Lutherville Lab Report

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

January 24, 2025

Lutherville Families,

Thank you for your partnership in navigating a week with an irregular schedule. Next week we are closed on Wednesday. Teachers have professional learning and we wish all in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year a good celebration

Today marks the end of the 2nd Marking Period of the school year, the midpoint. And so this morning we had a Mid-Year Celebration Assembly to recognize the growth of so many students, the joy and experiences we've had so far this year and to take in performances from our Primary Dance Club and Steel Drum Band, and for teachers to engage a few friendly competitions, to the students' delight. It was a blast! Enjoy some pictures below.

As a reminder from my letter sent on January 15th, Lutherville Lab was selected as a site of the Principal Internship Program for BCPS and we are excited to host Ms. Aprell Reid, who will be joining us at Lutherville during the month of February. More information in that letter emailed on January 15th.

In partnership,

-Mr. McComb

Calendar Reminders:

Jan 28 - Skate Night!

Jan 29 - Schools Closed, Teacher Professional Learning

Jan 31 - PTA Young Entrepreneurs Initiative activity (see below)

Feb 3-7 Kindness Spirit Week!

Feb 6 - Report Card Distribution / Grades posted in FOCUS Portal at 4:00pm

Primary Dance Club debuts at Lutherville!

Kindness Spirit Week - February 3rd - 7th

Dream Big Contest

The Lyric Baltimore is sponsoring a contest inspired by James Baldwin's pointed call to action, "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced," with the Dream B!g Contest. Students in grades 5-12 have the opportunity to submit an original work (essay, art, poem, music, video) by February 14th in response to this year's question: Though it may be hard to face, what is the one thing you would change to make the world a better place?

There is also a "Believer Award" for which families could nominate a Baltimore City or Baltimore County teacher who works tirelessly to inspire their students creativity. Nominations are due February 3rd.

Mid-Year Celebration!

Steel Drum Band rocked! First ever Steel Drum performance in January!

Mr. Bruns and Ms. Feltman played an egg smash game...some hardboiled, some not. Surprise!

The 5th grade team had a mummy madness competition. Mrs. Z and Ms. Conley were victorious!

“Gym-NEWS-ium” PE News and Notes from Mr. Bruns

Kids Heart Challenge

This month we will be, once again, participating in the “Kids Heart Challenge” to help raise money for the American Heart Association.

Students participating will join our “Kids Heart Challenge” special event during the school day in late February and get moving with fun activities, learn about keeping their hearts and brains healthy and feel great about helping others. Not only will you be helping fight heart disease and stroke (the No. 1 and No. 2 killers worldwide), but participants can earn thank-you gifts. We appreciate all your help and please scan the QR code for more information and to join our school. Please submit donations to the American Heart Association by February 21st.

Art Newsletters

From Mrs. Powell

From Mr. Weigle

Notes from the PTA

WHAT IF WE ALL DID ONE THING?

We know time and resources are precious. Perhaps you can do one thing! Please use this SignUp Genius link to:

- PREPARE OR PURCHASE chili to be served at the Wed Jan 29 hospitality lunch for teachers & staff

- DONATE CRAYONS by Fri 1/31- specifically broken or used ones

- VOLUNTEER AT THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR ACTIVITY on Fri Jan 31st from 3:45-5:30 pm (no experience necessary, just a desire to help kids with activities and think through their ideas!)

- VOLUNTEER AT THE BOOK FAIR from Jan 31 through Feb 7 - this includes set up, class visit times (indicated by teacher's name), evening family sessions and clean up

DON'T FORGET:

TUES JAN 28, 6-9 PM

SKATE NIGHT

Skateland, 8019 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD

Outside food allowed, $5 CASH ONLY at door

FRI JAN 31

COMMUNITY EVENT: YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY

STUDENTS:

Interested students are invited to stay after school (from 4:05-5:30 pm) to: 1) plant seeds and begin a special crayon activity and 2) if interested, brainstorm their own entrepreneurship ideas. This is all in preparation for our big fair in March! Students will meet in the library after the school day ends and students may attend this activity without a family member but, as with after-school clubs, you will need to provide their teacher with a change of dismissal note and the student will need to be picked up at the front of school promptly at 5:30 pm.

FAMILY VOLUNTEERS:

Please sign up to help from 3:45-5:30 pm - no experience necessary!

COMING SOON:

FEB 3-7 (online shopping begins on Fri Jan 31st)

FUNDRAISER: SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

School Library

Students will attend the fair during their library time for the week. See SignUp Genius link to volunteer to assist during the fair/your child(ren)'s class visit(s).

TUES FEB 4 & THURS FEB 6, 5:00-7:00 PM

BOOK FAIR EVENING SHOPPING HOURS FOR FAMILIES