Parent Resources - Linton Springs Elementary

Attendance

Daily Schedule

Our school day hours are from 8:35 AM - 3:05 PM daily.
Any student arriving at or after 8:35 AM must be accompanied by a parent and report to the office to sign in.
Parent drop off ends at 8:30 AM. If arriving after that time, please park in a marked parking space and accompany your child to the building.

Email absence notes here: lseattendance@carrollk12.org. The email should contain the dates of absence, reason for the absence, your student's full name, grade, and homeroom teacher's name and please copy your student's homeroom teacher. Robocalls for absences will occur unless an email or phone call has been received.

Please try to plan family trips and/or vacations during scheduled school breaks.

For a complete list of early dismissals, holidays and school closures, please use link below:

CCPS 2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Registration

Prekindergarten Registration

The Carroll County Public Schools’ Pre-Kindergarten is a program for students who meet the eligibility requirement below. If you are interested in filling out a PreK interest form, please fill access the document online through the link below. You will be contacted to schedule an enrollment appointment during the third week in April.

Pre-Kindergarten Interest Form 2023-24
Children who reside in Carroll County, are 4 years old on or before September 1 of the school year in which the child applies, and qualify under the Federal Poverty Guidelines, are homeless or in foster care are eligible for enrollment into Pre-Kindergarten. The application process for determining eligibility begins the third week of April.

Who is eligible for Carroll County Public Schools' Pre-Kindergarten Program?
• There is no cost to parents who meet the eligibility requirements.
• Children of families who qualify under the Free and Reduced Meal income guidelines.
• Children who are homeless.
• Children in foster care.
• All eligible children must be residents of Carroll County.
• All eligible children must be 4-years-old on or before September 1st.
• If Pre-K spaces are available, CCPS may enroll additional children who have school readiness needs.

Did You Know...
• Transportation is provided to most students.
• Either breakfast or lunch is offered depending on the time of the class.
• Classes start the Monday after Labor Day and meet five days a week for 2 1/2 hours a day EXCEPT for Elmer Wolfe and Cranberry Station (both are full day programs) and on early dismissal dates.

Interested in Pre-K for your child?

• Contact your school or visit the CCPS website http://www.carrollk12.org/ for an interest form.
• For additional questions contact: CCPS Department of Curriculum and Instructional Resources 410-751-3101.
• For Interpretation Services call: 410-386-1699.
• For Parent Resources contact: The Judy Center at 410-751-3613.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration - Packets Available At Our Front Entrance

Kindergarten registration packets will be available daily for pick up from 7:00am until 6:00pm outside our front entrance. Please fill out all documents clearly and have appropriate proof of residence and proof of birth documents. Do NOT sign the enrollment form. Your signature needs to be witnessed, in person, by school personnel after verifying your ID. If needed, we can make copies of your documents during your registration appointment. Once you have completed the forms, please email Joan Spindler, joanspindler@carrollk12.org, to schedule an appointment.

ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Please arrive on time for your appointment.

Enrollment in kindergarten is mandatory for children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2023.

Students may only be registered by their biological parents or court appointed guardian.

Documentation that must be presented to register a student is:

A. Legal Proof of Age

Birth certificate

Birth registration notice

Passport/Visa

Physician’s certificate-signed statement by physician or midwife in attendance at birth as to the date shown on their records.

Baptismal or church certification

Hospital certificate – gives child’s full name, parent’s(s) name, DOB, signed by physician.

B. Proof of Residency

Recent Bill for a service delivered to the residence (e.g., BGE, land-line phone, cable, oil, water) *

Mortgage Statement/Bill *

SIGNED Settlement Document

Property Tax Bill from the current fiscal year indicating “Primary Residence”

Deed (must show house number, street name and name of parent/legal guardian)

SIGNED Lease/Rental Agreement on a home/apartment in which the parent/legal guardian is currently residing (expired lease is not acceptable)

Current Rent Receipt

Residence Verification Statement accompanied by an acceptable proof of residency for the owner/ lessee of the property.

* DATE ON DOCUMENT MUST BE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF ENROLLMENT

C. Proof of Immunizations

Clinic record or Physician Office record

DHMH 896 ( Immunization Record for the State of Maryland)

Other State Official Immunization records

Official School Records

Please email Joan Spindler joanspindler@carrollk12.org with additional registration questions.

Student Registration

Dismissals

Dismissal Notes

Please be patient with us as we safely navigate arrival and dismissal the first week of school.

