Lisbon Elementary

Mrs. Debra Anoff, Principal
Mr. Bradley Scobie, Assistant Principal

15901 Frederick Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 313-5506
(410) 313-5508 - Fax

les.hcpss.org

Last week we had a great time engaging families during the mathematics parent-teacher conferences. We hope that connection will help your child enjoy and thrive in mathematics in elementary school and beyond. Inspiring a love for math can open up a world of opportunities for kids. Yet, for many, math can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. These feelings of stress and anxiety have been compounded by the effects of the pandemic over the past three years. Mathematics performance data at Lisbon Elementyary is consistent with trends in HCPSS, Maryland, and throughout the country; math performance took a hit over the past few years. Parents can help reduce the negative effects of math stress by working on the basic math facts to help build up their automaticity in math fact recall. Math anxiety can affect anyone, but it becomes more stressful when basic foundational skills are missing. Research shows a strong negative relationship between math anxiety and achievement. It can create a vicious circle: If kids perform poorly, they might become anxious—and that anxiety can lead to poor performance.

Below, please find a publication from the National Association of Elementary School Principals, Report to Parents, 6 Ways to Help Kids Overcome Math Anxiety.

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

February

• 20 - Presidents Day - Schools & offices closed

March

• 1 - PTA Restaurant Night - The Crazy Mason (4:00-7:00 p.m.)
  
• 6-10 - Kindergarten Registration Week
• 8 - PTA Meeting, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
  
• 14 - PTA Restaurant Night - Chipotle in Mt. Airy (4:00-8:00 p.m.)

• 15 - Professional Work & Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)
• 21 - Class Pictures
• 24 - STEM Night
  
• 31 - End of 3rd Marking Period - Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.)

April

• 3-10 - Spring Break - Schools Closed
• 11 - Schools reopen
• 14 - 3rd Grade Visits Ellicott City, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  
• 18 - PTA Restaurant Night - E.W. Becks (11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.)
  
• 21 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed

May

• 2 - 4th Grade Visits Annapolis, 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
• 5 - 5th Grade-Simulated Congressional Hearings
• 11 - Strings Concert
  

• 19 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed
• 22 - J&P Pizza Fundraiser (10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.)
• 23 - Spring Concert
  
• 25 - Field Day
  
• 29 - Memorial Day - Schools & Offices closed
• 31 - Field Day Raindate
  

There will be no printed 2022-2023 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.

Calendars in Spanish, Chinese, and Korean

Calendario en español

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Kindergarten Registration begins Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, at Lisbon Elementary School. Children who will be five years old as of September 1, 2023, must enroll in Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration is online. Please visit the Howard County Public School System website for complete information about enrollment and registration. In addition, there is information on the HCPSS website, Getting Ready for Kindergarten, which provides an overview of the kindergarten program in Howard County.

Please share this information with neighbors who have children entering kindergarten in the fall.

1. Foster a Positive Attitude

Parents’ math anxiety can influence children's attitudes. Many adults still believe math myths—like that someone is a “math person” or not. Kids need to hear that math is for everyone.

2. Make Math Relevant

Use the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) lesson model at home to engage kids in hands-on learning and real-world tasks.

3. Set High Expectations

Challenging kids helps them develop strong problem-solving skills. When students work through difficult problems, they engage in productive struggle and develop grit.

4. Create a Safe Environment for Learning

Making mistakes is part of learning. Getting the wrong answer doesn’t mean your child can’t solve the problem; it just means they haven’t solved the problem yet. While learning math, children should feel comfortable enough to take risks and share their approaches to problem-solving. They’ll see mistakes as opportunities to learn and feel more comfortable persisting in the struggle.

5. Use Positive Language

Negative language can fuel self-doubt and contribute to burnout. Suggesting positive

alternatives can help students change the way they think about math. Instead of “I’m bad at this,” say “I can improve.” Or instead of “This is too hard for me,” try “Learning takes time.”

6. Write It Out

Research shows that kids who write out or discuss math anxiety tend to do better on tests. Asking your child to write out their thoughts and ideas—expressing both their intellectual and emotional reactions to math content—can help them reflect on their comprehension,

engagement, and feelings about a lesson. Soon, they will see more choices in how they respond to difficulties. When students take control of their anxiety, they can focus more on the math and less on their worries about math. They can begin to see moments of struggle as fruitful learning opportunities, rather than sources of stress.

Nominate an Outstanding Educator!

Now through March 3rd, families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners. ALL educators for whom submissions are received will be recognized. Submissions will be accepted via an online form, which includes a minimum 150-word description of the educator’s contribution to the education of advanced-level learners.

Online Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcO6j3Mt-I93CkFLfpUXAjmPQs__blYU8EkYjsk_ICT5xzMQ/viewform

Contact hcpssgtac@gmail.com with any questions.

The Bushy Park Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten programs are making preparations for classes for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 by September 1st may apply, applications will be available and accepted in mid February.

In alignment with Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future, new applications for students turning 4 by September 1 will not be available or accepted. The Howard County Public School System continues to offer a prekindergarten program for income eligible children who will be four years old by September 1. For additional information contact the school or visit: https://www.hcpss.org/schools/pre-k-programs/

HCPSS is committed to providing instruction based on the statewide Early Learning Standards which are in alignment with Kindergarten Readiness. The fees listed in the application will be collected monthly regardless of the learning model determined by HCPSS throughout the upcoming school year (virtual, hybrid, in person, or class quarantine). If you have any additional questions , please contact Roseann Kleinschmidt at (410) 313-5500 .

