Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter
March 20, 2026
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Dear Falls-Lenox Families,
Falls-Lenox held Right to Read Week this week with a variety of activities that celebrate reading! The week included assemblies by author Lindsay Bonilla https://lindsaybonilla.com/, parent and middle school LEAD guest readers in classrooms, students from the middle school theater company performing children's books, and daily activities aligned with our One School, One Book, Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. In addition, Uncle John's Plant Farm graciously donated seeds and potting soil, so that every student could have the opportunity to "plant a seed of kindness."
Next week is the PTA Dodgeball Game on Wednesday, March 25th at the High School. This is a fundraiser that raises money for High School Scholarships! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event starts at 6:30 p.m. Come cheer on the ECC and Falls-Lenox Team and support our Olmsted Falls students!
Lastly, next week are the first grade bring your parent to music class performances! Please see the letter linked below from our music teacher, Mr. LaFlamme, for the specific date and time of your child's performance.
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 are shared at monthly staff meetings. Click HERE to submit a shout out!
There is no school for students on Friday, April 3 - April 10 for Spring Break. School resumes on Monday, April 13th.
Sincerely,
Ms. Lisa M. Williams
Falls-Lenox Principal
Falls-Lenox Career and College Awareness Week📅Upcoming Important Dates
March
March 25th PTA Dodgeball Game @ High School ~ 6:30 p.m.
March 30th Career Week!
March 31st Deep Dive into Curiosity Day!
April
April 3rd - 10th Spring Break
April 13th School Resumes
April 29th FLECC PTA Meeting @ FL ~ 6:30
May/June
May 5th No School for Students ~ Staff PD Day
May 8th Save the Date ~ PTA Sponsored 3rd Grade Bulldog Party Rock 6:00-7:30 p.m.@ OFIS. Invite/RSVP to come.
May 12th 3rd graders visit OFIS
May 14th/15th Kindergarten visits Falls-Lenox
May 20th 1st Grade Preview Night (Parents and students) ~ 5:30 p.m.
May 20th FLECC PTA Meeting ~ 6:30 p.m. @ Falls-Lenox
May 27th 3rd Grade Goodtime III Field Trip
May 29th Field Day
June 2nd Last day of school
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!
Family Movie Night
April 20th, 6:30 PM at Phoenix theaters to see Super Mario Galaxy!
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!
It is time for FLECC PTA to start forming the 2026-27 Executive Board.
If you are interested in being considered for a board position for next school year, please complete the following interest form on or before Friday, February 27, 2026: https://forms.gle/6Zoai67n7NFZva177
Board members need to commit to joining FLECC PTA next school year and have a child enrolled at either the ECC or Falls-Lenox for the 2026-27 school year.
If you have any questions about the process or want to learn more about any of the positions, please feel free to reach out (fallslenoxecc@gmail.com).
Here is the schedule of events for Staff Appreciation Week:
May 6: WALK OF SNACKS - stock the staff lounges with coffee, snacks and treats
May 7/8: PTA to provide volunteers, beverages and desserts for school sponsored lunches
May 12/13: Travelin' Tom's coffee/lemonade truck
May 19/20: Popcorn bar - Popcorn donated by Grand Pacific
May 27/28: Texas Roadhouse potato bar (Alternate option: Say Cheese! -- Charcuterie grazing board)
Pictures from the Week
Thank you to all of our guest readers this week!
Thank you to all of our guest readers this week!
Happy St. Patty's Day!
Happy St. Patty's Day!
Our "Wishtree" in the lobby. Students hung up their wishes this week!
Our "Wishtree" in the lobby. Students hung up their wishes this week!
Middle School students from the Bulldog Theater Company performing "The Day the Crayons Quit"
Middle School students from the Bulldog Theater Company performing "The Day the Crayons Quit"
2nd graders in Mrs. Gommel's class working on writing a narrative.
2nd graders in Mrs. Gommel's class working on writing a narrative.
2nd graders in Mrs. Timura's class sorting and categorizing shapes based on their characteristics.
2nd graders in Mrs. Timura's class sorting and categorizing shapes based on their characteristics.
March "Pawsitive Office Referral" Winners ~ They earned a Chic-Fil-A lunch!
March "Pawsitive Office Referral" Winners ~ They earned a Chic-Fil-A lunch!
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Family Literacy Night!
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Family Literacy Night!
Counselor Flyer (2) (1).pdfCopy of The Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force (4).pdf2026 Lunch and Breakfast Menus
In the Loop- March/April 2026
OFCS is Looking for Substitutes! If interested, please apply on our website at, www.ofcs.net
OF Camp Invention - GIFTOFCAMP FLYERAttendance Information
Exciting News for Bulldog Families!
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!”?
🏈 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:
🐾 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
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
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, vomitting, 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.
School Fees - School Fees have been posted to your students account. According to district policy. chool fees must be paid in order to attend field trips Fees can be paid using https://payschoolscentral.com/ or by sending cash or check in with your student. If you have any questions please contact the main office.
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