South Lebanon Elementary
October 2024
News from Dr. Brown, Principal
We have had a wonderful start to the 2024-2025 school year! It is hard to believe that we are already in our second month of school! Please take a moment to read the information provided in our newsletter below. We have many exciting events coming up, including: Race for Education, Fall picture day, Apple Crunch Day, and Red Ribbon Week. As always, we appreciate your support and partnership in your child's education.
Fall Picture Day
South Lebanon's Fall Picture Day will take place on Thursday, October 3rd. Please be sure your child(ren) bring their picture form with them on that day. Picture retakes will be taking place on Thursday, November 14th in the morning only. For any PM Kindergarten students that may be absent on October 3rd, they may be brought to school to have their picture taken in the morning from 9:20 a.m.-12 p.m. Please do not hesitate to call the office with any questions regarding picture day.
South Lebanon PTP News
Dear South Lebanon Families,
The PTP supports many activities and events for the students, teachers, and staff at South Lebanon. This wouldn’t be possible without your support. So, how can you stay informed and get involved? Attend the October PTP meeting. The meeting will be Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 in the library. Childcare will be provided by our high school volunteers.
If you can’t attend the meeting, there are always other ways to support our students. Below you’ll find a link to sign up and donate to the Race for Education. This is the PTP’s biggest fundraiser and how we provide so many amazing experiences for our students.
Race for Education is on Friday, October 4th!
Register your student to participate and fundraise for our school: https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register
School Identifier – 6308c7c9d7c75
Donations can also be made at the school office. Please me sure to include the students name and teacher with your donation.
Follow the South Lebanon PTP Facebook page for details and updates
Lastly, the PTP is always looking for various volunteers, both with clearances and without.
Any way you can help is appreciated by the students and staff at South Lebanon.
If you have any questions, please email the PTP at ptp.southlebanon@gmail.com.
See you at the next PTP meeting!
The South Lebanon PTP
Important Links
South Lebanon PTP Race for Education Link:
Donate to the Race for Education
Follow the South Lebanon PTP Facebook Page:
Search South Lebanon PTP on Facebook
South Lebanon PTP Scholarship Committee Fundraiser
Each spring, the PTP Scholarship Committee awards two scholarships to graduating CCHS seniors who attended South Lebanon Elementary. From October 17-28, the committee is hosting a Keystone Candle Fundraiser. Look for order forms to come home on October 17. Orders and payment are due no later than October 28. Questions: email Mrs. Heisey at bheisey@clsd.k12.pa.us
Art Room News
Physical Education News
Safety First – Proper Shoes for PE class
- Please be sure to have your child wear sneakers (preferably with laces or velcro) on days that they have Physical Education (PE) class. It is SUPER important for their safety.
- Please try to avoid having your child wear any of the following to PE: crocs, clogs, sandals, flip flops, wheelies, dress shoes, boots, keens, wedges, slides, hey dudes or boat shoes.
- If you do not know when they have PE class reach out to their teacher or Mrs. Houtz (PE teacher)
Save the Date! – Family PE Week (October 21 - 25)
You will be invited to participate in Physical Education class with your student. Look for more information to come home soon!
Anyone attending will be required to have clearances on file with the school district and be on the volunteer list. (See Volunteer Information on the Community tab on the www.clsd.k12.pa.us website for more information on being a volunteer)
Nurse's Office Reminders
Health Screenings are the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Please have your student bring their glasses to school and wear them on these days. We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week from Monday October 28th to Thursday October 31st. Stay tuned for daily themes for this week. Apple crunch will be celebrated on October 31st. Each student will be given a pack of apples to celebrate healthy eating! There is no school on November 1st.
Mrs. Dissinger, Elementary Dean of Students
CLSD Job Fair
District News
Falcon Foundation applications are due October 15: The Falcon Foundation, educational foundation for the Cornwall-Lebanon School District, is pleased to announce that grants and awards will again be offered this fall to district students, employees and community members. Three types of sponsorship are available – Student Educational Opportunity Awards, Employee Educational Opportunity Awards, and Project Grants. Descriptions and applications for these grants and awards are posted online. Visit any CLSD school or the District website (www.clsd.k12.pa.us) and click on the “Falcon Foundation” Quick Link icon for more details. Deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
Special Invitation for CLSD Veterans & our Military families: A complimentary breakfast is planned for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, to honor veterans who reside within the district. Veterans may bring one guest. Reservations are required as space is limited. We also extend this invitation to those within our district family (employees, parents/guardians of district students) who are currently serving in the United States military or National Guard. Please complete the Military Families Survey you will receive via Skyward email in early October, or call (717) 389-1810. Veterans and Military Families are asked to register prior to October 24.
Online Community Bulletin Board: Check the online Community Bulletin Board regularly for information about upcoming events, activities and fundraisers throughout the CLSD community (Click on the “COMMUNITY” tab on the District website: www.clsd.k12.pa.us, or Look under the “COMMUNITY” tab on any CLSD school page.) Currently, you can find out about sports activities for the participant and spectator … Scouting opportunities … Student club Fundraisers ... community events & activities ... and many more items of possible interest! Submit an item to be considered for posting on the Community Bulletin Board by completing the “Community Announcement Form,” located under the same tab.
Inclement Weather Procedures & Skylert Notification System: The decision to close school or open two hours later will be announced before 7:00 AM on the CLSD Home page, (www.clsd.k12.pa.us), as well as on the Cornwall-Lebanon School District Facebook and Twitter pages (@CLSD_Schools), and on local radio and TV stations. The Skylert automated notification system also will be used to contact parents/guardians during the school day in the event of a building power failure, hazardous situation, or an early dismissal. Please review the important information that is printed inside the front cover of the CLSD 2024-25 Calendar of Events. The District website is the first place important information is posted. Please, do not contact school or District offices in the case of these events as it is important for our phone lines to be available for emergency communications.
Remember, the Skylert notification system is only as accurate as the information you have provided to the District. Be sure your phone and email settings allow (do not Block) these numbers: (717) 272-2031; (717) 272-2036 and (717) 389-1810, and emails from @clsd.k12.pa.us addresses. Please review your information and make any updates in Skylert (for general information sharing, including school closings):
- Login to your Skyward account.
- Click the word “Skylert” in the left menu.
- Fill-in and check or uncheck your desired settings.
- Click “SAVE” in the upper right side of the page when you are done.
Note: If you need to change any “Emergency Contact” information, please contact your student’s school office.
Volunteers and Chaperones: Cornwall-Lebanon School District greatly appreciates the volunteers and chaperones who provide assistance to students and teachers through their participation in classroom support, as well as special events and activities. Volunteers are essential to the success of students. Look under the “Community” tab on the District Home page for details: www.clsd.k12.pa.us. Anyone who will be serving as a long-term or short-term volunteer for the District must complete the Volunteer Information packet, located on the website, prior to serving as a volunteer, and follow any existing COVID-19 guidelines pertaining to their volunteer assignment.
October Calendar Items:
Oct. 5: Falcon Foundation Golf Tournament at Iron Valley Golf Course, 8 AM start. For details and to register, click here!
· Oct. 14: No School for Students. This is a Professional Learning Day for staff members.
· Oct. 14: School Board Public Work Session, 5:30 PM, CCHS LGI
· Oct. 15: Application Deadline for Falcon Foundation Grants & Awards
· Oct. 21: School Board Meeting, 5:30 PM, CCHS LGI
· Oct. 24: School Transportation Drivers Recognition Day
· Oct. 24: Deadline to register for the Nov. 7 Breakfast Program for Veterans & Students of Military Families – See info above.
· October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week