Many 4th grade students have signed up to participate in the Reverse Engineering Instructional Seminar. Students will take apart objects to see how they work and discover the technology used inside.

As the holiday season approaches, many of you may begin purging closets and cleaning out toy rooms. If you have any items that you wouldn’t mind donating for our reverse engineering students, please send them in with your child. There is a collection box in the main hallway and another one outside of Mrs. O'Connor's classroom. This collection will continue through February.

Items do not need to be in working order, but they should be safe to disassemble, have a way to be taken apart (flat-head or Phillips-head screws), and no larger than approximately a shoe box. Some suggested items are below:

-Calculator
-Clock/Watch
-Alarm Clock/Radio
-Television Remote Control
-See and Say/Etch a Sketch Toys
-Remote Control Cars or Other Cars with lights and sound
-Pop Lights

Kindergarten & 1st grade parents---please check your student's backpacks for outstanding health forms that need to be completed. Please have them completed as soon as possible and return them to the Health room.

If your student will be absent for 3 or more days, please fill out the Extended Absence/Discretionary Absence form (see below) and return it to the front office.

Please send all absence notes to lesabsence@hcpss.org and include the following in your email:

• Student's first and last name
• Grade level
• Date(s) of absence
• Reason for absence

February 28th - Basketball Fundraiser Meet, 7:00 p.m. - All welcome to attend.

March 1st - Crazy Mason Restaurant Fundraiser, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

(First 50 customers get a custom Lisbon Elem. take home Mason jar)

March 8th – General Membership Meeting, 7:00 p.m. chat opens at 6:30 p.m.

March 14th - Chipotle in Mt. Airy Night, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

(Benefits PBIS - flier will be sent home and also available on our Facebook page).

March 24th – STEM Night, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (free family fun event)

April 28th – International Cultural Fair (see sign-up below)

May 8th to 12th – Staff & Bus Appreciation Week

May 12 – MAY MADNESS - LES Staff vs. Harlem Wizards

June 3rd – LES Yard and Vendor Sale, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We can finally share what we have setting up for May for our Lisbon families and staff...

A fundraiser like no other.

Save the date for:

The 1st Lisbon PTA May Madness!!

May 12, 2023, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

THE LISBON LIONS STAFF VS. THE HARLEM WIZARDS - BASKETBALL GAME @ GJACC GLENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER.

That's right, come out to see your FAVORITE LISBON STAFF take on the

famous HARLEM WIZARDS.

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for more information and how to buy

the hottest tickets around.

Want to join the planning committee? Contact Cathydatz@yahoo.com or

join our Google Meet on February 28th at 7:00 p.m.

We will see you there!!!

A big THANK YOU to all of our Lisbon Lions who came out to Walkers Tap & Table on Tuesday! Because of your amazing support of this month's restaurant give back day, Walker's will be donating $225 back to our PTA!!

We look forward to seeing you at our next PTA sponsored spirit night on March 1st at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Old Ellicott City!

International Fair – We need you to share your Culture, heritage or favorite country.

Please join us for The Lisbon Elementary Annual International Culture Fair!

Friday, April 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

We need you too!

Lisbon Students are invited to share their traditions or favorite country in our LES Cultural Heritage Hall. Bring food, artifacts, traditional clothing, musical instruments, and any other item that is representative of your culture, heritage, or favorite country.

Would you like to show a dance, sport, music, or other performance from your country or culture? Sign up for 15-minute spots to share on our stage.

Please just remember little hands will want to touch these objects so please do not bring anything you are concerned could be damaged.

Please use our signup genius link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA5A722A46-volunteer

Any questions please contact Cathy Datz cathydatz@yahoo.com or Ellen Bockelman meabbock@gmail.com.

We need your help to continue our ROARsome events and activities. UPDATED

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA5A722A46-ptavolunteers

When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Google Meet Code: https://meet.google.com/xfv-bjbj-xxa

Support your ROARsome LES teachers, staff, and students. PTA supports teacher reimbursements, staff appreciation, 5th grade celebration, and classroom needs.

Lisbon PTA hosts fun family events and activities through the school year including many free to attend.

Volunteering is not a requirement with membership; however, we would love to have you!

PTA memberships are important to not only support our PTA incentives but to give families a voice and a vote. Voting is permitted by members on PTA business membership is not required to attend meetings.

We will be looking into a new fundraising event for this school year, we would like families to share thoughts and ideas on this new event.

Pay by credit card at lisbonpta.memberhub.com/store or scan the QR code. Pay by cash or check, return bottom of the flier with payment (made out to Lisbon PTA) to the LES office or at the Back-to-School Picnic

Other Ways to Support Lisbon PTA

Memberhub Giveback App – Lisbon PTA receives a percent give back for every purchase and it doesn’t cost you a thing. Download the App on Memberhub

BoxTops for Education App – Scan your receipt and Lisbon PTA gets money from the program, no more clipping.

Clothes Bin – The Clothing Donation Bin in the Lisbon parking lot gives LES PTA $.10 per pound for clothes, shoes, and textiles. Both useable and unusable items can be put in the bin. Please do not leave bags or items outside the bin.

RAISERIGHT gift cards formerly scripps– LESPTA has an account with scripts that we earn a percentage for every gift card purchase.

No Hassle Donation – In our Memberhub store there is a no hassle donation for the general fund which goes towards events and activities and a staff appreciation that goes towards yearlong staff appreciation activities.

Restaurant Nights – We schedule restaurant nights through the year LESPTA receives a % of sales on our date. Restaurant nights will be posted in the Lines and on our Facebook group.

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