RICHARD HENRY LEE ELEMENTARYSOARING TO EXCELLENCE: FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Mission: Richard Henry Lee provides a safe and challenging environment in which all children can learn. We strive to have our school community actively involved in empowering students to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.Vision: We have a safe and open environment for learning that encourages risk-taking among all students and staff. We provide a rigorous environment that fosters diversity while encouraging students to be critical thinkers, communicators and problem solvers. We collaborate to learn from each other and to strengthen relationships between families and school. We are all engaged in learning, staff and students alike, finding joy in its constant pursuit.

From the Principal

Thank you to families who joined us for October conferences! Teachers were grateful for the time to get to know you and share the progress of students. We had several teachers who had 100% attendance at conferences! A strong home- school connection is essential for student success in school. We appreciate your commitment to your child’s education.

FUN RUN was a SUCCESS! Thank you to all families and friends who donated to make this first fundraiser such a great benefit to our school. A special shout out to Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Causey who were instrumental in making sure our runners stayed the course. The two classes which raised the most will be rewarded with an upcoming pizza party. There will be a special treat for the students who raised the highest amount. Mrs. Curley and I are ready to get a little “silly” when we celebrate with the students 😉!

The week of November 18th RHL will welcome grandparents and special visitors of students to come visit classrooms.

Please follow the schedule below based on your oldest (or only) child’s grade level. If your oldest child has a younger sibling, visitors will be able to go that classroom on the same day as well.

Grades 1-3 November 18th & 19th 9:30- 11:30 AM

Grades 4-5 November 20th & 21st 9:30 – 11:30 AM

All visitors must have a driver’s license or identification card in order to enter our school. We will not be able to sign out students to leave early with visitors and visitors will not be able to join students for lunch on these days due to security restrictions.

We look forward to seeing grandparents and special visitors in our classrooms!

Sincerely,

Lisa Koennel

November

7/8 End of First marking period- Two-hour early dismissal for all

students11 Beginning of

second marking period

18-19Grades 1-

3Grandparents’ Day

9:30-11:30 AM20-21

Grades 4 & 5

Grandparents’ Day9:30-11:30 AM

20 Report Card distribution for all

students27-29 Thanksgiving

Holiday- All Schools and

Central Offices Closed

December5 Professional

Development Day- Two-hour early dismissal for all

students

13 Interims sent home today

23-1/1 Christmas/Winter Break- All Schools

Closed

Nurse’s Notes School Health Staff— Our Nurse Autumn Leidy is available most days per week and is the person who has the most direct contact with your child when there is an illness or injury at school. Our Health Assistant Tammy Hupfl is trained in First Aid and CPR. If your child has a medical condition that may affect their time at school, please contact the school nurse to discuss the student’s condition.

We are committed to helping your student have a healthy and successful school year. Our goal is to keep your child healthy so they can miss the least amount of instructional time while at Richard Henry Lee. As we approach flu season it is important we remember to practice healthy habits like handwashing, covering our mouths when we cough or sneeze, and staying home to rest when we are sick.

Please remember if your child has a fever, vomiting, or has diarrhea to keep your student home until they are free of those symptoms for 24 hours.

Also, please contact the health room if your student has any health needs that may impact their education. All medication is to be brought in by a parent with a parent's request to administer medication form (PRAM).

Keep an extra set of clothes (especially bottoms) in a bag in their locker. The bathrooms are further away this year. Accidents can happen at any age. Keeping extra clothes in their locker will allow them to quickly change and get back to learning. The health room does not supply clothes.

If your child has a fever of 100° (or higher) keep them home. Over the counter medicine may bring the temperature down but won’t stop the germs from spreading to other students.

If your child gets sent home from the health room with a temperature of 100° they must be fever free for 24 hours without the help of medicine before returning to school.

If your child has red, draining eyes, diarrhea or an unusual rash, keep them home. They may need to see a doctor for further evaluation.

Any medication (prescription, inhalers, over-the-counter) that your child needs at school must be accompanied with a doctor’s order. An adult must deliver the medicine to the health room. Prescription

medication must be in a pharmacy-labeled container with the student’s name. Non-prescription medications must be in a new SEALED package.

Keep your child’s immunizations up to date. If you need assistance getting vaccines call the school nurse, Autumn Leidy- RN at 410-222-6435.

Make sure that your child gets a good night’s sleep. Turn off all screens (TV, phone, video games) at least one hour before bed time.

Send your child to school with a snack.

If you have questions or would like to share pertinent health information with the school nurse call Richard Henry Lee Elementary School at 410-222-6435. Ask for the school nurse, Autumn Leidy RN or Tammy Hupfl CNA.

November is National Picture Book month. What is your families favorite picture book to read together? November 1st is Family Literacy Day. Take a picture of your family reading together and tag us on Twitter. Use the handle @RHLEEESaacps and use the hashtag #FamilyLiteracyDay.

Here is a list of engaging and fun picture books to read with your family.

1. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak2. The Very Hungry Catepillar by Eric Carle3. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg4. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown5. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig6. Elephant and Piggy series by Mo Wilems7. The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt8. Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds9. Lunch Lady by Jarrett Krosoczka

News From the Reading Office

World’s Finest Chocolate 1st & 2nd Place Winners: Daniel & Ryleigh PTA MISSION: To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. We value collaboration, commitment, diversity, respect and accountability. EXECUTIVE BOARD: Melissa Phillips-President, J amie Causey-Vice President, Rob Nicholas-Treasurer, J ennifer Crandall-Secretary, Tanisha Poole- Membership

Upcoming PTA Meetings: Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 @ 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 @ 6 p.m.

R.H. Lee PTA

Newsletter

Issue: November 2019

Contact Us

Email:

RHLEEPTA@gmail.com

Facebook: RHLee PTA

World’s Finest Chocolate Please help us congratulate our top sellers: Daniel B., 1st place winner with 11 boxes sold; Ryleigh K., 2nd place winner with 9 boxes sold. Both students received a Target gift card. Way to go!

Box TopsThere are BIG changes to the Box Tops program. Please continue to support this fundraising effort by submitting Box Tops in one of three ways: send clipped Box Tops to school; create an account online at www.boxtops4education.comor use the Box Tops Mobile App available through Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Spirit Night Dinner OutOur next Spirit Night Dinner Out is scheduled for November 12th at Chipotle on Mountain Road. We hope you’ll consider joining us for a yummy dinner!

Quarter AuctionMark your calendar for the R.H. Lee Quarter Auction at the American Legion Post 40 on November 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit our school. We would like to thank all the businesses that are supporting our auction. Please consider patronizing these local businesses in our community: Kake Kraft Korner; Texas Roadhouse; Rumor Meal; Frank’s Den; Six Flags; Muvico; Roy’s Kwik Korner; Bubba’s; Glen Burnie Ice Rink; Dave and Busters; Horizon Cinemas; Brian Boru Restaurant and Pub; Hoyt’s West Nursery; Skate Zone; Bowl America; Lorrie’s Head to Toe; Outback; and Get Air !

Save the Date:Family Game Night Wednesday, December 18th