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,

The first months of the new year have flown by. Interruptions from weather and seasonal illnesses have certainly been challenging. As we wrap up February, we are looking ahead and preparing for an exciting month of March!

Please take a few moments to review the important dates, upcoming school and PTA events, and special highlights included below. There are many wonderful opportunities ahead for our students and families that you won’t want to miss, so be sure to mark your calendars.

We are grateful for your continued support and partnership. Together, we look forward to a fantastic final week in February!

Thank you,

Dr. Carr & Mr. Scobie

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

March

• 2-6 - Kindergarten Registration Week

• 3 - Professional Learning/Work & Wellness Day, schools close 3 hours early (12:45 p.m.)
• 4 - Walking Wednesday Returns
• 5 - Reading Night
• 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, more information to come
• 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 6th - Spring Break, schools closed

April

• 7 - Schools reopen

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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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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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