Cougar News! November Updates

Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible! 11/10/2022

Cougar News!November UpdatesBe Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible! 11/10/2022

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Principal's Message and Construction UPDATE

We have a very busy month ahead here at Lorin Eden and we have reached a major milestone getting us closer to a new and refreshed campus! After today, our Kindergarten classrooms will be moving to their new classrooms in the brand new buildings! Later this month, many of our other classes will be shifting locations around campus.


Ms. Scharfenkamp's 5th grade, Mr. Dafoe's 5th grade and Ms. Swoopes' 6th grade, along with YEP and Science will be moving into the new buildings. Ms. Zataray's class, Ms. Suarez's class, Ms. Baxter's class, Ms. Au Yeung's Preschool class, Ms. Williams' class and Ms. Soares' class will be moving to new rooms on campus so that those two wings may be modernized and updated. The current Kindergarten wing will be demolished in the coming weeks so there will be lots of changes to see!


This is a major undertaking at a challenging time of the year, as teachers are preparing for Parent Conferences during the first week of December. We appreciate everyone's patience during this busy time.


After the Thanksgiving break, all access to pick up or drop off at the office here at school will be through the Cafeteria doors. There will be fencing up while the next phase of the project is completed, likely through the end of June. More information on access to the Lorin Eden campus will be provided next week.

KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES

On Monday 11/14 - meet your teachers in the Cafeteria at 8:15 and we will walk over to our new classrooms together! Families are welcome to walk children to class as well that day.

CALENDAR REMINDERS

Friday 11/11 - Veteran's Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Mon-Fri 11/21-25 - Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Dec 5-8 - Parent Conferences (11:45 dismissal for Kindergarten; 12:45 dismissal for grades 1-6)

Dec 9 - Parent Conferences - No School for Students

SSC Parent Representative Nominations Needed

School Site Council (SSC) serves as the school community representative body for determining the focus of the school’s academic instructional program and all related categorical resources.
It is very important to have 5 community members/parents part of this group. Lorin Eden will be holding elections to fill the vacant positions.


If you are interested please follow this link to the SSC Parent Interest Form.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT LORIN EDEN

https://lorineden.husd.us/volunteers

Lorin Eden welcomes parent volunteers! Volunteers are needed for field trips and other school activities throughout the year. The success of your children depends on your participation. If you would like to volunteer, please download and fill out the online Volunteer Packet or come to the office for a Volunteer Packet.

HUSD Volunteer Procedure

  • Complete a TB Test and return the results to the school Office Manager or Attendance Clerk
  • Complete and turn in a Volunteer Application
  • Make an appointment with the district office to be fingerprinted and cleared to volunteer (there is a one-time $61 fee for fingerprinting)
  • Once your fingerprints have cleared, you can volunteer. NOTE: Additional steps are required for chaperoning on school field trips
  • Parents should always communicate with teachers before going to classrooms to volunteer

COVID Testing in front of Lorin Eden - Thursdays 8-11:30

La Familia is offering free COVID testing open to anyone in the Lorin Eden community. The testing takes place in front of Lorin Eden each Thursday between 8am and 11:30am. Your student may also get a free at-home test kit from the school office.

Saturday Math Academy for Grades 4-6 - FREE!

Saturday Math Academy offers free tutoring for students in grades 4-6. Sessions are held from 10-11:30 on Saturdays, and are intended to support and enrich the current grade level curriculum. Sessions begin October 1. If you are interested, see the flyer below and sign up at Saturday Math Academy.



Saturday Math Academy fall session resumes from 1st Oct

When: Every Saturday - 9:50 AM

Where: Online on Zoom - https://sssio.info/saima