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Lothrop Elementary and Middle Level School April 11, 2019
Upcoming Events
- April 12th: Friday Assembly-Hosted by Grades 3/4
- April 12th: Grades 3/4 Dr. Kaboom @ 10:00-Departure for Paramount @ 9:15
- April 15th-19th: Spring Break
- April 23rd-First Grade to Madeline-9:15-11:30
- April 24th: 5th Grade Parent meeting-Decorate for 6th Grade Graduation 5:30 PM-Library
Below are the Known end of Year Dates. Please check weekly for new information.
- May 10th: Grandfriends Tea
- May 17th: Kinder to Wonderfeet
- May 21st: Kinder to Castleton University to see the Joshua Show
- May 24th: Memorial Day Assembly
- May 24th: OV Clean-up Projects
- May 27th: No SchoolMemorial Day
- May 28th: Grades 1-2 to Montshire
- May 30th: 5/6 Phineas Gage Exoloration
- May 31st: 4 Year old Graduation-Details to follow
- June 3rd: Panther Palooza
- June 3rd: 6th Grade Student/Parent Night @ OV-TBD
- June 4th: Panther Palooza Rain Date
- June 4th: Kinder Concert
- June 5th: Debbie @ Admin Retreat
- June 7th: 3 year old Celebration-Details to follow
- June 7th: Last day of Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds
- June 7th: Grade 6 to Boston
- Week of June 10th: Pre-K Screening
- June 11th: Debbie @ Admin Retreat
- June 12th: Awards Assembly
- June 13th: 6th Grade Final Walk of the Halls
- June 13th: 6th Grade Graduation @ 6:30 PM-Pittsford Fire Station
- June 14th: Last Day of School-Tentative
Registration for NEW students is open
School Choice
Integrated Arts Column
What is Happening in Music Class?
K-2: The kindergarten, first and second graders have been working on new songs, games and poems in music class! Some of our favorites are “Big Pig,” “Did you ever see a lassie?” “Charlie over the ocean” and “I have lost my closet key!” Ask your child to share with you!
3-4: On Tuesday, 4/9, third and fourth graders presented their spring concert “Mighty Minds” to the school and community! The show was about a group of stressed out students who call on the help of the “Mighty Minds” to see them through a week of standardized tests. At the end of the musical, students find out that they, too, have mighty minds! The third and fourth graders did a fantastic job singing every single song in the whole concert. Mrs. Bruce is so proud of all of the hard work they put into the concert. Special thanks to Mrs. Alexander for making a surprise appearance!
5-6: Fifth and Sixth graders have just finished a “Rock Band Simulation” unit. Students learned about famous rock bands, and then used what they learned to create their own rocks bands. Students were asked to come up with a band name, logo, band members, concert review and plan a concert for their imaginary band. Mrs. Bruce was impressed with the creativity of the fifth and sixth graders!
Band/Chorus
SAVE THE DATE: There will be a 4th grade band, 5th and 6th grade band, and chorus concert on Tuesday, May 7th! The students have been working hard to prepare music to share with you.
Dorothy's list & Digital Resources
This year, Lothrop had 49 students who had read at least 5 books and several who read 10 or more books, with 2 students who read all 30 books on the 2018-19 list! On April 5th, the librarians in the RNESU district, put together a one day event involving a writer's workshop, run by a known author, Cammie McGovern, and students participated in trivia contests throughout the course of the day.
Click here for a link to Dorothy's list 2019-20. If your child plans to read books from this list, please take note of the grade level that the book is recommended for and descriptions of each book are listed as well. Happy Reading!
Click here for a link to Vermont Listen Up! Vermont Listen Up! is a cooperative service among public libraries in Vermont that provide digital and audio-books. Parents and students can use their library cards from Maclure Library to access this amazing service. You can access the current books on Dorothy's List through this service. We recommend signing up and downloading the Libby Ap on your personal devices to access these amazing books!
It's a Crime not to read!
