Thank you to all of the families that took the time to share thoughts and feedback through our 2023-2024 school year family feedback survey--AND for your patience with the length of time it has taken to outsource the data and collect the findings which will be shared on Friday, January 17th. The summary report was recently developed by a qualitative data group, has just been shared with my staff and is a reflection of your voices and continued collaboration to make our school better from year to year.

Coordinated with CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical Observational Society). The whole family is invited.

We are hosting a logistics session for all interested in brainstorming ways to MAXIMIZE the safety for all students and families planning to use the crosswalk that will be opening soon. A member of our school district's Transportation Planning team plans to attend to support our efforts. There are 2 dates and 3 times to participate (below). While a plan will be in place before the crosswalk is officially opened, changes will be made as needed as we prioritize student/family safety. I also want to add that this comes with an additional layer of responsibility for all of us. While the crosswalk is out of our "jurisdiction," prohibiting us from formalizing city/county rules, during these meetings we hope to develop community expectations during school hours and need your best thinking and perspectives.

Dates & Times for Community Input/Safety Suggestions:

Tuesday, January 21 8:30AM-9:30AM (Media Center)

Tuesday, January 21 6PM-7PM (Media Center)

Wednesday, January 29 6-7PM (Media Center)

We continue to encourage families to bring in pre-packaged snacks for their child's class. Please note that any snack that is NOT pre-packaged will not be shared. While we do not celebrate birthdays during the school day, acknowledging students during snack time in a simple, meaningful way can ensure everyone feels included. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this expectation.

I want to acknowledge that teachers here work BEYOND the “40 Hour” work week, spending time after 2:45PM daily, in the evenings, and on weekends. I respectfully ask that we continue to show as much LOVE to them as things begin to pick up.

• Enrollment application
• Birth certificate
• Immunizations
• Health form
• Proof of residency
• Parent/Legal Guardian ID

All documentation can be submitted with the application (upload options available in application), via email or in person.

Please contact Shekera "Asia" Pope with questions: shekera_pope@dpsnc.net

Visit: Visit: https://www.dpsnc.net/enrollment to start the process

You can download this application from the Google Play and Apple Store. Teachers will share more information about accessing their class during the first couple weeks of school.

You DO NOT need to download the application to receive messages from the teacher or school. Messages will come in an SMS (Short Message Service) Text automatically--and to every family that has a phone registered or updated in PowerSchools. The application tends to work better for pictures and other application features.

IMPORTANT: This application is designed for informal Parent/Teacher communication. Please email or call your child's teacher to communicate formal requests.

Email: james_hopkins@dpsnc.net
Website: https://www.dpsnc.net/lyons-farm-elementary
Location: 906 Scott King Road, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-560-9449
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/396577048993289/?ref=share
Twitter: @principaljhop