Upcoming Dates/Events
January 12th - 16th - K-3rd - Reading Fluency Assessment
January 19th - NO School for students - MLK Holiday
February 13th - School Dance - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 16th - 17th - NO School for students
February 23rd - K-2nd - i3Showcase 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Alli Roberts, Principal
Dec 2025 Hub.mp4
Title I Links
Parent Involvement
Right to Know Letter
Right to Know Signature (Click and sign)
Title I spring Dates
February 23rd 6:00-7:30 p.m. Kindergarten - 2nd Grade i3 Showcase
March 30th 6:00 p.m. Parent Meeting for Georgia Milestones 3rd-5th
is your child reading and writing as they should?
🐾faculty and staff spotlight🐾
January Teacher
of the Month
Kaylin Royal, 4th Grade Teacher
January Staff Member
of the Month
Diane Sedwick, Data Entry/Secretary
Bruster's Ice Dates
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 17
May 8
Bruster's Ice
Bruster's Italian Ice is offered on Friday once a month. This sweet treat is $2. Send in your child's money by the Tuesday prior. Please label money with "Bruster's" and the child's first and last name.
Hat Day Tickets
Each Friday is Hat Day. Students can pay $1 to wear a hat to school each Friday. We occasionally have free hat days throughout the year when all students can war a hat on those days.
Ice Cream Tickets
A selection of ice cream is available at lunch every day. Ice Cream Tickets are available for purchase in the front office every day. Ice Cream Tickets are $1 each and are redeemed during lunch.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
If you have not set up your parent portal, please do so. Without a portal you will not have access to your child's report card and other vital information. You will use this portal throughout your child's educational journey through Hall County Schools, K-12.
The forms (found under "Documents" in the left menu) need to be completed in order for your child to be able to take their Chromebook home during "School From Home" days, and so we know which children we can highlight on social media. It is also important to complete the census information yearly so we are able to keep your child safe. This information includes who is allowed access to your child during the day and who is authorized to pick-up your child from school.
For additional assistance, feel free to reach out, and we'll be glad to help!
PTO Links
Venmo: @LESWildcatsPTO
PTO Meeting Dates
6 PM PL Room
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
PTO EVENTS
PTO Updates
Winter Festival
Join us on Thursday, December 4 from 5:30pm-8:00pm for PTO's annual Winter Festival! Dress in your favorite holiday pajamas and enjoy food (Johnny's BBQ will be selling food!), Christmas cookie decorating, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa, a LSi3 Chorus performance, Santa Shop, and a holiday magic show by The Magical Mr. McClure! Wristbands are $5 per person. Pre-order for a chance to win a door prize! Otherwise, wristbands will be sold at the door. Please bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the entertainment in the gym as the show starts at 7:00pm.
Santa Shop
PTO invites students to visit Santa's Shop to purchase holiday gifts for their family members and friends! The Santa Shop will officially open on Thursday, December 4 at the Winter Festival (from 5:30pm-7:00pm). Afterwards, store hours will be 7:10am-7:45am on Friday, December 5 through Friday, December 12. Items will be available for everyone on your list, and we will have gift bags and gift tags for wrapping the gifts to keep them a surprise. We will also have fun holiday treats like Santa hats, ornaments, Christmas candy, jingle bell necklaces, and much more! Prices start at 25 cents so there is something for everyone!
Chick-fil-A Biscuits
PTO will sell Chick-fil-A biscuits in the card rider line and front lobby for bus riders on Friday, December 5 from 7:10am-7:45am. Biscuits are $5 each. Please bring cash to keep the line moving quickly.
PTO Meeting
Please join us at our monthly meeting on Monday, December 8 at 6:00pm as we look ahead to the new year. We will review Winter Festival and start making plans for the Spring Yard Sale, the Fun Run, Field Day, and Teacher Appreciation Week. We'd love to hear your ideas and get you involved in the fun.
Chick-Fil-A Biscuits
*on sale at Drop-off $5
January 9
February 6
March 6
May 1
Counselor's Links
Contact Us:
School Counselor: Olivia Reeves
School Social Worker: Madison Grabher
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
January
January: Finishing up Safer, Smarter Kids lessons for all grades
January: Student Climate Survey for 3rd-5th & Trusted Adult Survey for all grades
Perseverance Pursuit for Families:
This month is all about Perseverance. One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.” We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up. How might you practice Perseverance as a family this month?
Counseling Resource for Hall County Students:
Have you noticed your child seems to need extra help? Ivester House Counseling Services is here to help! Their mission is to support the social and emotional needs of students and families through counseling services.
FREE for all Hall County students
Hall County student families will be served on a sliding scale of no more than $20.00 per regular visit. See the flyer for more information.
online safety family resources
Parents of students in the Hall County School District have free access to Parent ProTech. Parent ProTech is the state-purchased digital citizenship program (SB351), and included in this purchase is free access for families to resources on online safety, social media use, etc. Please see the flyers for more information.
CONNECTIONS CORNER
News This MOnth:
Mrs. Horn, ART
Kindergarten and first grade artists are learning about vertical and horizontal lines and creating an artwork inspired by Piet Mondrian. 2nd graders are demonstrating their knowledge of overlapping and creating space in an artwork, and 3rd-5th grade students are creating optical illusions using a weaving technique.
