Lisbon Elementary
June 9, 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
Congratulations to our Retiring Lisbon Staff Member!
As we finish out an incredible school year, we want to pause and congratulate one of our staff members as they celebrate the end of their careers with HCPSS in retirement! Please join us in recognizing Mrs. Amy Olson!
We are saying farewell to one of our beloved Lisbon Elementary School staff members. Mrs. Amy Olson, our awesome and amazing reading specialist teacher, will be retiring this year. Mrs. Olson has been a teacher for 34 years, and has been at Lisbon the entire time! Mrs. Olson has dedicated her career to the Howard County Public School System and we are extremely grateful. She plans to stay in Maryland for the foreseeable future. In retirement, Mrs. Olson plans to travel with her husband, enjoy her children, and spend as much time as she can at the beach. We wish Mrs. Olson all the happiness as she begins the next chapter of her life. We want to truly thank Mrs. Olson for all she has done for our Lisbon students, staff, and community. We will miss her greatly!
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar
June
- 12 - 5th Grade Promotion, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- 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
2023-2024 Back to School Information
Save the dates! We will share more details in advance of the events below, but would like to provide our families with these dates as soon as possible as you make your summer plans.
Gifted & Talented Information & Orientation
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
5:30-6:15 pm
Audience: Parents/Guardians
Back to School Night for Grades 3-5
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
6:30-7:30 pm
Audience: Parents/Guardians
Back to School Night for Grades K-2
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
6:30-7:30 pm
Audience: Parents/Guardians
Kindergarten Open House
Friday, August 25, 2023
9:30-10:30 am
Audience: Kindergarten students & parents/guardians
Kindergarten Popsicle Play Date (sponsored by Lisbon PTA)
Friday, August 25, 2023
10:30-11:15 am
In the park in front of Lisbon Elementary School
Audience: Kindergarten students & parents/guardians
New Student Orientation
Friday, August 25, 2023
10:30-11:15 am
Audience: Students and parents/guardians, entering grades 1-5 who are new to LES for 2023-2024.
Open House (Grades 1-5)
Friday, August 25, 2023
11:15-12:00 p.m
Audience: Students entering grades 1-5 and parents/guardians
First Day of School for Students in K-5
Monday, August 28, 2023
Counseling Corner
Take a look at the June edition of Howard County Family Institute’s Parent Pages for tips and workshops on:
Parenting apart: A path to cooperative co-parenting in divorce and beyond
Outdoor games that help kids solve power struggles
2023 "End of the school year" interview
Also, have fun creating an “I’m Bored” jar with your child(ren)! Create your own or print the below label and click this link for possible suggestions to place into the jar. Have a fun summer!
Summer Reading Program and Bookmark Contest
Happy Summer Reading! Today, students in grades K-4 were given a summer reading list of possible books to consider reading, along with a game board for the Summer Reading Game through the Howard County Library. This game is optional, with students reading 10 books/comics/participating in HCPL free programs. Fifth graders can visit the HCPL website at https://hclibrary.org/summer/ to find out about the middle school summer reading game, as it differs from the elementary school game. We are fortunate to be rather close to the Glenwood Library which has been renovated this past year and has lots of new and exciting features and a wonderful staff ready to help you find the perfect book to read or listen to.
This week, students also began to create original bookmarks as part of the HCPL/HCPSS A+ partnership program. Students that finish their bookmark by the last day of school can choose to:
- turn in their bookmark to the Glenwood Library with the information section filled out by a trusted adult;
- bring their completed bookmark to Mrs. Hastings and Mrs. Patrick by the last day of school (with the information section filled out) for our library media staff to turn in for you;
- or keep their bookmark and cut it out for personal use and forego the bookmark contest
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Hastings or Mrs. Patrick in our library media center. Happy reading!
The starting prize for elementary is a book. Students who choose to participate should take their game board to any library branch during June in order to claim this starting prize. Book prizes will be given out while supplies last.
The finishing prize for elementary is a STEM kit or an art kit. These are also given out while supplies last, with July being the earliest prizes can be claimed.
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Lisbon Elementary Car Loop Feedback
Please help us plan for the 23-24 School Year by providing input about our current arrival and dismissal procedures. With an expected increase in the number of car riders for the 23-24 school year, we want to be proactive in enhancing our current procedures to ensure the safest and most efficient process for our community.
Summer Curriculum Resources
The elementary curriculum offices have compiled several activities and strategies for students to enhance their learning during the summer. The resource can be found on the Canvas Parent Pages linked below. Resources can be viewed by grade level and subject. Additional resources and suggestions can also be found on the Parent Pages. These resources include games, strategy instruction tips, field trip suggestions, and much more. We hope you find this information helpful!
From the Health Room
Parents: If your student has medication in the Health room, please come in no later than 12:00 p.m. on June 14th to pick up the medication. All medications not picked up will be discarded. Be on the lookout in your student's backpack for more information and for a new medication form for next school year.
Hoping you all have a wonderfully relaxing, fun and safe summer!
Joanne O'Keefe RN
Lost and Found
Advertising Early Childhood Registration
With the end of the year approaching, now is a great time to remind families about the early childhood programming options in HCPSS. Please include the following Pre-K and kindergarten registration information in your newsletters, marquees, and other community messages.
- Pre-K: Families of children who will be four years old by September 1, 2023 may apply for Pre-K. For an application and more information about the program and 2023-2024 eligibility, please visit the HCPSS website. Parents/guardians should submit a completed application to hcpss_pk@hcpss.org or to their local elementary school. Pre-K Program Location fliers and posters have been distributed to all elementary schools; electronic versions of Pre-K applications and advertising fliers can be accessed on Canvas.
Kindergarten: Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open! Families of children who will be five years old by September 1, 2023 should enroll their child in kindergarten or submit a kindergarten waiver. “It’s Time to Register for Kindergarten” fliers and posters have been distributed to all elementary schools; electronic files can be accessed on Canvas. Families can find more information about enrolling children in kindergarten, as well as resources to support kindergarten readiness, the kindergarten waiver, and more on the HCPSS website.
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
PTA NEWS
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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/