Webber Elementary Newsletter

Greetings Webber Elementary Students and Parents,

Homecoming is a wonderful tradition, especially here in Lake Orion. It represents that the school and the community are a united entity. It is a celebration of all Dragons, current students and alumni, the past and the present. For next week, our P2 Advisory Student Committee have developed a variety of different dress-up daily themes to add the fun here at Webber!

To kick off LOCS Homecoming Week, the parade will meander through downtown Lake Orion on Sunday, October 6 at 3:30 p.m. Families are invited to walk the parade route, representing Webber Elementary. If you are interested, RSVP by completing the following form. Parade participants need to be staged at Blache Sims Elementary by 3:00 p.m. See the corresponding section in this newsletter for more information. LOCS Homecoming Parade Registration

It's been a great run, but the temperatures are becoming more seasonal. Low 40's, possibly dipping into the 30's next week. Whether it's for the bus stop or recess, it is important for students to have outerwear - sweatshirt or jacket - so that they are comfortable. Pizza goes great with homecoming. Pizza goes great with cold weather. Pizza goes great with everything! On Thursday, October 10 (all day), G's Pizzeria is hosting a dine-to-donate, with 15% of proceeds going to the Webber PTO. The offer is valid for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.

M-STEP Reports - Teachers distributed parent M-STEP reports this afternoon for students to take home. The report details performance from those students who tested during last spring's assessment window. Children were encouraged to hand deliver, but you may have to check that backpack 🙂.

Attendance matters - coming to school is very important! I'm pleased to report that we are witnessing very strong attendance habits to start this school year. Overwhelmingly, research has demonstrated that consistent attendance is directly correlated with academic achievement and other important aspects related to the growth and development of children. Mental health, relationship building, and developing capacity for independence are just a few of them. Even missing as few as two days each month has been correlated to very undesirable outcomes. Affirming the importance of coming to school and solidifying good habits are extremely important early on during the elementary years. Please remember to communicate with the Webber staff (classroom teacher) when your child is going to be absent, including an email to Lyla Dyer (lyla.dyer@lok12.org).

Reminder: Earlier this year, the district sent out details recently regarding sporting events at Dragon Stadium. Varsity games tend to be a community event that attracts a large number of people. Be advised that elementary-aged children must be accompanied by an adult for entry.

Thank you so much for your support. Have a wonderful weekend.

Tony Palmeri

Principal, Webber Elementary

The Homecoming Parade will be held in Downtown Lake Orion on Sunday, October 6 at 3:30 p.m. Families are invited to walk the parade route, representing Webber Elementary. If you are interested, RSVP by completing the following form. LOCS Homecoming Parade Registration

Parade participants need to be staged at Blache Sims Elementary by 3:00 p.m. Parking is not available at Blanche Sims, so you will have to park elsewhere and walk over to the starting area.

In the diagram below, Webber is assigned spot #18, on the access drive to the school.

October 7 through October 11

LOCS is hosting "Parent University" information sessions. On session is focused on early (K-1) literacy and phonics at each elementary in the district (all sessions are the same). That Parent U will be here at Webber on October 15, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, or to explore alternate dates at one of the other buildings, review the flyer attached below.

Another Parent University seminar will be focused on "Bullying Awareness: What Parents Need to Know" (Grades K - 5). That session is taking place on October 9, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Orion Oaks Elementary. Corresponding flyer is attached below.

Teachers will be communicating their conference sign-up forms in the October 17/18 newsletters. Parents have the opportunity to schedule an in-person meeting or opt for a virtual Zoom meeting. November 6 and 7 will be designated for evening, in-person conferences. More information will be provided in the next few weeks. Standby 🙂

Lake Orion Community Schools' prevention partner, the North Oakland Community Coalition, is conducting a Parent and Community Survey to collect input regarding the programs and area resources that support student mental and physical health. Your input will help guide future initiatives and enable both NOCC and LOCS to better understand and address the needs of families in our community. Data collected in this anonymous survey will be made available to the public as well as to the many organizations that partner to support our youth. The survey can be found here: North Oakland Community Coalition: Community & Parent Survey. Thank you for your help!

Hello Webber Families-

Mrs. Burks, Mrs. Mucci, PTO members, and Webber families will clean up Webber on Saturday, November 2nd from 10 am - 12pm. Bring your clippers, gloves, blowers, trimmers, and rakes. We will be pulling weeds, trimming trees and bushes, blowing woodchips off the sidewalks, and raking A LOT of leaves. Please sign up using the link below.

November 2 Webber Cleanup Sign-Up

Family information meeting for K - 5th grade girls will be held here at Webber Elementary on Monday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. See the attached flyer for more information.

The WONDERFUL Webber PTO have some very fun events coming up.

G's Pizzeria, Dine to Donate - Thursday, October 10 ALL DAY. 15% of sales go to the Webber PTO for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Treat yourself!

"Boo" Fundraiser - For $30, you can sign up to have a friend or family member’s yard “Boo’d” (decorated with Halloween themed signs). Flyer also provided below.

Sign Up - To "BOO" Your Friends and Family

Spirit Wear Store - Closes October 6! The Webber Elementary Spirit Wear Store is up and running. Visit the link or QR code if you are interested in purchasing any Lake Orion gear.

Spirit Wear Store – Webber Elementary

Pumpkin Carving Contest - Beginning October 25, sponsored by Menchies (See Flyer)

Flyers available below for all PTO Events

See below!

Up-to-date menus are available on the LOCS website: https://www.lakeorionschools.org/departments/food-nutrition/menus-and-nutritional-information

October 6 - Homecoming Parade - Downtown Lake Orion (3:30 p.m.)

October 7 - 13 - Homecoming Week

October 10 - G's Pizzeria, Dine to Donate

October 18 - No School

October 25 - Pumpkin carving contest begins (See flyer)

October 31 - Halloween Parade! at 9:30 a.m. (Half Day) - More information will be provided next week!

November 1 - No School, Teacher Professional Development

November 4 - 8 - Parent Teacher Conferences

November 8 - Half Day

Throughout the school year, if you would like to recognize a staff member from Webber, we encourage you to submit a Distinguished Dragon nomination. The intent of the Distinguished Dragon program is to ensure that staff members who go above and beyond their regular duties are appreciated. The additional effort or support can range from helping an individual to helping a group or any effort that seems worthy of praise.

The staff member can be nominated by a student, parent, community member or a colleague by completing the form at LakeOrionSchools.org/DistinguishedDragon. We ask for the submitter's name and contact information to follow up with specific questions if necessary. Please make sure to select the appropriate school/department form so the message is routed in the proper direction.

Please complete the form entirely so the individual can be appropriately honored for their contributions.