Lindley Elementary Weekly Update
Week of March 31, 2024
The Character Trait for April is Self-Discipline
Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose.
Regulating yourself for improvement and restraining from inappropriate behaviors.
Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses, and desires.
Doing your best in all situations.
There are 8 Weeks Until the EOG
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There’s time! We’ve added one more week to enter any final donations and share your fundraising page with friends, family, and local businesses.
Thank you for your support towards our Lindley Elementary Fun Run fundraiser!
After School Safety Tips
1. All children must be supervised by parents or the assigned responsible adult at all times.
2. Encourage good stewardship of our campus by picking up trash and treating our equipment with care!
3. Dogs must be on a leash. Please pick up after them, as well.
4. We have hundreds of vehicles moving through our campus after dismissal. Be mindful and remain out of the pick up and drop off lanes until all vehicles are clear.
3. School activities, such as ACES, have priority for using all areas around campus.
4. If you see something, say something! Please notify the office if there is an unsafe situation with equipment or people on campus.
Visitor Reminder
Student Smart Watch Procedures
More students are wearing Smart Watches to school. Students are allowed to wear them to school as long as they are not causing a disruption to learning.
If students are using a smart watch for any purpose other than a watch (texting, calculator, etc.), the teacher will follow these steps.
- Give the student a warning about the appropriate use of the watch.
- If student continues after the warning, student will put Smart watch his/her bookbag for the remainder of the day.
- If student does not follow that direction, Smartwatch will be given to admin and a parent must come to the school to retrieve it.
Morning Car Rider Drop Off Tips!
2. ALL car rider drop off is at the Northridge St. entrance to campus
3. When arriving to campus, follow all directions of staff.
4. Pull up to the farthest point directed by staff. This allows us to unload multiple vehicles at one time.
5. Encourage your child to be ready to exit the vehicle when it stops and a staff member opens the door.
Students Need to Bring Their One Cards Every Day!
Do You Know Anyone in Our Community that Would Like to Stay Up To Date on Lindley Elementary Events?
1. Download the GCS App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Under "settings" click on "follow schools" and select Lindley Elementary School. You will receive weekly push notifications on your phone of our weekly announcements!
2. Sign up to receive phone calls and emails from Lindley Elementary School at this link!
3. Follow Lindley Elementary School on Instagram or X (Formerly Twitter)! Our handle is @LindleyLions
Before and After School Student Safety Reminders
2. When school dismisses, students are not allowed in the building unless in a school sponsored after school activity or accompanied by an adult. Please remember that teachers have meetings and other assigned duties beyond the school day that requires their attention.
2023-24 School Times
7:25 AM: Tardy Bell. Parents must escort their child to the Northridge Office to be signed into school after this time.
2:10 PM: Dismissal
Updated Pick Up and Drop Off Map and Procedures Effective Tuesday September 5th
2. The gate on the side of campus by the cafeteria will now be used by our EC Pre-K and Adaptive classes for drop off and dismissal. Please be mindful that there will be additional traffic on the side entrance by Project Fit. Families need to stay out of the driveway and parking lot to ensure safety.
3. Due to the large amount of traffic in the neighborhood at the start end ending of school, cars should not park on Camden Road or Northridge Street bordering campus.
4. All Car rider traffic should travel north on Northridge Street (toward Lindell) in order to make right turns on and off campus. Avoid Camden Road due to the large amount of walkers crossing the street.
Updated Bus Route Information
Bus route information can be found in Power School Parent Portal and the Here Comes the Bus App. Information on how to set up these resources can be found below:
To get started with the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please follow these simple steps:
1. Visit www.gcsnc.com/Page/17246
2. Click on the "PowerSchool Parent Portal" link.
3. Follow the instructions to create your account or log in if you already have one.
4. Access the "Transportation" section to view your child's bus details.
In addition to the PowerSchool Parent Portal, we highly recommend downloading the "Here Comes the Bus" app, available for both iOS and Android devices. This user-friendly app will provide you with real-time tracking, allowing you to monitor your child's bus location and estimated arrival time conveniently from your smartphone, and will be available for tracking on August 28.
To download the "Here Comes the Bus" app, please follow these steps:
1. Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
2. Search for "Here Comes the Bus."
3. Install the app on your device.
4. Sign in using the same credentials as your PowerSchool Parent Portal account.
We are committed to ensuring the well-being and security of all our students during their daily commute. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions regarding the transportation process, please feel free to reach out to us at the school or our Transportation Call Center at (888) 511-4GCS (4427) for assistance.
To Ensure Student Safety, All Transportation Changes Must Be Received in Writing by 8:30 AM Each Morning.
Early Dismissal Information
Only adults listed in PowerSchool as authorized to pick up may check out a student from school. Please use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update this information.
Visitor and Volunteer Information
We will provide opportunities for visitors to come into the school at later dates for special events. All visitors to classrooms must be approved in advance by the teacher.
If you are interested in volunteering at Lindley, please complete a GCS Volunteer application: https://gcsvolunteers.com/. Once approved, you may contact the teacher who you would like to assist or Mr. Smith to be assigned to a teacher.
Thank You to the Lindley PTA for Providing School Supplies for ALL Students This School Year!
ALL Lindley Students Will Receive Breakfast and Lunch At No Cost in 2023-24!
Helpful Links for Families
GCS Tech Family Toolkit (includes links to all major sites that parents need to support their child)
Household Size and Income Form
*This form is provided to families in lieu of a lunch application to ensure we can accurately gauge student needs for supplemental services, such as Title 1.
Powerschool Parent Portal Information
Virtual Tutoring Information for 3rd through 12th grade students
Lindley Elementary School
Email: smithk3@gcsnc.com
Website: gcsnc.com/lindley_elementary
Location: 2700 Camden Road, Greensboro, NC, USA
Phone: (336) 294-7360
Twitter: @LindleyLions