Falls-Lenox Primary School Newsletter
February 9, 2024
Dear Falls-Lenox Families,
I hope that everyone is enjoying these warm temperatures in February! We'll take it! This week our 3rd graders performed their music concert at the High School. A special thank you to our music teachers Mrs. Wallace and Mr. LaFlamme for all of their efforts in preparing the students for the show! Today our first graders celebrated the 101st day of school with special 101 Dalmation themed activities! It hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the second trimester already! We also had High School female athletes visit all of the lunch periods on Wednesday for National Women in Sports Day. The students loved talking with the Olmsted Falls High School athletes! We are gearing up for our Valentine's Day parties next week. Just a friendly reminder to have your child bring their valentines (and box if your child's teacher has requested one).
Family Engagement: We are seeking input from our parents and guardians in regards to the kinds of programs and opportunities that you would like to see at Falls-Lenox. We are also requesting information on the time of day that you are most available to come into the school for a parent engagement opportunity. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey that is linked below. Your input is valuable, and we will be using it to develop further parent engagement opportunities this year and beyond. Our school would not be the same without the support of our families, THANK YOU for all you do!
Parent/Guardian Engagement Opportunities Survey - Please Complete!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj1R7y5EO_-krkiLUffY3DM5kn4O_KLNr3XflCjFmkbddpXQ/viewform
We have brought back our lunchroom helpers! The link to sign up to be a lunchroom helper can be found HERE - Falls-Lenox Lunchroom Volunteers.
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.
Sincerely,
Ms. Lisa M. Williams
Falls-Lenox Principal
Link for Bulldogs on the Run Sign-up - This club is open to 3rd grade students.
https://occ.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1060
Looking Ahead:
February 13th - After school Explorer's Club begins. This program is by invitation only. Students staying after school should bring a hand-written note each day of Explorer's Club for the change in transportation.
February 14th - Valentine's Day Parties @ 1:30 p.m. ~ Teachers will send home more information!
February 15th - Random Acts of Kindness Day!
February 15th - PTA Fundraiser for Scholarships, Battle of the Schools! 7:00 p.m. High School Gym. Come out and see the ECC/FL Team play and cheer us on!
February 16th - No School Students; Staff Professional Learning Day
February 16th - ECC/FL PTA Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser 3-9 p.m. @ North Olmsted Chuck E. Cheese. Anytime you make a purchase (food, play, etc.) on this day, please tell them you are with the ECC/FL PTA!
February 19th - No School Students; President's Day
February 22nd - Session 2 of Humble Conversations with Dr. Knight - 6:00-7:30 p.m. OFMS Media Center
February 26th - Girl Scouts organization attends the lunch periods to talk about opportunities for students in Girl Scouts!
February 27th - ECC/FL PTA Meeting - 6:30 p.m. @ Falls-Lenox (Cafeteria)
Session 2- Dr. Knight Parent Series 2024-flyer.pdf
Car Rider Reminders:
In collaboration with Officer Swope, the following guidelines will help ensure the safety of our students. We appreciate your patience and help!
Children should enter/exit vehicles on the passenger side (directly near the sidewalk) only.
Please pull all the way forward to the white sign that says, "pull up here", so that we can keep the line moving.
Parents and Caregivers should remain in their vehicles.
Please exercise caution and drive slowly when pulling around cars that are loading/unloading to ensure the lane is clear.
ECC/FL PTA Fundraiser
Date: 2/16/24
Time: 3 pm - 9 pm
Location: 26104 Great Northern Shop Center Center, North Olmsted, OH 44070
A few things to note:
When you make any transaction that day (food, game play, etc..), be sure to tell them you’re with the FLECCC PTA fundraiser!
As an added bonus, for guests who have not already downloaded the Chuck E. Cheese App, you can do so (at least 24 hours in advance) to receive 500 FREE e-Tickets as a welcome gift!! Once you download the app, be sure to wait until you’ve arrived at Chuck E Cheese on event day to “redeem” the FREE eTickets.
Falls-Lenox 2024 Yearbook Sale
Pictures from the Week
As part of an economics unit, 1st graders in Ms. Daugherty's class created and sold a good or service during a MarketPlace!
1st Graders celebrated the 101st day of school with special 101 Dalmation themed activties on Friday!
3rd graders are learning how to think more deeply about NF text.
3rd graders working with Mr. Johnhenry on their non-fiction expert books they are writing.
2nd graders in Mrs. Gommels class participated in Curiousity Camp! Students added questions to a 'wonder wall', researched their quesions, and presented their findings.
Lunch Menu 2024
Lunch Cycle Menu Jan-Jun SY 23-24 Grade 1-3.pdfFalls-Lenox Daily Morning Show
In the Loop - February Newsletter from Julianne Allen (Family Engagement Coordinator)
in the loop-feb 2024 (2).pdfCamp Invention 2024
Camp Invention 2024 Flyer.pdf
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
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.