Eagles Friday Update!

Dear Eagle Families,

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your continued support and dedication to our school community. This has been a wonderful fall season filled with growth, learning, and connection, and we are so thankful for the hard work and positive energy that each student, teacher, and family contributes to making our school a special place.

I hope you enjoy a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break with your loved ones. Whether you are spending the time with family, friends, or simply enjoying a peaceful moment, I wish you all the warmth and happiness that this season brings.

We look forward to welcoming your children back on Monday, December 2nd, ready to continue the great work we’ve been doing together!

Soaring together,

Dr. Holder

holdera@lanesville.k12.in.us

812-952-3000

Quick Reference for Upcoming Dates:

• December 2: Texas Road House Fundraiser Due
• December 2-5: Reach For the Stars Book Fair
• December 2-13: ELF Collection
• December 6: 80th Day of School
• December 16: Holiday Concert (4th-6th Grade)
• December 16-18: PTSO Holiday Shop
• December 20: Classroom Holiday Parties

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

Today we got to enjoy 2nd Grade's own twist on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Students have been working really hard on their balloons and their effort shined through today! Big thank you to 2nd grade teachers for organizing this special event!

What a special treat! Today, our kindergarten and first graders got to enjoy the Storytellers Live! performance presented by Stage One! The Kindness Bundle that they performed included:

● The Secret Rhino Society by Jonathan E. Jacobs

● The Cranky Ballerina by Elise Gravel

● Snippets by Diane Alber

Our students had a blast with this entertaining and interactive performance! Thank you for visiting Lanesville Elementary!

Monday, December 2nd starts the collection of canned goods for Embracing Lanesville Families (ELF)! Lanesville is committed to giving back to our community and supporting our Eagle Families. Each year, we collect food/goods as well as raise money to provide food boxes and Christmas gifts to our families in need. Below is a list of our upcoming collection dates and items. We thank you in advance for your generosity and support!!

Don't forget to wrap up all Texas Road House gift card sales over the holiday break! Envelopes with orders & payment are DUE MONDAY, December 2nd. Parents/Guardians that do not want to send orders to school with their student can drop them off to the front office anytime Monday. Thank you in advance for your participation and helping our Eagle students!

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.

This week, we began talking about the second component of our Eagle Pledge: Positive Attitude. Grades K-4 focused on Gratitude and how "Gratitude is an Attitude," meaning we have a choice in how we view the positive aspects of our day! Many of our students participated in writing Gratitude Grams to staff in the building, which has brought about lots of smiles! We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for each of you and thank you for allowing us to be a part of the Eagle Family!

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

Vaccination records are due to the school at this time. Please send in any vaccination records if you have not already done so. Students must still comply with Indiana State Vaccine requirements. Call or email Cassie Gustin RN with any questions at 812-952- 2555 ext 205 or gustinc@lanesville.k12.in.us. If your student has any medications that they will need to take at school (this includes Ibuprofen or Tylenol), please send in a med form for each medication. Each student will need their own supply of meds for school to leave in the health office. The medication form is attached. Please let me know if you have any questions.

We are running low on clothes and undergarments for students who have accidents, spills, etc.. If K-3 students could have a change of clothes in their backpack it would be helpful. We could use donations of solid color pants and new packages of underwear.

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

12/3- Home vs. Corydon (HS Gym)

12/5- at Crawford

12/10- Home vs. New Washington

12/14- Crawford Tournament @ Crawford Co. Jr./Sr. High

12/2- at North Harrison Middle

12/3- Home vs. St. Johns (Elem. Gym)

12/5- Home vs. OLPH

12/7- St. Johns Tournament (6th Grade ONLY) at St. Johns

12/9- Home vs. Crawford County

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

PTSO will be hosting the Holiday Shop again this year! Students will have an opportunity to buy gifts for friends and/or loved ones for the holidays! This event helps support our PTSO and all of the fun things they do for our kids and families! Be on the lookout for more information and shopping schedules!

Lanesville Elementary wrestlers went to Franklin over the weekend. Congratulations to Brock Root, Leighla Root and Jackson Blackman for coming in first place, Owen Andrews and Wyatt Bowman for coming in third place, and Waylon Jackson for bringing home fourth place! Way to go Eagles!