Linton Springs Elementary School

Weekly News

375 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville MD 21784

Phone: 410-751-3280 Fax: 410-751-3285

www.carrollk12.org/lse

September 20, 2019

Monday

September 23

Tuesday

September 24

Wednesday

September 25

Thursday

September 26

Friday September

27

Glory Days Dining →

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PTA Fun Run Fundraiser →

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Project Aces →

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“Life is a daring adventure or it is nothing at all.”

~Helen Keller~

Future Events for Your Calendar

September 24, 2019 Bus Evacuation Drills (rain date 9/25)

September 30, 2019 NO SCHOOL

October 1, 2019 NO SCHOOL

October 4, 2019 Interim Reports Distributed

October 9, 2019 NO SCHOOL

October 11, 2019 during specials

FUN RUN – rain date: 10/15

October 16, 2019 3:30 – 6:30 pm

Evening Conferences (teacher request)

October 17, 2019 Dismissal begins @ 12:20PM

EARLY DISMISSAL (No Pre-k)

October 18, 2019 NO SCHOOL

October 23, 2019 Flu Clinic

October 25, 2019 6:00 pm PTA Trunk or Treat @ LSE

October 29, 2019 Fall School Pictures

CCPS Performance Academy

All schools have identified members on staff to participate in the Performance Academy. The overall goal is to illustrate best practices and provide schools with transdisciplinary support as they continue to work towards eliminating the current achievement disparities we see in CCPS. The LSE team will gather at the BOE in September and again in January to analyze data and develop a plan to address our needs. The LSE team consists of: Elaine Bowen & Laura Raab (equity liaisons), Marcy Myers (School Improvement Team representative), Mandy Chappell (English Language Learner liaison), Caterina Walsh (Gifted & Talented liaison), Laura Hise (Special Education Leader), Debra Benner (principal).

Flu Clinic

Linton Springs will be holding their Flu Clinic on Wednesday, October 23. There is still time to sign your child up for the Flu Vaccine. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older be vaccinated to protect themselves as well as those around them. You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine. Please visit www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm for more information.

Please visit www.vaccineconsent.com to sign up for the Flu Clinic. If you are unable to sign up online, please contact the nurse at 410-751-3280 or artwigg@carrollk12.org for a form

sent home. We are also looking for parent volunteers to help with the clinic. Please contact the nurse if you are available to help that day. The clinic starts around 11 and runs until 2-2:30.

Interim Reports

October 4/December 13/February 28/May 11

Students in grades k -2 will receive paper reports.

Progress for students in grades 3 – 5 can be viewed via the Home Access Center (HAC)

Parents with students in grades 3 – 5 may monitor their child’s academic progress by using the Home Access Center (HAC). Teachers will be posting assignment grades throughout each quarter. If you have any questions or concerns about grades or progress, please contact the classroom teacher.

The Home Access Center is also available as a mobile app for both Apple and Android devices. It can be found in their respective stores, search keywork: eSchoolPLUS Family. The app will not replace Home Access Center, but it is merely an additional way to access your student’s information.

HOME ACCESS CENTER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Go to Carroll County Public Schools website at www.carrollk12.org.

2. Click on the “Home Access Center” link on the bottom left hand side of the homepage.

3. A new page will open; click the “Request Password” link.

4. Enter the email address you provided on your student’s emergency card. You will receive

an email to that account with a link to a web page. If the email doesn’t appear within

several minutes check your junk folder and make sure it wasn’t delivered there. It will

come from donotreply@carrollk12.org.

5. Click the link from the email message and follow the insurctions on-screen. You will be

promoted to answer three questions about one of your students. Once you have answered

the questions correctly your password will appear on-screen.

6. Click the link on that page to be taken to the HAC login screen.

7. Login using your email address and the password that was displayed on-screen. After

logging in be sure to click “Profile” in the top-right-hand corner and identify a new

password.

PTA News

Box Tops: Don't forget to turn in your clipped Box Tops from over the summer to be entered into our S.O.S (save over summer) Box Top contest!!

