Dear LP Families,
Happy Friday! I learned today from Christine Treasure, our Director of Elementary Education that today is World Smile Day. She shared a cute video that I thought I would pass along to you below. I'm hoping it may bring a smile to your faces. It is a reminder of how a simple act of kindness can have a significant impact on our day.
Below, you will find a few upcoming community events that may be worth checking out. I also included a link to our PTA school spirit wear store. There are some great options for families and a portion of the proceeds goes directly to our PTA to help fund our school/community gatherings. We appreciate the support!
Finally, don't forget to sign up for parent/teacher conferences if you haven't done so already. Keep scrolling to find the link.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Dr. Bello
Upcoming Events
October 10: Early Dismissal Drill: All students leave 15 minutes early
October 11: School Improvement Day- No school for students!
October 14: No school- Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 17: LP Site Team Meeting TBD
October 24: School Picture Make-Up Day
November 8: PTA Roller Skating Party
Town of Irondequoit to Host Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrations
On October 10th, 2024, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, the Irondequoit Public Library will be hosting Our Voices Project to screen a showing of This is My Grandmother.
This is My Grandmother: Bev & Carol chronicles the stories of two Indigenous families, one from the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and one from the Tuscarora Nation. These stories, told across three generations, cover growing up both on and outside of the reservation; traditions and cultural norms; and the lack of Indigenous history in classrooms. The film running time is 15 minutes. Join us for a talkback immediately following the film featuring educators, Catherine Shutt, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, and Trish Corcoran, Tonawanda Onödowága, Bear Clan, who will share approaches to teaching Indigenous history and culture.
On Friday, October 11th, 2024, at 10:30 AM, the Town will host a ceremony culminating in the raising of the Haudenosaunee Flag in front of Town Hall. The event will begin with a Thanksgiving Address, followed by a Land Acknowledgement, remarks from Town Supervisor Andrae Evans, and an explanation of the significance of Irondequoit to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
WHO:
The Town of Irondequoit, Irondequoit Public Library, and Our Voices Project
WHEN:
This is My Grandmother Screening: Thursday, October 10th, 2024; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Haudenosaunee Flag Raising: Friday, October 11th, 2024; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
WHERE:
This is My Grandmother Screening: Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave, Irondequoit, NY 14617
Haudenosaunee Flag Raising: Front Lawn of Town Hall, 1280 Titus Ave, Irondequoit, NY 14617
CONTACT:
Gloria Hunter, ghunter@irondequoit.gov
Parents/caregivers can attend our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Parent Information Night on November 20 at 6:00pm to learn more about what the district is doing to teach our students to use AI tools safely and responsibly. There will be a short presentation by our Director of Technology, Christine Osadciw and Instructional Technology Coach, Andy Cripps. Following that, parents and caregivers will be able to ask any questions they have, as well as talk with community partners we have invited to set up tables all centered around helping families keep students safe in both the online and physical world.
Please click on the following links to view the PowerPoint presentation by grade level:
3rd grade: 3rd Grade Open House Powerpoint 2024.pptx
4th grade: Virtual Open House-4th Grade 2024.pptx
5th grade: 5th grade Open House powerpoint 2024.pptx
Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions!
Please use the following link to let us know if you still need to set up a parent/teacher conference in November:
https://forms.office.com/r/i91NL9nUmt
This link will be available until November 1st!
Helendale, Laurelton Pardee, and East Irondequoit apparel & accessories are available for sale now through April 30! Options include shirts, polos, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, hats, bags, and blankets. Sizes range from youth to adult. All items will be delivered before the December holidays, right to your child's classroom. A portion of the sale will go to Helendale and Laurelton Pardee PTAs.
Visit the URL below to order:
helendaleroadpta24-2.itemorder.com
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
