Lisbon Elementary

Dr. Mariah Carr, Principal

Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal

15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 313-5506

(410) 313-5508 - Fax

les.hcpss.org

Dear Lisbon Families,

Next week is sure to be an exciting one!

Kindergarten Registration opens on Monday, March 2, for children born between September 2, 2020, and September 1, 2021. If you have a rising kindergartener, we encourage you to register early, as it helps us prepare to welcome our newest Lisbon Lions! Please also help us spread the word to neighbors and friends. Fully registered incoming kindergarten students will be invited to a special event during the school day in May, so be sure to complete your registration as soon as possible. If you need assistance, please contact our front office—we are happy to help!

We are also kicking off an exciting Reading Week beginning Monday, March 2! Students will participate in a variety of engaging activities designed to help them better understand how their brains support the reading process. We hope you have marked your calendars for our Harry Potter Reading Night on Thursday, March 5. It’s not too late to RSVP! Please see the link below for reservation details and additional information about next week’s celebrations.

Finally, we are excited to bring back our Read-a-Thon school fundraiser! Next week we will be sharing information about how to participate in the Read-A-Thon, including exciting incentives that students and classes can earn. Funds raised from last year have greatly enriched our students’ experiences in the following ways:

• Purchasing new recess equipment

• Birthday pencils

• Supplemental classroom materials

• PBIS incentives

• Family holiday support

• Family outreach events

• Assemblies

• Field trip supplements to reduce costs for families

• Launching our new Brag Tag program

• Pump It Up Recess with a special Rita’s treat—and much more!

Thank you for your support.

Have a great weekend,

Dr. Carr & Mr. Scobie

For a complete list of dates and events visit les.hcpss.org/calendar

March

• 2-6 - Kindergarten Registration Week

• 4 - Walking Wednesday Returns
• 5 - Reading Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• 6 - School-Wide Spirit Day - Dress Up As Your Favorite Book Character
• 11 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - In-person (Media Center)
• 12 - Food Pantry, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
• 13 - Class Pictures
• 14 - Under the Sea Dance, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
• 20 - Professional Work & Development Day, schools closed
• 25 - Kindergarten Visits the Glenwood Library, 9:45-11:45 a.m.
• 25 - Give Back Event at California Tortilla, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
• 27 - 2nd Grade Visits the Maryland Science Center, 9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

March 30th - April 5th - Spring Break, schools closed

April

• 6 - Schools reopen
• 8 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. (virtual)
• 14 - Give Back Event at Liquidity Aleworks
• 15 - Professional Work Day, schools close 3 hours early (12:45 p.m.)
• 17 - International Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

May

• 4 - Kindergarten Visits Toby's Dinner Theatre, 9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• 5 - 4th Grade Visits the Howard County Conservancy, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• 6 - Strings Concert, 7:00 p.m.
• 7 - STEM Night
• 11 - 5th Grade Visits the Howard County Conservancy, 9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
• 12 - Band, Chorus & Handbells Concert, 7:00 p.m.
• 15 - Field Day
• 19 - 1st Grade Visits Rose Hill Manor, 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• 20 - Give Back Event at Rosie's Deli
• 22 - Field Day (Raindate)
• 25 - Memorial Day, schools & offices closed
• 27 - Eid ul-Adha, schools & offices closed
• 29 - Family Bingo Night

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There will be no printed 2025-2026 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by

1. Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
3. Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
4. Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
5. 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.

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At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Howard County Board of Education approved calendar adjustments to ensure the school system meets the State’s required days and hours, including:

• Tuesday, March 3: Scheduled as an early dismissal, becomes a full day for students.
• Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday): Scheduled as schools/offices closed, becomes a full day for students. The State Board of Education granted HCPSS a waiver to open school that day.
• Wednesday, April 15: Scheduled to be closed for students and designated as a staff professional learning and work day, becomes a half-day for students with the standard 3-hour early dismissal and half work day for staff.
• Thursday, May 14: Scheduled as an early dismissal, becomes a full day for students.
• Tuesday, June 16-Thursday, June 18: Scheduled as inclement weather makeup days included in the 2025-2026 school year calendar, become half days for students.

Barring any additional inclement weather days, the last day of school will be Thursday, June 18, 2026. Updates to the June calendar include the following:

• Thursday, June 11–Monday, June 15: Scheduled as early dismissals, become full school days
• Monday, June 15: Last day for half day pre-K / RECC .
• Tuesday, June 16–Thursday, June 18 (last day of school): Schools dismiss three hours early with half work days for staff. June 16 will be designated for staff articulation.

