Lemon Road Community News 3.7.21

Message from Mrs. Castillo

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Our kindergarteners and preschool students enjoyed another sunny week of instruction. They have done a phenomenal job wearing their masks at all times, keeping a distance during work and play, and eating and playing outdoors. A big shout-out to ALL our kindergartners that have spent two weeks with a new teacher and new classmates! We look forward to welcoming our in-person first and second graders to the building this week!

Remember that Monday, March 8 is a student holiday and a planning day for teachers. All our staff will be engaging in the newest cultural proficiency module facilitated by our equity lead, Ms. Albright. These trainings include our teachers, staff front office, custodians, and food service employees. Because of this, our front office will be closed until 11 AM on Monday morning. Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 9.  Teachers in grades will 3 – 6 have asynchronous planning days on March 11 and 12 to prepare for concurrent instruction.  Students will have their morning meeting and synchronous specials those days with assignments to complete from their teacher.

We have paused the library distribution plans on Monday until Spring Break, but see the gorgeous new bulletin board on display by Ms. Burke. If your child needs books to read, please reach out to her directly. Thank you for your ongoing support! ~ Mrs. Castillo.


Lifetouch Photos & Memory Book

Lifetouch

Later this month, Lifetouch is visiting Lemon Road to take pictures in a safe and socially-distant manner for our memory book and for individual purchase. Even if parents do not plan to purchase photos, we ask that all have a photo taken. Students coming in-person will have their photo taken during school, those remaining virtual will have the ability to make an appointment on a Monday or one evening during the week. Stay tuned for more information and a sign-up genius. We will also bring back the tradition of a cover contest with the team “Virtually Unstoppable” – all students are encouraged to enter, so they can begin brainstorming now!


Planning for 2021 - 2022

Kindergarten

We continue to plan for next year. Please click this link to let us know your child’s plans for the 2021 – 2022 school year and pass this link onto any family with a new student OR a child ready for Kindergarten!  Knowing our student body allows us to be better staffed for class sizes and hire the best teachers and staff for Lemon Road. 

Our kindergarten orientation is planned for the morning of April 26, so mark your calendars!


Positivity Project: Social Intelligence

Social IQ

This week, we will discuss social intelligence. For a 1-page character card overview, click here.  Social intelligence means that you are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings. You understand why they do things. It refers to a person’s ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships — and is distinct from a person’s IQ or “book smarts.” It includes an individual’s ability to understand, and act on, the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of other people. This type of intelligence can take place “in the moment” of face-to-face conversations but also appears during times of deliberate thinking. It involves emotional intelligence and self-awareness.


Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, March 8: Staff Development Day (Student Holiday); PTA Restaurant Night Panera Break on West Broad St (4 – 8 PM)

Tuesday, March 9: 1st Day of In-Person Instruction for Grades 1 & 2 (T/W group)

Thursday, March 11: 1st Day of In-Person Instruction for Grades 1 & 2 (Th/F group); Grades 3 – 6 Asynchronous Planning Day #3

Friday, March 12: LRES Polo Day; Grades 3 – 6 Asynchronous Planning Day #4;

Monday, March 15: Reduced Enrichment Schedule (Morning Meeting at 9; Enrichments 9:40 – 11:20); Grades 3 – 6 Virtual or Video Open House for In-Person Students

Tuesday, March 16: 1st Day of In-Person Instruction for Grades 3 – 6 (T/W group)

Thursday, March 18: 1st Day of In-Person Instruction for Grades 3 – 6 (Th/F group)

Tuesday, March 23: PTA Restaurant Night – Ledo’s Pizza

Wednesday, March 24: PTA Restaurant Night – Ledo’s Pizza

Friday, March 26: Early Release (Dismissal at 1:30 PM)

March 29 – April 2: Spring Break

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