LOE Families,

November marks the season of gratitude! It's my favorite month of the year as we anticipate fall break and celebrate what we are most thankful for. I am thankful for our students and families. The start to this school year proved to me just how resilient our students and staff can be.

Be Proactive: Please mark your calendars for the month of November. We will have no school from November 25th - 29th per our CCPS Academic Calendar. Our SAC meeting date will now be on Tuesday, November 19th @ 7:30 am. Please consider attending our November Parent Lighthouse Meeting (see flyer below) as we continue to discuss the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Synergize: Please consider spending time with your son/daughter to review their quarter 1 report card. This helps your child know that you are involved in the educational process and are aware of their progress in school. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher and set up a conference.

Put First Things First: Celebrations are in order!!! All students are working on their lead measures to reach their WIG (Wildly Important Goal). "All students will reach their annual typical growth in iReady by May 2025." Students will be celebrating by enjoying ice pops and outside field activities the first week of November.

Finally, safety 1st. If you are walking your child to school from Immokalee Road, please walk your child all the way to the front office. Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you,

LOE Administrative Team

Any student who was absent for school picture day or a new student to Laurel Oak Elementary, will have the opportunity on November 6th to have their picture taken. Please visit www.leonards.com/order

Your child may come home and share with you that they are interested in joining the Odyssey of the Mind Club - led by Mrs. Nikki Morse. Please see student application below and reach out to Mrs. Morse with questions. morser@collierschools.com

• Spaghetti straps on shirts are not acceptable - per CCPS dress code
• Crocs are not appropriate footwear for school. This is consistent with NNMS and OMS. Please remind your child to wear school appropriate footwear.

As elementary school counselors, our primary role is to support students in their academic, social, and emotional development. We are here to help create a safe and nurturing environment where every student feels valued and understood. We believe that strong partnerships between home and school are crucial to a child's success, and we look forward to collaborating with you to ensure our students thrive.

Throughout the year, you may find us in classrooms providing lessons with the whole class, or in our classroom working with small groups or individual students. We often teach students coping strategies to help them manage their feelings. We also oversee our Peer Mediation Program, Student Ambassadors, and all things PBIS. We work very closely with teachers and administrators to ensure our students have the support they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Please feel free to contact me via email at hackeb@collierschools.com or phone at (239)377-7417; or Mrs. Gaillard via email at gaillaam@collierschools.com or phone at (239)377-7406. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students’ success.

Get your spirit wear for the 2024-2025 school year. Click the link below - orders will be delivered directly to your home.

https://www.bonfire.com/store/laurel-oak-elementary-pto-spirit-wear/

11/1: Red Ribbon Week - Wear your school spirit shirt or school colors

11/15 - 10/16: Interim period ends

11/19: SAC meeting 7:30 am in the media center

11/19: Parent Lighthouse Meeting @ 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

11/25 - 11/28: No School for teachers or students

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.