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  

February 12, 2016

 Important Dates to Remember February 12 – PTA’s Father/Daughter Dance, 6:30-8:30 p.m. February 15 – Presidents’ Day, schools & offices closed February 23 – LES Fundraiser at Chipotle in Mt. Airy, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Feb. 29–March 4 - Kindergarten Registration Week March 1 – PTA Meeting – 7:00 p.m. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. - 40th Anniversary Planning Committee March 2 – Hearing & Vision Screening March 4 – Interim Progress Reports Issued March 14 – Hearing & Vision Rescreening March 18 – Kindergarten Visits Toby’s, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. March 23 – Class Pictures March 25–April 1- Spring Break April 4 – Schools Reopen

With the various unforseen weather interruptions that have or may impact our school schedule, instructional time, as always is at a premium. Please help support your children’s day by assuring they have all the learning materials and resources such as homework, musical instruments, and lunches. This helps to reduce their stress and feel confident they are ready for the day ahead. Additionally, the snow days provide a great opportunity to read, play games and interact with one another.

This week of February 22 students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on investigations in a mobile science lab. The mobile lab is run by the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation and is provided to the students courtesy of the Lisbon PTA and the Howard County Farm Bureau. Lab experiences for students varied by grade level and included topics such as the life cycle of various wetland animals & plants, the impact of oil spills on aquatic life & agriculture and water pollution. The sessions ranged from 30 to 50 minutes each and allowed students to work in groups, learn from guest teachers and see authentic artifiacts. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have our students involved in this unique learning experience!

Sincerely,                     Michael Caldwell   Principal

SCHOOL NEWS

YOU BE THE JUDGE!: The 5th grade team is seeking judges for the Simulated Congressional Hearing (SCH). The SCH will take place on May 26, 2016 at Lisbon Elementary School. This would be a great opportunity for you to be involved in an inspiring and uplifting event that showcases what our students have learned. If you love working with children, serving your community, and are focused on the common good, we would be honored to have you participate. If you are interested in participating, please email nicola_walker@hcpss.org. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

 

YOUNG AUTHOR’S CONTEST WINNERS:

2nd Grade Short Story: 1st Place: Gabrielle Ohlinger, The Imaginary Express 3rd Grade Short Story: 1st Place: Tyler Nunn, The Amazing Fly Guys Honorable Mention: Natalie Davis, The Great Fight 3rd Grade Poem: 1st Place: Jackson Costell, Santa Honorable Mention: Cole O'Neill, Snow 4th Grade Short Story: 1st Place: Maia Boswell, Pierre the Great Honorable Mention: Rowan Hastings, The Amazingly Insane Experiment Honorable Mention: Eden Laug, The Perfect Dream 4th Grade Poem: 1st Place: Carlin Costell, Snowflakes Honorable Mention: Hope Reynolds, Love

CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS: This week, third grade students heard about the newest instructional seminar, Creative Entrepreneurs. Instructional Seminars are interest-based groups that meet with a G/T Resource Teacher once weekly during recess (1:30 - 2:00). Interested students can obtain applications in their team area. A copy is also attached. Students need to complete their applications on their own at home, obtain parental signatures, and return them to their homeroom teachers by the Monday, February 22nd. This seminar will meet during recess on Wednesdays and requires approximately a 10-week commitment. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact Penny Zimring, G/T Resource Teacher, at penny_zimring@hcpss.org. Thank you.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the Summer Institutes for Talent Development, sponsored by the HCPSS G/T Program. The program catalog and registration materials for these tuition-based summer classes are available at http://www.hcpss.org/summer-programs/ The curriculum for these classes is focused on talent development and provides academically and artistically rigorous activities for students entering grade 1 - 8. Session 1 is scheduled for June 27 - July 8 (except July 4). Session 2 is scheduled for July 11 - July 22. Both sessions will be held at Mayfield Woods Middle School.

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN: Registration for students entering Kindergarten in August 2016 starts on Monday, February 29th and runs through Friday, March 4th from 9:00 a.m. at 3:00 p.m. Parents or guardians are to register students at the school serving the address where the child’s parent or guardian resides. Information on neighborhood schools can be found through School Locator on the school system website or by calling the Public Information Office at 410-313-6682. The following documents are needed for registration: • Child’s evidence of birth • An authorized record of immunizations • Proof of residency in the form of a lease or deed and a utility bill • Photo ID of parent/guardian • Proof of custody (if applicable) Please visit http://www.hcpss.org/schools/kindergarten-registration/ to see a complete list of documents required for registration. If you have any questions about Kindergarten Registration, please call Lisbon Elementary School at 410-313-5506.

