From the Front Office:
Thank you for attending our open house. Our students and teachers are proud of the progress that students are showing in the classroom.
Deliveries (which includes cupcakes for birthday celebrations).
Except in emergencies, delivery of messages or packages to students will not be allowed during instructional time. A parent may leave a message or a package, such as a forgotten lunch, for the student to pick up from the front office during a passing period or lunch.
Regular school attendance is essential.
Our first bell rings at 7:40 and ends at 3:10.
Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s education. The student and parent should avoid unnecessary absences. Please make every effort to to bring your child to school each day. Attendance is critical to the educational success of your child.
Two important state laws—one dealing with compulsory attendance and the other with how attendance affects the award of a student’s final grade or course credit—are discussed below.
Compulsory Attendance
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten
Students enrolled in prekindergarten or kindergarten are required to attend school and are subject to the compulsory attendance requirements as long as they remain enrolled.
Ages 6–18
State law requires that a student who is at least six years of age, or who is younger than six years of age and has previously been enrolled in first grade, and who has not yet reached their 19th birthday, shall attend school, as well as any applicable accelerated instruction program, extended-year program, or tutorial session, unless the student is otherwise excused from attendance or legally exempt.
State law requires a student in kindergarten–grade 2 to attend any assigned accelerated reading instruction program. Parents will be notified in writing if their child is assigned to an accelerated reading instruction program based on a diagnostic reading instrument.
A student will be required to attend any assigned accelerated instruction program before or after school or during the summer if the student does not meet the passing standards on the state assessment for his or her grade level and/or applicable subject area.
Compulsory Attendance—Failure to Comply
School employees must investigate and report violations of the compulsory attendance law.
A student absent without permission from school, any class, any required special program, or any required tutorial will be considered in violation of the compulsory attendance law and subject to disciplinary action.
Ages 6–18
When a student ages 6–18 incurs three or more unexcused absences within a four-week period, the law requires the school to send notice to the parent.
The notice will:
- Remind the parent of his or her duty to monitor the student’s attendance and require the student to attend school;
- Request a conference between school administrators and the parent; and
- Inform the parent that the district will initiate truancy prevention measures, including a behavior improvement plan, school-based community service, referrals to counseling or other social services, or other appropriate measures.
Counselor's Corner
I will finish up my lessons on self regulation and coping strategies soon.
PK - I read the book, “I’m Feeling Macaroni & Cheese,” and discuss feelings. Students had the opportunity to name their color a silly name and worked on their fine motor skills with coloring.
K - I talked about emotions and the different Zones of Regulation. Students listened to “The Color Monster,” and identified which zone the feelings are in. They also chose their top 3 feelings they have the most and completed a feelings page. Students also learned different coping strategies.
1st - I talked about emotions and the different Zones of Regulation. Students listened to “Even Superheroes Have Bad Days” and a discussion was held on making good choices with strong feelings. Students drew themselves as superheroes and named a strategy they can try to help calm themselves.
2nd - I talked about emotions and the different Zones of Regulation. Students identified different feelings and sorted them into which zone they fall in. Students heard the story of “Niko Draws A Feeling” and a discussion was held about other types of strategies to calm.
3rd-5th - I talked about emotions and the different Zones of Regulation. Several coping strategies will be shared. We then played Coping Skills Bingo and students learned how the strategies are useful and in the different zones.
We will be hosting volunteer firefighters this week. Students will learn about fire safety. This is a great time to talk to your child about a fire safety plan and replace batteries in your fire detecting devices in your home.
We continue to be available to all students upon request. If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact us at the emails listed below, or use the attached form.
Leader in Me
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Caught Being a Leader!
Students cannot only be caught being a leader at school by staff, but also at home by you! If you see your child exhibiting any of the habits on their own without prompting, fill out this form! Examples: Habit 3: Put First Things First - Your child went to a quiet area in your home and began doing their homework without being told. Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood - Your child listened to their sibling’s point of view during an argument, understood why their sibling was upset, and did not push their own opinion of what happened or interrupt.
Students that are caught being a leader will have their name announced on the morning announcements and will be able to choose a charm for their Leader In Me Chain. Students proudly wear their chains to our Campus Awards.
CLICK HERE to tell us about how you caught your leader using their habits at home!
PTO Corner
What another wonderful week at LCE! Our Big Kahuna catalog sale has ended but we are still excepting online sales for another week. Our students have done an amazing job so far and we are on track to surpass last years numbers. We would like to thank all of our parents and guardians for helping their students sale and learn new life skills. Please stay tuned for our pick up day.
We are still doing our PTO membership drive for another week. The first class to reach 100% per grade level by Sept 30 will win a pizza party hosted by PTO. Its easy to join, follow the link below.
Our “Pink Out” Shirt sale has ended and we cannot thank everyone enough for all the love and support we have received to be able to help one of our own continue there journey through Breast Cancer. We will be presenting our recipient with a check at our October PTO meeting.
Dates to remember:
Oct 13- PTO meeting and Fire Prevention Presentation by Medina County ESD 1 fire fighters, they will have truck there for the kids to see and touch and fun activities for kids of all ages.
Oct. 18- LCE Picture Day. Come volunteer and put a smile on our students faces!
Oct. 28- Volunteer opportunities, details to come.
Spirit Shirts and Membership
https://pto-shop.cheddarup.com
Want to Volunteer? Check out the flier below!
If you have any questions feel free to email us at lacostepto@gmail.com.
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Right At School - Upcoming Full Day Camps - 10/10 & 10/31
Camp Day Info:
Camp will be held at Potranco Elementary
Hours: 6:30am-6:00pm
Snacks are provided - Lunch must be provided by the parents
Registration is open now on our website!
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