LIS Weekly
A Message from Mrs. Hardwicke
Dear Students and Families,
This year is flying by so quickly. This month will probably move just as fast with all of the activities and things happening around LIS. Our students will be busy working their way through the NWEA tests. These tests will continue to track your child's progress in the areas of Reading and Math while offering areas to remediate and enrich, pushing everyone to reach their fullest potential.
We are also looking forward to our upcoming holiday concerts. This Wednesday, on December 11, our band, orchestra, and choir will be performing at CHS. Doors will open at 6:00 with the concert starting at 6:30.
This Friday, our 6th grade students also have a unique opportunity to attend the Liberty Middle School Winter Formal Dance in the Liberty Gym. Students can still purchase tickets for $5. Fifth grade students can attend from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Water will be sold for $1 and students can have photos taken for $5 each.
The last week before break, our school will also host Reindeer Games, which is a week full of friendly competitions, spirit days, and fun activities. Be on the lookout for more information on Reindeer Games coming home this week. Make sure you are here next Friday, December 20, so you can participate in the games!
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Hardwicke
Together we shine brighter!
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Hardwicke
Principal
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our students, we want to inform you about an important update regarding students who are injured and wearing medical devices such as walking boots, crutches, casts, slings, or splints. Effective immediately, any student with a medical device will be required to provide a doctor’s note confirming that they are cleared to participate in both gym class and recess. If a doctor advises against participation for any specified duration, the student will need to provide a subsequent note from the doctor clearing the student to resume these activities once they are healed.
This update is designed to ensure that all students can safely engage in physical activities while also considering their health and recovery. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Health Clinic. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
12/11 - PTO Meeting After School
12/11 - Holiday Concerts for Band, Choir, and Orchestra at CHS
12/16-12/18 Garbology Presentation - 5th Grade
12/18 - General Music Class Musicals
12/20 - End of Grading Period 2
12/20 - Reindeer Games
12/23-1/3 Winter Break
1/7 - School Resumes
1/7 - Toma the Mime Visit - 5th Grade
Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Earbuds, & Earphones Usage
5th and 6th grade students are not allowed to use their personal communication devices (cell phones and smart watches) during the instructional day. Items used for communication should be stored in lockers to be kept safe throughout the day. If students need to contact a parent/guardian during the day, they are welcome to do so from the office. Classrooms also have phone access. Similarly, students are not permitted to wear personal earbuds with bluetooth capabilities attached to their phones (e.g. Air Pods, etc.). Students will need to use their school-issued iPad earphones for Exact Path lessons and select ILEARN testing sessions. The only time audio ear pieces are permitted are for teacher-assigned classwork and medically-approved needs.
iPad Use
- iPads are the property of Duneland Schools. Students should keep the devices in operable condition.
- Students should refrain from downloading apps, pics, etc. that are not permitted under school and/or corporation policy.
- Students are required to bring their charged iPads to class. Intermediate curriculum is designed to utilize iPads for lessons and enrichment activities.
Information regarding student bus transportation for the 2024-2025 school year is available on DSC website under the Transportation Department.
TRACK STUDENT'S BUS WITH MYSTOP APP
The Duneland School Corporation Department of Transportation has now made My Stop available to our families.
My Stop is a web-based application which will allow parents to access live bus GPS information using a smartphone, tablet, or computer and securely view the current location of your child’s bus on routes. The system also provides the bus’s estimated time of arrival at your child’s bus stop.
Please read the attached letter to parents for more information on how to use My Stop to track your child's bus.
The DSC Child Nutrition Department utilizes NutriSlice as its menus program. This app is available for iPhone and Android through your mobile app store. Parents can also access the full website for Duneland Schools on a computer via this NutriSlice link.
This app will allow parents and students to view the menus as well as the nutritional info for each menu item at any of the Duneland Schools. This program will be developed further incorporating images of the actual food items being served at each of the Duneland schools.
