Lion's News
September 22st, 2023
Lion's Den News
Holiday Preparation Tip
With the holiday seasons upon us, it is important to start planning now. Plan for when you will be taking a break from school, so that when upon return you will not feel overwhelmed.
Make sure students are reading throughout time off of school.
Getting a set of multiplication flash cards for when traveling or during down time could be a way to keep your student actively learning even through the holiday breaks!
Book Nook
Come join all of the teachers and administrators that will be reading in Book Nook.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 12PM ET
Tuesday and Thursday: 3PM ET
Lower School Department Room
Come visit us in the Lower School Department Room for office hours. All office hours will be held in this Adobe room.
Clubs
Clubs have started! Come join us for tons of fun with the Laurel Spring clubs. We hold a variety of clubs from Legos, books, and art clubs. Click HERE to see the social calendar for this month.
Community Hangout Rooms
Upcoming Dates: Thanksgiving Break
During Thanksgiving Break next week on November 22 to 24, please remember that:
All LSS offices and services will be closed, including Student Services and Tech Support.
No Workshop classes will be held this week (Nov 20 - 24).
Department office rooms and labs will be closed.
Teachers and staff will not hold office hours or appointments.
Teachers will not be actively grading coursework.
Emails and voicemails will be returned after the break is over.
Laurel Springs Handbook Update
We are excited to announce that we have updated our school handbook to better serve our students and families. Our revised 2023-2024 handbook, effective as of November 17, 2023, supersedes its predecessor and contains important information regarding our school's policies and procedures.
We encourage all students, parents and guardians to review this document carefully, as it contains essential information to help ensure a positive educational experience at Laurel Springs.
If you have any questions or need further clarification on any of the policies outlined in the handbook, please contact our Student Services Department.
Thank you for your partnership in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of our students!
With great appreciation,
Aileen Hawkins, Ed.D.
Head of School
LSS Connect
LSS Connect
Where virtual connections begin, and meaningful friendships thrive.
We're so excited to introduce you to Laurel Springs' private social network, LSS Connect! Serving as a digital platform for connection and community, it's also a hub for awareness around upcoming events and activities. Stay in the loop as a parent, and connect with those who share your same interests and are in your part of the world.
To get started, visit LSSConnect.com and register as an LSS Parent using your LSS email address.
What's Happening at LSS?
Gratitude Game Day
Tuesday, November 21st at 12:00 pm Eastern | 9:00am Pacific
Join us for some fall fun with friends!
We will break-out into grade level bands for games on Zoom, as we celebrate our amazing school community.
December Coffee House
We will be hosting student performances with a live, virtual audience on Tuesday, Dec 12th at 3 pm ET | 12 pm PT. We are excited to have you share your interest and talent in performing. All performers must be present at this event, even if the performance is recorded. Tuesday, November 21st is the deadline for students to Signup for the December 12th coffeehouse performance.
Las Vegas Field Trip
December 14- 15 will be the days of the Las Vegas Field Trip. On day 1, families are welcome to join us for the field trip at the Las Vegas Circus Center. Families will be able to test their skills on the trapeze, ninja course and trampoline. On day 2, we will host the FREE family meetup as we visit Bellagio and all the wintry holiday displays.
Resources
IXL
Laurel Springs School is partnering with IXL to provide academic practice and support in the subjects of math and English. From engaging video tutorials to detailed problem explanations, IXL’s instructional resources give your student the guidance they need to learn with confidence.
IXL is an excellent resource for students of all levels. It can be used as a tool for remediation, extension, or even just extra practice. It is a fun and interactive way for students to strengthen their math and English skills.
Below are the login credentials your student will need to use when entering the IXL site:
- Your username will be the same username that you use to log into your Laurel Springs portal. (you do not have to add @laurelsprings as it should be visible in the sign in box)
- Your password will be your date of birth with the following naming convention: MMDDYYYY
- (For example, if you were born on November 6, 2009, your password would be: 11062009)
In order to access the LSS IXL page, please use this url - https://www.ixl.com/signin/laurelsprings, which can also be found in the Resource section in your child’s Math and English courses.
Tutor.com
Parent Corner
Make sure that you are using these addition resources to support you and your student throughout their learning journey:
1. Course pacing guides
2. IXL Academic Support
3. Tutor.com
4. Student Services: Need Tech Support or Missing Workbooks contact at (855) 658-8682 or email: StudentServices@LaurelSprings.com
LMS Help Center
Here are a few links to help you utilize the LMS.
Fun Corner
Helpful Links
3rd Grade Teachers
Elizabeth Burton: eburton@laurelsprings.com
Bianca Lassiter: blassiter@laurelsprings.com
Stacy Robinson: srobinson@laurelsprings.com