Lisbon Elementary School 15901 Frederick Road Woodbine, Maryland 21797 (410) 313-5506 (410) 313-5508 – Fax
Mr. Michael Caldwell Mrs. Amy Green Principal Assistant Principal
June 13, 2014
Important Dates to Remember June 13 3rd Grade Picnic, 1:00-3:00 p.m. PTA End of Year Popsicle Party, 6:00-8:00 p.m. June 16 2nd Grade Picnic, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Lunch) – 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Picnic Activities) June 17 In-School Concerts, 8:50-9:50 a.m. (Gr. 5, 4, 1), 9:50-10:50 a.m. (Gr. K, 2, 3), Gym June 18 Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.) June 19 5th Grade Celebration, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Cafeteria Schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.) June 20 Last Day of School, schools close 3 hours early (12:10 p.m.) July 14-18 Summer Craft Pak, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. August 22 Kindergarten Open House, 10:00 a.m. New Student Orientation, 1:00 p.m. Open House for all Returning Students (Grades 1st-5th), 2:00 p.m. August 25 First Day of School September 15 Back to School Night for K, 1st, & 2nd, 7:00 p.m. September 18 Back to School Night for 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 7:00 p.m.
One of the most popular summer activities in Howard County is for students to participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Howard County Library. Historically, Lisbon Elementary School has done an amazing job with participating in this fun and free program: we have won awards for three consecutive years for having the highest percentage of student participation in the Summer Reading Program! Last year, we were just a few percentage points shy of having the highest participation for the fourth year in a row. We would love to have 100% student participation in the Summer Reading Program, so please consider registering your child today.
To make it easy for you to register your child for this program so that they can read and earn prizes this summer, Mrs. Hastings has offered to hand-deliver summer game boards and sign up prizes to your child in their classroom next week before the last day of school. There are three ways you can register:
Send in the white registration form that was sent home with each student on Wednesday.
Visit the Glenwood Library and sign up your child in person; you will receive your game board
directly from the library if you opt to do this.
Visit on http://tinyurl.com/mrcbuz8 to register your child online through our Media Center.
Reading is the perfect way to stay sharp over the summer! Be sure to get yourself a great book while your there with the kids!
Sincerely, Michael Caldwell Principal SCHOOL NEWS
LES GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM END-OF-THE-YEAR REPORT: It has been a pleasure working with students and their families throughout this year in the various Gifted and Talented Program offerings. Some highlights of the program include:
Gifted and Talented Mathematics (Grades 4 and 5) The G/T Mathematics Program offers an enriched mathematics curriculum that is accelerated by at least two years. It replaces the general education mathematics curriculum and is taught daily by the G/T Resource Teacher. This curriculum prepares students for Pre-Algebra G/T in Grade 6. CogAT scores from third grade as well as additional indicators of outstanding performance in mathematics are used when determining student placement. 19.7% of students in grade 4 participated 27% of students in grade 5 participated
Curriculum Extension Units (Enrichment Classes for Grades 2-5) Curriculum Extension Units offer opportunities for selected students to participate in thematic units that engage them in advanced-level thinking, questioning, and research. Student selection is based on academic strengths as demonstrated on a variety of performance indicators. While participating in these units, students receive instruction from the G/T Resource Teacher (approximately 2 hours a week) in advanced- level communication, research, and technology skills. 41.4% of students in grades 2-5 participated
Instructional Seminars (Recess Clubs for Grades 2-5) Instructional Seminars are small interest based groups that meet with a G/T Resource Teacher approximately once a week during recess. The duration of the Instructional Seminar varies based on the topic. Each Instructional Seminar is limited to approximately 10 participants and students are limited to a single Instructional Seminar. Students who are interested in participating must complete an application at the beginning of the school year. (The Geography Bee and Spelling Bee are additional Instructional Seminars for fourth and fifth graders. Students are selected based on their performance on a written test that is administered in individual classrooms.) 51.7% of students in grades 2-5 participated
Guest Lessons (Kindergarten and Grade 1) Students in kindergarten and grade 1 participated in guest lessons taught by the G/T Resource Teacher. These lessons are intended to help identify and develop talent in these young learners.
