Laurelton Pardee School

Laurelton-Pardee School

 

April 1, 2026

 
Principal Update
 

Dear LP Families,

Happy April! With the arrival of spring, our school is buzzing with learning, excitement, and several wonderful community events. Below you’ll find important updates and a full list of what’s happening this month at LP. 

📅 April 6 – PTA Meeting

7:00 PM | LGI
All families are welcome! Come hear updates, share ideas, and connect with other LP community members.

🌸 April 10 – PTA “Spring into Spring” Event

6:00–7:30 PM | LP Cafeteria
Our PTA invites all families to celebrate the season with seed planting, painting garden rocks, and outdoor yard games.
Snacks will be available for purchase. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/eX3tUKxDzvaMH2CQ7

🆓 This is a free event. Please note it is not a drop-off event.
(See flyer below for full details.)

🎨 April 16 – 5th Grade Field Trip

Our 5th graders will spend the day exploring the museum—an exciting opportunity to learn beyond the classroom.

🌍 April 17 – 3rd Grade Culture Day

Students will celebrate diverse traditions and cultures through hands-on activities and learning experiences.

📘 April 24 – School Improvement Day

No School for Students
Staff will participate in professional learning to support continuous school growth.

✏️ April 28 & 29 – NYS ELA State Testing

Our 3rd–5th grade students will participate in the state English Language Arts assessment. Please help students be prepared with a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Spring is always a joyful time at LP, and we look forward to sharing these experiences with your children and your families. Please reach out with any questions or needs—we are here for you!

Warm regards,

Dr. Bello 

 
Mark Your Calendar
 

Upcoming Events 

4/6- PTA meeting @ 7:00pm, LGI 

4/10- PTA Spring event @ 6:30pm, LP cafeteria

4/15- Site Base meeting @ 4:00pm 

4/16- 5th grade field trip- Museum 

4/17- 3rd grade Culture Day

4/24- School Improvement Day; No School for students 

4/28 & 4/29- ELA state test 

5/4-5/8- Teacher Appreciation Week 

5/5 & 5/6- Math state test 

5/6- PTA meeting @ 7:00pm, LGI 

5/8- Attendance celebration for winning grade level 

5/14- 5th grade Science state test 

5/20- 3rd grade field trip- Zoo 

5/20- Spring Concert @ 6:00pm, Eastridge Auditorium (3rd grade chorus, 4th grade chorus and band, 5th grade chorus and band)

5/22 & 5/25- No School; Memorial Day long weekend

5/27- Site Base meeting @ 7:45am 

5/28- 5th grade group photo 

5/29- 4th grade field trip- Genesee Country Museum 

 

 

🌟 Weekly Attendance Challenge Update! 🌟

Here’s how many times each grade level reached 95% attendance after week 2:

3rd Grade: 6 days

4th Grade: 2 days

5th Grade: 5 days

🎉 3rd grade has taken the lead! We are proud of 4th grade for getting on the board this week.

As long as students are feeling healthy and ready to learn, let’s work together to make sure they’re here each day. Every morning matters, and every student makes a difference!

Let’s keep building great habits and finish strong—we can do this! 💪📚✨

 

 

Join Our East Irondequoit Team!

We are currently seeking Teacher Aides and Building Substitute Teachers to support our students and schools. These roles are a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a meaningful difference in our school community.

Interested candidates can view current openings and apply online at Job Opportunities - East Irondequoit Central School District For questions or additional information, please contact the East Irondequoit Human Resources Office at (585) 339‑1220.

We encourage families and community members to consider applying—or to share this opportunity with someone who might be a great fit!

 

Hello families!

Our 2025–2026 school yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are online purchase only, and each book costs $16.00. Please be sure to place your order by April 24, 2026.

This is a great way to celebrate all the memories our students have made this year—we don’t want anyone to miss out!

Thank you for your support! -Miss Kimber & The Yearbook Committee

 
Community Flyer Newsletter
 

Want to check out the latest and greatest news and events from around our community?! Click on the following link weekly to see our live updates:

 https://eastiron-news.edurooms.com/engage/east-irondequoit-csd/newsletters/community-flyers-march-25

 
 

April Theme of the Month: Courage

 

What are we working on in school? April Edition!

November Curriculum Updates

Click the above picture to view the April curriculum updates. You'll find an interactive newsletter with all of the character strong (Social Emotional Learning), wit and wisdom (Reading), and Envision (math) family links for you to have a better sense of what we are working on in school.           

 
PTA News
 

Mark Your Calendars!

PTA events!
 

2025-2026 PTA Board positions:

o President - Claire Franchini

o Treasurer – Stephanie Jackson

o Recording Secretary – Allison Do

o Corresponding Secretary - Kara Austin

o Membership Chair – Mary Rose Tooley

Event Chair: Elena Matthews

**Please be sure to find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/LaureltonPardeePTA/ for up-to-date information about upcoming events!

 
 
 
 

As we look ahead to the coming summer, I’m excited to share some wonderful news about the improvements that will soon be taking shape here at LP. Thanks to our district’s Capital Improvement Project, our school will experience a season of transformation—one that will bring fresh energy, modern upgrades, and meaningful enhancements to the spaces our students use every day.

Although construction dates may shift, the work is tentatively planned for end of June through mid‑September. I’d like to give you a sense of what’s ahead, especially the changes that will have the biggest impact on our students and families.

❄️ Air Conditioning on the 3rd Floor

Our 3rd‑floor classrooms will receive full air conditioning for the first time! Students and staff will return to bright, cool, and comfortable learning spaces thanks to:

New air conditioning units

Brand‑new ceilings

Energy‑efficient LED lighting throughout

New flooring and cabinets in the classrooms

🏀 Complete Gymnasium Transformation (see picture below!)

Our gym will undergo a full renovation, giving students an entirely refreshed space for PE, assemblies, and indoor events. This is one of the most exciting upgrades, and we can’t wait for students to experience it next school year! This includes:

New flooring

Updated wall mats and fresh paint

New basketball hoops and a new dividing partition

New exterior doors

Air conditioning added to the gym for year‑round comfort

🌳 Outdoor Enhancements- Playground Safety Improvements

Decorative boulders will be added around the playground perimeter to create an attractive and effective barrier from nearby traffic.

 
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