For the safety of our students and staff we kindly ask:

Students choose one of the following options only, Bus Rider, Car Rider or on-site/van Daycare ONLY.
Please DO NOT drop or pick up a student AT THE FRONT OFFICE unless arranged by the nurse or an emergency situation.
Please avoid late arrivals and early pickups as much as possible to minimize classroom disruptions.

LATE ARRIVALS

Students arriving late MUST be brought to the front office by a parent and signed in for the day. They will be marked tardy for that day.

EARLY DISMISSALS

Parents MUST sign any child out as an early dismissal out by 2:50 p.m. in order to avoid our bus and parent pick up traffic.
Any student picked up before 3:05 p.m. will be marked tardy.
Dismissal notice MUST be provided to the front office by 12:00 p.m. on the day of dismissal by written note OR email to lseattendance@carrollk12.org.
REMINDER: Photo ID is required to sign out your child. If someone other than parent/guardian is picking up your child, written permission in the form of a note or lseattendance@carrollk12.org email is required before we are able to release that student.

Home Access Center

Teacher assignments will be available Monday, August 15th, in the Home Access Center.

We encourage EVERY parent to set up and access their student's HOME ACCESS CENTER account.

You will use the Home Access Center to:

Find your student's teacher (assignments available Monday, August 15, 2022)
Find your student's email address and password (can be found on the Registration Tab of the Home Access Center)
Find your student's cafeteria PIN.
Find your Schoology parent access code.
Access your 3rd-5th grade student's assignments and grades
Verify your students Attendance reports - any discrepancies can be emailed to lseattendance@carrollk12.org.

The Home Access Center:

https://mystudent.carrollk12.org/HomeAccess

For more information about Home Access Center please refer to this User Guide & FAQ document: https://mystudent.carrollk12.org/HomeAccess/HomeAccessFAQs.pdf

Health Room

News From The Nurse's Suite

Some tips from our nurse:

Get your flu vaccine.
Wash your hands with soap and water-before and after meals/snacks, using the rest room, playing outside, and coughing /sneezing. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds to thoroughly clean them.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread when a person touches a contaminated surface and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue. Flu viruses spread through droplets made when people cough, sneeze or talk.
Stay home when you are sick. Students should stay home when they are sick. They must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication before returning to school. Students need to be free from vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. This will help stop the spread of illness to other staff members and students.
Practice other good health habits: exercise daily; eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and high in fiber; drink plenty of fluids.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home.

Please remember if your child is diagnosed with strep throat or conjunctivitis, they need to remain at home for 24 hours after their first dose of their antibiotic. If your child goes home early due to a fever or vomiting from school, they need to be fever free (without the use of fever reducing medication such as Tylenol or ibuprofen) and no vomiting for 24 hours before returning to school. Your child will be sent home if they return to school the next day after being sent home due to either of these.

Student Medication Drop Off

Medication for use during the 2023-24 school year can be dropped at the school on the following days:

Monday, August 28th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 29th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 31st from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and

Friday, September 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please be sure that medications are in the original container with the doctor’s orders for use.
Medications for Students While in School

If possible, alternative plans should be made to avoid the administration of medication in school. Parents are encouraged to consult their physician to discuss the possibility of administering medication either before or after school. If alternative plans cannot be made, parental consent and instructions must be given before the school can administer any medication. Please note the following medication procedure.

All medication, (prescription and over-the-counter, must have a Doctor’s Order and Parent Permission for the medication to be administered in school.

NON-PRESCRIPTION AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Must be in the proper container, properly labeled with the student's name, name of the medication, dosage, and the doctor's name.

A medication consent form must be completed by the doctor and parent/legal guardian and on file with the school.

Medications can only be delivered to the School Nurse, and controlled medications must be counted upon receipt of the medication.

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONSMedication must be brought to school by the parent(s)/legal guardian(s). Students are not to transport medications to or from school, as this is a violation of the Drug/Alcohol policy. Any student in violation of this will be referred to the administration. Your child may be suspended, and it becomes a part of his or her school record. Don’t put your child in this situation; contact the school if you are unsure of the policy. Medications may include: (prescription/nonprescription) Liquids, pills, creams, ointments, acne wipes, nasal sprays, eye drops, vitamins, herbal remedies, and any item containing medication. The only exception to this policy is a student may carry inhalers with a signed consent form from a medical doctor. Non-medicated cough drops are permitted with a parent note. Please do not send any more medication than is needed. We cannot send medications home with a student. The parent is responsible for picking it up at the school. Also, we have been told that pharmacists will provide two bottles - one for home and one for school use.