FROM THE ART ROOM: We are looking for donations of: *happy meal toys *games pieces (no Puzzles) *old toy cars *plastic action figures or animals *old postcards or calendars Also we are requesting photos of pets from first graders From Student Teacher Sammi: Hello Lisbon Elementary Parents and Guardians, My name is Samantha Nachlas and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, as I will be the student teacher in Ms. Costello’s art room over the next several weeks. I am a painter as well as an undergraduate in the art education program at Towson University and I am excited to work alongside Ms. Costello and with your students for the duration of my elementary internship. If anyone has any questions regarding my time with Lisbon Elementary, I can be reached at snach12@students.towson.edu. I will also be sending out an update regarding my time with your students with more information about what they will be learning during my time in the classroom. Lastly, for fourth grade, Ms. Costello and I are in need of pieces of wood, preferably sanded that are between the sizes of 4” x 6” and 8” x 10”, that are at least ¾ of an inch thick, for our expressive landscape unit. The pieces do not have to be cut in perfect rectangles or squares but should be four sided. For fourth grade parents who are willing to donate, we will happily collect pieces in the art room and I thank you in advance for your willingness, cooperation, and participation! Sincerely, Samantha Nachlas Undergraduate of Art Education 2016 Intern at Lisbon Elementary

PTA NEWS

LES PTA 2016 BINGO FUNDRAISER: The LES PTA is holding its annual Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, March 11, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Church. A flyer that provides information on sponsorships, donations and tickets will be in your child's take home folder today. Please review to see how you can help. This is our biggest fundraiser of the school year and we need your support. For more information, please contact Cathy Pearcy at capearcy641@gmail.com or 410-419-5781. Thank you! LISBON’S FIRST FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE: Friday, February 12th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join us for Dancing, Desserts, and DJ. Tickets will include a corsage and commemorative photo from Amy Brendel Design & Photography. PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM: Lisbon PTA would like to congratulate students on their 37 entries in the National PTA Reflections program. The theme for this year was "Let your imagination fly!" After a period of judging at the local level, 15 of the 37 entries moved up to the county level for judging. From these 15 entries from Lisbon, five will now go on to the state level for judging. Congratulations to the five Lisbon students whose entries will continue in the PTA Reflections process: Bailey Kim (Literature) Regan Fleisher (Visual Arts) Alyssa Conte (Dance Choreography) Rowan Hastings, Piper Stimler (Photography) We congratulate all Lisbon participants on their creative entries, and encourage students to enter the PTA Reflections competition next fall! Entries will be returned to students this month.

COMMUNITY NEWS

THE RYAN CONLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Please join us on Sunday, February 14th at the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Station for the annual pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ryan Conley Memorial Scholarship. All you can eat breakfast buffet including pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, toast, chipped beef, and sausage gravy. A portion of the proceeds raised at the breakfast will be donated to Ryan's scholarship. The breakfast will be open from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 5 and under: free; ages 6 - 10: $4; adults: $8. This scholarship honors a graduating Glenelg High senior who is active in the community. Please view our web page @ www.ryanconleyfund.com THE GLENELG HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING UNIT will be hosting a fundraiser at the Lisbon Pizza Hut on February 22, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Help us support a great cause just by ordering dinner! Dine in or carry out your Pizza Hut favorites! Just mention the fundraiser when you pay and the marching unit will earn up to 20% off the net sales of your transaction. Hope to see you there! THE BUSHY PARK REGIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (RECC): Preschool programs are now accepting applications for classes for the 2016-2017 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 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year may see Gail Phillips in the school office for an application packet beginning February 16, 2016. There are no 4 year-old peer openings for the 2016-2017 school year. All applications must be returned by March 22, 2016. A limited number of openings are available for children without disabilities. Children are selected based upon screening information given on the application form and the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” as well as observations of the child’s participation in a playgroup. If necessary, a lottery process is conducted. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Hereth at (410) 442-2448 or 410-313-5500. The Howard County Public School System will offer a prekindergarten option in 2016-2017 for income-eligible children who will be four years old by September 1, 2016. Please contact Katie Hereth at 410-442-2448 to request additional information about this program.

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