IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is very important that parents ensure all beginning of the year registration paperwork is turned in to the LEX office no later than Thursday, August 22nd. Failure to have a full registration packet will result in your child's enrollment at LEX being paused until documents are turned in.
These procedures are in place to ensure the safety of every child at attends school at The Learning Express. It is required that all parents/guardians following these procedures.
Arrival Procedures
- 2 Day and 3 Day Students will arrive and dismiss at the 4th Street Entrance.
- 5 Day Students will arrive and dismiss at the Second Ave. Entrances.
- Teachers will arrive promptly at the doors at arrival times (8:50 am and 12:20 pm).
- Teachers will wait for five minutes then close the doors.
- Late students must be brought to the main entrance on First Ave. and signed in by an adult.
Dismissal Procedures
- Always bring and display your student dismissal card. While your child's teacher will know who you are, a substitute teacher will not. Extra caution will be taken on days when there is a substitute teacher in the classroom.
- If you do not have your card, you will be asked for your ID and your patience as we make phone calls and ensure your child's safety.
- Consider taking a picture of your dismissal card and keeping it on your phone.
- Large and wallet sized dismissal cards will be provided.
- You can request additional cards by asking your child's teacher.
Each new school year brings opportunities for academic growth and growth in all areas of development. Although children must be knowledgeable when they graduate, they must also be healthy, engaged, responsible, and caring people. We’re grateful you’re here at The Learning Express and we’re excited to partner with you and your child. As a Leader in Me School, we believe that every member of your family has greatness and we can’t wait to learn and grow from you!
Leader in Me (LIM) is an evidence-based, comprehensive school-improvement model—developed in partnership with educators and Franklin Covey—that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in a global community. Our school has chosen to operate through a uniquely different lens. Leader in Me is about empowering your child to reach their full potential while ultimately finding their voice. As a school, the staff in this building have made five core commitments to your child. We call these our Core Paradigms. In these paradigms you will find the belief and way we view all students.
At this school we see that:
• Everyone is a leader.
• Everyone has genius.
• Change starts with me.
• We empower students to lead their own learning.
• Educators and families partner to develop the whole person.
Not only do these paradigms apply to your student, they apply to all of us! Leader in Me provides our school with the vision and language to lead the school in a way that addresses all areas of development. As each child discovers and develops their unique gifts and talents, they are given opportunities to lead. As leaders, they become active, engaged partners in their own education, and their self-confidence, responsibility, and initiative grows. The children quickly understand the benefits of different gifts and talents; they learn to listen to new ideas, work together to achieve results, and motivate one another to be the best. We hope your school enjoys sharing these new opportunities. Together, we will see each child grow throughout the year.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Try laying out your clothes each night before you go to bed. At the end of the week, reflect on this question: Did this help your week go more smoothly?
Send a picture of your child completing their LIM Habit Homework to akurtz@altoonasd.com to be featured on our school Facebook page for Being Proactive at home!
Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on all the happenings at The Learning Express. Search for us "AASD Learning Express." We post weekly pictures of students learning, community events, parent resources, and information regarding Family Fun Nights, Parent Trainings, and weather closures/delays. Don't miss out on receiving this information-LIKE us now!
LEX welcomes volunteer participation in our school and fully understands the impact parent involvement makes on the education of the child. There are many opportunities in our school to actively participate in the educational program.
Per the Child Protective Services Law and Act 15 of 2015, volunteers are required to obtain background checks (PA State Police and FBI Reports) and child abuse clearances (Child Abuse History Clearance). Clearances are valid for 60 months from the date of issue and must be on file in the school's Main Office before the volunteer is approved to participate in any activities.
The volunteer requirements and the individual clearances are described in detail within the Altoona Area School District Volunteer Manual. For specific questions, please contact the building principal.
Visit our website via this link to begin the process to become a volunteer!
https://www.aasdcat.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=422926&type=d&pREC_ID=922977
Thank you for your time and dedication to our students.
