Important News

Howard County Library Resources/Los recursos de la biblioteca

La biblioteca de Howard County es un centro comunitario, y estamos aquí para ayudarle con recursos, clases, materiales, y un espacio central para ayudarle a sacar el máximo provecho de su biblioteca. en este video, hablamos sobre los basicos, darnos una visita si quieren mas. The Howard County Library System is a community center, and we're here to help you…

Countdown to Winter Break Spirit Week

Countdown to Winter Break Spirit Week! Help us countdown to winter break with a week full of fun spirit activities! Monday, December 18th- Winter Wonderland Day Wear blue, white and silver to kick-off a week of fun and spirit. Tuesday, December 19th - Flannel Day Wear a warm flannel shirt or bottoms to keep you cozy warm this winter. Wednesday…

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Opportunity

We are pleased to share that Free Bikes 4 Kidz is holding a distribution event on December 16, 2023. Families in need of a bike for their child, please complete this survey by the end of the school day on Tuesday, December 12th. Families will need a ticket (that we will provide them) in order to pick up a bike…

Family Resource Center/Nuestro Centro de Recursos Familiares

Our Family Resource Center dates for the month of January Tuesday January 16th from 9am - 10am in the cafeteria Friday January 26th from 9am - 10am in the cafeteria Nuestro Centro de Recursos Familiares tiene fechas para el mes de enero Martes 16 de enero de 9am - 10am en la cafetería Viernes 26 de enero de 9am -…

Parent Communication

HCPSS uses both text messages and email to communicate important and time-sensitive information, including bus delays and emergency closings. Parents/guardians are automatically enrolled for email notification; however, all users must opt in one time to receive texts by texting “yes” to 67587 from the mobile number listed in their Family File. If you are not receiving HCPSS or school emails/texts…

Toys for Tots

We are pleased to share that Howard County is offering Toys for Tots again this holiday season. Families in need of a toy for their child must please complete this survey by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 22nd. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept names after that time. Our school may register up to 120…

Young Author's Contest

The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors' Contest Guidelines for information about the rules and guidelines. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet sent as a PDF or attached to the…

Community Schools Needs Assessment

Our Community Schools Needs Assessment process will begin this month and run through February 10th. Needs assessments will be in several formats, such as paper and/or electronic surveys, focus groups of 10 or less, and individual interviews. All stakeholder groups will be surveyed in one of more areas. Stakeholders of our community include community partners or members, family members/caregivers, staff…

Standards Based Reporting and Instruction

As was shared at Back to School Night and our Families AS Collaborators, grades PreK - 2 will be switching to this new reporting. We also hosted an evening for families to learn more about this reporting and report card changes. Here are some additional resources for families: Parent canvas course Understanding Your Child’s Report Card (PreK-2) - being PRINTED…

Fall Fest and Turkety Trot Day - October 30, 2023

We are excited to share about our first Fall Fest and Turkey Trot Day at LWES. Our First Annual Fall Fest and Turkey Trot Day will be Monday, October 30th. There will not be a rain date for this event. If we cannot do the Turkey Trot, it will be done in PE classes after October 30th. In order to…