Dear LP Families,
Happy New Year! As I reflected on the first four months of the school year, I was proud to see all that we have accomplished in such a short period of time:
*We have several clubs up and running- Roller Skating Club, Yearbook Club, Drama Club, Reading Club, Math Club, Art Club, and Intramurals.
*We started a student-led community service group called Future Leaders of Tomorrow.
*We provided a Reading Challenge to incentivize students to read more at home.
*Our PTA has hosted a 'Back to School' pizza party, fundraiser, and Roller Skating party.
*LP and HR collaborated to host a summer event at Barnes and Nobles- In our 'Back to School' Era!
*We had a 'Popsicles with the Principal' event where students could meet their new teachers and socialize with each other on the playground.
*We hosted an Open House event, including art show and book fair.
*We've had three spirit weeks- Homecoming week, Winter Week, and an Underground Staff spirit week (hilarious!).
*We had our first whole school community circle around a theme of 'gratitude' and students earned a LP Snow Ball dance for earning 2,000 HEART tickets.
*For the first time, EVERY student is getting built in intervention or enrichment daily during WIN (What I Need) time!
I'm sure I'm missing so much more, but the list above is pretty impressive! We are truly looking forward to the remaining 6 months of school and all the opportunities that are on the horizon. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our school community and our hope is that you know we sincerely want you there. Students historically perform better in school when they know their families and school community are working as one. It takes a village and I continue to be so proud of what we are building together.
May you have a healthy, safe, and prosperous new year!
Dr. Bello
Upcoming Events
January 15: Site Base Meeting @ 7:45am
January 16: 5th grade Winter Concert @ 7:00pm, Eastridge Auditorium
January 20: No school; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 29: No school; Lunar New Year
January 31: PTA Glow Dance!
February 5: LP PTA meeting @ 7:00pm
February 7: LP Drama Club Production @ 7:00pm, Eastridge Auditorium
February 13: Site Base Meeting @ 7:45am
February 17-21: No school; February Break
Did you know that families are more than welcome to come eat lunch with their child in the cafeteria?! You are always welcome to eat with your child, we just ask that you follow these simple expectations:
*Please sign in at the main office; be sure to bring your drivers license so we can print you a visitor badge.
*Your visitor badge must be worn at all times while in the building.
*Please do not share any food brought into the cafeteria from home with other students, as some students have dietary restrictions and severe allergies.
*Once lunch has ended, please say your goodbyes in the cafeteria so that your child can transition back to the classroom. Families may not go back to the classroom with their child without the consent of the teacher. That consent should happen well in advance of the planned lunch so that teachers can appropriately anticipate your visit.
Please reach out to me or your child's teacher with any questions!
FYI- here is the lunch schedule for your reference:
Spruill 11:00 to 11:30
Sawyer 11:00 to 11:30
Penrose 11:30 to 12:00
Young 11:30 to 12:00
Kimber/Martello 11:30 to 12:00
Lehman 11:55 to 12:25
Jones 11:55 to 12:25
Coleman 12:05 to 12:35
McDermott/Boardman 12:05-12:35
Eichas/Delly 12:30 to 1:00
Chainyk/Fravel 12:30-1:00
Wright 12:30-1:00
Shemirani 1:00 to 1:30
Liberatore 1:00 to 1:30
It’s that time again! Our annual GLOW DANCE! Mark your calendars for January 31st at 6:30! Pre-registration online is required. Use this link to buy tickets:
https://laurelton-pardeepta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
None of this happens without the help of our PTA and families! Please help the event run smoothly by signing up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4A923A4F58-47041187-lpglow
A few reminders from our PTA:
Please be sure to find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/LaureltonPardeePTA/ for up-to-date information about upcoming events!
2024-2025 PTA Board positions:
o President - Allison Pryor
o VP - Claire Franchini
o Treasurer – Stephanie Jackson
o Recording Secretary – Allison Do
o Corresponding Secretary - Renee Arieno
o Membership Chair – Mary Rose Tooley
Event Chair: Elena Matthews
We are looking forward to planning future LP family experiences. As always, we hope you will join our efforts to bring our school and home communities together!
Join our team!
East Irondequoit is hiring, and we need YOU! Join our school district team and make a difference in the lives of our students!! We are hiring for various positions, apply now! https://www.eastiron.org/page/employment-opportunities