As a reminder, the following items are allowed without violation of CCPS medication policy for a student to carry to school.

Non-medicated cough drops (Ludens or any cough drops that contain Pectin only-if the cough drops indicate a limit per day, they will need a doctor's order)
Sunscreen
Non-Medicated Lip Balm
Saline Nasal Spray
Glucose Tabs
Individually-Sized Waterless Hand Sanitizer
Salt Tabs
Hand Creams/Lotions

Non-medicated cough drops (medicated cough drops which indicate limit per day require a doctor’s order) Please send a note with your child that they will be using cough drops for the day. Please only send enough for that day. Your child may keep them with them.

Health Room Information

Important Information from the Health Room

Extra Clothes:

Please provide your child with the following items for school in addition to those that were included on the School Supply List – all items should be labeled with the child’s name:

An extra change of clothes
Chapstick – regular, non-medicated
Water bottle – easier if opening is larger than a standard water bottle
Plastic grocery bag – to place any soiled clothes or mask in for return home

Remember to replenish your child's extra clothing at school. Please send in clothes that are appropriate for the season as well as the correct size. An extra pair of shoes and underwear is always a good idea. Accidents and spills occur frequently requiring a change of clothes.

Please call the school office (410-751-3280) if you need assistance with school supplies.

Water Bottles:

Students should bring a water bottle from home to stay hydrated during the day.

When To Keep Your Child Home

Should your child become sick, we ask that you keep them home, as we do not want to spread germs to other students. If you are unsure whether you should keep your child home, you can call the school nurse (Mrs.Twigg @ 410-751-3280). Listed below are some guidelines you may wish to following when deciding to keep your child home.

Fever - A temperature of 100 degrees or more. Due to new regulations, parents must keep children home during the course of a fever and for an additional 24 hours after the fever has passed.

Ear Infection - this is an inflammation of the middle ear. Symptoms could include pain, fever, dizziness, or headache. Hearing loss can occur if untreated, you should contact your family physician if symptoms are present.

Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye - This is highly contagious and uncomfortable. Symptoms might include eyes burning, itching, pink discoloration to the eye, and a whitish discharge. Contact your physician when symptoms are present. Your child will need to be symptom free or a doctor's certificate is required before returning to school.

Strep Throat - This is a highly contagious condition that is caused by a bacterial infection (streptococcal). Symptoms usually present are sore throat and fever. Strep can only be diagnosed by a culture, so you will need to contact your physician if symptoms are present. If your child is diagnosed with strep, they will need to be on antibiotics for 24 hours and may return to school with a doctor's certificate.

Cold Symptoms - Some children suffer from the common cold all winter long, and a simple cold should not be a reason to miss school. However, should a fever develop, a bad cough, difficulty breathing, or your child becomes dehydrated you should contact your physician as those symptoms could indicate a more serious condition (i.e. Bronchitis, flu, or even pneumonia). If your child has one of these other conditions, they should be kept home until the doctor says it is ok to return.

Diarrhea and Vomiting - This is uncomfortable, and being near a bathroom becomes a top priority. If these symptoms persist, you should contact your physician.

Remember, students are not allowed to carry medication to or from school as this is a violation of Carroll County School's Drug and Alcohol policy.

Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis is an infection of the eye, more commonly known as "pink eye". Symptoms may include redness, irritation, itchiness, and may produce lots of tears and discharge (clear or yellow). Discharge may make the eyelids and eyelashes stick together (especially in the morning). The tears and discharge from the eye are infectious. Anyone can get conjunctivitis by coming in contact with infectious discharge and rubbing their own eyes. It is School Board policy that students are to be excluded from school if suspected of having conjunctivitis until they are free of symptoms or have permission from a Doctor to return to school. We ask that you keep your child home, as per policy, if you suspect they have conjunctivitis. Please instruct them to wash their hands, avoid touching other's eyes, avoid touching infectious materials, throw away items that have been in contact with their eyes (i.e. towels or tissues), and not to share items used on the eyes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your School Nurse, Allison Twigg at 410-751-3280.

Head Lice

Once a student has been noted as having Head Lice, their parents are contacted and the child is removed from school. That child is not to return to school until they have been treated. Upon the student's return, they must be checked by the School Nurse. You should check your child periodically for Head Lice. If you find Head Lice on your child, you should contact the School Nurse. Listed below is some information on Head Lice.

