While we are charged with the education of our youth, safety always comes first. Lineweaver's student (and community) safety is my priority. I think it's important for our community to know of the measures we take as a school and district.

• Annual whole-staff safety protocol training from School Safety Dept

• Updated Threat Assessment training for administration and other essential personnel; includes both physical and social/emotional safety and support components

• School wide quarterly drill (that will include one of each "secure", "lockdown", and "shelter in place"); Monthly Fire drills, Twice annually Bus Evacuation Drills

• We are a closed-campus, where the only point of entry is the front office during the school day; during arrival and dismissal, our three student entry-points are staff-supervised

• Infrastructure that includes recent increased safety measures of buzzer entry, heightened fences to 8 feet, and reflective, penetration resistant window film. Future district projects include keyless entry and cameras.

Aside from these trainings, practice, and infrastructure that make for a safe community, we also know that when students and families feel connected to their school with a sense of belonging and know that adults care for them, they contribute safely. We strive to make these connections with students and foster relationships with them to give them the social and emotional care they need. We appreciate your support!

At Lineweaver, we believe in teaching the "whole child". This means that students get opportunities to develop academics as well as social/emotional! We are continuing our work using Character Strong resources to introduce and reinforce a character trait each month. Classroom lessons and discussions will be centered upon this month's trait and a student from each class will receive an award. October's Character Trait is RESPONSIBILITY! This is also one of our 4 Be's, so it is fitting that it be one of our first character traits in the year.

Thank you so much to all of the families that have donated books to Lineweaver this year. Seeing books knocked off of the wish lists is exhilarating. The kids love having new titles to enjoy. Newly published books really help to jumpstart a love of reading in our students. As library assistants, throughout TUSD, we have a goal of creating library book collections that are newer and more relevant to the rising generation. Your support in this endeavor is more than I could have hoped for. Thank you so much for bringing newer books to our students here at Lineweaver. Please also consider filling out a volunteer application through the TUSD website and joining me in the library throughout the week and during our Scholastic Bookfairs (coming up in November). THANK YOU AGAIN! -Stephanie Draper

Book Wish List

This October 3rd was Election Day for Student Council (STUCO) officers. Our fantastic STUCO sponsor, Mrs. Kenyon Richey, facilitated the student application and campaigning process. Student candidates wrote and delivered powerful speeches for all 4th and 5th grade students, who then cast their votes later in the day. Our school community can expect to see fundraising and school improvements all year, brought to you by STUCO!

In order for Lineweaver to continue having a full time PE teacher and Physical Education program within the school day, we need your help!!! We are assembling a committee of teachers/staff/parents to head up this work. PLease contact the front office if you are interested in joining this team. The team will meet with Principal Walls to develop an action plan.

All donations are accepted to Lineweaver “Gifts and Donations” to help us meet our goal of raising $75,000 by February 15th, 2025. Doing so will allow your child to continue having PE next school year. Our office manager, Lisia Langejans can help with your deposit. We are not even close to our goal... please help!

Please join Principal Walls to beautify our school on an upcoming Saturday morning. We've had these clean-up days twice a year for the last couple of years and the grounds always look great after some community work time. Lineweaver needs your help with dusting, garden tending, sweeping, and general campus grounds cleanup. Please join us! You can just show up the day of, or sign up.

Our campus is committed to being Drug Free! Lineweaver will participate in the Red Ribbon Campaign once again this year. Expect to learn more about spirit days and other ways we will show our commitment to healthy lifestyles in the coming days. Click here for more information

Lineweaver's annual Costume Parade will occur on Thursday, October 31st at 9am on the Columbus field. At this time, our school will gather in a large circle to walk a lap and show off costumes. Costumes are completely optional and must be school appropriate: no blood/gore or weapons. Masks are OK during the parade only. Costumes MAY be worn throughout the day as long as they are not a distraction and as the teacher permits. Any family members who want to observe the parade MUST sign in the visitor log in the front office.

Oct 7-11 // Fall Break

Oct 15 // Site Council 3:15 pm (room 17)

Oct 14-18 // STUCO Spook-a-grams on Sale before school

Oct 17 & 18 // Quarterly Awards (by invitation)

Oct 18 // Fall Festival 4-7pm

Oct 19 // Campus Beautification 9-11am

Oct 21 // LWPTO mtg 6pm

Oct 23 // No School, Professional Learning Day

Oct 24- 31 // Red Ribbon Week

Oct 27 // LW Hosts "Trunk or Treat" 6-8pm

Oct 31 // Costume Parade 9am

Nov 1 // Skate Country Night 5-7pm

As an OMA Gold school, we look forward to showcasing our students' learning during winter and spring performances. Please save these dates for winter performances.. more information coming~

Nov 19th // LW Stars Shine (instrument solo performances)

Dec 10 // 1st grade and 2nd grade performances

Dec 16 // Choir and Recorder performances

Dec 17 // Band and Orchestra performances