Lenox Elementary Newsletter

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¿Sabía que nuestro boletín Smore tiene una función de traducción automática? Simplemente haga clic en el botón en la esquina superior derecha!

Have you seen the flyer in the S'more and in HSD communication highlighting SEL Family Nights? Are you wondering what SEL is? SEL, also commonly known as social and emotional learning, is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Social and Emotional Learning is critical to our work because it creates educational opportunities and environments that promote learning and practicing academic, social and emotional skills, all of which are fundamental to healthy human development. Check out the video below to hear more from HSD staff about what SEL is.

There are many things happening this month both in school and in our community; be sure to check out all the details below. And, as a reminder, if you ever have questions, suggestions, or wonderings, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher, the office or me. Communication and connection are key to our success!

Check out our instagram - hsdlenox and;

our website - https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/lenox

In Partnership,

Mrs. Sarah Keller

Principal

Mar. 2nd: SPIRIT DAY - School-wide Pajama Day for Read Across America Day!

Mar. 6th: Booster Club Meeting 7:00-8:30pm

Mar. 7th: HSD SEL Night 5:30-7:00pm (see below for more info)

Mar. 10th: Bingo Night!

Mar. 17th: Movie Night

Mar. 27th - Mar 31st: Spring Break

HSD 22-23 School Yearlong Calendar English

HSD 22-23 School Yearlong Calendar Spanish

Priority Window for In-District Transfer Requests

HSD Students wishing to continue a current or in-district transfer or request a new in-district transfer for the 2023-24 school year can apply beginning January 1 by using the online transfer request application at hsdtransfer.hsd.k12.or.us. Students who are currently on a one-year only transfer and plan to return to their home school in the 2023-24 school year do not need to take any action, as they will automatically be returned to their home school in the student information system at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

Students who wish to request an out of district transfer must wait until the Board takes action in March to determine the number of students who can be released for such transfers. Those requests can be made from April to mid-May. For additional information about student transfers see our Boundaries & Transfers webpage or contact Communications Specialist, Katie Russell-Willis or Marleen Zytniowski at transfers@hsd.k12.or.us or 503-844-1771.

March 1, 2023: Kindergarten Registration Opens for 2023-24 School Year
Children must be five years old by September 1, 2023, to enroll for the 2023-24 school year. Register at your "home" school using the Enrollment Process as soon as possible. Doing so helps schools ensure they have the staff in place to welcome and support your child through a positive and rewarding experience. To confirm your assigned home school of attendance, please call Transportation at 503.844.1123.

NOTE: Requests for kindergarten transfers (to attend a school other than your home school) may be held until August, subject to space availability. Your student must be registered at their home school before submitting a transfer application.

For information related to Kinder registration, click HERE

Too Sick for School Guidance

In the school environment, many communicable diseases are easily transmitted from one student to another. A healthy environment involves prevention, early recognition of illness, symptoms, prompt diagnosis and treatment. Children who are not feeling well have a difficult time concentrating and therefore do not benefit from the instruction they receive during that time. Please do not send an ill child to school. We need your assistance in providing a safe and healthy environment for your child. You can view HSD's Too Sick for School guidance here; English/ Spanish

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering or joining your student at lunch, you must complete the HSD volunteer application including fingerprinting. You can visit

https://volunteerapplication.hsd.k12.or.us/ to begin the process or check on the status of your application.

Please join us at this month's Booster Club meeting on Monday, February 13th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm! Please join us in person or on Google Meet by using this link: https://meet.google.com/rbv-fsqr-psq

Get to know who we are, learn new and upcoming information about things happening at Lenox, and come share your thoughts on what you would like to see at Lenox for the 2022-2023 school year! We look forward to seeing you there!

Dining Night Out March 24th

March 24th 9-6pm @ The Meating Place. This is on FRIDAY before Spring Break so people can stock up and their Spring Break plans!

Bingo Night - March 10th

March 10th- We are opening up the preorder form online and we will continue to accept pre orders with cash and check up to March 8th. The volunteer form has been cleared and we will need people to resign up/sign up for the positions. If folks have sent in cash/check or online presales and they cannot attend the event on the rescheduled date, we will refund for those instances. They will need to email me at lenoxboosterclub@gmail.com and Natalie and I will process the refunds as soon as we can.

This is a cash only event, so please come prepared!

Movie Night - March 17th

Doors open @ 5:30, movie begins at 6pm.

• Concessions will be available-candy, drinks & popcorn
• This is a cash only event, so please come prepared!
• Students must attend with an adult.

Lenox Booster Club is celebrating 31 years of Win with Reading!

Lets go on this adventure together and "Dive into a Good Book!"

Win with Reading is Lenox Booster Clubs incentive based reading program where kids read to earn exciting prizes!

Please visit this link to our webpage for all the details and information!

Parents are welcome to refer their child for services designed for students identified as talented and gifted. Students who score at or above the 97th percentile on a nationally standardized, norm-referenced test of overall reading or math or on a mental abilities test, and have other confirming evidence that they learn at a rapid rate and advanced level, are identified as TAG students. With parent input, individual plans are made to adjust the rate and level of the student’s instruction to meet his or her specific needs. If you think your child may qualify for TAG services, and want information about the referral and identification process, please contact our school’s TAG Coordinator.

This document shows three of the most common issues with Acer student Chromebooks and how to resolve them. Issues covered include broken styluses, @ symbol not working, and devices not powering on when plugged in.

If you need help, have questions, or want to report a lost/damaged Chromebook, contact Lenox Technology Support by call or text at 971-206-4223 or email hartzelc@hsd.k12.or.us (Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm)

Email: kellers@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: hsd.k12.or.us/lenox
Location: 21200 Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 5038441360