Lenox Elementary Newsletter

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Wow! I can't believe October is already here! So much great learning happened in September. Classrooms spent time learning routines, building community, and getting to know each others strengths and goals. At Lenox, we believe it’s our responsibility to know, value, and empower every student so that they can achieve their dreams. To support the social, academic, and emotional growth of all Lenox scholars we are focusing on building students' foundational literacy and mathematics skills, explicitly teaching social and emotional competencies, and embedding daily focused language instruction so that all students are set up for high school academic and personal success. Thank you for partnering with us as we embark on the 23-24 school year!

Check out our instagram - hsdlenox and;

our website - https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/lenox for the latest happenings as well.

Thank you again for sharing your children with us!

In partnership,

Sarah Keller

Principal, Lenox Elementary

• Doors open for breakfast at 7:15am
• Students riding the bus, walking, or being dropped off in a car can eat breakfast in the cafeteria or head to the gym until the bell rings.
• Students are released from the gym at 7:35am when our first bell rings.
• Our tardy bell rings at 7:45am - morning meetings begin promptly in classrooms at 7:45
• M/T/TR/F the school day ends at 2:05pm
• On Wednesdays, the school day ends at 1:35pm
• Please do not use the front bus loop as a drop off spot before 7:45am. This area is reserved for busses.

• October 2nd: Booster Club Meeting 7:00-8:30pm
• October 5th: Muffins in the Morning 7:15-7:45am
• October 10th: Dining Night Out Panda Express (Imbrie)
• October 12th: Lenox Bubble Run 8-12
• October 13th: No School

HSD 23-24 School Yearlong Calendar English

HSD 23-24 School Yearlong Calendar Spanish

• Healthy Snacks & Drinks: healthy snacks and drinks are an important part of students wellbeing. Please send your child with water and snacks that fuel their brains and bodies. Avoid items such as candy or energy drinks. These treats can be enjoyed at home or for special occasions.
• Birthday Treats *New for the 23-24 school year*: Teachers often have multiple student birthdays within a week and the frequent sugary treats can disrupt student learning. Many students also have allergies and are unable to eat the shared goodies. In an effort to be healthier and more inclusive, birthday treats such as cupcakes, donuts, and other candies/food will no longer be allowed. Instead, consider donating a book to your child's classroom or gifting a class set of pencils.
• Attendance: If your child is going to be absent, please call the attendance line 503-844-1363 prior to the start of the day.
• Change in Go Home Plans: If you have changes to the way your child is getting home - please call the office the day prior or by 1:00pm the day of so that we can ensure a smooth transition for your child at dismissal time. If you email the classroom teacher, they will likely not see it until students have left for the day.
• Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering or joining your student at lunch, you must complete the HSD volunteer application including fingerprinting. You can visit https://volunteerapplication.hsd.k12.or.us/ to begin the process or check on the status of your application.

• Lenox Laps Visitors: If you plan to come watch your student(s) run during Lenox Laps, please come to the front office to sign-in and grab a visitor badge. There will be a designated spectator area so you get the best view!

Meeting 10/2 7:00pm-8:30pm, In Person & Virtual

Welcome back to Lenox! Please join us for our upcoming Booster Club meeting of the school year on Monday, October 2nd from 7:00pm - 8:30pm! Please join us in person or on Google Meet by using this link: https://meet.google.com/rbv-fsqr-psq Get to know who we are, learn new and upcoming information about things happening at Lenox, and come share your thoughts on what you would like to see at Lenox for the 2023-2024 school year! We look forward to seeing you there!

Missed the Booster Club Meeting on Monday? Come to the library Thursday, October 5th from 7:15-7:45am for a Booster Club Recap and for updates on Lenox, HSD, and Community events and happenings. You are welcome to come with questions, wonderings, and feedback! Coffee and Breakfast are provided.

We want all of our students at school everyday for consistent connection and learning. Please plan to send your child to school each school day on time unless they have any of the symptoms listed below. Instruction begins promptly at 7:45am each day. If your child does become sick with any of these symptoms, please call our attendance line as soon as possible and leave your child's name/teacher/and symptoms: 503-844-1363.