Lothrop Green up Day Activities
Basket Bonanza
The 5th & 6th graders are raising money for their trip with a basket raffle. Baskets will be on display and raffle tickets will be for sale during Pittsford Trail Run (April 27) . In addition, you can purchase tickets by filling out the form below and returning it to school with payment.
Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5
The contents of the baskets are listed in the link above and pictured below.
You do not have to be present to win. Drawings will take place at noon on April 27.
Please support the 5th & 6th grade classes and take a chance on winning some great baskets!
#1 Vermont Country Store Favorites
#2 Coach Luxe
#3 Ice Cream Dream
#4 Whole Wellness
#5 Artistic Expressions
#6 Happy Hugs
#7 Gamer's Delight
#8 Book Lovers 1
#9 Book Lovers 2
#10 Movie Night
#11 Gamer's Delight 2
#12 Cake Pop Baking
#13 Red Sox Nation
#14 Grab Bag
#15 Cooking It Up
#16 Summer Fun
#17 Spa Basket
#18 Activity Basket
Lower Lot
Please remember to use the drop off and pick-up line in the lower lot. We are noticing an increase of families parking on Pleasent Street or in the parking lot in order to avoid the pick-up line. This causes confusion and a safety hazard for drivers and students who are navigating the system.
PTO News
Order Your Lothrop Spirit Wear Now!
Facebook Page
We will be posting items/updates in the private group as well as the public page. Please 'like' our page and request to be added to the group (link).
Online PTO Meetings
https://zoom.us/
Upcoming Events
Spring Dance - April date TBA
Staff Appreciation Breakfast - May 2
Grandfriends Tea - May 10
PTO Elections on May 8th
Currently, the PTO officer nominations for 2019-20 are;
President: Kelly Connaughton
Vice president: Laurie Pelkey
Co-vice president: open position
Secretary: Kayla Davine
Co-secretary: open position
Treasurer: Thomas Desforges
Co-treasurer: Mary Desforges
We are offering a job share on the PTO officer positions. If you would like to split the duties with another person, the officers are willing to job share. Positions can be elected at the May 8th meeting so there is still time if you would like to help out! lothroppto@rnesu.org
Check out the descriptions of responsibilities below.
Help Wanted
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Fundraising Committee
PTO Information
Help Needed
We are always looking for folks willing to help with various tasks and events so please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to contribute.
Flagship Cinema Movie Coupon Books: $25 each, Expiration April 2020. We still have books available.
Shop with Scrip
Do you buy gift cards? Did you know you can now buy gift cards and support Lothrop PTO at the same time? Win-win! Just sign up online and use our enrollment code: 885FA3A248458
https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/Shop/Product/Browse
Amazon Smile
Don't forget about the Lothrop PTO when you shop on Amazon smile. Follow the link and the PTO will get a portion of your purchase. Or search for Pittsford parent teacher on Amazon smile. Thank you! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/03-6011454
Meetings
The Lothrop PTO meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Lothrop Library at 6:30pm. ALL Lothrop families are considered members of the PTO and are welcome to attend meetings.
Lothrop PTO Officers for 2018-19 School Year
Kelly Connaughton -President
Laurie Flood Pelkey - Vice President
Stacey Greeno Pearsons - Secretary
Thomas Desforges - Treasurer
Reusable Snack Bags
Reusable Snack Bags are in! If you did not preorder please see pictures for available designs. BPA, Thalate free, dishwasher and freezer safe. $8 set of 4 bags, $8 set of 4 lunch chillers. Email: lothroppto@rnesu.org for more info.
Flagship Cinema Booklets
- Don't forget we have flagship Cinema movie coupon books $25 cash only.
Pittsford Town Events
2019 PITTSFORD YOUTH LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Pittsford Trail Run
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Pittsford Trail Runs
5k & 1 mile
The amazing Winning Image Graphix has done it again! Scott came up with a great shirt design, sign up before April 8 to guarantee you get one of these awesome shirts!
Sign up at the Pittsford Town Office or see attached form below or online:
https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Pittsford/PittsfordTrailRuns5k1Mile