Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter

September 20, 2024

Dear Falls-Lenox Families,

Our first PTA meeting of the year is Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Falls-Lenox Cafeteria. The PTA will be holding an ice cream social for first graders prior to the PTA meeting at 5:30 p.m. on the FL playground. All first grade students are invited to join! More information and the RSVP can be found in the PTA section of the newsletter below. During the PTA meeting, I will give an update on the latest happenings at Falls-Lenox, and Mrs. Statz, second grade teacher, will provide grade level reports for each grade. We hope to see you there!

The ECC/FL fundraiser, Raze Craze, starts next week. Please see the flier below for information on how your child can participate!

School fees have been posted to your student's account. To access fees, go to "PaySchools Central" on our district website, or send a check to school with your child. Your child will then bring home a receipt. School fees must be paid in order for your child to attend field trips. The first field trip is in October when 2nd grade students go to Hale Farm.

Please check out the Community Connections tab (click on the three lines in the top corner) for information about additional Olmsted Falls and community based extra-curricular activities for your child.

If at any time you have questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to contact our main office at (440) 427-6400.

Sincerely,

Ms. Lisa M. Williams

Falls-Lenox Principal

Upcoming Dates:

Ocotber 2nd - SAVE THE DATE - Title One Open House @ 5:30 p.m. - More info to come.
October 2nd - Helping Hands Meeting @ 7:15 a.m.
October 10th and 11th - No School Students (Staff PD Day and NEOEA Day)
October 23rd - ECC/FL PTA Meeting @ 6:30 - ECC
October 31st - Halloween Parties @ 1:15 (Students bring their costumes)

News from ECC/FL PTA

https://sites.google.com/view/flecc-pta?usp=sharing - ECC/FL PTA Website

FLECC PTA General Meeting - September 2024

Mark your calendars for the first FLECC PTA meeting of the school year: Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30p in the Falls-Lenox cafeteria. Childcare will be available.

1st GRADE ICE CREAM SOCIAL

FLECC PTA will be hosting an ice cream social for all 1st grade students prior to our September meeting. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 25 in the Falls-Lenox cafeteria from 5:30-6:30p. All first grade students are welcome to attend along with an adult. Flyers will be coming home in backpacks.

RSVP here on or before Friday, September 20: https://forms.gle/seCbtdyQBXbzxaUR8

FLECC PTA Fall Fundraiser - Raise Craze

FLECC PTA is preparing for our annual Fall fundraiser. We will be bringing back our Raise Craze fundraiser from last year with some new perks! This fundraiser funds the majority of our FLECC PTA activities throughout the year, which includes field trips, classroom grants, assemblies and more. A successful Fall fundraiser means we will not need to raise funds again in Spring so student participation is greatly appreciated.

INFO: Raise Craze is a kindness based fundraiser, where students complete acts of kindness while raising funds from family and friends. Those acts of kindness contribute towards classroom BINGO boards. As rows are completed on the board, the classroom receives different incentives. We will also be recognizing individual contributions as well this year. Details will be sent home in the next few weeks.

FLECC PTA - Bulldog Swag Shop

New this year! FLECC PTA will be taking orders at the end of October for our first ever, Bulldog Swag Shop. Items include: Convertible shoe charms (can be used on shoes like Crocs or shoes with laces), Bulldog straw toppers, adhesive card holders for your phone, Bogg bag charms, and cup toppers. All items will be available prior to Winter Break. Start making your list now!

FLECC PTA Family Night Out at the CAVS game!

This event is open to all community members. Join FLECC PTA families as they cheer on the CAVS as they face off against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, November 8 (tipoff at 7:30p). Tickets are currently on sale now through Sunday, October 6.

25 lucky FLECC students will be chosen to welcome the CAVS back on to the court at halftime in the cheer tunnel!

Tickets are available for purchase here: https://fleccpta.givebacks.com/store/items/1093219

Please reach out with any PTA questions at any time! fallslenoxecc@gmail.com

FLECC PTA: You have the power to do SUPER things with PTA!

