If you need a translation, please open the online version of your newsletter by clicking the "View it in your browser" link provided at the top of the email: Once you have accessed the online newsletter, you can look at the top right side of the newsletter to find the "Accessibility" bar and the "Translate Newsletter" option.

Si necesitas traducción, por favor abra la versión en línea del boletín escogiendo “View it in your browser” del enlace proveído en la parte superior del corre electrónico: cuando hayas acezado el boletín en línea, puedes mirar a la parte superior derecha del boletín donde va a encontrar la barra de accesibilidad y busque la opción “Translate Newsletter”.

Happy Summer! I hope that our students and their families have a good and safe summer.

In preparing for our 2025 – 2026 school year and important letters that we will be mailing home, we are trying to update our school records and maintain accurate contact information for our students. We are asking that if you have a new phone number or if you move to a new address over the summer, that you please come into the Southeast the office and update your information with us.

If you need to update your address, we ask that you bring in a utility bill, a copy of your lease or proof of home ownership.

Also, if you are moving out of the district, please come into the office with your new address

and sign the form to withdraw your child from Lebanon School District.

Thank you for your cooperation and help with this request.

Building Summer Hours:

Monday, June 9th – Thursday, August 7th: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday – Closed

Starting August 11th: Monday – Friday - 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thank you,

Mrs. Bishop

Administrative Assistant

Southeast Elementary School

499 E Pershing Ave

Lebanon, PA 17042

Phone: 717-675-2163

Fax: 717-274-2739

kbishop@lebanon.k12.pa.us

May

May 1 & 2 - Science PSSA (grade 5)

May 1 & 2 - No school for K4 students ONLY (home visits)

May 8 - Art show - SE 5:30 to 7:00 pm

May 13 - PTT meeting @ 4:15 pm - Southeast library

May 13 - Infinito's fundraiser night (see below)

May 14 - All City Concert - 7:00 pm LHS Aud.

May 19 - Spring concert @ 2:15 pm

May 23 - No School for Students - Weather Make-up Day

May 26 - No school - Memorial Day

May 30 - SE Field Day

June

June 4 - Award Ceremony - Grades 1 & 2 (1:45pm) and grades 3 & 4 (2:30pm)

June 5 - 5th grade graduation - 2:00pm

June 6 - Last day of school - Early dismissal at 11:30 AM

K4 students do NOT have school on May 1st and 2th due to conferences. All other students have school on these dates. If you have not signed up for your conference with Mrs. Beard, Mrs. Ferrari, or Mrs. Seibert please do so.

All City Concert

Who? Performers include 5th grade chorus and 4th and 5th grade band and orchestra

Where? Lebanon High School

When? May 14 at 7:00pm

Details: Performers enter through Door I at 6:30pm, audience enters through atrium

Building Assembly

Who? Performers include 4th grade chorus, band, and orchestra & 5th grade chorus

Where? Southeast

When? May 19 at 2:15pm

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are required to take the PSSA. Please make sure your child attends school on time during the testing dates, as attendance is extremely important during this time. Please refrain from scheduling appointments during these dates as well.

Students can earn rewards for being present and putting forth their best effort, but missing school will cause students to miss the rewards to make up the missed section(s) of the test.

Please also ensure your child gets adequate sleep the night before and a good breakfast the morning of the test.

Dates:

ELA: April 23 - 25

Math: April 28 & 29

Science for 5th grade: May 1 & 2

As warmer weather approaches us, it's important that everyone is familiar with the student dress code policy. Please refer to the chart below and/or the student handbook by clicking here.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the culture and many contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders to our society. For more information, please refer to the resources below. Encourage your child to borrow a book from the library so you can learn about the culture or a famous Asian American or Pacific Islander together.

Resources

Asian Pacific Heritage Month

National Geographic

History

Parents Magazine

Book Resources

Additional Books

PBS Video

Need to register your child for school in the fall? Lebanon School District Kindergarten Registration for 2024 – 2025 will open on March 1, 2024! Who’s eligible? Students who are four (4) or five (5) years old by September 1st for Kindergarten -or- Six (6) years old by September 1st for 1st Grade. Go online to: www.registration.lebanon.k12.pa.us on or after March 1st. Complete the online paperwork and schedule your April appointment now!

