Dear Falls-Lenox Families,

Thank you to all of the grandfriends that joined our second and third graders this week for Silver Linings Day!  The students loved having you and getting to show you their classroom! 

Next week is our Winter Spirit Week!  There is a dress up theme for each day, and the schedule is linked below. We can't wait to see all of our students winter/holiday spirit!  In addition, we will have visitors next week from the High School American Sign Language Club and High School Carolers on Friday!  We will conclude the week on Friday, December 16th with Polar Express Day (students wear their pajamas) and a special guest reader who will be reading the classic story to the students.

The Helping Hands Club will be hosting its annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 17th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Middle School Cafeteria. More information can be found in the flier linked below.

Our word of the month for December is 'Empathy'.  This links to our school rule, "Be Kind", as in order to be kind, we must be empathetic and respectful to others.  This is also the time of year that we teach our students about the importance of giving to others.  From December 5th - 16th, Terrific Kids is sponsoring a sock collection for local homeless shelters.  At the December morning Terrific Kids meeting, students will package adult socks with notes that spread the joy and kindness of the season!  Also, in partnership with PTA, we are also collecting hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves for children in our community.  Donations are placed on our hat and mitten tree in the main lobby.

As we continue with our theme of the year, "All Are Welcome", and to learn more about our students, we invite our families to share about your culture and or a special tradition your family celebrates.  Please see a letter attached below for more information about how you can help our school and students learn more about each other!

We are having a Falls-Lenox Ryco Spirit Wear sale.  This is building fundraiser and proceeds will go to Falls-Lenox Primary School. The link to purchase spirit wear from Ryco can be found below or linked HERE. 

I encourage you to check out the "Community Connections" section of this newsletter located on the left side of the page. We recently added a flier about Basketball Mini Cheer and an Ice Skating event.  If at any time you have questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to contact our main office at (440) 427-6400. Thank you to all of our families for all of your support and for a great week!

Please scroll down to see some pictures from the week!

Sincerely,

Ms. Lisa M. Williams

Falls-Lenox Principal

Winter Spirit Week Schedule!  Week of December 12th-16th

Helping Hands Holiday Party!

Help us Celebrate the cultures, holidays, and traditions of our students and families!

Important Upcoming Dates:

December 13th Candid Picture Day

December 14th Terrific Kids - 7:15-7:45

December 14th ASL Club Holiday Visit 

December 14th PTA Staff Holiday Luncheon – 10:45-1:15 – Falls Gym

December 16th Polar Express Day

December 16th High School Carolers

December 19th- January 2nd - Winter Break 

January 3, 2023 School Resumes from Winter Break

January 9-20th Winter Reading and Math MAP Assessments and DRA

January 16th No School, MLK Day

January 17th-20th Celebrating Differences Week

Pictures from the Week!

Breakfast and Lunch Cycle Menus:

School Times:

School Day:  8:00-2:35

Tardy Bell:  7:55 a.m. (Students must be in their classrooms by 8:00 a.m. Students entering classrooms after 8:00 a.m. will be marked tardy.)

Office Hours:  7:30-3:30 (You can leave a message after 3:30 p.m.)

Note: If your child is a car-rider, doors open at 7:35 a.m. and are open until 7:55 a.m.  The side doors are locked at 7:55 a.m.  If your child is coming to school after 7:55 a.m., they will need to enter through the front doors.  If your child plans to eat breakfast, please have them at school by 7:45.  Students cannot enter prior to 7:35 am.

School Fees:

Grades 1-2:  $90.00 Total

Grade 3: has an additional $25 for a Chromebook Device fee

$7.00 - Art supplies

$16.00 - Field Trips/activities

$25.00 - Technology (Reading A-Z, RAZ Kids, SeeSaw, Compass Learning)

$42.00 - Instructional (Bridges Math Workbook, Science Fusion Workbook, Handwriting workbook, Scholastic News, etc.)

Questions to ask your child about their school day, instead of "How was school"?

1. What made your smile today?

2. Who did you sit with a lunch?

3. If you could change one thing about today, what would that be?

4. What was the hardest rule to follow today?

5. Tell me something you know today that you didn't know yesterday.

6. What did you learn today?  What did you enjoy learning the most today?

7. Tell me what you are writing about during writing workshop.

8. Tell me about a book you read or was read to you today.

Clinic Updates -  Please do not send your child to school with a fever, diarrhea, or more than 2 of the following symptoms:  cough, shortness of breath, chills, fever, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, headache, diarrhea.  Students cannot return to school after a fever or diarrhea until they have gone 24 hours symptoms free.  If your child is identified as a close contact, please monitor for symptoms.  Call off your child using our attendance line:  440-427-6411.