1. Please adhere to our signange at the front and back of the building that says "students only beyond this point" This allows staff to ensure the safety of your students at all times.
2. Walker and Car Pick Up are different modes of picking up your student. Please try and stick with the mode of pickup you communicated to your child and their teacher to avoid confusion for all.
3. The car pick up line can get long. Please be patient and do not park in the gravel lot and walk on to campus through the parking lot. If you have told your child's teacher that you will be picking them up by car, your student WILL NOT be in the front of the building waiting for you. Please wait in the car pick up line as planned.
4. If you are picking your child up via car, please use last years sign or make a new one to signal to staff whom you are picking up. The sign can include the teachers last name and your child's first name/last initial. We will work to get you permanent signage within the first week of school.
5. Class starts promptly at 7:45 with students being dismissed from the gym between 7:35 and 7:40. If your child plans to eat breakfast, please arrive with enough time for your child to eat breakfast and get to class on time.

Student arrival time is between 7:15 and 7:45 // Class begins promptly at 7:45

Regardless of mode of arrival (parent drop off via car, bus, walker)

• ALL K-6 students will enter the front doors and proceed to the cafeteria for breakfast or the gym if they are not eating breakfast.
• Check out the Arrival/Dismissal Reminder Video HERE

Dismissal M-T-TR-F is at 2:05 // Dismissal W is at 1:35

If you pick up your child in a car, please watch the video HERE and read below for directions.

• Display sign on your passenger side window/dashboard.

• You must pull up as far as possible in the pick up lane - remain in your vehicle.

• Once your child is securely in your car, you may either proceed forward and out of the lot or merge into the thru lane and out of the lot

If you walk to campus or park to walk and pick up your child, please read below for the location you need to go to.

• K-2 parents must come up and wait at the flag pole at the front of the school. A staff member will release your student(s) to you.

• Please avoid putting staff in a compromising position by trying to take your child from them while they are bringing their line of students out.

• You must come to the designated location to get your child. This is for the safety of our students.

• 3-6 students are released from classrooms independently. If needed, they can meet their siblings up near the front of the building where K-2 students are waiting.

If your chid rides a bus

• Busing information for all students is now available on the HSD Transportation MyBus Page. You will need your students ID number and birthdate to access the system. Please check the site often as route times may be adjusted as new students register for school.
• Pick-up and drop-off times at the beginning of the year reflect the best estimate based on many variables such as traffic and road conditions. During the school year, as students are added or deleted from the routes, the actual pick-up and drop-off times will change.
  

Volunteers are a welcome and appreciated part of the Lenox Community! Because the safety of students is of primary importance, there are a few steps required in order for a volunteer application to be fully approved.

Complete the district-wide volunteer application or update/renew/check the status of your current application by visiting: volunteer application

SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER

The school-based health center at Century High School is open to all HSD students Monday through Friday for both in-person and telemedicine visits. See them for acute care needs, vaccinations, well-child check-ups, sports physicals, mental health support, and more. Call 503-597-4580 to make an appointment.

LifeWorks NW is now accepting registrations for the Strengthening Families Program! This free, virtual, 7-week program is for Washington County, OR youth ages 10-14 and their caregivers, and is offered in English and in Spanish.

Dates: Wednesday evenings, October 4 - November 15

Times: 6:30-8:30pm (youth session from 6:30-7:30pm, caregiver session from 7:30-8:30pm)

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Flier (English) // Folleto (Spanish)

The Black Family Village will hold a virtual meeting to learn about IEP's and 504 Plans on Monday, October 9th. This meeting will provide families with the information that they need to support their students' learning needs as they navigate IEP's and 504 Plans.

OMSI will hold the Black Community Science night on Friday, October 13th. The ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for youth and seniors, and the price includes all activities. Travel vouchers are available for families who would like to use TriMet to attend the event. Please contact Dajah Pickering for voucher information.

Email: kellers@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: hsd.k12.or.us/lenox
Location: 21200 Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-844-1360