Lutherville Families,
It was a great week at The Lab. We were excited to recognize Mrs. Rachael Myers as our Teacher of the Year and nominee for Baltimore County Teacher of the Year. As many in our community know, Mrs. Myers creates a wonderful, inclusive learning environment that brings the best out of every student. She is also a teacher-leader at our school, volunteering her time to serve with the Equity Guiding Coalition and School Improvement Team to move us forward. We were glad to surprise her on Wednesday and fill the halls with students and colleagues to celebrate her!
We are also preparing for our Hour of Power initiative in the new year. There is more information below and if you have interest in supporting in any of the ways outlined, you can communicate that here. We are excited to take this creative step forward to support our students and any help is much appreciated!
As we are at the halfway point of the second quarter, we sent all custodial parents an email this afternoon with their child's attendance summary to date. We try to remain cognizant of chronic absenteeism, which is absences for 10% of school days. Today is the 71st day of school this year, so anything more than 7 days is currently counted as being chronically absent. We know that the flu and some nasty bugs have been going around, but encourage all students to be at school every day that they are well.
Finally, a reminder that the Boundary Study Survey closes on Sunday. If interested, you can view the recording of Lutherville's members of the Boundary Study Committee discussing the options and process. And, the PTA has included links to some additional information below.
Reminder that Friday of next week is an Asynchronous Virtual Day for students. Teachers will provide online activities for students to engage that day and/or paper alternatives for students to complete. We also will not have a Lab Report next week, but do look forward to Spirit Week and Skate Night on Tuesday. We wish everyone a wonderful winter break surrounded by loved ones!
Calendar Reminders:
12/18 - Winter Spirit Week (through 12/21)
12/19 - Skate Night
12/22 - Asynchronous Learning Day; Virtual Activities and Office Closes at 12:30
12/23 - School Closed; Winter Break Begins
1/2 - Schools Reopen, 9:05am
In partnership,
-Mr. McComb
