Learning Express Parent Newsletter

Students in Mrs. McQuown's and Miss Snyder's classes took their first ever fieldtrip! The students boarded the school bus and went to the Altoona Public Library. At the library, our classes were the first students in Altoona to sign up to be part of the Dolly Pardon Imagination Library! This program puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. Children from birth to age 5 are eligible to receive personalized books with each child's name on it sent directly to their home. There is no cost to the program. Students also signed up to get their very own library card!

On October 25th all classes at Learning Express will be decorating pumpkins as a reward! If you are able to do so, please consider donating a few pumpkins for this event! Pumpkins should be smaller in size (typically $1-$2 dollars at pumpkin stands). Send them to school by October 21st if you are able to donate!

In the month of October, students at LEX will focus on learning about Leader In Me Habit #2: Begin With The End in Mind. This habit is about setting goals and working towards them. Families are encouraged to set a goal with their child at home and work towards completing the goal. Here are some example goals that could be set at home.

-Set a goal to be on time for school if your family is not always on time.

-Set a goal for your family to work on cleaning out a designated area (garage, basement, etc.)

-Set a goal for your child to keep their room clean for a specific period of time (2 weeks).

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LEX welcomes volunteer participation in our school and fully understands the impact parent involvement makes on the education of the child. There are many opportunities in our school to actively participate in the educational program.

Per the Child Protective Services Law and Act 15 of 2015, volunteers are required to obtain background checks (PA State Police and FBI Reports) and child abuse clearances (Child Abuse History Clearance). Clearances are valid for 60 months from the date of issue and must be on file in the school's Main Office before the volunteer is approved to participate in any activities.

The volunteer requirements and the individual clearances are described in detail within the Altoona Area School District Volunteer Manual. For specific questions, please contact the building principal.

Visit our website via this link to begin the process to become a volunteer!

https://www.aasdcat.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=422926&type=d&pREC_ID=922977

Thank you for your time and dedication to our students.

• October 1, 2024- LEX Marianna's Hoagie Fundraiser Begins
• October 7-11, 2024- Early Intervention Classrooms Fall Break No School; Pre K Counts Classrooms are In Session
• October 25, 2024- LEX Marianna's Hoagie Orders and Payments Due
• November 1, 2024- No School; Teacher In-Service
• November 7, 2024- LEX Marianna's Hoagie Fundraiser Pick Up 4:00-6:00 pm