Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter
September 6, 2024
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Dear Falls-Lenox Families,
It has been a great week at Falls-Lenox! Students are doing a great job learning routines and procedures throughout the school day!
Wednesdday is red, white, and blue day in honor of Patriot's Day (9/11). We do not talk specifically with students about the events of 9/11, as it is not developmentally appropriate, however we use the day to talk about the importance of our fire and police men and women who help keep us safe.
School fees have been posted to your student's account. To access fees, go to "PaySchools" 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.
Next week, students will be begin taking the Map Test (Map stands for Measure of Academic Progress) for Math. Students take the Map Test on a Chromebook, and the assessment measures both achievement and growth and provides teachers with detailed information that they use to inform instruction. The Map Test is administered three times per year (fall, winter, spring) and reports will be emailed home to families. Teachers will also be administering the AIMS Web Foundational Reading Diagnostic Assessment (first graders) and the D.R.A. (Developmental Reading Assessment - 2nd and 3rd graders). These reading assessments are administered one-on-one with each child and allow the teacher to observe the child reading and note areas of strength and need.
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:
September 11th - Patriot Day ~ Wear Red, White, and Blue
September 18th - Terrific Kids Meeting for 3rd graders @ 7:15 a.m.
September 20th - Picture Day!
September 25th - 1st Grade Ice Cream Social @ 5:30; ECC/FL PTA Meeting @ 6:30 - Falls-Lenox Cafeteria
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)
If your child will be attending the Olmsted Falls High School Football Game this evening, please see below for important safety reminders:
Is your student interested in joining Kiwanis Terrific Kids at Falls-Lenox?
This week at the student engagement assemblies, Falls-Lenox learned about Terrific Kids, an incredible student program that fosters opportunities for leadership, service, and community outreach. Terrific Kids is looking for passionate students interested in making a positive difference and giving back to our school and community!
Click here for the 2024-2025 digital permission form and more information: https://forms.gle/sM2qsjNTvDWUyekZ8
ECC/FL PTA News
https://sites.google.com/view/flecc-pta?usp=sharing - ECC/FL PTA Website
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)
Pictures from the Week
2nd graders in Mrs. Norris's class shopping for books in the classroom library!
Students in Mrs. Statz's class recording ideas for writing on their heart cut-outs.
Third graders from Mrs. Petro's class visiting the office to deliever "Star of the Week" treats!
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
EAFalls-LenoxFall2024.pdfEEFalls-LenoxFall2024.pdfSeptember Issue of "In the Loop" from Julianne Allen, Family Engagement and Communication Specialist
In the Loop September 2024.pdf
Car Rider Reminders:
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 you 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
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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