A Note From Community School Director : Nicole Miller

                                     LTM’s School Website is COMING 

Why do we need a school website ? 

We need a school website to community what is happening in the school. A one stop resource for parents , students , staff , partners and community members. It will provide up to date and accurate information including school policies, programs , events and more. The LTM website is planning to Launch at the end of August , early september. Stay on the look out for Launch date. 

                                              How to Contact Me 

                                                   Nicole Miller 

                                    Community School Director 

                               Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle School 

                          820 East 43rd Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21212

                                        nicolemiller@ymaryland.org

                                           Office : 443-884-4367   

                                        The Y In Central Maryland

School Updates and Highlights

We have a new library space ! During one period , once a week, students will have the opportunity to socialize in a different environment and work on reading behaviors , social skills and other programming. 

ESY – Extended School Year 

The purpose of ESY services is to assist students in maintaining the skills at risk of regression or for students with severe disabilities to attain the critical skills or goals essential to the students continued progress. 

Youthworks

YouthWorks is a program within the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Youth Services Division that  provide a 5-week job opportunity to thousands of Baltimore City young people between the ages of 14 to 21. This summer we have four youth working in the office , doing service projects and assisting in the classroom. During the time at LTM , they also participate in professional development workshops. 

Mission Moment

      ***New Initiative Alert ***

Books for Breakfast  is a new initiative that strives to promote strong reading practices among the students and their families. This event will feature a pancake breakfast coupled with storytelling. Students, staff and parents are invited to attend. Participants can wear costumes of characters from books. Parents and students will have the opportunity to pick through books and take them home. 

Food Pantry 

Ltm has a food pantry on site that will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 2pm. If you need additional items on another day please call 410-396-7463 and ask for the Community School Director. 

Hygiene Closet 

Through our partnership with Part of Peace, each student receives a monthly hygiene kit that includes body wash , soap, lotion , shampoo/conditioner , etc. Also in our hygiene closet we have household items such as laundry detergent, dish soap , feminine products , and cleaning supplies. If you need additional items please call 410-396-7463. Additional items will be distributed on a cases by case basis 

Meeting Community Need

Special Needs Childcare

LOCATE Child Care is a service through the Maryland Family Network. This service is provided to callers by trained LOCATE counselors who are professional, and who have experience and or training working with children with special needs. 

Balto. Childcare Resource Center

This resource center serves as a hub for issues relating to childcare and education of young children in Baltimore City. 

Upcoming Events/Dates

• Backpack Drop off from Weekend Backpacks August 14th 
• First Day of School , August 28th 

The LTM Help Desk is a space for Parents to send request if they need assistance or if they want to make a suggestion to the school. After you submit your request , the Community School Director will review the request and provide a response within 24 to 48 hours.

Y Local Opportunities

The Y In Central Maryland has a variety of activities and fun for the whole family.

• Health and Fitness 
• Swim
• Camps
• Early Learning and more 

                        The Y In Central Maryland. For A Better Us 

Internet Essentials and the Y

Internet Essentials from Comcast brings affordable, high-speed internet to your home and greater access to what’s important to you. You may qualify if you have at least one child who is eligible for the National School Lunch program or if you receive HUD housing assistance.

• $9.95/month • No term contract • No credit check • No installation fee • In-home wi-fi included

or call 1-800-594-5674.

Comcast proudly supports the Y’s work in Academic Achievement.

Lois T. Murray 

820 E. 43rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21212

Site Director: Nicole Miller | 410-396-7607 | nicolemiller@ymaryland.org

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