Lebanon School District

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

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Hello Cedar Families,

As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, our school year is in full swing, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. October is a month where we find our rhythm, both in and out of the classroom, and it is always wonderful to see the enthusiasm and dedication from our students, staff, and families.

As a district, we continue to focus on the priorities that ensure our students thrive—consistent attendance, active engagement, and the pursuit of excellence. Your support at home is key to maintaining these standards, and together, we can continue to inspire young minds, enrich their lives, and shape bright futures!

As we look ahead, there are many exciting opportunities for students and families to get involved. I encourage you to stay connected, attend school events, and engage with your child’s learning experience. Remember, your involvement makes a difference!

Thank you for everything you do to help your child succeed! If you need anything from us, please do not hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to a fantastic month filled with growth, learning, and achievement!

With Cedar Pride,

Nicole L. Malinoski, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Please join us on Friday, October 4, 2024, for our Lebanon School District Homecoming Parade. Let's stand together as a district and community and support our students!

Beginning in October, our district will hold meetings for parents and guardians to continue to foster the importance of collaboration and support of our students. The initial meeting dates and times are listed below:

Location:

• Lebanon School District District Office (Enter through Door G)

Dates:

• Thursday, October 24, 2024
• Friday, November 22, 2024
• Friday, December 13, 2024
• Friday, January 24, 2025

Times:

• 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Secondary Parents/Guardians/Families
• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Elementary Parents/Guardians/Families

Please stop by, enjoy a great cup of coffee, and participate in our partnership! All are welcome!!

We are excited to launch our new series, We Are The Cedars of Lebanon! Take a few minutes and watch our promo video below.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 16 for a Family Night of Trivia at Lebanon High School. This is open to all district families. Transportation will be provided too!

Lebanon High School is hosting the Fall Vendor and Craft Show on October 26th from 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Over 75 vendors will be joining us that day and all proceeds will go directly to the Class of 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 to help plan class activities. More information can be found on our Facebook page.

Our elementary music program is in dire need of additional instruments to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate and develop their musical talents. If you or someone you know has any unused instruments, whether new or gently used, we would greatly appreciate your donations. Your contribution will make a significant impact on our students' educational experiences and help us continue to provide enriching music lessons.

Please consider checking attics, basements, or storage spaces for any instruments that could be given a new life in the hands of our aspiring musicians. We are particularly in need of the following, but all donations are welcome.

Band:

1. Clarinets
2. Alto Saxophones
3. Flutes
4. Baritones
5. Trombones
6. Trumpets
7. Percussion Equipment
8. French Horns

Orchestra:

1. Violins (full - ¾ sizes)
2. Cello (full – ½ sizes)
3. Violas (13”-15” sizes)
4. Basses (¾ - ¼ sizes)

Donated instruments can be brought to the main offices of all buildings, or you can contact one of our music educators to arrange a pickup. Together, we can ensure that our students continue to receive the high-quality music education they deserve!

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!

Last month, our district, along with thousands across the country, dealt with nationwide messages circulating on social media warning of school shootings and bomb threats. Some of the threats have specific schools or locations listed, while others are more generic. To date, there are currently no known credible threats to schools in Pennsylvania.

We want to remind our students and community to always be vigilant and report any threats or suspicious behavior to Safe2Say via phone, email or a link on the www.safe2saypa.org website.

One of our most important responsibilities as a district is ensuring mechanisms and procedures are in place which provide a safe learning and working environment for our school community. Our students and staff engage in safety drills throughout the school year covering various emergencies.

These drills allow our students and staff to become familiar with the established safety procedures to respond appropriately should an emergency occur. Drills throughout the year include fire, severe weather, safety, and medical emergency drills.

As per Pennsylvania State regulations, schools must conduct a security drill within the first ninety days of each school year. At that time, principals will lead the staff and students in the drill along with our school police officers.

These critical tests of the district’s emergency preparedness procedures are conducted in a non-threatening manner and are not intended to heighten the alarm of either students or staff. Before the upcoming security drill, teachers will speak with students in an age-appropriate manner about how to respond in an emergency. Teachers will stress that this is a practice drill and there is no reason for concern. We ask for your assistance in discussing the importance of practicing these drills with your child.

The district greatly appreciates your continued support in creating a safe learning environment for our students. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

On Monday, September 9, 2024, our Board of School Directors celebrated both students and staff who had perfect attendance during the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to the following students and staff for achieving this remarkable accomplishment!

With much gratitude, Northwest Elementary was a recipient of the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Grant. We were honored to accept from the Top Star Express Myerstown Crew and plan to use the grant towards educational programs for our students.

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!

• Ingrid Almonte: K5 Paraprofessional, Harding

• Alec Barbera: Building Substitute Teacher, Southwest

• Kelly Brenner: Grade 5 Teacher, Henry Houck
• Julia Campbell: K5 Paraprofessional, Harding

• Melissa Doney: Intervention Support Specialist, Southeast

• Wayne Hummer: LTS Science Teacher, Junior High
• Petra Laster: Intervention Support Specialist, Northwest
  

• Joshua Mountz: LTS Science Teacher, High School

• Rebecca Myers: ELD Paraprofessional, Southeast

• Jessica Ortiz: K4 Paraprofessional, Southeast

• James Painter: LTS Supplemental Learning Support, High School

• Taymara Vargas: Paraprofessional - Autistic Support, Northwest

• Jennifer Weiner: Grade 2 Teacher, Northwest

• Seira Wolfe: Paraprofessional - Autistic Support, Northwest

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)