned from a colleague this week that the Baltimore Hunger Project partners with Padonia International Elementary, right up York Road, on food provision. If you can donate, please do! Speaking of Padonia, please see the attached documents for a health fair to be held there on Saturday.
We have some events on the horizon! A reminder that we are off on Monday and then picture day is on Wednesday of next week. On October 31st, we will have our primary costume parade on the back field (weather permitting). More information on that below.
Calendar Reminders:
Mon Oct 24: No school for students
Wed Oct 26: PICTURE DAY
Fri Nov 4: 3-hour early dismissal
In Partnership,
-Mr. McComb
Our New Front Office Team
Fall Celebrations
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a Fall Celebration on Monday, October 31st. Celebrations may vary by grade level and more communication may be forthcoming from your classroom teacher, but some important information and reminders follow.
Costumes-
Students in K-2 may bring a costume to school on Monday, October 31st, if they wish so that they may put it on at the appropriate time. Students in grades 3-5 may bring or wear a costume, if they wish.
Costumes are not to include any pretend weapons or masks that would limit their vision as these pose a threat to their safety. Students should be able to put on their costume with little to no assistance. Please be mindful that if you send your 3-5 grader in a costume for the seven-hour school day, it may not come home in the same condition it left. The choice, is yours.
Parade-
A primary parade, a long-held Lutherville tradition, will be held at 3 pm. Students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade will parade on the school grounds. Families are invited to watch the parade from Franke Avenue. Franke Avenue is located behind our school. We are asking that all family members stand behind the fence on Franke Avenue at all times. In order to make this parade possible, we kindly ask for your cooperation as you stay behind the fence.
Participation-
If you do not want your child to participate in the costume parade or another planned classroom fall celebration activity, please let your child’s teacher know so that an alternative activity can be planned.
Spirit Week was GREAT!
Mathematicians working hard!
5th graders learning their instruments!
“Gym-NEWS-ium” PE News and Notes from Mr. Bruns
Turkey Trot
Our Turkey Trot will be November 2, 2022 (rain date November 3), The event is a one-mile fun run on school grounds for 3rd-5th graders. We are requesting that all participants donate a minimum of 2 non-perishable food items. These items will be taken to a local food pantry in November.
After the run, the participants will receive refreshments and medals will be awarded to the top three boys and girls of each grade level. All participants will then have a chance to win a turkey and other various prizes.
This is an excellent opportunity to have fun with your friends, get exercise and help those less fortunate!
Sneakers
Please remember to wear sneakers every day to school. We want everyone to be safe during PE class and on the playground at recess. If your child is wearing another type of shoe due to inclement weather, please help them remember to pack their sneakers. Thank You!
PLAY60
Our PLAY60 program is reaching the hallway point. Keep moving and track those daily physical activities as we attempt to have an entire month of at least 60 minutes of activity every day. Here are a few notes about the program.
- The program will run from October 3 – October 28 (four weeks).
- Students track daily activity minutes and weekly totals and have their form signed by a parent. Students must record activity for all four weeks.
- Completed Activity Logs must be submitted to Mr. Bruns by November 1st.
- Participating students will earn small prizes for participating
- A few BCPS students will be chosen to attend a Ravens game in early January.
October Food Drive
Did you know that one-third of the people served by emergency food programs are children? We need you to help these hungry children have a good meal, so they can learn. This will help students have an opportunity to learn about hunger and help other children in need.
From Monday October 3rd -October 31st, Lutherville Lab will be collecting non-perishables to support the Baltimore Hunger Project. Please send in: Canned tuna and chicken, granola bars (crunchy or chewy), protein bars, single-serve cereal boxes, fruit snacks(single serving pouches), applesauce pouches (no cups, please), and juice boxes.
Collected items can be brought to tables that will be setup in the hallway near the cafeteria. There are attached documents related to the food drive. Thank you in advance for your support!
School Spirit Days - Updates in Bold!
Please see the list of fall spirit days below. Additional opportunities may be added as we move through the year, but want to send this now for planning purposes:
October 28th -- Wear Red for "Say no to Drugs" (red ribbon week)
October 31st – Halloween Costumes (no weapons or look-alikes)
November 11th – Reversal Day – Teacher/Student Dress
November 22nd – Cowboy Day
December 2nd – 80’s Day
December 16th – Special Sweater
December 21st – Holiday Spirit – Dress for the holiday you celebrate.