Students are getting familiar with classroom routines, expectations, and the exciting creative space we are working in. We continuously focus on building a positive art environment, learning how to use and care for materials safely, and exploring the basics of artistic thinking and expression. This foundation sets the stage for a fun and productive year of making art!
Our lessons take multiple days to complete as we take pride in every little detail! By the time your child's showcase rolls around, they will have multiple artworks to take home! Once your child's portfolio is at home, feel free to keep collecting their masterpieces in one easy and organized place! PLEASE CHECK OUR CLASS INSTAGRAM PAGE @Lanier_Elementary_Artists to take a look inside the art room! 3rd-5th grade parents, keep an eye out for an email from Artsonia notifying you of any artwork your child has uploaded!
ART
Coach Gibson and Coach Ledford, PE
Happy New Year! PE has a lot going on in the month of January!
This month we will be participating in the Heart Challenge to raise money for the American Heart Association.
We are always trying to educate each student about Heart Health, and the components to improve their overall health and wellness.
More information will come home in a packet. Here is the website for the Heart Challenge: https://www2.heart.org/
Each class will participate in activities incorporating Heart Health.
Starting January 5, PE will also be hosting a North Georgia College intern Steve Wang. He will be assisting us in our PE classes.
Just a quick reminder to have your child wear tennis shoes on the day they have PE!
P.E.
Mrs. Kindberg-SEAD Lab: Hello wonderful parents! January is here which means it is also a brand new year! This month in the SEAD Lab we are talking about goals. We want our students to feel successful and feel like their future is bright! We are working on setting realistic goals for ourselves and figuring out the steps on how to achieve them. We also are talking about setting healthy habits for ourselves like: getting to bed on time, exercising, personal hygiene and so much more! Excited to begin this New Year with your kiddos! Happy 2026!
SEAD Lab
Mrs. Howard, STEM
The New Year is here, along with exciting new STEM Challenges for our Wildcats! Many grade levels will review Tthe Resolution Wheel, and how to use these tools to stay in the struggle with their team!
STEM
School nutrition information
Breakfast is served to children each morning from 7:10-7:45. If a student comes in after 7:45 and is in need of breakfast, they will have the opportunity to take their tray to class with them. Our preference is for them to arrive early enough each day to ensure plenty of time to eat their breakfast in the lunchroom and be ready to begin class when the bell rings! Thank you for your support! In order to get them through the breakfast line with plenty of time to enjoy their breakfast please make sure they are learning their lunch numbers which is also their computer number! :)
January Harvest: Greens (Collard, Mustard, Turnip)
Lunch charge reports will go home with students each month! Please make every effort to get them paid as quickly as possible. If you need assistance, please see the Nutrition Links on the side of this page to apply for free/reduced lunches.
We are selling chips and other items on Monday, Wednesday and Friday! You must either have money on your account or bring in $1.00 purchase. 😄
SAFETY UPDATES
Car Rider Alert! Morning drop-off is between 7:10 am and 7:45 am. Students must be dropped at the gym doors where adults are standing and not in the roundabout area, this is extremely unsafe for students. The gym doors will close promptly at 7:45, after that students are tardy and will need to be dropped at the front of the school. Do NOT drop students off without an adult.
Afternoon car riders, please remember that if your student is in K-2nd grades, they are picked up beginning at 2:10. The 3rd-5th grade students, or a sibling of a 3rd-5th grade student, are picked up at 2:20. If your child requires assistance with buckling, please pull forward to the lower parking lot and assist them there. Do not do this in the car rider line. See the diagram here.
We are very fortunate to have a crossing guard to help us in the mornings and afternoons to ensure our line moves as smooth as possible. He has asked that in the mornings, as soon as you see the flashing light (on his hat/uniform), that you will go ahead and turn on your blinker. This will signal to him quickly who will be turning and will hopefully help the line move even faster.
Students WILL be marked tardy if they arrive in car riders AFTER 7:45. Please be sure to have your child here on time each day and in their seat ready to learn at 7:45. Students may begin arriving at school at 7:10.
Thank you for displaying your child's car rider number in the window of your vehicle each day!
All transportation changes must be made in writing by 1:45. Please email all changes to lanieroffice@hallco.org by 1:45.
CLINIC UPDATES
As we start out a new year lots of people make resolutions to change. Whether it is the way we look, the way we eat, our attitudes, or other things.
This year let's try to focus on Healthy Choices for Healthy Living.
*Make half of your meal choices VEGETABLES.
*Be active for 60 minutes. You don't have to do it all in one go; separate it into 10-15 minutes several times a day.
*Drink more water and limit sugary drinks.
*Limit screen time. Find things to do other than watch TV, play video games, or be on the phone. Take a walk, work a puzzle, learn a new craft, and just spend time with your family.
By combining all these things, we can all learn to live a more healthy lifestyle.
Students requiring medication, whether prescription or non-prescription, must have a medication form on file in the clinic. All prescription and non-prescription drugs must be in their original containers and turned in to the clinic. At no time may a teacher dispense any medication.
Please remember to send in an excuse if your child is out sick.
Contacts:
TRANSPORTATION
The Hall County School District Transportation Department is happy to inform you that the Traversa My Ride K12 Mobile App is now ready for download. Directions for downloading and connecting to Lanier's buses can be found here. Once downloaded, Traversa My Ride K12 Mobile App will enable you to have access to real-time information on the travel status of your child’s school bus. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact transportation at 770-287-0942.