You may have noticed a new Box Tops logo appearing on some of your favorite products. That’s

because Box Tops are going digital! Here’s a short clip on everything you need to know to

download and start using the new Box Tops mobile app! It’s so easy - just Shop, Scan, and Earn

money for our school!

https://youtu.be/Hh94b2BvFK4

Don’t put away those ✂️ just yet! We are still collecting all unexpired traditional Box Tops that

are in circulation during this digital transition!

Click below to download the app:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1150038564

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.generalmills.btfe

Announcements & Gentle Reminders

During arrival and dismissal, please enter and exit our campus using the entrance closest to

Linton Rd. LSE Lost & Found is now located in the Vocal Music Classroom on display shelves (thank you, Ms.

McCusker, for this wonderful idea and the willingness to house it!). This way children have the opportunity to see items on a weekly basis and claim any lost belongings. Any remaining items will be donated to Goodwill at the end of every month.

Please slow your speed while driving on campus – Safety First!

Kudos

Thanks to all of the staff and families who participated in our Charleston Wrap fundraiser. Final number and profit will be reported in the next newsletter.

A huge thank you to our PTA for supporting our teachers in so many ways already this year…reimbursements for classroom materials/supplies, LSE Mission T-shirts, start of year breakfast, PD activity.

Linton Springs Goes Green

Linton Springs will be continuing its efforts towards becoming a certified Green School by recycling markers through the Crayola ColorCycle program. Each month the 5th grade Green Team will collect old markers throughout the school for shipment back to Crayola to be recycled!

Family Support is a program that provides families, professionals, and the

community with information, training, and support. Family Support serves all

families in CCPS, including families of children with disabilities, children with 504’s

and families who may need guidance navigating community or school resources.

Family Support is sponsored by CCPS with financial support through MSDE. .

Family Support hosts monthly Family Support Nights (usually at Carroll Springs

Schools). Typically child care is provided at the monthly Family Nights. Additional

topics are presented throughout the year as well.

Presentations for the 2019-2020 school year featured: Behavior Strategies,

Special Ed. Basics, DDA/Transitions, Talk about Puberty and your changing body,

Grief and taking care of yourself, Vendor Fair, Sibling/Parent panel,

Financial/Legal presentations, Sensory Strategies, Transition to College, Transition

from IFSP to IEP, Getting Ready for Kindergarten.

For more information email Tammy Chisholm @ tlchish@carrollk12.org , call

410-751-3955 or go to https://www.carrollk12.org/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Pages/BulletinBoard.aspx .

Growth Mindset Advocate Visits LSE and CCPS

Artist, speaker, and youth leader CJ Luckey will be presenting his “Celebrating All Persevering Students” (C.A.P.S.) program at several Carroll County elementary schools during the month of September. In-school performances will be held from September 23-27, 2019. A public presentation will be held on Tuesday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Winters Mill High school. This presentation is open and free for all CCPS families and is geared toward elementary-aged students.

LINTON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY MENUS

September 23th – 27th

Breakfast - $1.50 – Served daily from 8:05 – 8:25 am

*Each breakfast comes with milk, juice, and fruit options

Rotating Schedule for Breakfast

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sausage Pancake Stick

Benefit Bar

Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Variety of Cereal

Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Variety of Muffins

Donuts

Variety of Cereal

French Toast Sticks

Yogurt/Cheese Stick/Grahams

Variety of Cereal

Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Honey Bun

Benefit Bar

Variety of Cereal

LSE Special Donut

Bagel w/Cream Cheese

Variety of Cereal

Lunch - $2.50

Monday

September 23

Tuesday

September 24

Wednesday

September 25

Thursday

September 26

Friday

September 27

Entree Choices:

Chicken Patty on Roll

Rib-a-que on Roll

Grab ‘n Go Combo

Entrée Salad

Entree Choices:

Walking Taco Tuesday

Hot Ham & Cheese

Grab ‘n Go Combo

Entrée Salad

Entrée Choices:

Chicken Nuggets w/ roll

Grilled Cheese

Grab ‘n Go Combo

Entrée Salad

Sides:

Entree Choices:

Popcorn Chicken w/roll

Pretzel Bites w/cheese

Grab ‘n Go Combo

Entrée Salad

Entree Choices:

Variety of Pizza

Hot Dog/Corn Dog

Grab ‘n Go Combo

Entrée Salad

Sides:

