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The Ludwig Ledger
October 2023
Dear Ludwig Parents/Guardians,
As the leaves begin to change color and we enter the fall season, lots of events start to pop up on Ludwig’s calendar. Please take a moment to review the information in this month’s Ludwig Ledger, as there’s certainly something for everyone! As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ludwig's main office or your child's teacher.
Sincerely,
Mr. Kulik
National Bullying Prevention Month / Unity Day
Each October, Ludwig celebrates National Bullying Prevention Month. All this month, and all school year long, students will be reminded to stand up against bullying and help create a school environment that is safe, supporting, and accepting. Don't forget, D92 also offers an anonymous "Tip Line" for families/students to report bullying, on our D92 website. Together, we can all take a united stand against bullying. To show off our unity, all staff and students are encouraged to wear orange on October 18th for Unity Day.
Trimester 1 Midterm Grades
Trimester 1 midterm grades will be ready for parents to review, in PowerSchool, by the end of the day on Friday, October 6th. While parents may access their student’s grades in PowerSchool all year long, this simply provides an opportunity to check in on your child’s progress before the trimester ends on November 3rd. Trimester 1 report cards will go home to families on Friday, November 10th. If you need help setting up your PowerSchool Parent Portal account for the first time, please contact Ludwig’s main office.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is the week of October 9th. We’re excited to welcome firefighters from our local Lockport Fire Department on Tuesday, October 10th, to talk with students about fire safety and prevention. Do you have a family action plan in the event a fire takes place within your home? Have your child tell you what they learned at our assembly, and what measures we can all take to remain safe during a fire.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is the week of October 23rd. Our Ludwig Spirit and Assembly Committee has created spirit week activities to help promote making healthy choices and remaining drug free:
Monday 10/23 - “Rally in Red” - Wear red clothes
Tuesday 10/24 - “Team Up Against Drugs” - Wear sports attire
Wednesday 10/26 - “Sock it to Drugs” - Wear crazy socks
Thursday 10/27 - “Put Drugs to Sleep” - Wear PJs (no slippers please)
Friday 10/28 - “We are too Bright for Drugs” - Wear sunglasses
Halloween Costume Parade / Classroom Parties
Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year. This coincides with an early dismissal day at Ludwig. Students will be dismissed at 10:55am, so please make arrangements accordingly. That said, students will be able to wear their costumes to school, should they choose. Weapons, or other inappropriate costume accessories, should remain at home. Also, masks are not to be worn during the school day, only during the parade and party.
Parents may view our costume parade in Ludwig’s gymnasium. Our main gym doors will open at 8:10am for parents to come find a seat on the bleachers. The costume parade will begin at 8:20am. This will allow time for parents to then get to Walsh and/or Reed School for the costume parades there. (Reminder: Parents will not have access to the rest of the school during or after the parade).
Room parties will take place from 9am - 10:00am, this same day. All room parents must come and sign in at the main office, before being released to classrooms. If you have any questions about the day, please contact your child's teacher.
Save the Date - 11/10/2023 - Veterans Day Celebration
Each year, Ludwig School takes time to recognize our local Veterans and Veterans across the country. This year, our recognition assembly will take place on Friday, November 10th, at 8:45am in Ludwig’s gymnasium. Please save this date on your calendar, if you have a Veteran in your family who is able to attend this celebration. More Veterans Day Assembly information will come home next week, including RSVP and slideshow picture information. As always if you have any questions, please contact Ludwig’s main office.
Too Good For Drugs - 5th Grade
Each year, Ludwig's 5th grade students participate in “Too Good For Drugs” lessons, hosted by our own Officer Henning and Officer Ganger, from the Lockport PD. Officer Henning and Officer Ganger are routinely visible in and around the school setting, and we thank them for striving to build a strong rapport with the teachers and students at Ludwig! The lessons in the "Too Good for Drugs" program introduce and review a series of skills to prepare children to make healthy choices and resist unhealthy behaviors in life. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.
For Your Calendar
10/6 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Institute)
10/6 - Midterm Grades available in PowerSchool
10/9 - NO SCHOOL (Columbus Day)
Week of 10/9 - Fire Prevention Week
10/11 - Ludwig Sprit Day - "Hat Day"
10/16 - PFA Meetings - 6:30pm @ OP
10/17 - BOE Meeting - 7:00pm @ Ludwig School
10/18 - Unity Day (Wear Orange to unite against bullying)
10/20 - 5th Grade Musical Performance @ 9:00am
Week of 10/23 - Red Ribbon Week
10/31 - Halloween Costume Parade @ 8:20am (Doors open for parents at 8:10am)
11/3 - Trimester 1 ends