Lion's Roar
October 22, 2021
Upcoming Events
October 25: Pumpkin Decorating Contest Submissions Due!
October 29: Halloween Spirit Day
November 1: Staff Development NO SCHOOL
November 4: Lietz HSC Walkathon!
November 4: SSC Meeting @ 3:00pm
Nov. 8-9, 15-16, 18-19 - Parent Teacher Conferences: Dismissal at 1:15
November 11: Veterans' Day NO SCHOOL
November 12: Local School Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Scenes Around Campus
Small Group Reading in Mrs. Wilson's Class
Pajama Day Friday! Students Filled up their Lion's Den...
Student Shares his Writing with Dr. Carrie Andrews
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Biggest
Smallest
Scariest
Weirdest
Cutest
Most Creative
Best Overall
Pumpkins have to taken home Monday afternoon.
Halloween Parade Info!
While we are unable to have our traditional parade on campus with families and friends, we will do something fun for the students. We will have a Halloween Parade for students and staff on October 29! Students will wear their costumes to school and our parade will be first thing in the morning. Please have your child wear clothing under their costumes so they can easily change out of the costume if they'd like.
We want to encourage positive, child-appropriate costumes. Please remember that we have children as young as 5 at Lietz, and they will all be seeing the costumes.
- No blood/gore.
- No masks at school.
- No “weapon-like” props. (This includes items such as toy guns, knifes, swords, light sabers, etc.)
- Shoes must be appropriate for school.
- Please do not have students bring hairspray/color or make-up with them to school.
Art Vistas In Person!
We are excited to share that Art Vistas has begun in-person lessons! Two members of our team were given special permission to be on campus teaching all grade levels. HUGE shout out to Caitlin Samenfeld-Specht and Rebekah Frederickson for taking this on for our whole school. They have been able to complete Set A lessons and projects for every grade by the end of October.
Thank you so much to all the parents who have volunteered to teach Art Vistas in their children's’ classes - you make this program possible!
Lietz Color Your World Walkathon 2021: Thursday, 11/4/2021
Please support Lietz Home and School club in our biggest fundraiser of the year. 100% of your donation goes to HSC to continue to provide enrichment programs to our students that would not otherwise be possible. This year, our goal is $200 for each student.
Collection envelopes will be sent home with your students. Remember to check with your employer to see if they offer a corporate matching program. Your donation is tax deductible!
We are also looking for event sponsors; you can help by requesting event sponsorship from local businesses and companies you may know.
For all the details, including class incentives and a detailed list of programs HSC supports - please visit the walkathon site at www.lietzhsc.com/walkathon. You can also make online donations on the website!
REMINDER: Sponsorships are due Monday, November 1st.
Student envelopes are due Thursday, November 4th!
Idella Lietz Home and School Club Tax ID: 77-0227217. Questions? Please contact walkathon@lietzhsc.com
Rainy Day COVID Guidelines
On rainy days, we will continue to have as many students eat outdoors as possible (we do have covered spaces close to the office). Depending on how rainy, cold, windy it is, we may have students eating indoors. Below are the guidelines:
- Students will wear their masks and ONLY remove masks during eating and drinking.
A time limit of 13 minutes for eating will be set if eating indoors. Physical distancing as practicable. Students do not necessarily need to eat at their desks.
Older students are taught to replace their masks when not actively eating.
Students with allergies will be accomodated per current school protocols.
Covered areas outdoors with a table will be utilized if available.
Masks must remain on when having indoor recess after lunch.
Parent/Teacher Conferences (Nov. 8-9, 15-16, 18-19)
The first parent-teacher conference is designed to recognize your child's strengths and needs, to coordinate school and home support, and to better familiarize the classroom teacher with your child. In fact, it is a sharing time whereby parents and teachers discuss and plan how best to assist the child in the learning process. All Meetings will be held via Zoom.
This year, conferences will be held November 8-9, 15-16, 18-19) (excluding Wednesdays). We will be on early release days (school is out at 1:15pm) everyday during this time.
Conferences are scheduled in time blocks set by the teachers. We ask your cooperation in being prompt to your conference time and date so there will be maximum time to talk about your child.
Please consider the items below before the conference to help with your conversation with the teacher:
· What are your child's strengths and needs?
· Does your child enjoy reading and/or writing?
· Does your child have an interest in math and/or science?
· How does your child show interest in art, drama and music?
· What physical activities does your child enjoy?
· How do you support school learning at home? How often do you read with your child?
· Is there educational, family, and/or medical history that may affect your child's educational growth that should be shared with the teacher? (This information will be kept confidential.)
Research shows that parent involvement in a child's education is a critical factor in determining the degree to which a child will be successful in school. Please make attending the parent/teacher conference one of the ways you will be involved in your child's education.
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Sandya Lopez
Email: Lopezs@unionsd.org
Website: www.lietz.unionsd.org
Location: 5300 Carter Ave, San Jose
Phone: (408) 264-8314
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lietzelementary
Twitter: @LietzPrincipal