Did you know... Our Falls-Lenox / Early Childhood PTA (FLECC PTA) unit promotes the health, well-being and education of all students enrolled at the Olmsted Falls Early Childhood Education Center and at Falls-Lenox Primary School. You can always contact us via fallslenoxecc@gmail.com or on our Facebook page. Keep up with the latest PTA events, volunteer opportunities and more on our new website!

2024-25 Membership: Join today! Membership dues are $7/person. Who can join? Parents, Staff members, Grandparents, Family, Friends, Businesses, Community members, Alumni and more!

Want to further your impact? FLECC PTA offers 25+ volunteer committees that work throughout the school year across multiple grade levels, some with the option to work on at home. Take a moment to check out our 2024-25 committee interest form; a link to committee descriptions can be found within the form.

Volunteer Opportunities

Falls-Lenox: Lunchroom volunteer (8/22 - 11/1/2024)
Falls-Lenox: Bulldog Best volunteer (8/28 - 11/1/2024)
FLECC PTA members have the opportunity to serve as Room Coordinators in their student(s)' classroom(s)! Join today and find out how to sign up!

(Room Coordinator interest forms must be submitted before September 6, 2024)

RC_Save the Date Flyer.pdf

Helping Hands

Have you heard of Helping Hands Friends Club, more commonly known as Helping Hands? This group was specifically organized to help you and your student find connections and build friendships at OFCS. HH is a disability awareness program that helps people of all ages learn attitudes of acceptance, dignity and respect toward all people, especially those with disabilities.

If you would like to learn more, please consider attending our first event on Friday, October 4th. We will be tailgating at the OFHS football game! Check out this flyer for more information

2024 Tailgate Invite

Pictures from the Week

Students in Miss Smith's class investigating as they learn about the Scientific Method

Ms. Chichester's Class Family Poster

Third grade students in Mrs. Hetzels' class working at math stations.

Students in Mrs. Marsco's class earned a stuffed animal day for showing their Bulldog Best!

First grader in Mrs. Patay's room using a tens frame to make 10 in different ways.

Students in Mr. Mieyal's class working on phonemic awareness skills.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

EAFalls-LenoxFall2024.pdf

EEFalls-LenoxFall2024.pdf

September Issue of "In the Loop" from Julianne Allen, Family Engagement and Communication Specialist

In the Loop September 2024.pdf

Car Rider Reminders:

In collaboration with Officer Swope, the following guidelines will help ensure the safety of our students. We appreciate your patience and help!

Children should enter/exit vehicles on the passenger side (directly near the sidewalk) only.
Please pull all the way forward to the white sign that says, "pull up here", so that we can keep the line moving.
Parents and Caregivers should remain in their vehicles.
Please exercise caution and drive slowly when pulling around cars that are loading/unloading to ensure the lane is clear.

Just a friendly reminder that if you are dropping off your child in the morning, the side door opens at 7:35 and closes at 7:55 a.m. If you are dropping off your child after 7:55 a.m., please drop off in the front of the building. Also, if your child will be eating breakfast at school, please drop him/her off by 7:45 a.m. to allow time to eat. We ask that all students are in their classrooms and ready to start learning by 8:00 a.m.! If there is a change to your child's afternoon transportation, please send your child to school with a hand written note (we do not accept e-mails, faxes, or phone calls for changes in transportation).

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"?

What made your smile today?
Who did you sit with a lunch?
If you could change one thing about today, what would that be?
What was the hardest rule to follow today?
Tell me something you know today that you didn't know yesterday.
What did you learn today? What did you enjoy learning the most today?
Tell me what you are writing about during writing workshop.
Tell me about a book you read or was read to you today.

Staff Shout Outs

Is there a staff member that has made a positive impact in your child's life? Please take a moment to say 'thank you' by submitting a Staff Shout Out! Shout Outs will be shared with the staff member. Click HERE to submit a shout out!

Clinic Policy - 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 (without Tylenol for a fever). Call off your child using our attendance line: 440-427-6411.

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