Green Beans

Bell Pepper Strips

French Fries

Mixed Fruit

Variety of Fresh Fruit

Sides:

Seasoned Corn Tossed Salad

Chilled Peaches

Variety of Fresh Fruit

Mixed Vegetables

Broccoli & Cauliflower

Tomato Soup

Applesauce

Variety of Fresh Fruit

Sides:

Steamed Broccoli Carrot Sticks

Diced Pears

Variety of Fresh Fruit

Sides:

Baked Beans

Tossed Salad

Pineapple Tidbits

Variety of Fresh Fruit

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education of Carroll County in its operation of the Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons in its employment practices or in the provision of services, programs, or activities.

CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. CCPS provides nondiscriminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).

CCPS maintains all of its policies and practices in strict compliance with all applicable Federal and State civil rights laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Title 20 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

No person will be denied admission to any school or to any program or course of study in CCPS on a basis that is contrary to any of the above stated laws.

TITLES VI AND VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964

Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit discrimination in the provision of programs and services (Title VI) and in employment practices (Title VII). All students and employees in the CCPS are covered by these laws. They require that the system must provide equal opportunity in admissions, athletics, counseling, access to courses, and employment policies regarding race, color, or national origin.

For questions or concerns regarding Titles VI and VII, please contact one of the following: Dana Falls, Director of Student Services, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3123, or Chantress Baptist, Director of Human Resources, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3070.

TITLES I AND II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Office of Community and Media Relations at 410-751-3020 or publicinfo@carrollk12.org, or write to Carroll County Public Schools, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, may use Relay or 7-1-1. Please contact the school system at least one (1) week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed.

Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Director of Facilities or the Supervisor of Community and Media Relations: Raymond Prokop, Director of Facilities, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3177, or Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3020.

SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability. Inquiries regarding students’ rights related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 should be addressed to the CCPS 504 Coordinator. All other Section 504 related questions should be addressed to the Supervisor of Student Support Services.

Contact Dona Foster, Supervisor of Student Support Services, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 386-1822, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972

Title IX is that portion of the Educational Amendments of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving federal funds. All students and employees in Carroll County Public Schools are covered by this law. It requires that the system must provide equal opportunity in admissions, athletics, counseling, access to courses, employment policies regarding marital or parental status of students, and treatment of students.

For questions or concerns regarding Title IX, please contact one of the Title IX Coordinators: Judith Jones, Supervisor of Equity and Community Outreach, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 386-1680, or David Dolch, Supervisor of Athletics, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3059.

NON-DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

The CCPS has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any discriminatory action prohibited by applicable laws. Any person who believes she or he has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for the CCPS or any of its employees to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievance.

Grievances or complaints related to allegations of discrimination should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, Chantress Baptist, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3070.

Procedure:

Grievances must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources within 20 calendar days of the date the person filing the grievance becomes aware of the alleged discriminatory action.

A complaint must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it. The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought.

The Director of Human Resources (or her/his designee) shall conduct an investigation of the complaint. This investigation may be informal, but it must be thorough, affording all interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence related to the complaint. The Director of Human Resources will maintain the files and records for the CCPS relating to such grievances.

The Director of Human Resources (or her/his designee) will issue a written decision on the grievance no later than 30 days after its filing.

The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the written decision from the Director of Human Resources (or her/his designee) by writing to the Superintendent of Schools within 15 days of receiving the Director of Human Resources (or her/his designee). The Superintendent of Schools shall issue a written decision in response to the appeal no later than 30 days after its filing.

The availability and use of this grievance procedure does not prevent a person from filing a complaint of discrimination with the U. S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Maryland Commission on Human Relations. In addition, employees may submit a grievance in accordance with the terms of their negotiated collective bargaining agreements.

The CCPS will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided other accommodations, if needed, to participate in this grievance process. Such arrangements may include, but are not limited to, providing interpreters for the deaf, providing recordings of material for the blind, or assuring a barrier-free location for the proceedings. The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for such arrangements.

CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD NEGLECT

Should you have reason to believe that a child is being abused or neglected, contact the Carroll County Department of Social Services, 410-386-3434. Please see the Informational Calendar for more information regarding child abuse and child neglect.