Upcoming Dates/Events
May 4 - 8: Georgia Milestones Testing (3rd-5th Grade Students)
May 8: Library Books Due
May 15: Chromebook Collection
May 18: Awards Ceremony
3rd Grade 8:00
4th Grade 9:50
Kindergarten 12:05
May 18: 5th Grade Graduation 5:30 at Lakewood Baptist Church
May 18: Yearbook Distribution
May 19: Awards Ceremony
2nd Grade 10:45
1st Grade 12:55
May 20 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Alli Roberts, Principal
WOW! We have made it to the FINAL month of school. What an amazing year it has been. Your kids have learned and grown so much this year. We appreciate all of the support you have shown us. Our hope is that you have an amazing summer filled with rest, relaxation, and hopefully a little bit of reading! 😉Please reach out if you need us and we look forward to seeing you all for the first day of school, on August 7th!
THANK YOU
Dylan Williams & MaKenzie Bryant from the University of North Georgia
John Grist from Grist Arbor Services
Callie Hubbard
Juliette Roberts from the City of Lula
Kevin Harrison
Shiane Gouveia
Dylan Grace
Jeremy Craig & Jack Brown from the Hall County Sheriff's Office
Dr. Brandon Wells from BGW Dentistry
Mayor Zack Thompson
Brad Bullips from Road Atlanta
Corrie Cable
Emma Britt
Zach Free from HCSD Farms
Adam Stephens
Hall County Emergency Services
Derek Cain
Monick Crain
Christopher Pearson from Jackson EMC
Cody Puckett
Julie Hopper
Gainesville Water Supply
Career Week Shout Outs
Our students were blessed to learn from 21 total careers
during Career Week.
On Wednesday, March 18th, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders got to circle the gym to different career booths, ask questions, hear about the career, and see artifacts from the field.
On Thursday, March 19th, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders got to go outside to the track and see different careers on wheels. They got to hear from the presenter, see what equipment or vehicle is needed for that job, and ask questions!
Urgent: New Communication App
We’re excited to share that we’ve adopted a new communication platform called ParentSquare to help us keep you better informed and more connected with our school community.
Important Dates & Information:
• LSi3 will no longer communicate through Remind after April 30, 2026. Beginning May 1, all communication will be sent through ParentSquare.
• Starting Monday, May 11, 2026, Remind will no longer be available for use across the entire Hall County School District.
With ParentSquare, you’ll receive all school and classroom messages in one place and translated into your preferred language—whether by email, text, app, or web.
You’ll also be able to:
• Stay up to date on news and events
• Send and receive messages with teachers and staff
• Fill out forms and permission slips
• Sign up for conferences and volunteer opportunities
• View calendar items and photos from your school
As of May 1, 2026 all school, grade-level, and classroom communications will now come through ParentSquare.
To get the most out of ParentSquare, we encourage you to download the free mobile app, available for iOS and Android. You can also access ParentSquare from your web browser at www.parentsquare.com.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your student’s success.
PTO Links
Venmo: @LESWildcatsPTO
PTO MEETING
6 PM PL Room
May 11
PTO EVENTS
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8
PTO Updates
Be a part of your child's school day!
Did you know you don't have to be a part of PTO to still be involved in your child's school day? While volunteering with PTO and school events does provide you more visibility with your child at Lanier, there are still ways you can interact with him/her.
1. Have lunch with your child! Now that the weather is warming, take advantage of those outdoor picnic tables or sit inside the atrium to share a meal with your kiddo.
2. Ask your child's teacher how you might assist him/her. The teachers need help making copies, stuffing Tuesday folders, and doing other classroom tasks.
3. When available, go as a chaperone on your child's field trip.
4. Watch your child compete in Field Day activities.
5. Support your child at the Fun Run.
While the school year is coming to an end, you can still plan to do these things next year. And please consider joining PTO! We don't expect you to come to every monthly meeting (minutes are sent out after the meeting and detail what was discussed), and you don't have to volunteer at every event. Do what works for your family and your schedule.
Counselor's Links
Contact Us:
School Counselor: Olivia Reeves
School Social Worker: Madison Grabher
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
May: Responsibility Lessons for All Grades
May: Middle School Prep Lessons for 5th Grade
Creativity Pursuit for Families:
Our Character Strong focus for May is Creativity. Set aside some time to gather as a family and check in with each other. Ask each family member, “How are you feeling today?” Practice Honesty when responding and listen carefully as each family member shares. Use the emotion check-in questions to learn more and practice Creativity to come up with a new question to learn more! Challenge yourselves to check in with each other on a regular basis!
Emotion Check-In Questions:
● Tell me more about that feeling.
● Why do you think you are feeling that emotion?
● What do you need right now?
Learning Commons Links
LEARNING COMMONS UPDATES
Please check the Learning Commons Links in the left menu to see our policies and procedures.
Library Books Due
All library books are due May 8. Fines will be assessed for lost or damage books.
Chromebook Collection
Chromebooks will be collected Friday, May 15. Notices will be sent home for damage and missing labels.
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION
Yearbooks will be distributed after lunch on Monday, May 18.
CONNECTIONS CORNER
News This MOnth:
Mrs. Horn, ART
Happy May! In art class, every grade level is making origami! Students are learning different techniques and folds to create intricate origami animals! They will be bringing home up to three pieces in the next three weeks!
Students are actively practicing 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
Can you believe it is already the end of another school year? We hope the students have had a great time in PE, and that they learned a lot about taking care of their bodies.
This month we will wrap up all the fitness assessments on cardiovascular strenth and endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
The students will have time to explore some more activities that will prepare them life-long health.
As it gets warmer, be sure your child is drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated.
Just a quick reminder to have your child wear tennis shoes on the day they have PE!
P.E.
Mrs. Kindberg -SEAD Lab:
Kindergarten and 1st grade : is understanding the feeling Jealousy. They are also learning and understanding the concept of the emotions Hopeful vs Disappointment. We are wrapping up the year with some team building exercises to practice on their self-control, new learned emotions and working well together with others.
2nd grade and 3rd grade are learning more about friendships, and problem solving alone and together with others. They are also discussing thinking before acting which is a huge life skill.
4th and 5th grade is learning about forgiveness and being self-aware. We are also talking about anxiety and coping with it for especially our 5th graders wrapping up the year and all the anticipation for middle school.
This was a great year of learning for your students and I am excited to see all what they learn next year! Have a safe summer!
SEAD Lab
Mrs. Howard, STEM
It has been another exciting and memorable year in the STEM Lab! From Kindergarten’s Soil Scientist Invitation to Explore to 5th Grade’s marble runs, time in the STEM Lab has made problem-solving engaging and relevant for our students. Alongside their peers, our Wildcats have deepened their understanding that risk-taking is not something to fear, failure is a means to success, and everyone has something to offer their team! Thank you for sharing your children with me this school year!
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! :)
April Harvest: Strawberries
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 EVERYDAY UNTIL THE END OF SCHOOL! You must either have money on your account or bring in $1.00 purchase. 😄
Bruster's Ice Dates
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!
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 look ahead to the start of the next school year; take time to make sure your child is up to date on all their vaccinations. Kindergarten students will need a Ga form 3231 and 3300 . If you have middle school students they will also need an updated 3231 form. ALL student immunizations will need to be on a Georgia form.
Thanks for all you do and for your support in the clinic. Have a fantastic and safe summer break!
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.