Dear LP Families,
We are nearing the end of our state testing requirements! Students worked very hard this week to complete their math assessments. We are very proud of their perseverance and determination! Fifth grade students will complete their Science state test on Monday, May 12 and then we can call it a wrap.
Please be sure to read the district message below regarding a dangerous TikTok trend circulating social media. As always, we appreciate your partnership and getting this messaging to our students.
Finally, to all the LP moms out there...I hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating Mother's Day!
Enjoy!
Dr. Bello
There is a concerning and dangerous trend circulating on TikTok recently that is happening in schools around the country. Viral videos have shown individuals inserting lead from mechanical pencils, paperclips, and other metal objects into the USB ports of laptops. This trend is causing laptops to emit smoke, poses a significant risk of fire and could potentially cause the battery to explode.
We are asking for your help in addressing this matter with your student(s). Please take a moment to speak with your student(s) about the dangers and consequences of following this trend and encourage them to use technology responsibly. Furthermore, any student caught partaking in this trend will be disciplined in accordance with the District Code of Conduct.
Thank you for your support and partnership in addressing this important safety concern.
Upcoming Events
5/12- 5th grade NYS Science Test
5/12- 5 go 6 Parent Information Night, EIMS @ 6:30PM
5/14- Grade 3 Spring Concert @ 6:00pm
5/14- Grade 4 Spring Concert @ 7:30pm
5/15- Site Base Team Mtg @ 7:45am
5/21- Grade 5 Spring Concert @ 7:00pm
5/22- District Art Show, 2:30pm to 8:00pm @ EHS
5/26- No school; Memorial Day
5/29- 5th grade Group Photo
6/4- PTA meeting @ 7:00pm
6/12- PTA event: Donuts with Grownups- more info coming soon!
6/13- Flag Day celebration
6/16- Site Base Team Mtg @ 7:45am
6/18- 5th grade Moving Up Day ceremony @ 1:00pm
6/19- No School; Juneteenth
6/20- 5th grade Picnic @ 12:00pm
6/23- Seabreeze Day!
6/25- Last day of school for students!
Remember to vote in this year’s upcoming District Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections on May 20th at Eastridge High School from 6 am to 9pm.
The 2025-26 proposed budget is $102,239,276:
Highlights of the proposed budget include:
Maintaining quality educational programs.
Expanding the Community Schools initiative to Eastridge, Durand-Eastman and Laurelton-Pardee Schools.
Continuing free school supplies and access to musical instruments.
Preserving smaller class sizes.
Increasing funding for special education.
For more information about the budget and the candidates running for the Board of Education visit our website: www.eastiron.org/page/budget-information
Remember to vote on May 20th!
During the month of May, I will be working with teachers and staff to create classroom placements for next year. I would like to welcome all of our current 3rd and 4th grade families to send me an email with input to consider for your child when making these placements. Please send me characteristics of a teacher and/or classroom you feel will give your child the most success. We will do our very best to match your child appropriately! Given our timeline, please submit all emails to me no later than May 16th.
The East Irondequoit Teachers Association is pleased to offer one $100 scholarship to a current Laurelton-Pardee School Student toward the cost of a summer camp this summer. We will choose one student at random from the submitted entries. In order to be considered for this scholarship, please fill out the attached form and submit to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, May 28.
EITA summer scholarship.docx
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
