Lebanon School District

This monthly communication is intended for our Lebanon School District families.

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Hello Cedar Families,

As we enter November, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on gratitude. We are so grateful for your partnership in supporting your child’s education and the ways you help make our district strong. This month, I want to share a few ways to connect with your child’s learning and stay engaged with our Cedar community.

At the end of the month, we’ll hold parent-teacher conferences for our students in grades PK-8. These conferences are an invaluable opportunity to connect with teachers, learn more about your child’s progress, and discuss ways we can all support their growth. We hope you’ll join us to strengthen the home-school connection that makes such a difference in student success.

For our high school families, November is also a time to focus on our students’ involvement. From clubs and sports to community service, our students are making a meaningful impact. We encourage you to support your high schooler in these activities—they are an important part of learning and personal development.

This month's newsletter also includes some important highlights:

• A link to buy Cedar gear to show your school spirit.
• Information about inclement weather days to help you prepare.
• Registering for a PowerSchool parent account.
• Details on career opportunities within our district and with our transportation provider.

Thank you for being an essential part of our Cedar family!! Together, we’re creating a learning environment where each student can thrive and achieve their best.

With Cedar Pride,

Nicole L. Malinoski, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

The Lebanon School District is committed to strengthening the bond between parents and families. We believe this bond begins with excellent communication, which is the heart of successful organizations. PowerSchool is the student information system used in the district by teachers, counselors and administrators to manage student data. Parents/Guardians use their account to view their child(ren)'s grades and attendance.

If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Account, please fill out the information listed in the link below and we will send detailed instructions to the confirmed email address, allowing you to view data for your child(ren).

The Cedar Closet is a resource for students in our district that provides clothing and hygiene items for those in need. What we have available to share is dependent on our donations and current supplies. Typically, we try to offer several changes of clothes and shoes per student. We also offer hygiene items like toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and deodorant. Please contact the social workers at 717-273-9391 extensions 6925, 6926 and 6927 for assistance.

As we approach the month of November, we want to inform you about our plan for inclement weather. The Lebanon School District has always been committed to in-person instruction and there are two weather make-up days built into our 2024-2025 school calendar: Monday, February 17, 2025, and Thursday, April 17, 2025.

In other words, for the first two days the district closes due to inclement weather, schools will be closed and students will not work online from home as the instructional days will be made up.

If the district needs additional weather make-up days beyond these two, then we will transition to Flexible Instructional Days (FID). On FID days, students will complete work at home and receive credit for the day. Please click on the link below to learn more about FID days.

In October, our district began holding meetings for parents and guardians to continue to foster the importance of collaboration and support of our students. Our next Cedar Chat is coming to a school near you!!

We will meet our Harding parent/guardians on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Please stop by and participate in our partnership! All are welcome!!

Thank you to our High School Mass Communication students for creating our very first video in the "We Are the Cedars of Lebanon" series! Please take a few minutes and hear from two of our Cedar educators via the link below!

We are excited to offer a new way for you to show your support and pride for our schools! Whether you're attending a sporting event, a school performance, or just out and about, wearing Cedar gear is a great way to represent our amazing district.

Our exclusive line of Cedar apparel is now available for purchase, with options for all ages! From cozy hoodies to stylish tees and hats, there’s something for everyone. By wearing Cedar gear, you not only show your school spirit but also support our students and programs.

Thank you for being part of the Cedar family and showing your support!

Note: Our online store will open for three weeks and then close for five days for inventory updates. This will continue throughout the year so if you find the store closed, please try again in five days.

Our local student transportation company is hiring!!

Behind every wheel of a school bus or van, there is a driver who is making a difference in the life of a child. Working as a driver with Krise Transportation, you will be recognized as the essential link between students and schools. You will be part of a team that measures success by purpose, partnerships, and relationships between drivers, students, parents, and school districts.

Krise are hiring dedicated people who understand that the safety of their students is of the utmost importance and who are HEROES - HERE, EVERDAY, READY, ON-TIME EXCEPTIONAL, AND SAFE.

Our Board of School Directors recognized our September and October Rotary Students of the Month at a recent business meeting. Congratulations to:

• Ismaer Franqui Segarra, September Student of the Month
• Amy Liriano, September Student of the Month
• Noah Brandt, October Student of the Month

• Ava Rodriguez, October Student of the Month

Are you interested in joining our team? Do you have questions about the process, credentialing, or employee benefits? We are here to help and want YOU to become a employee of our Cedar Family!

We have both full and part time positions, as well as substitute positions available in various departments in our district. Please send us an email or call us!! We want YOU to be a Cedar!!

1. Email: hr@lebanon.k12.pa.us
2. Phone: 717-270-6730

All Lebanon School District students are eligible to apply for a Lebanon Transit student fare card and ride the bus for $1.00. Students will need to complete a brief application and verify school enrollment (student photo ID, a letter signed by the school, or student fare card from the previous academic year). Once the application is approved and the fare card is received, students can board a Lebanon Transit fixed route bus, present their student fare card, and pay the reduced fare of $1.00.

Please see one of our SAIP coordinators for more information!

On the first Friday of every month, our district focuses on college and career readiness activities. On these district dress down days, our faculty and staff wear attire celebrating their college alma mater or a post secondary career! Throughout our schools, our team of school counselors use various methods to share career knowledge with students in all district schools.

Welcome, to our new Cedar Family team Members!

• Savannah McDonnell: HD - K4 Floater Paraprofessional
• Gloria Torres: HH - PCA Life Skills
• John Puder: LHS - ELD Paraprofessional
• Micheal Keck: LHS - Second Shift Custodian
• Leanne Shoemaker: LHS - Assistant Principal
• Itamaritza Rivera-Vega: LIS - Second Shift Custodian
• Kimberly Hoffman: LJH - Second Shift Custodian
• Abigail Welty: NW - LTS Grade 4 Teacher
• Rosa Almonte: SW - K4 Floater Paraprofessional
• Julia Leisey: SW - PCA Emotional Support

We invite you to follow us on our social media platforms! Staying connected with us on social media is a great way to keep up with the latest news, important updates, and inspiring stories happening across our district. From highlights of student achievements and school events to important reminders and helpful resources, our social channels are here to keep you informed and engaged.

Follow us today on:

• Facebook - Lebanon School District
• X(formerly Twitter) - @Lebanon_SD_News

Let’s stay connected and celebrate our students, staff, and community together!

If you have any ideas we can highlight in a future monthly newsletter, please contact Dr. Malinoski (nmalinoski@lebanon.k12.pa.us) or Mrs. Minnich (kminnich@lebanon.k12.pa.us)