District Newsletter
Lynnville-Sully Schools - February 10, 2021
Message from Shane Ehresman, Superintendent
Lynnville-Sully Families,
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, February 11 - 1:00 pm Dismissal for Students - Teacher Professional Development
Friday, February 12 - Superintendent Interviews (rescheduled from February 5)
** Monday, February 15 - Full Day of School for Students and Staff - Snow Make-Up Day**
Thursday, February 25 - 1:00 pm Dismissal for Students - Teacher Professional Development
Superintendent Search Update
Three superintendent finalists will be on campus for formal interviews on February 12. Included in the formal interview day will be interviews with a mixed interview team consisting of teachers, support staff, students, parents, and community members; interview with the Board of Education; and interview with administrators and directors; a school tour and a community tour.
Following completion of all interviews on February 12, the Board of Education will meet to review feedback from all people involved with interviews and select the next superintendent; a public announcement will be made as soon as an offer has been accepted and a contract signed. The new superintendent will officially begin duties on July 1, 2021. To learn about the superintendent candidates, click on the following link: http://www.lshawks.org/announcement/check-it-out/announcementoflynnville-sullysuperintendentfinalists01-29-21
School Resource Officer (SRO) Update
Due to a number of current challenges, including current staffing levels and Covid related restrictions, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has made the difficult decision to delay the SRO program for at least one year. Joint press release from Lynnville-Sully Community School District and Jasper County Sheriff's Office (see below).
L-S Track Shirts, Sweatshirt
L-S Sweatshirt, Pants, Shorts
L-S Cap, Beanie, Headband, Visor
Lynnville-Sully Track & Other Apparel
2021 Lynnville-Sully track apparel and other L-S items are currently available for online order until Wednesday, February 17 (see items in picture above and on attached document). To order items online, click on the following link: https://l-s-tf.itemorder.com/sale
February 10, 2021 Lynnville-Sully Data Analysis
At this time, our data indicates we will continue with face-to-face instruction.
On a daily basis, we monitor the county positivity rate, school district student/staff attendance numbers, and positive cases of COVID-19. If the student absentee rate exceeds 10% in the school district and positive cases of COVID-19 increase, we may switch to hybrid or remote learning (L-S instructional model considerations at bottom of the newsletter).
- Jasper County Positivity Rate: 11.4% Source: https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/percent-school-district-positive-analysis
- K-12 Absence Rate: 2.6%
- K-5 Absence Rate: 1.8% ------- Number of Positive COVID K-5 Student Cases: 0
- 6-8 Absence Rate: 4.7% -------- Number of Positive COVID 6-8 Student Cases: *Less than 6
- 9-12 Absence Rate: 2.3% ------ Number of Positive COVID 9-12 Student Cases: 0
- Number of Positive COVID K-12 Staff Cases: 0
- K-12 Students Quarantined: *Less than 6
- K-12 Staff Quarantined: 0
* Due to confidentiality guidance, any level with less than six cases can not be identified to protect the identity of individual students or staff. Zeros may be shared with the public.
Lynnville-Sully Youth Sports Registration
Lynnville-Sully youth sports registration is open for softball and baseball until March 7, 2021 - Link to registration: https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1350769
2020 Annual Report - L-S Community Education Foundation (LSCEF) (see below & attached)
The educational foundation supports the Lynnville-Sully Community School District as an independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, tax exempt philanthropic charitable organization. Goals of the foundation include supporting innovative teaching grants, recognizing teaching excellence, connecting Lynnville-Sully graduates to the school district/community, acknowledging academic achievement, and enriching the educational experiences of Lynnville-Sully students.
Livestreaming L-S Activities
To watch Lynnville-Sully home events, click on the HAWKS LIVE graphic on the following link: https://team1prep.com/ia/?S=lshawks
Looking for the live-stream links to other schools, click on the following link: http://www.lshawks.org/extra-curricular-activities
Free Meal Pick-Up Available for Absent L-S Students
All Lynnville-Sully enrolled students who are absent from school may pick-up a free meal between 11:30 am - 11:40 am at the front entrance of the elementary/middle school. Meals will be brought out to your vehicle. Meals must be ordered by 8:00 am the day of meal pick-up. If your child is absent due to sickness, COVID-19 quarantine, COVID-19 isolation, or any other reason, you may email or call Shelley Vander Molen before the 8:00 am the day of meal pick-up. Email Shelley: vandermolen@lshawks.com or call and leave a message: 641-594-4445 extension 133. The free meal pick-up will be offered through the end of the school year or until federal funding is no longer available.
L-S Return to Learn Website:
Link: https://sites.google.com/lshawks.com/lsreturntolearn/home
If you have any questions or suggestions, please give me a call 641-594-4445 extension 103 or send an email: ehresman@lshawks.com
Shane Ehresman, Ed.S.
Superintendent
Lynnville-Sully CSD
Email: ehresman@lshawks.com
Website: www.lshawks.org
Location: 12476 Hwy F62 E, Sully, IA
Phone: 641-594-4445
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lynnville-Sully-CSD-1545053229040550/
Twitter: @LSHawks