Lice is a Human Parasite that feeds on the scalp.
Nits are the eggs.
Lice spread by direct contact with an infested person. Never share hair items, hats, coats, clothing, etc., or lay on an infested mattress, carpet, or furniture.
Lice are a wingless insect, they can not fly. They can not jump but, they can crawl.
Lice must have Human blood to survive so, they can only live off the human body about 48-52 hours.
In addition to using the treatment, you will need to do the following:
Lice can be treated with specially medicated shampoos for example RID, NIX, Clear, and others.
Symptoms related to Lice infestation could include head scratching, bite marks, redness on the scalp, swollen glands (neck), and or the presence of nits or the louse.

Wash all clothing and bed linen
Vacuum the entire house including furniture
Disinfect all hair grooming items including scrunchies, barrettes, and ponytail holders
Bag up all stuffed animals in a tightly sealed bag for 2 weeks, or machine wash
Place pillows in the drier on the hot cycle
Vacuum your automobiles

Please contact your School Nurse if you have questions.

Forms

General Forms and Information

Medication Form

Auto-injector Epinephrine and Antihistamine Medication Form

Carroll County Head Lice Procedures

Public Information Sharing: The Dangers of Energy Drinks

Forms Needed For PreK Students

Physical Exam - Health Assessment Form

MD Blood Lead Testing Certificate

Student Enrollment Health Questionnaire

Health and Immunization Requirements

Evidence of Appointment

Forms Needed For Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration Medical Forms

All Kindergarten students must have 2 varicella(chicken pox) and 2MMR
(Measles, mumps and rubella) vaccinations prior to starting kindergarten.

Health and Immunization Requirements

Evidence of Appointment

Student Enrollment Health Questionnaire

Allison Twigg

Registered Nurse

Work: 410-751-3280

Transportation

Transportation Form

CCPS families will receive an email during August to complete necessary annual permission forms, including the new transportation form.
A Transportation Form is required to be completed annually for each of our students.
ONE form of transportation MUST be indicated for each day, students can dismiss via bus rider, car rider or onsite/private daycare.
If you choose to transport your child via Car Rider, please indicate on the transportation form. See our Car Rider section for more information.

For the safety of our students and staff we kindly ask:

Students choose one of the following options only, Bus Rider, Car Rider or on-site/van Daycare ONLY.
Please DO NOT drop or pick up a student AT THE FRONT OFFICE unless arranged by the nurse or an emergency situation.
Please avoid late arrivals and early pickups as much as possible to minimize classroom disruptions.

LATE ARRIVALS

Students arriving late MUST be brought to the front office by a parent and signed in for the day. They will be marked tardy for that day.

EARLY DISMISSALS

Parents MUST sign any child out as an early dismissal out by 2:50 p.m. in order to avoid our bus and parent pick up traffic.
Any student picked up before 3:05 p.m. will be marked tardy.
Dismissal notice MUST be provided to the front office by 12:00 p.m. on the day of dismissal by written note OR email to lseattendance@carrollk12.org.
REMINDER: Photo ID is required to sign out your child. If someone other than parent/guardian is picking up your child, written permission in the form of a note or lseattendance@carrollk12.org email is required before we are able to release that student.

Car Riders

If you plan to transport your student as a car rider, please read carefully and follow all instructions.

Each family that indicates car rider on the CCPS transportation form will receive a LSE sign with your student(s) name(s). This sign must be displayed during pick-up in the afternoon.

MORNING DROP OFF & AFTERNOON PICK-UP PROCEDURES

Morning drop off runs from 8:05 AM - 8:30 AM
Afternoon dismissal begins at 3:05 PM
GO SLOW on the LSE Campus!
When picking up a child as a car rider, please have your LSE sign visible in your window or dash.
Please follow the car rider traffic flow (see below) and be patient, the safety of our students is our first priority.
School staff will be present during arrival to welcome students. Staff will enter the school at 8:30AM to prepare for the start of the day at 8:35AM. If staff are not present, please park and accompany your child into school.
In an effort to keep the line moving, parents are asked to remain in their vehicles and allow children to get out of the cars independently using the door on the school building side of the vehicle.
Please follow the directions of those assisting with the flow of traffic on campus.
Buses ALWAYS have the right of way on campus.

Thank you for your support in ensuring the best interests of our students’ safety.

Visitors

VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

You must complete volunteer training EVERY school year if you plan on attending field trips, working with students in classrooms, or helping with any school activity.
Volunteer training is completed online. Please go to https://www.carrollk12.org/admin/hr/volunteer to complete your training.
Complete your training early to allow for sufficient time for approval. If you are not approved in the system, you will not be able to volunteer.

