Volunteer Training
All volunteers must complete a mandatory training before assisting at school.
Information Available in Other Languages
MCPS makes much of its information available in different languages.
My newsletter this month contains information regarding the return to school, as well as information regarding summer programs, the elementary immersion application process, calendar changes and tutoring services.
Please read this presentation for important information concerning the reopening of MCPS schools.
Technology Resources
Please look at our Technology Resources Guide for information on accessing StudentVue, Google Drive, myMCPS Classroom (Canvas), and Zoom.
Maryland Safe Schools
If you have a safety concern for your student, please use the Maryland Safe Schools Tipline. The tipline is a safe, anonymous place to report physical, emotional, and environmental student safety concerns.
Chromebook Repairs
Chromebook repairs will now need to go through a process that is outlined in the Chromebook Obligations document. To summarize this document, if you have an issue with your MCPS Chromebook:
Luxmanor Open House
Our Open House on October 12th was a great success. If you were unable to attend, please access our presentations on Social Emotional Learning, our Benchmark reading curriculum, and our Eureka math curriculum.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income. They may also qualify if they are receiving Food Supplement Program (FSP) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits. Families may apply for meal benefits by completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for the current school year.
Apply online NOW at MySchoolApps.com (Translations available)
Federal eligibility guidelines change each school year; therefore a new application must be submitted each school year. All students in the family should be listed on one household application. A notice will be mailed home for each student if you are approved for meal benefits or do not qualify for meal benefits. Please keep this important document for your records and use throughout the school year. Families may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year.
Households that are unable to apply online should contact the Division of Food and Nutrition Services at 301-284-4900.
ESOL Update
Hello parents of ESOL students who took the WIDA ACCESS test in January 2020. You either have or will receive an ISR in the mail very soon. A helpful supporting document, translated in multiple languages, can be found in the bottom right hand corner of the MCAP page of the MCPS website. This guide will help you to better understand your child’s score on the Access assessment.
LES Updates
Please read my latest newsletter with updates about teaching schedules, supply lists, signing into Zoom and other technical support.
Parent Webinar Series
Student Logins
ParentVUE Activation Communication
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
During online learning, the main office will remain closed, however, there will always be someone in the office answering the phones between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. every school day and checking phone messages left from the previous day. Access to the main office will change based upon guidance from MCPS and the Health Department. If you leave a phone message, you can expect to hear back from a Luxmanor staff member within 48 hours of your message.
Instrumental Music Instruction begins on October 5. Please go to the Luxmanor Music Page of this website for the schedule and access to band classes.
Please access our Covid-19 Resources Page for information about school and community resources, meal services, and other important information related to navigating the coronavirus pandemic.
Are you new to MCPS and need to enroll your student? Do you have a child who will be a kindergartener (with a birth date prior to September 1, 2015) for the 2020-2021 school year? Go to our Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment Page for details about how to enroll a student in MCPS.
We strongly encourage all families to complete your child’s registration online. However, we do recognize that this may not be possible for all families. If you need to come to school to complete the registration process, please let Ms. Colin know and she can set up a time when she can help you individually. Depending on social distancing guidelines and MCPS procedures, this may have to take place outside in front of the building.
Miss seeing your Luxmanor teachers? Want to enjoy a good story with them? Go to the Staff Read Aloud page to watch videos of your favorite Luxmanor people reading some of their favorite books.
MCPS has set up two different ways for you to share your tech issues with them. You can call 240-740-7022 for Chromebook technical help. You can also submit an email to mymcps_support@mcpsmd.org. I have also been provided directions to also assist with logging into your child’s account.
Visit the Luxmanor Elementary School Counseling site to find more information about mental health supports, community and parent resources.