Get ready for an exciting summer filled with adventure, learning, and hands-on experiences at the City of Lebanon’s 2025 Summer Camps! Designed for children ages 6-12, our camps provide a variety of engaging activities in nature, public service, and environmental education.

Our Nature Camp, held at the Nature Barn at Stoever’s Dam from June 23-25, runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and allows campers to explore the great outdoors. This camp is free for city residents and $20 for non-residents, with a maximum of 30 participants.

For those interested in investigative skills, our Detective for a Day Mini Camp will be held at City Hall on July 9 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM) and July 15 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Campers can only register for one session, and the cost is free for city residents and $5 for non-residents, with a 30-camper limit per session.

Future heroes can participate in our Firefighter for a Day Mini Camp, where they will get an inside look at firefighting on July 23 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM) and July 29 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Like the detective camp, campers may only register for one session, and the cost is free for city residents and $5 for non-residents, with a 30-camper limit per session.

For kids who love superheroes, our Recycling Ranger Mini Camp on August 6 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Nature Barn will transform campers into environmental superheroes! They’ll learn how to protect the planet through fun, interactive activities while embracing their inner Recycling Ranger. This camp is free for city residents and $5 for non-residents, with a 30-camper limit.

To register, please send completed forms and payments (checks payable to the City of Lebanon) to:

City of Lebanon, Attn: Rachiele Peters

735 Cumberland Street,

Lebanon, PA 17042

rpeters@lebanonpa.org

For additional information, call (717) 639-2800 (Option 5).

Additional information can be found here.

Rewards/Incentives

Each month, you will receive information regarding PBIS, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. This month, your child can earn a variety of incentives through the PBIS program for demonstrating respectful, responsible, and safe behavior.

Monthly Rewards: iPad Coupon, Sidewalk Chalk, Gaga Ball

1:1:1 Reward (1 or less unlawful absences, missing assignments and discipline referrals): Obstacle Course/Parachutes/Scooters/ Carnival Games

Cafeteria prizes vary based on the number of times classes were rewarded for respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors.

If you have children from birth to age 5, you might qualify for a free program through the IU13. Click here for more information.

We have many cars arriving at SE for arrival and dismissal compared to the size of our parking lot. This has caused a lot of traffic congestion at these times, leading to frustration for many people, and, at times, unsafe situations for our students. To ensure a safe and orderly parking lot experience, please follow these guidelines at all times:

• Always stop at the crosswalk to make sure no one is crossing in front of you.
• If you are dropping a student off and want to watch them come up to the door, please pull into a parking spot to do this. Cars sitting and watching students walk are creating traffic issues for those behind them.
• The parking lot allows room for 2 lanes of traffic. It is preferable to stay in the same lane you started in at all times. We understand that at times, it becomes necessary to change lanes – if this is the case, please do so cautiously.
• Please be courteous! Traffic is an inconvenience for everyone, but by working together and staying calm, we can minimize the inconvenience for everyone and maintain our focus on the safety of our students.

Thank you in advance for your help in maintaining student safety during arrival and dismissal.

Southeast has a little library in front of the school available for any student to borrow, keep, or share a book. We hope this helps to spread the love of reading across the entire Southeast community.

If you know anyone looking to get rid of or donate lightly used children's books, ask them to consider donating to the Southeast little library. If it is full, books can be donated to the office to be used to replenish the library.

If you have not done so already, please connect with us using the "ClassDojo" app. Reach out to your child's teacher if you need help connecting. We will be using this app to send district and school updates and information.

If your child is absent from school, please provide a parent or doctor's note within 3 days of your child returning to school. Notes can be turned into your child's teacher or the office and can also be submitted electronically by messaging Mrs. Martin on ClassDojo.

If you're looking for a way to become involved at Southeast and aren't sure where to start, join the PTT. Your input is valuable. If interested in joining the PTT, please email southeastptt@gmail.com.

Officers:

President - Robert Beaman

Vice President - Jazmine Ortiz

Secretary - Maddy Lynch

Treasurer - Tiff Rhen

Email: kbensing@lebanon.k12.pa.us
Website: https://www.lebanon.k12.pa.us/southeast/
Location: 499 E. Pershing Avenue, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: 717-675-2163
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoutheastElementarySchool-308133236062257