Luce Notes

Principal Weekly Update to Caregivers

Principal Lamour Update

Dear Luce Caregivers,

We are gearing up for our first SHINE assembly on Friday! Per our tradition, we are asking that students wear Canton green on Friday! Please see the following highlights in this week's Luce Notes.

The Tavern in Dedham raised $1,799 for the Luce through a dining fundraiser hosted by our very own Tom Weadock! Phenomenal job, Tom and Luce community!
The first half-day is this Wednesday, September 18. School hours are from 8:20-11:50 am. Please take note of this change to be prepared for pickup.
Remember to review the NEW District updates regarding PowerSchool regarding demographic verification and District permissions and other reminders in the final section of the newsletter
Universal Screening: Students in grades 1-5 will be participating in STAR testing this week or next. This STAR 360 Assessment is our universal screener that helps us identify current performance levels and will be administered three times this year to monitor progress and growth. This assessment is given on an ipad or chromebook and is adaptive so it will adjust as students answer questions correctly or incorrectly. Family reports will go home in the next couple of weeks with information on your child's Fall screening results and possible next steps.
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from 9/15-10/15. Please see the resources linked here to learn more about this wonderful celebration of culture.
Please sign up for the First School bus parent app to track your child's bus route by going to this link.
We are hiring! The following positions are posted on Talented. Please email me directly at lamoury@cantonma.org if you or someone you know is interested in applying:

1, Educational Assistant
1, Assisted Behavior Analyst (ABA)
1, School Aide

Parking lot safety is imperative to ensure our students, staff, and families are safe. The speed limit is 5 mph. Please do not leave your car idling when you drop your child off. Staff will be there to support your child in the morning. Please be considerate of others when driving in the parking lot. Please be vigilant, so you are aware of traffic and pedestrians crossing the street. Finally, if you need to come into the building, please park in one of our visitors parking spots.
Check out the upcoming events for the week ahead and our photo highlights from this past week with highlights on Luce specialists, grade 2-5 open house, and movie night.

🎉 First SHINE Assembly Ahead, Crew!🏆

With gratitude,

Principal Lamour 🐾

Tom Weadock Presenting The Check To The CAPT & Luce Community!

Thank You, Tom!

Important Dates, Upcoming Events, & Weekly Lunch Menu

9/18 Early Release Day (School Hours 8:20-11:50 am)
9/15-10/15 Hispanic Heritage Month
9/20 First SHINE Assembly and Canton Spirit Wear Day
9/22 Mabon
10/3 No School Rosh Hashanah
10/7 Kindergarten 1st Character Visit
10/14 No School: Columbus Day
10/23 Early Release Day (School Hours 8:20-11:50 am)
10/24 Brain Games

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Nurse Bonner's Nifty Notes

We are talking safety this month, last week was emergency preparedness and this week, September 15th-21st is National Child Passenger Safety Week! So buckle up and get ready for some great tips on car seats, boosters and seat belts. Make sure your child is safely secured in your car. Car Seat and Booster Seats

CAPT Updates

Have you seen the latest addition to the Luce Elementary School campus? Our main entrance now features a stunning new communication sign, which has become one of our primary ways to share weekly events with our caregiver community.

Our incredible Canton Association of Parents and Teachers (CAPT) generously donated this beautiful sign. Each year, the Luce CAPT raises funds to support in-school programming for our students, and we are truly fortunate to have their support and dedication to our vibrant learning community.

A special thank you goes to Jeni Putnam, our former Luce CAPT President, whose hard work and dedication brought this project to life. This generous contribution from the CAPT, made possible under her leadership, will have a lasting impact on our school.

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. We hope you enjoy the beautiful picture of our new sign!

The CAPT would like to thank Tavern in the Square for raising $1,799 to benefit the Dean S. Luce Elementary School!!!

Room Parents Needed

We are currently looking for volunteers to act as Room Parents for each classroom. Most years, every classroom at the Luce has identified room parents arranged through and supervised by CAPT. Communication with the teacher will be necessary for determining specific responsibilities for individual classrooms. Traditionally, responsibilities have included assisting the classroom teacher in planning and coordinating special classroom events & celebrations, and communicating with parents about needed supplies. Additionally, room parents also communicate with families to disseminate CAPT, Luce School Council, and other Canton Public School information. Room parents may also work with families to obtain needed volunteers for school and CAPT events. Individual teachers determine the amount of involvement Room Parents have in each classroom.

Two Room Parent volunteers are needed for each class. We ask that you have a working e-mail account, are willing to communicate information between your child’s teacher and other parents, and are available periodically during the school day for special events (typically 4x per year). Room Parents must have a current CORI form & fingerprinting on file and maintain confidentiality at all times.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please complete the Google form below. Room parents will be chosen by lottery and parents will be notified of the assignments. If you would like to submit your name for more than one child's classroom, please fill out a separate form for each classroom.

Please submit this form no later than Friday, September 20th, 2023.

Room Parent Google Form

If you have any questions, please contact our room parent coordinators...

Julia Mariani: jules1981@comcast.net

Meghan Cullen: meghan.t.cullen@gmail.com

The Luce CAPT is excited to bring back our spirit wear online ordering this year with some new items for fall! Every purchase directly contributes to raising funds for our school programs and initiatives. Please join us in sporting this stylish gear while celebrating unity, pride, and giving back to our school community!

Place your online order between now and Sunday, September 29. The site will stop accepting orders after September 29, as everything will go into production to be ready by the week of October 21. You can choose to ship directly to an address you enter for a flat rate of $10 (free shipping on orders $100 or more), or you can choose to pick up the order through the school. More details about pick up will be sent directly from CAPT. Thank you for your support!

https://www.airosports.com/luce

If you are interested in volunteering, donating, or connecting please contact vp.lucecapt@gmail.com. Register to be a Luce CAPT parent member by following this link Become a Member or scanning the code above.

Thank you!

LUCE CAPT

Look At Luce SHINE: Luce Specialists, Open House, and Movie Night!

District Update

Demographic Verification and District Permissions

Dear Families,

We are pleased to inform you that the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Portal is now open for you to review and update your demographic information, as well as manage media, handbook and device permissions for your student. This process will help ensure that your contact information is current and that you’ve provided the necessary permissions for the use of media and technology in our educational programs.

To assist you with this process, we have created a series of helpful slides and a video that guide you step-by-step through updating your information in PowerSchool. These resources are available to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. And, please see a summarized set of steps to follow in the graphic below to access the Demographic Verification and CPS Handbook

Please take a moment to complete these updates as soon as you are able. Should you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out—we are here to support you.

If you have any problems logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal system, adding another student to your PowerSchool account, or you’d like your student(s)’ Access ID and Password re-sent, please submit your issue on THIS GOOGLE FORM. A member of our tech team will respond back within 48 hours.

Thank you, as always, for your cooperation and commitment to our school community. Warm regards,

PowerSchool Text Messaging Feature

We're excited to enhance our communication with you through Powerschool, our new portal for student information. To access your child's academic progress, attendance records, and more, please visit the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian sign in page. If you need to request your credentials to set up an account for the Powerschool Parent Portal, please submit a request here.

In addition to the portal, we're introducing a convenient text messaging feature to keep you updated on important school announcements. To opt in, simply text Y or yes to 67587.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education!

Link To CPS Website PowerSchool Resources

CPS Website PowerSchool Parent Resources

Around The Town

Canton Public Schools has a Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources and events taking place in our community. To access the information on this webpage, use this link: About/Around Town.

At a Glance - New Event(s)