Any future disruptions to the calendar due to inclement weather will require additional solutions to be communicated if/when needed.

March 2 – March 6, 2026 is the designated countywide kickoff registration period. Registration assistance should be available throughout the school day during the kickoff week. Please consult the HCPSS website for updated information on Enrollment and Registration.

Age Eligibility for Kindergarten:

• Kindergarten is a mandatory grade in the state of Maryland.

• Children must be five years old on or before September 1st to attend kindergarten.
• Children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 must have been born between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021.
  
• Students will be enrolled in the attendance area in which they live. Please refer families to School & Bus Locator to confirm the assigned school.

Every child who is 5 years old on or before September 1 must be enrolled in a kindergarten program this fall or have an approved waiver.

Please click the link below for information about resources in the Howard County community.

Howard County Community Resources

Students in grades 3-5 will participate in the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) in English/Language Arts and Mathematics. Students in 5th grade will also participate in the MCAP in Science.

The MCAP assessments in English/Language Arts and Mathematics measure student achievement on the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards in English/Language Arts and Math. The MCAP ELA and math assessments have replaced the PARCC assessments for grades 3-8 ELA and math, English 10 and Algebra I. The MCAP assessment in Science measures student achievement on the Maryland Content Standards in Science in Grade 5 (testing content from Grades 3, 4 and 5).

The MCAP in English/Language Arts and Mathematics will be scheduled for April and May. The exact dates will be shared later in March. The MCAP in Science is scheduled for the beginning of March. Please see the schedule below.

MCAP Science (5th Grade Only)

Monday, March 2

Wednesday, March 4

Friday, March 6

Tuesday, March 10

Lisbon Elementary School Parents and Guardians,

On Monday, March 2nd, 2026, the Howard County Health Department will be at Lisbon performing vision & hearing screenings. All kindergarteners, 1st graders, and students new to the state of Maryland will be screened for both vision & hearing. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they bring them to school on March 2nd for the screening. If your child is absent on the 2nd, there will be a re-screening done on Monday, March 16th.

Please contact the health room with any questions.

Kathryn Pickard, BSN, RN

Health Room Phone: 410-313-5555

kathryn_pickard@hcpss.org

​​The Gifted and Talented (G/T) Summer Institutes for Talent Development offers additional advanced-level instruction and enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year for students entering grades 1-8. Rigorous instruction focusing on talent development is offered in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, technology, and fine arts.

No testing nor prior G/T coursework is required for enrollment in these enrichment offerings.

Location: Burleigh Manor Middle School

Session 1: June 29 - July 10 (no class July 3)

NOTE: The G/T Summer Institutes will offer one 2-week session for Summer 2026.

Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $470 per session (Financial assistance is available for students participating in the Free and Reduced Meal Program.)

While the program is half-day, after care is available on site via Howard County Recreation and Parks. Snack is provided.

A few highlights ---

• Bus transportation to area collector stops!

• Exciting courses in Humanities, STEM, and the Arts!

Registration is now open for families of HCPSS students through HCPSS Connect. The first registration request window will close on February 27 at 12 p.m.

For more information on how to register, please see this registration guide.

• G/T Course Listing

  
  

Contact: GTSummer@hcpss.org or 410-313-6671

I am excited to announce a new fourth grade GT Seminar beginning in March called Ink & Imagination! This engaging seminar is designed for creative, artistic students who enjoy expressing themselves in unique and imaginative ways. Students will have the opportunity to explore their creativity through drawing and original artistic projects in a fun and inspiring environment. If your child loves to bring ideas to life, this seminar is a wonderful opportunity. Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested in having your child participate. Thank you!

~Mrs. Register

Ink and Imagination Participation Form: https://forms.gle/Sj9TrPk3zkydkQ1AA

I am excited to introduce a new fifth grade GT Seminar beginning in March called Craft Crew! This hands-on seminar is perfect for students who love to design, build, and bring their own ideas to life. Throughout the seminar, students will independently create a variety of fun and creative crafts while using their imagination to make unique projects they can enjoy and share. Craft Crew is a great opportunity for students who like working with their hands and expressing their creativity in a relaxed and inspiring environment. Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested in having your child participate. Thank you!

~Mrs. Register

Craft Crew Permission Link: https://forms.gle/ntzQKifGUVraUQiQ9

Lisbon’s Reading Week will be held from Monday, March 2- Friday, March 6! This year’s theme is “Game On, Reading Brain!” The students will learn about how different parts of the brain help them read by completing fun games that will put their reading brain to the test.

