Eagles Friday Update!

Dear Eagle Community,

Welcome back! We have two big events this week. Jan. 21st is 100th Day. We can't wait to see what you all come up with to celebrate 100 days of learning. We also have our first ever- Elementary Spirit Night. PTSO has been working hard to play a fun night to celebrate together. Please see the flyer below and come out to cheer on our team and celebrate together. We are excited to announce that our staff dance team will debut at the half time show. You don't want to miss that!!

Soaring together,

April Holder

New links have been updated to allow easy access to the website and menu.

SCHOOL HOURS: Monday-Thursday FRIDAY (EARLY DISMISSAL)

• 7:30 AM - Doors Open
• 7:55 AM - School day begins
• 2:45/2:15 (Friday) PM - Car Rider Dismissal
• 2:55/2:25 (Friday) PM - Bus Rider Dismissal

The school day begins promptly at 7:55AM. In the event that your child is tardy (any arrival after 7:55AM), please walk them into school so you can sign them in at the front office.

Please call the school office to report absences and late arrivals (after 9AM). If your call is not answered, leave a message with your name, the student's name, and the reason for the absence. Our secretary will review all messages and appropriately document your student's attendance. You may also report absences via email. (812) 952-3000 EXT 100 OR thompsona3@lanesville.k12.in.us

If your child requires a different method of getting home, please be sure to utilize the online Change of Transportation Form below. Change of Transportation Form Families should have received their individual codes via email. Contact information for bus drivers and routes can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lPe89B0HWTM8WEb-6BHZTWHPsQyqhhf/view?usp=sharing

If a parent wishes to send treats to school for his/her child’s birthday celebration, that parent must notify the child’s teacher at least one week in advance. ALL food items must be store-bought and include a list of ingredients due to numerous food allergies.

If you would like daily or weekly updates on school attendance, lunch accounts, grades and school discipline then sign up through Harmony. Log in to Harmony and select the menu tab, scroll down to notifications profile, set your profile settings as desired, then save your updates.

Our grading practice allows students to reassess if they get below a 70% on an assessment. The teachers will reteach and offer a retest. The grade can be replaced up to a max score of 80%. If a student did not put forth effort, refused or rushed then they can be given an option to redo the assessment without reteaching occurring. We also enter a 50% as the lowest grade to make sure that scores are not deflated from one grade.

Happy 3rd Quarter Eagle Families!

Over the next several weeks, we will be focusing on the third component of our Eagle Pledge:

Good Citizenship. This is such a fun topic to teach because there is SO much that encompasses displaying good citizenship.

Students have begun learning that citizenship relates to our "character" and "what kind of person we are." We discussed several character traits that we feel make us GOOD EAGLES: showing respect, being honest, helping others, being kind & caring, and including/accepting others.

This week, we dove specifically into 'Diversity' and how that relates to having good citizenship. Grade levels read stories such as, "The Crayon Box that Talked," "Chrysanthemum," and "The Judgmental Flower," while discussing the importance of accepting differences and celebrating the unique things that make each person special!

As always, please encourage your children to talk with you about what they are learning in guidance! If you are ever interested in extension activities or other books related to our lesson topics, please don't hesitate to ask! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out!

Mrs. Steele (K-4): steeles@lanesville.k12.in.us

Mrs. Kaelin (5-6): kaelinc@lanesville.k12.in.us

Student athletes need to make sure they have completed Final forms. This gives your child permission to stay for tryouts, practices and games when held directly afterschool. Parents please join Eventlink.com for schedules and events. Go to eventlink.com and click create account. Add School and Notification Contact Points. Then Add Calendar by clicking on My Calendars - Manage My Calendars. This will keep you updated on events.

LES Athletics include: basketball, cheer, tennis, cross country and track. If you have questions about these sports please contact Zack Payne: paynez@lanesville.k12.in.us

1/13 Away game

1/14 Home game with Boys Scout Flag Ceremony

1/21 Away game

1/22 Home- Elementary PTSO Spirit Night

1/28 Home game

The safety of our students and staff is our upmost priority. Our entrance doors remain locked at all times. Therefore, visitors must use our intercom system to be buzzed in the front doors. Entering the doors behind another visitor (piggybacking) is strictly prohibited. If you are entering the building for ANY reason, you are required to check in at the office and receive a visitor's badge.

If you or an adult family member would like to volunteer for field trips and school events. You need to complete a background check by September 13th. Please stop by the elementary office to complete the form.

• Bus #2 Ann Shaffer 502-296-6899
• Bus # 4 Jody Jones 812-968-3961 812-972-1620
• Bus #6 Chris Lasley 812-267-2101
• Bus #7 Sheila Emily 812-736-0177
• Bus # 8 Mike Emily 812-366-3623 812-596-0542
• Bus #11 Brook Clayton 812-461-8293
• Bus #13 Heather Baker 812-725-2505

Special thanks to Robert Eldridge III, Wayne Garber, Tom Van Cader, Rick Fetz and Troop 4020 for the Presentation of Colors at the 1/14/25 home basketball game. If you are interested in Boy Scout information please reach out to rneldridgeiii@gmail.com