Lutherville Lab Report

What's gone down & what's coming up at the leopards' lair.

November 3rd, 2023

Lutherville Families,

We had another fantastic week at The Lab!

Build-a-Leopard and Movie Night was a great success -- what a crowd! Thank you to all who were able to join us and to the PTA for organizing another wonderful community event.

Our Primary Parade on Tuesday was a lovely event full of spirit as well. There is such growth between Kindergarten and 5th grade, and it's always fun to see our older students cheering and celebrating our younger students. I also want to share my gratitude for the thoughtful gifts celebrating National Principal's Month! I'm excited to decorate my office with great reminders of why I am in this work and thoroughly enjoyed the kind words (and funny jokes!) that were part of the KudoBoard. Thank you to all who contributed.

Wednesday our 5th graders did an excellent job with our Outdoor Science teachers at Oregon Ridge engaging in the BioBlitz to learn about the environment. Enjoy the pictures below. Thursday was another meeting of the Boundary Study committee, and for the first time there were options that kept Lutherville Laboratory's zoning intact. We are a long way from the finish line with options going to the Board of Education (February) and additional options will emerge. Please continue to stay informed and engaged in the process. There are public information sessions coming up November 15th and 16th, and I encourage Lutherville families to attend.

This past month was bullying awareness month. In addition to School Counseling lessons focused on being an upstander, students took a pledge to be "pawsitively" bully free, and we continued our monthly one-book, one-school initiative with Invisible Boy by Turdy Ludwig.

November is Attendance Awareness Month and we are launching a competition between our grade levels to see which can have the best attendance each week, with the winning grade level earning some extra recess! Attendance is central to learning and we look forward to seeing our Leopards every day they are healthy. Attendance matters!

Finally, we have more great events ahead in November. Picture day is Wednesday as is Donuts with Grownups (more info below) and American Education Week is the following week. Please remember to RSVP! (link below).

Finally -- there is a Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop looking to grow their ranks that asked us to share the attached flyers. Be sure to check them out if interested.

Calendar Reminders:

11/8: Fall Picture Day

11/8: Donuts with Grownups

11/13: Schools Closed for Students

11/21: School Conference Day, School Closed for Students

11/22: Thanksgiving Break Begins

11/27: School reopens

In partnership,

-Mr. McComb

5th Grade Visit to Oregon Ridge

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Lutherville Lab is Hiring!

Please help us spread the word about some opportunities to join our staff in support roles, which are a key element to the special work that this team accomplishes every day. Please have any interested candidates contact us at school for more information -- 443-809-7800.

Additional Assistant, Level 1:

Pay: $18.00/hour, same hours as students
Under the direction of the classroom teacher or special educator, who is the case manager for students with Individual Educational Programs, assists special and general educators by providing non-instructional support and assistance to students with moderate disabilities to meet requirements necessary for participation in the school environment. Performs other duties as required.
More info here, Job ID 20062

Additional Assistant, Medical Needs, Level 2:

Pay: $20.00/hour, same hours as students
Under the direct supervision of the special educator, who is the case manager for students with Individual Education Programs, assists special and general educators by providing support and assistance to individual students with moderate to severe disabilities to meet requirements necessary for participation in the school environment. Performs other duties as required.
More info here, Job ID 20063

American Education Week

We invite you to come and visit your child's classroom during American Education Week. We have developed the schedule below in order to space out visitations and accommodate parents throughout the week. If this time does not work for you, you may work with your child's teacher to arrange for an alternate time that works for the instructional schedule.

We are offering the opportunity to expedite sign-in for American Education Week by giving visiting parents/guardians the opportunity to RSVP so that we can pre-print badges. We will run badges the day before visitations. If you complete the night before or morning of, we will need to run your ID on arrival.

American Education Week RSVP

NOVEMBER IS OUR READ-A-THON MONTH!

Read below for opportunities to participate in

- reading,

- fundraising,

- listening to teachers and staff read virtually,

- 2nd annual Books & Donuts with Grownups (RSVP requested).

Part 1:

By Mon Nov 6th: Register Your Child for Read-a-Thon

Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.

Activate your reader’s account today by clicking here and following the simple instructions. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.

We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. Awards will be given to the top 3 readers per grade, top 3 fundraisers school-wide and top class.

Part 2:

RSVP today for Books & Donuts with Grownups - Wed Nov 8th from 8:30-9:05 AM

A before school event that's just what it sounds like! This year there will be options in the cafeteria for those looking forward to a social event and for those wanting a quieter experience there will be chances to go to classrooms (one per grade level).

*To allow teachers and staff ease into the building, we ask you to please park at the Best Buy lot across the street, along Francke or Division Avenues behind the school.*

Part 3:

Virtual Read-alouds with Teachers & Staff on Google Meet on your student's device using code LLreadaloud from 7:00-7:30 pm on

Mon Nov 6th

Wed Nov 15th

Mon Nov 20th

AND DON'T FORGET - NOV 8TH IS DEADLINE TO ORDER ART ITEMS FROM SQUARE1ART!

Did your child submit artwork as part of the "For the Love of Art" event/Square1Art fundraiser?

- Search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name.

- Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!

- If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online or contact the PTA if your artwork does not appear to be in the system.