Lyncrest School Scoop

March 28, 2025

A Note From Mrs. Diee

Hello, Lyncrest Families!

We’ve had an exciting and enriching week at Lyncrest, and I’m thrilled to share some of the highlights with you!

4th Grade Strawberry DNA Extraction: The students had an amazing time extracting DNA from strawberries during a special visit from Thermo Fisher Scientific. It was such a fun and engaging hands-on experience!

Blow-Up Planetarium: All students were captivated by the blow-up planetarium experience from StarLab! They explored the stars and compared constellations with Chinese cultural stories of the stars, making great connections between science and storytelling.

Special Read Alouds: We enjoyed some wonderful read-alouds this week, including stories shared by Mrs. Diee and thoughtful contributions from our students who celebrate Ramadan.

Ramadan and Eid Presentation: A big thank you to the parents who joined us on Friday afternoon to share a meaningful and informative presentation about Ramadan and Eid. The students truly enjoyed learning and asking questions!

Color Run Registration is Still Open! We are still registering for the Color Run on May 16th! If you haven’t signed up yet, please use the link below to register. We’re excited to share that we are halfway to our fundraising goal and have currently raised $6,044! A special shout-out to our top three fundraisers so far:

Sadie G. - $551
Evan B. - $400
Aria K. - $400

Field Day T-Shirts – Size Needed! The PTO is generously purchasing Field Day t-shirts for all students! Please enter your child’s shirt size using the form below to ensure they receive the correct size.

Upcoming Torrance Testing for 2nd Grade In the coming weeks, our 2nd-grade students will be taking the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. Please take a moment to read the attached letter from Mrs. Keller, Assistant Superintendent of Education, for more information.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Enjoy the weekend,

Mrs. Diee :)

Free PTO Field Day T-Shirt Size!

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Coming up...

3/31 School Closed- Eid al-Fitr

4/3 Bright Star Behavior Assembly,1:30pm

4/4 2nd Grade Trip, Turtle Back Zoo

4/9 3rd Grade Library Trip

4/14-4/18 Spring Recess, School Closed

4/21 School Reopens

Color Run Registration

Lyncrest Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Jane Chahine

Lyncrest School is proud to announce Mrs. Jane Chahine for the prestigious Teacher of the Year award. With 20 years of dedicated service in education, Mrs. Chahine continues to inspire students, colleagues, and the school community with her passion, unwavering commitment, and innovative teaching methods.

As a third-grade teacher, Mrs. Chahine transforms her classroom into a vibrant hub of learning, where every moment is a teachable moment. Her ability to seize opportunities for growth—whether during a structured lesson or a spontaneous classroom discussion—ensures that her students are always engaged, challenged, and inspired. She tailors her teaching to meet the diverse needs of her students, fostering a love for learning and instilling confidence in each child to reach their fullest potential.

Beyond her classroom, Mrs. Chahine takes her dedication to education even further by serving as the Student Council Advisor. Under her leadership, the Student Council thrives as a platform for teaching governance, teamwork, and service learning. She has introduced meaningful projects that encourage students to think critically about their community and the world around them. From organizing school-wide initiatives to planning service projects, she ensures that students not only learn about leadership but also practice it in impactful ways.

What sets Mrs. Chahine apart is her ability to inspire not only academic achievement but also character development. She instills in her students the importance of responsibility, kindness, and active citizenship, shaping them into thoughtful, compassionate individuals who will carry these values far beyond the walls of the classroom.

Congratulations, Mrs. Chahine, our Teacher of the Year.

Lyncrest Educational Specialist of the Year - Miss Amanda Pook

Lyncrest School is proud to announce Miss Amanda Pook for the esteemed title of Educational Specialist of the Year. Her unwavering dedication, positive outlook, and tireless efforts have made an immeasurable impact on both students and staff at Lyncrest School.

Amanda Pook exemplifies excellence in her role as a speech-language pathologist. She goes above and beyond in supporting the students on her caseload, tailoring interventions to meet each child's unique needs and celebrating their progress with encouragement and care. Her expertise extends far beyond speech services; she proactively collaborates with classroom teachers, sharing resources and strategies to support all students, not just those she directly serves. Her commitment to student success is evident in every interaction, whether she is helping a teacher address classroom challenges or equipping students with the tools they need to thrive academically and socially.

Her influence doesn’t stop in the classroom. Ms. Pook can often be found on the playground during recess, stepping in to assist students navigating social conflicts or teaching them valuable lessons about communication and empathy. Her presence during these unstructured times is a testament to her holistic approach to student well-being, fostering a supportive environment where children feel heard, valued, and equipped to handle challenges.

What truly sets Ms. Pook apart is her contagious positivity and warm demeanor. No matter the circumstances, she greets every day and every challenge with a smile, inspiring those around her to adopt the same outlook. Her optimism not only uplifts the students she serves but also motivates her colleagues to approach their work with renewed purpose and compassion.

Congratulations, Miss Pook, our Educational Specialist of the Year.