Dear Falls-Lenox Families,

Happy New Year!   I hope that everyone had a wonderful winter break. It has been great to see the students back this week!  As we move into January, teachers will be completing winter DRA's (developmental reading assessments) with each student.  Starting next week, students will also be taking the MAP Test for Reading and Math.  Both the DRA and MAP Test provide our teachers with valuable information on the achievement and growth of each student.  We use this information to provide targeted, small group intervention and inform classroom instruction.  Results of these assessments will be sent home to families once they are completed.

Looking to have your child participate in extra physical activity and make new friends this winter? Does your child love jumping rope or just want to learn something new?  Jump Rope Club will be starting at Falls-Lenox!  This club is available for 2nd and 3rd graders and will meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school from 2:45-3:45. Space is limited, so please fill out the sign up form ASAP if you are interested. RSVP's are due by January 11th.  Any questions, please email Libby Wallo at ewallo@ofcs.net. 

Sign Up Link: Jump Rope Sign Up

I encourage you to check out the "Community Connections" section of this newsletter located on the left side of the page. 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 click HERE for the new lunch menus.  

Please scroll down to see some pictures from the week!

Looking Ahead:

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

January 11th Helping Hands Meeting @ 7:15 a.m.

January18th Terrific Kids Meeting @ 7:15 a.m.

January 16th No School, MLK Day

January 20th International Day of Acceptance and Todd Waites Assemblies

January 23-27th Celebrating Differences Week

February 2nd     PTA Family STEM Night

Sincerely,

Ms. Lisa M. Williams

Falls-Lenox Principal

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

We are looking for families to help our students learn about holidays around the world. If you are interested in sharing with us, please see the letter linked below.  Some questions you can answer in your video include: What holiday do you celebrate?  When does the holiday take place?  How do you celebrate?  What traditions do you take part in during the holiday?  

Congratulations Students!  

Olmsted Falls Council of PTA’s 2022-2023 K-5 Reflections Winners

Dance Choreography

Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

Award of Excellence--Olivia Suter*

Award of Outstanding Achievement—Enzo Condell*

Film Production

Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

         Award Of Excellence—Johnny Rokas*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—Arya Boyd*

Literature

Special Artist (All Grades)

Award Of Excellence—Zoe Flemming*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—Clay McNamara

         Award of Merit—Beckham Bergen

Primary (Preschool-Grade 2)

Award Of Excellence—Bella Suter*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—Addison Oeken

Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

         Award Of Excellence—Neha Kulkarni*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—Ella Ann Turner*

         Award of Merit—Ashley Tompsett*

Music Composition

Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

Award Of Excellence—Luci Lercher*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—Olivia Suter

         Award of Merit—Gabriella Palange

Photography

Primary (Preschool-Grade 2)

Award Of Excellence—Bella Suter*

Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

Award Of Excellence—Olivia Suter*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—Olivia Sute

Visual Arts

Special Artist (All Grades)

Award Of Excellence—Ana Morales-Smith*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—David Zamara

         Award of Merit—Lilly A Oberacker

Primary (Preschool-Grade 2)

            Award Of Excellence—Bella Suter*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—Mackenzie Close*

         Award of Merit—Julia Insley

         Honorable Mention—Marlowe Mazzella

Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

Award Of Excellence—Olivia Suter*

         Award of Outstanding Achievement—Quynn Bennett*

         Award of Merit—Cate Fessler

         Honorable Mention—Clare Jaeckin

         Honorable Mention—Bobby Grecol

 Entries marked * are continuing on to compete at the State Reflections Contest.

Mrs. DeLuca's January School Counseling Newsletter

"In the Loop" Newsletter from Family L.I.N.K. Coordinator, Julianne Allen

Click HERE

Pictures from the Week!

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.