If you have any questions about the Gifted and Talented Program, please feel free to contact Jodi O’Connor, G/T Resource Teacher, at [email protected] , Bobbi Guizzotti, G/T Resource Teacher, at [email protected] , or visit www.hcpss.org/academics/gt/program_elementary.shtml.
WILL YOUR CHILD BE ATTENDING A NEW SCHOOL NEXT YEAR? If your child in grades K-4th grade will not be attending Lisbon Elementary School next year or your 5th grader will not be attending Glenwood Middle School, please contact the school office at 410-313-5506.
FROM THE ART ROOM: Ms. Costello would appreciate if you could save the following items over the summer: Foam egg cartons Yarn buttons Fabric Cereal boxes men’s button-up shirts
Also please visit Artsonia over the summer and see your child’s work if you have not already done so. There is a terrific line of gifts to order if you need a special present for friends & family. Also sign up a grandparent or relative to be part of your child’s fan club and the work will automatically be sent to that email every time artwork is posted. Upload summer artwork or send digital pictures to Ms. Costello at [email protected] and she will post on your child’s page.
LISBON MEDIA CENTER FLOOD FUNDRAISER: AMAZON.COM BOOK DRIVE: In February, an air conditioner unit broke and water from the unit flooded part of our school Media Center. When this occurred, hundreds of books in our non-fiction section were damaged beyond repair. Please help us replace what we lost by supporting our Amazon.com Lisbon Elementary School Wish List of books! Simply visit http://www.amazon.com/registry/giftlist/2TBHX9DICDI6N to purchase any books from our wish list. Thank you for your support!
PTA NEWS
WESTERN HOWARD COUNTY SOCCER: Proud Sponsors of the Lisbon Elementary School PTA Congratulations to our new sponsor, Western Howard County Soccer, Inc. Beginning in 2014, WHC Soccer will donate $10 to the Lisbon PTA for each LES student registered to play. Registration for the Fall 2014 season opens April 1st and runs thru July 5th. For more information about the league and registration visit www.whcsoccer.org. HOW DO I REGISTER? 1. Go online to whcsoccer.org 2. Click Registration 3. Complete the family registration form and pay easily using PayPal credit card services.
COMMUNITY NEWS
PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS: Don't forget now is the time to register for the fall! Lisbon PreKindergarten (LPK) has limited openings in our four year old program. Please call the school for further information at (410) 489-7422 or visit our website lisbonprekindergarten.org.
MUSIC AND ARTS SUMMER BAND CAMP:
CONCERT BAND /WIND ENSEMBLE Where: Marriott’s Ridge High School When: July 7 – 18, 2014 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Elem., M.S., H.S.) Grades: 4 through 12 Fee: $225 (includes camp t-shirt) Concert: July 18, Marriott’s Ridge High School
JAZZ BAND Where: Marriott’s Ridge High School When: July 7 – 18, 2014 Time: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (M.S. and H.S.) Grades: 5 through 12 Fee: $195 ($170 if registering for Band and Jazz.(includes camp t-shirt) Concert: July 18, Marriott’s Ridge High School
DIRECTORS: David Smith - Clarksville Middle School Kendall Davis - Pointers Run Elementary School
Bring a snack and a drink in a non-breakable container. Questions? Please call David Smith (410) 925-6519; Kendall Davis (443) 742-7400; or Music & Arts (410) 461-1844
FOOD PANTRY: The Glenelg United Methodist Church (GUMC) Food Pantry is open every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00-11:00 a.m. We serve those in need of grocery assistance in Howard County. Both Howard County Food Bank and privately donated items are given out.
UPCOMING DATES: JUNE 21, 2014 JULY 19, 2014 AUGUST 16, 2014
GLENELG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (GUMC) 13900 BURNTWOODS RD GLENELG, MD 21737 410-489-7260 [email protected]
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST
Breakfast Price: $2.00 with milk WHAT’S FOR LUNCH