Greetings Lemira Family:
Welcome to a new week! Thanks for being a part of our village as we continue to motivate, inspire, and educate all students to be college and career ready. We are the Lions, and we'll have it no other way!!!!!!
Thank You!
Special thanks to Eastside Baptist Church and Ms. Addision / Plaza Church of Christ for donating supplies to our scholars! We’re always grateful when our community supports our babies!
School Announcements
1. Title One Surveys:
- Parents, please continue completing and returning our "Beginning of the Year" Title One Survey. We look forward to reading your suggestions!
- Your feedback will be valuable in the planning of our upcoming "Parent University".
2. Important Forms:
- Parents, please make sure to return all forms that were sent home with your child on the first day of school. These include:
- Student Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Medicaid form
- ACCESS Dental Form
- Yellow Health Information Sheet
- PTO forms
- T-Shirt order forms
- Handbook Verification letters
3. SIC Interest
- We want to hear your voice! Please come join us as a member of our "School Improvement Council" (SIC). We would love to have you as a valuable member on our team to offer input on our school's actions and strategies for the 23-24 school year!
- If interested, please complete the "Google Doc" listed below.
Google Doc Link: https://forms.gle/LWP1pYGjLMSorZHn8
4. Interims
- Interims / progress reports will go home for all students in grades PreK - 5 on Wednesday, September 6th
5. Title One "Parent Interim Conference Night"
- We will host our Qtr. 1 Interim Parent Conference Night on Thursday, September 7th.
- Teachers will schedule individual appointments with parents to go over their scholar's data, along with academic and behavioral progress.
- If you have any questions about your scheduled appointment, please contact your scholar's homeroom teacher.
6. Picture Day: Monday, Sept. 11
- LifeTouch will be the photographer this year.
- The Fall pictures will be included in our yearbook at the end of the year.
- Flyers will go home with details.
7. Blue Communication Homework Folders:
- Each student has or will recieve a "Blue Communication" folder on their first day of entrance.
- Please ask your scholar for the folder. Important paperwork is included, which will require your signatures.
- Please check this folder daily for any upcoming events or important news.
- Your scholar's classroom "Week at a Glance" will also be included, which contains homework, upcoming test, etc."
8. Chorus Auditions: Tuesday, Sept. 12
- Chorus auditions will be open for grades 2nd - 5th.
- Auditions will begin at 2:45pm and end at 4:00pm.
- Parents are asked to pick up up their scholars on time.
- A rubric will be used to select students who have met the requirements for chorus.
9. Percussion Auditions: Thursday, Sept. 14
- Chorus auditions will open for grades 3rd - 5th.
- Auditions will begin at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
- Parents are asked to pick up their scholars on time.
- A rubric will be used to select students who have met the requirements for chorus.
10. Step Team Auditions: Wednesday, Sept. 20
- Step Team auditions will open for grades 3rd - 5th.
- Auditions will begin at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
- Parents are asked to pick up their scholars on time.
- A rubric will be used to select students who have met the requirements for chorus.
11. Title One Parent University: Sept. 28th
- Come join us for our annual "Parent University".
- Important topic will be discussed to ensure your scholar and yourself will have a productive and successful school year!
- The event will be Thursday, Sept. 28th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
12. SIC Elections (Sept. 28)
- We will have our official voting for all running candidates on Thursday, Sept. 28th at our "Parent University".
- If you are interested in running for the following positions, please notify Ms. Gregg (i.e Chair, Vice-Chair (or Co-Chair), Secretary, or general member.
13. Parent Portal and Power-School
- Please make sure your information has been updated in Power-school.
- We want to ensure we have accurate numbers on file in case of emergencies.
- Also, please ensure you have access to Parent Portal so you are able to view grades live.
14. Spirit Fridays:
* Please mark on your calendars the following Days
- 2nd Fridays (Spirit Fridays) - Lemira T-shirts or "Blue and White" colors
- 4th Fridays (Creating College and Career Ready Leaders, the AVID Way) - Wear your favorite college T-shirt
Important Calendar Dates
Thursday, August 10th
First Day of School (PreK and Kind)
Friday, September 1
Half Day for Students - Dismiss at 11:00am
School Professional Learning Day
Monday, September 4
Labor Day - No School for Students or Staff
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Interim Reports (Qtr.1) Issued
September 5 – 12, 2023
Begin SIC Nominations
Thursday, Sept. 7
Open House / Parent Interim Conference Night
Monday, Sept. 11
Picture Day
Book Fair (9/11 - 9/15)
Thursday, Sept. 28th
Parent University / SIC Election Night
Title One / Guidance Corner:
Parent Tips:
Conversations About School
When you think of parent involvement, do you picture moms and dads volunteering in classrooms? That’s one way to help, but research shows that supporting your child’s education at home is even more important.
- Asking “How was school today?” might not get you far. Instead, ask questions like these for a better picture of your child’s day:
- “ What’s the coolest thing that happened? What wasn’t so cool?”
- “Pretend you’re the teacher. How would you describe the day?
- “What was the most creative thing you did?”
- “How were you kind or helpful today? Was anyone kind or helpful to you?”
Reading Corner:
Parent Tips:
8/16 is National Tell a Joke Day. Environmental print: Have students bring in a joke to tell from a candy wrapper or kid’s menu, etc. This will boost reading for enjoyment in a fun and risk free enviornment!
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Mrs. Stephanie Gregg, Ed.S
Proud Principal of Lemira Elementary School
