Inspirational Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
This Week
- Monday, September 9, 2019 - Welcome Back To School PreK and K!
- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - CIT Meeting, Clinic Meeting, 1st grade PD, Staff Meeting,
- Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 9/11
- Thursday, September 12, 2019 - Glenda Admin Meeting
- Friday, September 13, 2019 - PLT (single blocks for 1st meeting - all teams), 4th and 5th grade instrumental assembly at 9:50 am
- Please help me welcome the following Leads to their roles this year:
- Lead 504 - Colleen Seitz
- Lead Special Education - Elizabeth Palange
- Student Study Lead - Joann Beddia
- First In Math - This year, this resource will no longer be utilized by the district.
- Here is a Survey for two things that I would love your feedback on: Friday dress and School Calendar Invitations.
- Field Trips - When requesting field trips, please submit your plan for aligning pre, during, and post trip activities. I love and encourage hands-on experiences, and am happy to support our student's learning.
- Dismissal Plans - Please create a class list with dismissal plans for each student. This should also be included in your sub folders.
- Please do not let children walk home without having a note on file at the school from a parent giving them permission to do so. (Grades 3-5)
- Students in Grades K-2 should be picked up by an adult.
- School Year Calendar Updated - I updated our calendar due to some mistakes. I will share the updated calendar at our Staff Meeting!
- PLT - This week, we will not have long blocks. Our meetings will follow our regular PD blocks. Next week, we will begin our longer PLT times. (To be held in the library)
- Food Bank - We will have to update our schedule for the September. More information to come!
- Initial Meetings - Liz and Glenda will be holding 15 minute meetings in order to discuss evaluation and coaching work. This will occur with the support of Taylor our building sub.
Reminders from the Office
- Folders are now active and in your mailboxes
- Green is Friday and Yellow is Same Day!
- Absences - The office is going to work on supporting with calling and connecting with families from now until September 16th. After this date, teachers should make initial phone calls home for absences and document in Parent Phone Logs - Here is a sample.
- Please inform the office, Glenda, and Candice Manzi if absences approach 4.
- Emergency Forms - Please collect all, alphabetize, and submit to the office.
- Written Translation Services - If you would like a document translated by Caroline, please use the following protocol:
- 1 page or under - 1 week notice
- 1 page of above - 2 weeks notice
- Don't forget to use your nurse passes when sending students to the office.
- If you are interested in being CPR certified, someone will come to our school for a free training and certification program. We need at least 6 people. Send Danielle a quick note if you are interested, and we will set up a time.
- Food Policy for Birthdays and Events -
WELLNESS
POLICY FOR LYNN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(Approved by School Committee
6-8-06)
5.2 Healthy
Classroom Parties and Celebrations
School staff and parents are encouraged to include healthy food offerings at school parties and events to support a healthy environment throughout the district. Suggestions include fruits and vegetables, low fat foods, whole grains and foods on the John Stalker Institute “A-List”. - John Stalker Institute A-List:
- John Stalker Institute A-list PDF:
- September 10 - After School Staff Meeting
- September 17 - School Support Team (Mentor), Open House 6:00-8:00
- September 24 - Student Study Team
- October 2 - ILT (If you are interested, please let me know!)
- October 8 - After School Staff Meeting
