Luce Notes
Important information, dates, and school updates.
We are on a roll!
Hello Luce Families,
I hope you had a great weekend. We are coming upon the first full week of school. Please see the essential information for this week below.
Parking Lot Safety
Please remember that the parking lot is for drop off's only. Cars are not permitted to park and sit idle in the drop-off lane for any reason. We have vans that can stop and drop off students, but that is the only exception.
If you need to come into the school, please park your car in a visitors parking space. Please make sure to drive your car up as far as possible and do not stop short by the cafeteria side so that we can get as many cars in the queue and off the street. Staff on duty are outside to direct traffic in the parking lot.
Finally, please make sure to drive at the designated speed limit or no more than 5 miles per hour while in the Luce parking lot. Students, staff, and families walk across the lot at varying times.
Picture Day, September 24
Picture Day is Friday, September 24. Please make sure to mark this on your calendar. Students will take their pictures outside and will be allowed to take their masks off as it will be for a few minutes. If there is inclement weather, pictures will be inside, and students will need to wear their masks.
Technology and Digital Learning Reminders:
If you haven't already, please fill out a Device Agreement for each student with a school-issued device. This link will provide you with 3 documents; Canton Public School's School-Issued Device Procedures and Guidelines, Canton Public School's School-Issued Device Agreement, and Optional Repair and Loss Accidental Coverage Plan. Once the device agreement is signed, you will be emailed the link to MySchoolBucks to pay for the fee for the optional coverage plan if you choose to opt in.
The district has hotspot devices available to any student in need of internet support at home in order to engage in school work. You can fill out this form.
You can reach out to Julie Shore, Director of Technology and Digital Learning at shorej@cantonma.org with any questions.
Room Parents
We are currently looking for volunteers to act as Room Parents for each classroom. Most years every classroom at the Luce has designated room parents arranged through and supervised by CAPT. Communication with the teacher will be necessary in determining specific responsibilities for individual classrooms. Traditionally, responsibilities have included assisting the classroom teacher in planning and coordinating special classroom events & celebrations, and communicating with parents about needed supplies. Additionally, room parents also communicate with families to disseminate CAPT, Luce School Council and other Canton Public School information. Room parents may also work with families to obtain needed volunteers for school and CAPT events. Individual teachers determine the amount of involvement Room Parents have in each classroom.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please complete the information below and return the form to school with your child, or you may email the information below to the Luce CAPT (lucecapt@gmail.com). Room parents will be chosen by lottery and parents will be notified of the assignments. The deadline to fill out the form is Monday, September 20.
Room Parent Volunteer Form 2021.pdf
Important Calendar Dates
9/20 STAR Assessment Window Opens
9/21 Tuesday Tea → 5-6 pm
9/24 Luce Picture Day
9/30 Luce Student & Family Handbook Parent Signature (Google Form) Due
10/1 Early Release Day 9:10-12:25 pm
10/11 Columbus Day (No School)
Let's go, Crew!
Yeshi Lamour
Proud Principal
Star Assesmment
Benchmark Assessments
We will be using the STAR 360 Benchmark Assessments this year as our universal screener. This assessment is designed to help us identify students who may need additional support and/or intervention in reading and math. Students will be assessed three times this year: Fall, Winter and Spring. The first assessment window for Grades 1-5 is from September 20-30. Kindergarteners will be screened later in the year. Students will need to bring their school issued ipad or chromebook to school on days that they are testing. Parents should expect an email from their teacher with more specifics on the dates for their class.
Teachers will also be using the STAR Curriculum-Based Measures to monitor progress for any students who are below the benchmark.
Parent reports will be coming home in October to help parents understand the assessment results. We will also be offering some virtual information sessions to share additional information with parents and guardians.
More information is available on the Renaissance parent page: Parent Resources
This video contains additional information:Universal Screening
Tuesday Tea is This Tuesday! Please RSVP
Do you like tea from around the world?
Do you like cookies and good conversation?
Do you need childcare?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us this coming Tuesday for Tuesday Tea on September 21, from 5-6 pm. Please RSVP below.
Take Time To SHINE! Bucket Fillers 2.0
Nurse Bonner's Updates
A few health reminders:
If you have an updated health form for your child please email it to bonnerc@cantonma.org or drop it off at the school.
Knowing your child's needs is important to us. If your child requires any in-school medications (inhalers, EpiPen's, etc.) drop them off at the health office with a recent doctor's orders (within the last year). Please do not send any medication in your child's backpack. This can be dangerous if the medication falls into the wrong little hands. Please bring any medication directly to me and come say hi!
Testing Options Letter & Consent Forms
Consent Forms We strongly urge families to sign the consent forms as soon as possible. Working together, we can make a substantial impact on the health of our whole community. To participate in the program, BOTH of these forms must be signed on behalf of your student.
Coronavirus District Updates
Health Services Family Message September 10th (Testing Information)
Luce CAPT Update
Membership
Thank you to everyone who has joined CAPT! There is still time to join, If you become a member before October 15, your name will be entered for a chance for your child to win a prize. Prize choices include announcing the Principal Morning message (date TBD), a craft kit, or an item of Spirit Wear.
Immediate Open Positions
Attached is a list of Open Positions. If you are interested in learning more, please email lucecapt@gmail.com. A more detailed explanation of the positions will be coming out next week.
Family Photo Day
Fall Family Photo Day is back! This year's location is Pequitside Farm, and you have 2 dates to choose from, Saturday October 9th and 16th. The Luce CAPT has partnered with professional photographer and Luce parent Cynthia Rosina to create a fun family fundraiser. For more information, please see our flyer.
CAPT Parking Spot.
Be on the lookout for an Online Auction for the CAPT Parking Spot! The spot will give you prime location for parking at all Luce events, including Pick-Up and Drop-Off!
Next Meeting is on Tuesday, October 12 @ 7.
Did you miss last week's Smore?.. Look here for a recap
Luce Student & Family Handbook (Repost)
The most recently approved Student & Family Handbook is below for your review. The Google form to collect parent signatures is linked below and is due on September 30th.
Dean S. Luce Elementary School
Email: lamoury@cantonma.org
Website: https://www.cantonma.org/luce/index
Location: 45 Independence Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 1(781)821-5075
Twitter: @LuceSchool