Greetings Lemira Family:
Thanks for being a part of our village as we continue to motivate, inspire, and educate all students to be college and career ready. We are the Lions, and we'll have it no other way!!!!!!
Special Thanks
Special thanks to Eastside Baptist Church and Jehovah Missionary Church for donating treats and lunch to our staff! It was truly a "SWEET" day, and we appreciated it!
School Announcements
1. Monday, Feb. 20th is a district half day for students.
- There will be a district PD 1/2 day on 2/20.
- Students will dismiss at 11am.
- Please ensure that any changes in the mode of transportation are communicated in writing.
2. Urgent: "Student Enrollment Survey Form".
- Please complete both section I and section II of the forms.
- This form has been sent out district wide and is needed in every enrolled student's records.
- Please complete and return no later than Monday, February 20th.
- Help your scholar's class win. The first homeroom class to return all of their forms first will win a class prize!
3. Spirit Week: "Celebrating our Past" Monday, Feb.20th - Friday, Feb. 24th
- As we enter into our "Black History Month" celebration, we will host our spirit week to kick off festivities.
- Please see flyer for details (above)
- Spirit Week will occur Monday, 2/20 - Friday 2/24
- Be creative with your scholar as he/she joins in the festivities!
4. Title One STEAM Night: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023
- Come join us for a night of STEAM on 2/21 @ 6pm
- Teachers will present lab rotations as students and families prepare for our upcoming science fair projects
- Hands-On Experience
- Students who attend will receive a science board and 5 extra credit points on an upcoming science quiz.
- Light Refreshments served
- Door Prizes
5. Black History Program: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
- Come out to join in our celebration for our "Black History Program - Celebrating our Past".
- One dynamic production will be presented by our chorus, percussion ensemble, and steppers! New selections!
- Thursday, Feb. 23rd @ 6:00pm
- Guest Speaker: Superintendent, Dr. William Wright
6. Parents: Title I T & T (Tips and Tidbits):
Build Better Behavior
Good behavior is a habit all parents can try to instill in their children, but it doesn’t happen overnight. Use patience and the strategies in this guide to help you lay a foundation for good behavior at home and at school.
Give Positive Attention
Try to set aside a little uninterrupted time with your child each day, and let her take the lead in deciding how to spend it. She might want to have a special story time with you or take a walk around the neighborhood
to talk about the day. She’ll feel more important and secure and be less apt to misbehave in an effort to make you notice her. Tip: While you’re enjoying each other’s company, be sure to give her your total attention. Turn off distractions like your cell phone or the television.
Set Ground Rules
Your youngster may be more likely to behave if he knows exactly what you expect. Talk about the rules for behaving at home and in public. These might include things like keeping his hands to himself
and listening quietly when others are speaking. Remember, you know your child best—choose rules that fit his age and abilities. As he gets older, you can update the rule list. Tip: To help everyone remember the rules, post them where they can be seen. Also, state them in a positive way. Instead of “Don’t leave your bike on the driveway,” write, “Put your belongings away when you finish using them.”
Discuss Consequences
The best time to talk about consequences is before a rule is broken. Let your youngster know in advance what will happen if she misbehaves or breaks a rule. For instance, you could say, “If you put your bike in the
garage, you will be able to ride it tomorrow.” Tip: Involve your child in deciding fair punishments for breaking rules.
Use Logic
It’s easier for your child to understand cause and effect if the consequences are related to his misbehavior. For example, if he skates without his helmet, it makes more sense to take away the skates than to take away dessert. Tip: Where appropriate, use “make it better” consequences that encourage your youngster to correct his behavior in a positive way. If he knocks down his sister’s block tower, he could help her
rebuild it, for instance.
Use Statements Instead of Questions When you expect your child to do something, tell her in a clear, polite statement rather than asking a question. Example: “Maddy, please finish the game and get ready to leave” (instead of “Maddy, can you finish your game now?”). You’ll avoid opening the door to a debate.
Tip: Also, skip adding, “Okay?” to the end of directions. It makes it sound like your request is optional. Rather than saying, “Let’s get ready to go, okay?” just say, “Let’s get ready to go.”
Be Consistent
Even the most well-behaved youngster will act up or test the rules occasionally. When that happens, the
best idea is to stick to your rules and consequences for breaking them. Knowing that you will respond exactly the same way every time he misbehaves can motivate your child to make better choices.
Point Out Benefits of Behaving Well
When your youngster sees the results of good behavior, he may try harder to stay on course. You can reinforce the idea by mentioning the positive consequence in connection with his behavior. “Sam, since you did all your chores without being reminded, we’ll have an extra half-hour to spend at the park.” Tip: It may be tempting to “bribe” your child to behave well, but this can make him dependent on rewards in the future. Skip the sticker or candy in favor of a more natural reward (say, time for an extra bedtime story because he got ready quickly).
Catch Your Child Being Good
Look for times when your youngster is behaving well, and praise her for it. Try to make your compliment specific: “I know you’re disappointed your brother got to pick the cereal—you handled it nicely.” Pointing out what she did right helps her recognize good behavior so she can repeat it in the future.
7. EXACT Path: Students are encouraged to log into EXACT Path daily while at home. They have a dedicated time during the school day to work on their learning paths. However, we do encourage students to continue practicing their "Leveled" skills in their "Reading and Math" learning pathways. Students are recognized bi-weekly for their mastery progress and usage minutes.
8. Want to become a Volunteer?
We would love your assistance as a volunteer at Lemira. Please see the website for details.
Link: https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
9. Spirit Fridays:
* Please mark on your calendars the following Days
- 2nd Fridays (Spirit Fridays) - Lemira T-shirts or "Blue and White" colors
- 4th Fridays (Creating College and Career Ready Leaders, the AVID Way) - Wear your favorite college T-shirt
Important Dates
February 7th
Author Visit (Qwen Lewis)
Grades K-3rd
February 9th
"Guys in Ties and Girls in Pearls" Family Valentine's Dance
5:30pm - 7:00pm
February 10th
Mental Health 1/2 Day
Dismissal at 11am
February 17th
Progress Reports
February 20th
Half Day for Students
District PD Day
11am Dismissal Time
February 20th - 24th
"Celebrating our Past - Black History Spirit Week"
February 21st
PTO/STEAM Night
(6pm)
February 23rd
“Celebrating our Past" Black History Month Program
6:00pm
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Mrs. Stephanie Gregg, Ed.S
Proud Principal of Lemira Elementary School
