Lutherville Lab Report

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

April 28, 2023

Lutherville Families,

We had a FULL week at the Lab!

We had a packed 5 day week highlighted by our Drama Club performance and Trout Release field trip! Drama Club's salute to Broadway was presented to our entire school on Tuesday morning -- the first time our full LL family has been in the gym together since before the COVID pandemic began -- and again for families in the evening. They were tremendous!

Our Trout Release field trip is a highlight of every Leopard's 3rd grade experience. It ties together much of their science curriculum about environmental systems and provides a highlight to the month of raising baby trout from eggs when releasing them into the Gunpowder River at Jerusalem Mill. Students also enjoyed a hike, wrote nature poetry, and investigated what organisms could be found in the creekbed.

This week the school system began changing over from heating to air conditioning. With the weather also turning chilly, it would be wise to make sure students have a sweatshirt with them here at school on colder days. If you're missing a sweatshirt or three, they're likely in the lost and found! Please have your child check!

For Ridgely bound 5th grade families -- Ridgely athletics sent information about sports registration for the 2023-2024 season. It is attached if you are interested.

Last week we included a number of summer camp flyers, and we have an additional flyer for Dulaney girls lacrosse to pass along this week. It is attached.

Join us Tuesday for Spring Family Night!!

This Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 is our Spring Family Night. We will have a host of activities for families to enjoy -- from Steel Drum Band performances to coding with Ozbots to a collaborative Student Mural to Recycling Relay and more!! We will be anchored by an interactive STEAM fair in the gym. It is a night that is not to be missed. Please join us! More information is attached!

In partnership,

-Mr. McComb

Calendar Reminders

April 25th -- Drama Club Performance 7pm

April 26th -- KG Conference (no school for Kindergarteners)

April 29th -- PTA Spring Clean-Up

May 2nd -- SPRING FAMILY NIGHT! 5:30-7:30

Trout Release Field Trip

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A hike to a covered bridge

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Observing natural wonders

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Releasing our trout

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Please join the PTA in celebrating Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, May 1st-5th!

Here are three easy opportunities for participation by families and students:

1. ONLINE - DUE THURS MAY 4TH BY 5 PM

2023 Padlet - a fun online canvas where families and students can post a video, a message, a drawing for anyone on the staff, no account needed!

Instructions are here.

Submissions are DUE THURS MAY 4TH by 5 pm please.

2. In person EVENT

SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH from 4-5 pm "Chalk the Walk and Coloring Party," rain plan to be announced on Facebook.

Weather permitting, we will gather at the front of school to create welcoming chalkings and color pages for staff.

3. STUDENT Fill-in-the-Blank LETTERS

Today each student received, in their green folder, several fill-in-the-blank letters (one for K-2 and one for 3-5) and a great card for staff (cafeteria, administrative, custodial etc..).

Students can complete these for any teacher for whom they wish to express appreciation.

Don't forget specials' teachers (Art, Library, PE and Music), kindergarten assistants and all the individuals who are special to your student!

A full list of the LL staff is right here for your access.

These notes can be RETURNED to their teachers or sent in an envelope marked "PTA" ANY TIME WEEK OF MAY 1-5.

Questions about the week's activities (which includes more fun than can be described here!) can be directed to Lisa Reagle, PTA Hospitality Chair, reaglelisa@gmail.com, (919) 618-0535.

Thank you for helping us to give thanks and share our deepest appreciation!

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Gardeners have been hard at work clearing weeds

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Drama Club's performance was a smash hit!

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Mrs. Feltman's class learning about xylem and phloem

LLab Fun Run to support LLab Special Education Resources

Join us May 13th at 1:00pm (rain date May 20th) on the school fields. Popsicles will be made available to every participant, with larger prizes up for runners. We will be having a fun run and a competitive run. You can sign up online here: https://luthervillelabpta.memberhub.com/store/items/842749

Or look for the paper registration coming home next week with your students. You can also make a donation directly to this cause if running isn't your thing! Again, check the paper coming home next week.