Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter
September 15, 2023
Dear Falls-Lenox Families,
I hope that everyone is enjoying the beatiful day! Our students are enjoying being outside for recess! Monday is wear your Brown's Gear/Orange and Brown Day!
Next Friday, 9/22 is Picture Day! Ordering information was sent home with your child this week. You can also find this information below.
Please check out the "Counselor Corner" (click on the three lines in the top left corner) for detailed school counseling information, resources from Mrs. DeLuca, and information about her September lessons!
If at any time you have questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to contact our main office at (440) 427-6400.
Please scroll down for lots of great pictures from the week!
Sincerely,
Ms. Lisa M. Williams
Falls-Lenox Principal
Thank you to 3rd grader, Bridgette Kirby, for her generous donation of sensory items to the Falls-Lenox sensory room!
Start with Hello! Lessons in September
Mrs. Scott, our School Psychologist, will be doing classroom lessons in September to all first-grade classrooms on "Start with Hello." This program is designed to increase young students abilities to recognize loneliness and social isolation, teaching them how to use effective strategies to reach out and help peers, and working on ways to help grow an empathetic and inclusive community. There will also be several brief videos shown on morning show in the following weeks for all grade levels on the topic.
See Someone Alone
Step 1: Learn how to recognize the signs of loneliness and social isolation.
Reach Out And Help
Step 2: Find out what you can do to help others feel included.
Start With Hello
Step 3: Discover how to break the ice and strike up a conversation.
Important Dates ~ Looking Ahead:
Sept. 22nd - Picture Day!
Sept. 26th - ECC/FL PTA Meeting @ FL Cafeteria - 6:30 p.m.
October 6th - No School for Students; Staff PD Day
Parent - Teacher Conferences - November 16th and 20th 3-7p.m.
Join Our ECC/FL PTA!
Lunch Menu/Schedule ~ 2023
Mrs. DeLuca, our school counselor, visits all classrooms in September to introduce herself and role as the counselor!
Lunch with the principal winners!
Students have book baskets and are doing a great job with independent reading!
Partner Reading
Each week, teachers nominate a student for the Bulldog Best Award. Students get to select a book from our vending machine!
Students' posters about our school rules are on display throughout the building!
Mrs. Flores, first grade teacher, modeling how to record ideas for a "small moments" story.
NEW Ident-a-Kid Visitor Management System - Proper ID required for Building Entry or Student Pick-Up
"In the Loop" Newsletter from Family LINK Coordinator, Julianne Allen
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.)
Falls-Lenox Primary School News
August 25, 2023
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 Updates - 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.