Each day will center around a different part of the brain:

Monday, March 2: Occipital Lobe

Tuesday, March 3: Parietal Lobe

Wednesday, March 4: Temporal Lobe

Thursday, March 5: Frontal Lobe

Friday, March 6: Cerebellum

Did you guess the Reading Night theme correctly? This year’s theme is HARRY POTTER! Reading Night is a free event taking place at Lisbon on Thursday, March 5th from 6:30-8:00pm. Feel free to dress up in your Hogwarts robes and attire. We hope to see you there!

RSVP: Please use the link here to RSVP by Friday, February 27th if you plan on attending.

Volunteers: We are also looking for volunteers to help make materials, assist teachers in running stations, and set up/clean up. Please use the link here to sign up.

If you have any questions about Reading Week or Reading Night, please contact Mrs. Hansen at Alicia_Hansen@hcpss.org.

**Have you heard the news?** 🎉

🎱 **A Bingo Fundraiser is coming on May 29th !** 🎱

This is an event you *won’t* want to miss—fun for the whole family and a great way to support our school! 💙

Does your family have a connection to a local business that’s looking for a fantastic advertising opportunity? We have **several** sponsorship options available and would love to partner with you!

✨ Interested in learning more?

Please reach out to Lisa Martin at Matt.lisa.martin@gmail.com to discuss a sponsorship option that works best for you.

Let’s make this event a big win for our families and our community! 🙌

2026 HCPSS Family Academy Conference: HCPSS families are invited to save the date for the 2026 Family Academy Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 pm at Long Reach High School. Families can look forward to a light dinner, a community resource fair, and interactive workshops focused on academic achievement, well-being, and family engagement. Workshop topics will include college and career readiness, special education supports, curriculum updates, hands-on learning strategies for use at home, and more. For more information, visit HCPSS News.

Howard County has launched a community-led initiative called the Pocket Pantry program. The Pocket Pantry offers residents in need free perishable and non-perishable food items, 24/7, no questions asked.

The goal of the Pocket Pantry program is to contribute to family and community wellness by reducing food waste, increasing food access, building community, promoting dignity and choice, and encouraging community sustainability.

In addition to our monthly Park- It -Market, sponsored by Glenelg United Methodist Church, Lisbon families and community members may now access a Lisbon Pocket Pantry at any time at the following location:

Heritage Realty Services, 15950 North Avenue, Lisbon

(sponsored by Glenelg United Methodist Church)

The refrigerator and accompanying pantry shelves are stocked with items such as fresh produce, dairy, meats and canned goods. Anyone can take what they need at any time. Community members are encouraged to donate food, non-perishable items as well as prepared meals.

Please assist us by completing your Family File at hcpss.org/connect.

• Parents/guardians must verify and/or update emergency information for each child every school year. This is completed online in Family File, which has several new updates including how and where to access. Full details on updating your Family File are available online. Please let us know if you need assistance.

Any change of residency must be reported through Family File within 10 school days of the move. Current residency documentation must be provided to the school each time residency changes.

For the 2025-2026 school year, HCPSS will be using LINQ Connect for all things food and nutrition. LINQ Connect is a secure, online portal that allows families to make online payments to their child’s meal account, monitor their child’s account, schedule automatic recurring payments, set up low balance alerts, submit a Free and Reduced Meals program application, and more.

Students whose families do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will be required to pay the daily meal price. Many HCPSS families are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program, which provides children with a wide range of benefits including free or discounted college tuition, testing and application fees, academic and athletic program fees, and many others in addition to free or discounted meals. Families are urged to check their eligibility and complete a FARMs application as soon as possible. Families must submit a new application every school year. Details on the Free and Reduced Meals program, including a link to apply, are available online.

President: Elizabeth Hall

1st Vice President: Elizabeth Dudley

2nd Vice President: Diane Byrne

Treasurer: Kate Weiss

Recording Secretary: Tarah Theoret

March 11th - PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (In-person in the Media Center)

March 14th - Under the Sea Dance

March 25th - Giveback Event at California Tortilla

April 8th - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. (virtual)

April 14th - Giveback Event at Liquidity Aleworks

April 17th - International Night

May 20th - Giveback Event at Rosie's Deli

May 29th - Family Bingo Night

Please join us for International Night, April 17th! See the flier below! We need families to share their cultural backgrounds with us - please consider signing up below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA9AA2BABFC1-62482992-lisbon

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