Lutherville Lab Report
What's gone down & what's coming up at the leopards' lair.
March 3, 2023
This week we had the opportunity to host 20 BCPS administrators -- principals in the Dulaney feeder pattern (elementary, middle, high) as well as central office leaders and executive staff -- to visit our school. The work for administrators was an equity focus to close achievement gaps and raise outcomes, particularly for students schools have traditionally underserved -- Black and Hispanic students.
I was able to share the work we are engaged in to serve every child at Lutherville Lab well. Visitors conducted a learning walk through classrooms and in debrief were impressed with the learning environment in our classrooms, the dedication of our teachers, and their instructional efforts. The visit led to a really meaningful conversation to move all 15 schools forward and I'm so proud of our team for being central to that process! Executive staff were thoroughly impressed with the work we're doing at Lutherville Lab. Of course, that is not a surprise to me. :)
One other note -- Mrs. McGee is collecting plastic screw-on bottle caps from soda bottles, milk jugs, water bottles, etc. for a classroom project. If you have any to donate, please send them in to Mrs. McGee.
Enjoy the weekend, Leopard families!
-Mr. McComb
Calendar Reminders
March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day – Go Green | 1:05pm Dismissal
March 24th -- 1:05 dismissal
70's Day was far out!
Pizza Bingo!! -- UPDATE!
Pizza Bingo IS AT CAPACITY!
Based on the number of RSVPs and pizza orders we have received, we anticipate being at the space's capacity. This means that if you sent in a RSVP form and received a confirmation email we are excited to see you there! Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate any additional guests this year but hope to see you next year.
For those attending, please see your email for further details about parking, entrance, prizes, drinks and spirit wear. See you at Ridgely Middle School next Friday!
Boundary Study Information
Please consider this important message about the boundary study currently underway for ten Central and Northeast area middle schools. The purpose of the boundary study is to establish an attendance area for the new Northeast area middle school, expand the attendance area for Pine Grove MS following the construction of its addition, and to provide capacity relief to participating Central and Northeast Area middle schools.
Please join public information sessions on either Wednesday, March 8, at Parkville High School from 7 to 8 p.m. or on Thursday, March 9, at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology from 7 to 8 p.m. Identical information will be presented at each session. You can also take an online survey from Wednesday, March 8, through Sunday, March 19, in English, Spanish, Nepali, Urdu, Chinese, or Arabic.
For more information, go to www.bcps.org. Under “Resources,” click Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study. Thank you for your interest and engagement in this important study.
“Gym-NEWS-ium” PE News and Notes from Mr. Bruns
Kids Heart Challenge
Thank you for all your support! Our school has raised over $6000 for the American Heart Association. The students have done an awesome job raising money, jumping rope, and learning about healthy ways we can take care of our heart!
All prizes, other than key chains will be delivered in late April. Thanks again for your support!
Lutherville Lappers- Lappers will be starting in less than a month; however, you can sign up and save now for our culminating activity/ 5k at Goucher College. Registration forms are coming home today!
Who: 3rd - 5th grade students
When: March 21- May 18th: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:20-5:00 PM
Culminating Activity- Keep Punchin’ 5K at Goucher College on Sunday, May 21st at 8:30am. Please see the website for more information; https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Towson/KeepPunching5K1MileWalkKidsRaces.
Lappers are expected to participate in the 5k and encouraged to sign/up with a parent or guardian. Please sign up under the team name: Lutherville Lappers. The registration price increases after February 28th. Please see the race website for more information.
Where: Lutherville Lab Gym and Lutherville perimeter.
Why: Lutherville Lappers is a running program to promote healthy habits. The students will improve their cardiovascular endurance as they train for a 5K. Sessions consist of basic stretches, aerobic exercises centered on running and team building. The goal for Lutherville Lappers is to increase aerobic endurance and participate in a 5k race.
Cost:$15 per student (CHECK MADE PAYABLE to LTRC) This fee includes a Lappers’ shirt.
BCPS Stakeholder Survey!
Team BCPS students in Grades 3-12, parents/caregivers, staff, and community members are invited to participate in the school system’s annual Stakeholder Climate Survey. The brief online survey will be available on the BCPS home page through Friday, March 3, 2023.
The survey is available in multiple languages for students, parents, and community members. This annual survey is an important way for us to listen to you, the BCPS community, learn your views, and be responsive to your feedback by taking action to improve our schools and school system. Survey feedback is used by our schools to refine School Progress Plans as well as by the system to measure progress toward goals in The Compass strategic plan.
The views of respondents will help to shape our budget, our staffing, and our programs. We hope all members of Team BCPS will participate in this important annual survey - we want to hear from you! Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration on behalf of our incredible students and staff.
Haiku Writing Contest
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. BCPS is only seeking 17 syllables.
For the BCPS 2023 Haiku Contest, each student is invited to choose from among 10 pieces of student artwork and to write a haiku inspired by that artwork. (Below are only partial images of each artwork.) Entries for the annual BCPS Haiku Poetry Contest will be accepted from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, through 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 2.
All haiku must be original and must be submitted using the online 2023 Haiku Contest Form. Winning haiku will be chosen at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 17, International Haiku Poetry Day, and will receive prizes.
As in prior years, the winning poems and additional selected haiku will be compiled into an online book with student artwork. Each school library will receive a print copy.
School Spirit Days
Please see the list of upcoming Spirit Days, below. Additional opportunities may be added as we move through the year, but want to send this now for planning purposes:
March 3rd – 70’s Day
March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day – Go Green
March 31st – Lutherville Lab Spirit Day – Go Leopard!
April 14th – Pirates Day, Matey!
April 28th – Our brains are so bright we need to wear Shades (Sunglass Day)
