Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter
December 21, 2023
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Dear Falls-Lenox Families,
It's been a festive week at Falls-Lenox with our Winter Spirit Week, a special guest reader for Polar Express Day, a delicious staff holiday luncheon courtesy of PTA, and carolers from the High School helping to get us in the holiday spirit! Also, a special thank you to all of our families who donated to our "Cozy Collection; we received a great turnout of coats, hats, gloves, etc.
Winter Break - There is no school on Friday, December 22nd and school resumes on Monday, January 8th. Looking for something fun to do over winter break?! PTA is sponsoring a fundraiser at the North Olmsted Chuck E. Cheese on Friday, December 29th from 3-9 p.m. 20% of all event sales will go to our ECC/FL PTA!
Lastly, We will be bringing back lunchroom helper volunteers in January. The link to sign up to be a lunchroom helper can be found HERE - Falls-Lenox Lunchroom Volunteers. The new lunch menu can also be found below.
Check out the "Community Connections" tab for information about community actvities and events for kids!
If at any time you have questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to contact our main office at (440) 427-6400.
I hope that everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season. Thank you for your continued support and for sharing you children with us each day! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Lisa M. Williams
Falls-Lenox Principal
Looking Ahead:
*The teachers will be administering Winter Diagnostic Assessments in January for Reading (1st grade Foundational Reading Assessment, DRA and M.A.P.) and Math to assess students' mid-year achievement and growth.
Week of Jan. 8th - Reading M.A.P. Test
Friday, January 12th - No School Students; Staff PD Day
Monday, January 15th - No School; Martin Luther Kind Day
Week of Jan. 16th - Celebrating Differences Week; Math M.A.P Test
January 30th - ECC/FL PTA Meeting @ ECC 6:30 p.m.
Looking for Something Fun to do over Winter Break?!
Support our ECC/FL PTA at the Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser on December 29th!
Fundraiser_Posters_17x22_Write-In-1.pdfNews from PTA
The following events have unique volunteer needs FLECC PTA has been asked to fill. Please take a moment to review the requests below and sign up for the event(s) that best fit your schedule and interest.
Falls-Lenox Lunchroom Volunteers
January 8 - June 5, 2024
It's never too late to join PTA! Can't remember if you already joined? Please contact us at fallslenoxecc@gmail.com and we would be happy to check our membership roster. Sign up today: https://fleccpta.memberhub.com/store
Right to Read Week Pre-Order!
Local author, Kadijah Fair, will be visiting the ECC and Falls-Lenox during their respective Right to Read weeks. Her book, "Oh Khalil vs. Kindergarten Chaos" tells the tale of Oh Khalil and his friends, Braxton, Evie, and Jasper*, on an immersive journey through Ohville as they reflect on their Kindergarten Chaos memories before the start of their first-grade year. Follow along as they talk about the challenges they faced and how they persevered through laughter, togetherness, and learning.
The Oh Khalil book series inspires young readers to be creative and curious by embracing imagination and uniqueness. This series gages children of all ages and highlights diversity, identity, and storytelling. Each book has learning activities and other educational features at the end.
*Jasper's character is a part of the Deaf community. This book includes words and phrases in American Sign Language. Oh Khalil, Ltd. worked in collaboration with a certified RID American Sign Language interpreter.
The book is available in both hardcopy ($19.99) and paperback ($15.99). Families who wish to order a copy need to have orders submitted by:
ECC deadline: January 7, 2024
Falls-Lenox deadline: February 1, 2024
Don't miss out, place your order here: https://fleccpta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Right%20to%20Read%20Week%20-%20Khadijah%20Fair
OFHS Basketball Mini Cheer 2024
Mini cheer (Basketball) 2024.pdf
Winter Spirit Week~Grinch Day!
Winter Spirit Week~Grinch Day!
Holiday Headgear
Holiday Headgear
3rd graders in Mrs. Stovicek's class created various graphs to represent data, and then wrote questions for their classmates to answer.
3rd graders in Mrs. Stovicek's class created various graphs to represent data, and then wrote questions for their classmates to answer.
Students in Ms. Chichester's class created a map of "Ginger Falls" aligned with a story they read and their learning about maps.
Students in Ms. Chichester's class created a map of "Ginger Falls" aligned with a story they read and their learning about maps.
Thank you to our PTA for the wonderful staff luncheon!
Thank you to our PTA for the wonderful staff luncheon!
3rd graders in Mrs. Rinas's room presented their energy robots to classmates.
3rd graders in Mrs. Rinas's room presented their energy robots to classmates.
Polar Express Day
Polar Express Day
Mrs. Megery's students have been participating in the "Amazing Kindness Race"! They completed their tree by doing over 80 acts of kindness throughout the past month!
Mrs. Megery's students have been participating in the "Amazing Kindness Race"! They completed their tree by doing over 80 acts of kindness throughout the past month!
Students in Mrs. Burk's class enjoyed various Gingerbread themed stations with their families.
Students in Mrs. Burk's class enjoyed various Gingerbread themed stations with their families.
Lunch Menu 2024
Lunch Cycle Menu Jan-Jun SY 23-24 Grade 1-3.pdfFalls-Lenox Daily Morning Show
Helping Hands Events and Dates
Join Our ECC/FL PTA!
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.)
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!
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.
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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