Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter
October 31, 2025
Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter
October 31, 2025
Dear Falls-Lenox Families,
We had a great week celebrating Halloween at Falls-Lenox! A special thank you to our room parents who coordinated the parties and to our amazing staff for their creative costumes! In addition, our Terrific Kids Club visited the Renaissance Home in Olmsted Falls today to spread some Halloween cheer! Please see below for pictures!
Veteran's Day Program - If your child will have a Veteran attending our Veteran's Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th, the RSVP's are due by Monday. Please click HERE for the letter with more information and RSVP link. For safety reasons, only guests who are on the RSVP list will be allowed inside the building for the program.
Teachers will be sending out the sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences which will take place from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 20th and Monday, November 24th. If your child is in title one tutoring, you can also sign up for a conference with your child's reading tutor. The Scholastic Bookfair will be set up in the library during conferences; stop in and shop just in time for the holidays! We are looking for volunteers to help work the Bookfair, you can sign up HERE -
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48AFAC29ABF58-59481875-fallslenox
If you are unable to make the Bookfair, you can shop using this link - Book Fair Homepage https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/fallslenoxprimaryschool1
Proceeds from the Bookfair go directly back to new books for the Falls-Lenox library!
Report cards for the first trimester will be posted to PowerSchool on Wednesday, November 19th.
Next week there is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 4th due to Election Day.
School fees have been posted to your child's account. Payment of school fees is required in order for your child to attend field trips. If you have any questions about your child's school fees, please contact our main office at 44-427-6400.
Picture Retake Day November 5th:
1) If your student was absent on the first picture day, he/she can get their picture taken on retake/absent picture day.
2) If your student was absent on the first picture day, there will be an ordering site available so you can order online. (cavanaughphoto.com/order) Or, if you placed an order before the first picture day and didn’t realize your child would be absent, it will be honored.
3) If your student wants a retake, you must bring back the original picture packet that was ordered. Or, if you only ordered a hi-res digital file, please send a note in with your student stating that a hi-res digital file was purchased. If the packet or note is not returned, a new package will not be printed until the original is turned in.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach us at 440-973-4390 or info@cavanaughphoto.com
If at any time you have questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to contact the main office at 440-427-6400.
Sincerely,
Lisa Williams
Principal
Upcoming Important Dates
November 4th Staff PD Day ~ No School Students
November 5th Picture Retake Day
November 10-21st Falls-Lenox Food Drive (Led by Terrific Kids). See flier below for specific food items needed.
November 11th Community Forum #1 - Facilities Master Planning (East Gym at Falls-Lenox) - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
November 19th FLECC PTA Meeting @ 6:30 - Falls-Lenox Cafeteria
November 20th Parent-Teacher Conferences 3-7 p.m.
November 24th Parent-Teacher Conferences 3-7 p.m.
November 26-30th No School Thanksgiving Break (School Resumes December 1st)
December 1st Falls-Lenox Hat, Mitten, and Glove Collection begins (Led by Terrific Kids)
December 2nd 2nd Grade Music Concert - High School Auditorium. Please see the letter below for specific concert times.
December 11th Family Wellness Night - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Week of December 15th Holiday Spirit Week (Mon. - CandyCane Day; Tues - Grinch Day; Wednesday - Winter "Wonder"land; Thursday - Holiday headgear day; Friday - Polar Express Day)
December 22nd - January 2nd Winter Break (School Resumes Monday, January 5th)
Title One Open House Presentaton
Veteran's Day Letter and RSVP
2nd Grade Music Concert Parent Letter
Pictures from the Week
News from FLECC PTA
Family Movie Night
The first Family Movie night has been scheduled for Dec. 1st. The movie will be Zootopia 2. Tickets will be $7.25 a piece. Keep an eye out for more details soon!
Raise Craze UPDATE!
Dear Parents, Faculty & Staff, Thank you all for your generous support of our Raise Craze fundraiser. With all of your help we were able to raise $25,867!!
Reflections
Calling all creative students!
PTA’s Reflections Program lets students explore their artistic side through this year’s theme: “I Belong.”
Reflections packets are arriving in student folders and available here — submissions are due December 1, 2025! Let your child express themselves and shine through the arts!
Volunteer Opportunities
Falls Lenox Lunchroom Volunteer (11/1/2025 - 02/28/2026)
Check with your child's teacher directly, they are always planning fun things for the kids that they may need a helping hand with
Falls Lenox Fall Bookfair (11/20,11/24/2025)
Dear Bulldog Families,
Olmsted Falls City Schools has again partnered with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a fun afternoon Cavs game! This year’s event will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. when the Cavs take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Please note that this date is a school holiday in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
This year’s pre-game experience will be the Big Flag! Ticket purchasers from our Bulldog group will be entered into a raffle to be selected to hold the Big Flag on the court during the National Anthem. Bulldogs selected to participate in the Big Flag experience will be notified via email in advance of game day.
Please consider joining Olmsted Falls City Schools as we cheer on our Cleveland Cavaliers this January! To purchase tickets, click on this link below for access to our reserved supply of tickets:
OFCS at Cavs - Ticket Link for January 19, 2026 2:30 PM Game
Please note that there are several ticket block areas and price levels available for our group. This January 19th game vs. the OKC Thunder will be a nationally televised game, so tickets may sell fast. It is recommended that interested Bulldogs purchase as soon as possible.
We look forward to this special day with the Cavs and hope to see you there!
Go Bulldogs and Go Cavs!
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
October "In the Loop" by Julianne Allen
Attendance Information
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.
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!
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.
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.