Lyons Ledger | Issue 2
January 2023
The first 20 weeks of school have brought many opportunities for professional learning with our teachers at the elementary, middle, and high schools. Staff have reflected on trauma sensitive practices and how they connect to increasing literacy skills. One focus area has been around vocabulary instruction. Staff across the district have been using a variety of instructional strategies to infuse vocabulary in their classrooms. The instructional coaches have also been collaborating with teachers in classrooms to support the delivery of engaging and rigorous lessons throughout the district. In addition, coaches have been supporting new hires to Lyons Central School District.
On January 4th, the Lyons Academic Challenge Bowl team of two brand new players beat Clyde-Savannah 140-80 and lost a close game to Marcus Whitman 120-100. Josh DiCesare scored a total of 40 points and Mason Gage scored a total of 70 points, including TWO powers. Mason answered so quickly, he earned 5 extra points per question! Mrs. Clancy is VERY proud of Josh and Mason.
The Academic Challenge Bowl is a program of NY MasterMinds. Middle School students compete in the ACB, while MasterMinds competitions are at the JV and Varsity levels. Questions may range in topic from literature to history, geography, sciences, math (including computational math), computer science, pop culture, sports, world religions, mythology (Roman, Greek, Norse, Egyptian), economics, and more.
The Academic Challenge Bowl team's next meet is on February 1st at Sodus.
Happy New Year 2023! It’s a “Winter Wonderland'' at Lyons Elementary School and so many amazing academic and social activities are taking place. Our December door decorating contest produced many creative displays. Grade level assemblies this month focused on positive and supportive student interactions. Ms. Passero, Mr. Blask, and Ms. Sepulveda delivered informative and interactive presentations for all students. Ms. Heather Randell, our newly appointed interim assistant principal, will join the grade level assembly development and delivery team moving forward.
The Lyons Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (LES PTA) continues to reimagine the association. They are encouraging more teachers, families, and community members to submit membership forms and join the LES PTA. More information about the events for students and families will be coming home soon. Be on the lookout!
Band and chorus continue to impress us at LES. Mrs. Barrigar recently took over Ms. Taylor’s instrumental lessons and concert band rehearsals. She has been working hard to develop our LES musicians and enrich their musical talents. We are so lucky to have these enrichment opportunities grow from year-to-year.
Mid-year local assessments in Mathematics and English Language Arts will take place during the months of January and February. These assessments will provide a current level of performance for all students, as well as give LES teachers the individualized information they need to support each student’s path to academic growth and proficiency. Families will receive iReady reports and Marking Period 2 Report Cards in February. Students will bring report cards home on Friday, February 3rd. Please reach out to your child’s teacher for specific student information or to set up a mid-year conference if desired.
