Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter

Sept. 12, 2025

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!

Thursday 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.

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 D.R.A. (Developmental Reading Assessment). 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.

OFCS Individual Chromebook Insurance Plan

Cost: $50 per student

Coverage Period: 2025-2026 School Year ending June 2, 2025

Includes: Up to TWO (2) claims maximum per year for the designated student’s device. Plan covers repair or replacement of LCD screens, keyboards, AC chargers and cameras. Plan does NOT cover damage caused by liquid spills or neglect; plan also does NOT cover lost or stolen device or AC charger.

The OFCS Optional Insurance Plan must be purchased in order to be activated for the current school year.

The Optional Chromebook Insurance Plan is available for purchase until Friday, September 19th through your PaySchools Central account. The Individual Chromebook Insurance Plan is optional and must be selected and added to your cart. It will not appear automatically in your student’s list of school fees, but will be available to add.

The OFCS Optional Insurance Plan must be purchased by Friday, September 19th in order to be activated for the current school year. After September 19, 2025, the Optional Chromebook Insurance will no longer be available for purchase for the current school year.

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

Donations Needed:

We are looking for Lego donations for students to use during Maker's Space (students participate in Maker's Space as part of their technology special.) If you have Legos that can be donated, there will be a box in the vestibule where they can be donated.

Classroom teachers are also asking for band-aides. If you can send in a box of band aides with your child, we would appreciate it. Thank You!

Upcoming Important Dates

September 8-12th Math M.A.P. Test

September 17th Terrific Kids Meeting (3rd Grade Only)- 7:00 am - Falls Gym

September 19th Picture Day at Falls-Lenox

September 24th FLECC PTA Meeting @ 6:30 ~ Falls-Lenox Cafeteria

October 3rd 2nd Grade Hale Farm Field Trip

October 10th NEOEA Day ~ No School

October 13th Staff PD Day ~ No School Students

Kiwanis Terrific Kids

Hello Bulldog Families!

Is your child interested in being part of Terrific Kids at Falls-Lenox this year? Terrific Kids is an outstanding student program at Falls-Lenox Primary School that promotes leadership, service, and community partnerships. Throughout the year, we collaborate with Olmsted Falls Kiwanis to foster opportunities for our bulldogs to engage and empower themselves through positive outreach. We’re seeking passionate students who are interested in giving back and making a positive impact within our school and community. We hope you’ll join us for the 2025-2026 school year!

Friday Night Football Student Expectations

K-5 Student Behavior at Football Games

Food Service Information and Breakfast/Lunch Menus

As all students will be returning next week, we wanted to take a moment to remind you to complete the free/reduced meal application before the first day of school, so benefits are active when students come through the cafeteria line. Applications must be submitted each school year, even if you qualified for meal benefits the previous school year. Click the link below for the application and instructions. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1012110029291536&page=lunchapps

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

In the Loop Sept 2025- web (1).pdf

Attendance Information

Exciting News for Bulldog Families!

We're Teaming Up with the Cleveland Browns for a Special School Attendance Program!

The Falls-Lenox attendance line number is: 440-427-6411. A parent/guardian must call the Attendance Line each & every day his/her student(s) will be absent from school.

The following information must be provided: Student name, reason for absence, and parent/guardian name and contact phone number. Students will be considered truant from school if parent/guardian contact is not received. In the event a parent/guardian neglects to notify the main office of an absence, a written note must be provided upon return to school. All written verification must be received in the main office immediately upon the student’s arrival to school. Please refer to the student handbook posted on our website for specific information regarding excused and unexcused absences.

Dear Families

We’re kicking off something exciting this year at Olmsted Falls City Schools—and we want YOU on our team! We’re proud to announce our new partnership with the Cleveland Browns Foundation as part of the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network.

The Stay in the Game! program is all about helping students come to school every day, ready to learn and grow. Why? Because being in school regularly makes a BIG difference—especially for our youngest learners! When students miss too many days, it can be hard to catch up on learning, build friendships, and stay connected.

🏈 What Is “Stay in the Game!”?

It’s a statewide program that works with schools and families to help kids:

Build strong attendance habits
Stay excited about school
Celebrate small wins and progress along the way

And yes—there will be fun events, surprises, and special moments throughout the year inspired by our hometown football team, the Cleveland Browns!

🐾 Why Attendance Matters—Even in the Early Years:

Missing just 2 days a month adds up to over 3 weeks of missed learning each year.
Regular routines help young children feel safe, confident, and successful.
Showing up every day builds the habits and skills that last a lifetime.

We know that life can be busy, and sometimes things come up. That’s why we’re here to support you with resources, encouragement, and creative solutions to help your child “stay in the game” all year long.

Let’s make this school year one full of learning, growth, and Bulldog spirit! When we work together, great things happen—for our kids and our community.

Thanks for being part of our team!

Go Browns! Go Bulldogs!

Sincerely,

Lisa Williams

Principal

News from FLECC PTA

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

Did you know... The National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA®) is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the nation? For more than 125 years, National PTA® has worked toward bettering the lives of every child in education, health and safety. Today’s PTA is a network of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools.

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 website! We look forward to seeing you at our first meeting on September 24, 2025 at 6:30p in the Falls-Lenox cafeteria. Childcare will be provided by OFHS student volunteers in the gymnasium during our meeting.

2025-26 Membership: Join today! Membership dues are $10/person and are valid for the current school year.

Who can join?

Parents, Staff members, Grandparents, Family, Friends, Businesses, Community members, Alumni and more!

In the Loop

Need a quick and easy way to keep up with things going on in the district? Look no further than IN THE LOOP!

Family Movie Night

PTA is bringing back Family Movie night at Phoenix theaters again. Make sure to keep an eye out for the dates and more information in the following weeks.

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for more ways you can help? Look no further than our committees! Committee Interest Form
More Opportunities in the future!

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.

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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