VISITATION PROCEDURES

Below are the guidelines to follow regarding visitors in the building:

Visitors will ring the main entrance buzzer.
Visitors will be asked to give their name and purpose for visiting. Visitor appointments will be verified.
Visitors will be asked to report to the office to sign in.
Visitors will be asked to show photo identification.
Visitors will be issued a visitor’s badge, including the visitation area. Please do not visit undesignated areas in the building.
Prior to leaving the building, visitors must scan their badge and sign out.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to make Linton Springs a safe and secure place for students.

Parent Apps

Home Access Center

My School Bucks

School Messenger InfoCenter

Bullying Reporting

infoFinder i

Clever

LSE Twitter

Destiny

Schoology

Student/Parent Handbook

Additional Resources

Distance Learning

Learning can extend beyond the classroom walls. A site created by CCPS to assist parents and students find the resources they need from at home support, tech tutorials, distance learning to health information.

Family support for CCPS devices only, please fill out the CCPS Family Support Web Form.

For any distance learning issues you may be experiencing, most answers can be found in the Distance Learning section of the CCPS Family Resources site:

DISTANCE LEARNING HELP

For any unresolved issues, please be sure to communicate closely with your student(s) teachers.

Homework Help

Students who need help in the evenings have some resources they can access. By clicking on the Destiny icon, students can see all of our databases that are available for research. A brochure with the usernames and passwords was included in the office newsletter in September.

The Carroll County Public Library has made free tutoring services available to all Carroll County Public School students through BrainFuse. Information is as follows:

1. Time available: 2pm-11pm; 7 days per week

2. Requirements: Internet, Carroll County Public Library Card (register for free here).

3. Mode: 1-on-1 through chat and whiteboard

4. Cost: Free

5. Additional information on BrainFuse

Common Core

What Parents Need to Know
about the Common Core State Standards

Students with Disabilities and the Common Core State Standards

Other Information

Permission to Photograph, Videotape or Audiotape

Throughout the school year, the Carroll County Public School System frequently covers school activities and may use your child’s photograph, video image, or voice for educational, informational, or public relations purposes, with or without identification by name.

If you do not wish to have your child’s voice reproduced on tape or to have his/her image appear in such things as a video or a photograph, or on the school or school system website or social media, please notify the school principal in writing. It is assumed that parents and guardians consent to their children being audiotaped, photographed, videotaped, or having their image placed on a school website or social media by the school system unless such notification is received.

There are also occasions when the media cover certain school events (such as when a government leader visits a school). If you do not wish to have your child’s name or likeness published by the media, you should address your concerns directly to the school involved so that the media is so advised. Please be advised that the school system has no control over the media when they are covering activities such as sporting events and musical programs that are open to the public.

Use of Student Work on Websites or in Publications

There may be times throughout the year when the Carroll County Public School System wishes to display student work on school websites, social media, or in publications. If you do not wish to have your child’s art, poetry, writing, etc. appear on school websites, social media, or in publications, please notify the school principal in writing. It is assumed that parents and guardians consent to their child’s work being displayed on school websites, social media, or in publications unless such notification is received.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education of Carroll County does not engage in discrimination that is unlawful or contrary to Maryland State Department of Education guidance on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

The Board of Education of Carroll County is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons by providing an environment that supports optimal academic achievement and productive work and is free from any form of unlawful discrimination, including access to school facilities, educational programs, and extracurricular activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3070.

NOTICE OF ASBESTOS

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) management plans for all buildings owned or leased by the Board of Education of Carroll County are available for review at the individual Carroll County school locations and at Office of Plant Operations, located at 191 Schaeffer Avenue, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Management plans are required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and depict the location, amount, condition, and response action projected for any asbestos-containing materials, if any are located in the school building.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

It is the policy of the Board of Education of Carroll County that all schools are required to have a moment of silence or meditation for approximately one minute each school day. During this moment of silence, the Carroll County Public Schools shall neither advance nor inhibit silent religious activity. Following the pledge of allegiance to the flag and before the completion of the opening exercise, all students will observe approximately one minute of silence, before continuing with the day’s activities. In exercising his or her individual choice, each person may meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity which does not interfere with, distract, or impede others in the like exercise of their individual choice. The following is a list of inappropriate activities: (1) talking or any audible sounds, and (2) gesturing, using sign language, or writing notes for the purpose of person to person communication. Administrators shall enact appropriate administrative procedures in the event that individuals do not follow the established policy.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services, programs or activities. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Communications Office 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 Management, (410) 751-3177, or the Communications Officer, (410) 751-3020, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.