February 2022
Lewport IEC
From the Principal
Hello, IEC Families!
This is a great time of year…ODOB and Superbowl football!!! I am not sure what I am more excited for, the Buffalo Bills next season, the halftime show or the ODOB. Well of course our ODOB with our elementary community!!! We are embarking on our sixth year of One District One Book.
Every child has received a copy of the winning book and will be asked to read it at home over the coming months. Each week, new questions will be sent home for the corresponding chapters to stimulate conversation about the book with your family. I am personally asking you to make the time so your family can participate in this special school-wide/community-wide activity. We have selected a title that can be followed, understood, and enjoyed by all our students in grade K-6. We are very excited!
Reading aloud at home is valuable because it better prepares your child to be an effective reader. It is also a fun, worthwhile family activity. Through our One District One Book program, we are aiming to build a community of readers. Everyone - students, parents, teachers, administrators, even community businesses - will be participating. The benefits of reading aloud are remarkable -- studies have shown that reading to children helps them to listen better and longer, build bigger vocabularies, understand concepts better, feel positive about both books and learning, and more. When an entire school reads the same book, the buzz and excitement around the book being read increases these benefits, and there is the added joy of building community in the school family.
Last week, your child received his/her copy after a special school-wide virtual reveal introducing the program and the book. Generally, you will be asked to read 2 chapters a week for about 15 minutes per night. You may choose as a family to read the chapters together or listen to chapter videos on our school website. Mystery readers will be recorded for each chapter of the book and revealed weekly. If you check on the Lew-Port CSD Website, you will find the link to the One District One Book webpage and will find the chapter read alouds under the corresponding tab.
In school, your child will be invited to answer trivia questions to encourage and reward attentive, careful listening. You will soon find that your child will take pride in knowing and anticipating the details of the story. In class, there may be various activities which discuss or explore the book. You will want to make sure your family keeps up so your child can be included. Throughout the coming months, everyone will be talking about it. I personally invite your family to READ WITH US at the Lewiston Porter Intermediate Education Center.
Mrs. Rodriguez
Valentine's Day February 14th
Mark the Calendar
Monday 2/21/22 President's Day- school closed
One District One Book is in Full Swing at the IEC! By Mrs. Heidi Kazulak IEC literacy/technology Specialist
HOOPS FOR HEARTS “KIDS HEART CHALLENGE” IS COMING TO P.E.!
The annual IEC/PEC HOOPS for HEARTS Kid’s Challenge will start in February!
ALL INFORMATION WILL COME HOME ON 2/22 AND 2/23.
KICK-OFF ASSEMBLY: 2/22 AND 2/23 in P.E. class.
END DATE: 3/11/22
This program is sponsored by the American Heart Association.
All students will participate in P.E. classes using basketball skills to learn about their Heart and the importance of Wellness Choices for living a Healthy Lifestyle.
Optional: Students can sign up online to follow along with this year’s theme.
By downloading the KHC App you and your student can try the fun challenges and family friendly resources provided to support their learning.
Students who choose to raise donations ONLINE can earn thank you gifts throughout the event.
Final turn in date ONLINE will be March 11, 2022.
LET’S GET MOVING!
Science Club!
IEC Music Leaders of the Month
Each month, one student from Band, Orchestra, Chorus and General Music will be chosen as a Music Leader of the Month. These students demonstrate the 3 R’s (Responsibility, Respect and Resourcefulness) in these classes.
For the month of December, the following students have been chosen by Mrs. Spinnegan, Mrs. Zachary and Mrs. Carere:
Band -Natalie Kudela
Orchestra - Charlie Clinch
General Music - Aiden Wilson
Chorus- Lilyana Shaner
Each month, one student from Band, Orchestra, Chorus and General Music will be chosen as a Music Leader of the Month. These students demonstrate the 3 R’s (Responsibility, Respect and Resourcefulness) in these classes.
For the month of January, the following students have been chosen by Mrs. Spinnegan, Mrs. Zachary and Mrs. Carere:
Band - Lucy Kloosterman
Orchestra - Olivia Lachick
General Music - Emily Briscoll
Chorus- William Pawlak
Congratulations! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to the 4th Grade Band and Orchestra students on a spectacular first concert! It was on January 27th at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium. We had a great turn out and the kids sounded great!
Mrs. Spinnegan and Mrs. Carere are so proud of all of you!
If you missed it, you can catch the live stream video here on the Lewiston-Porter Music Program Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/100074138463064/videos/1217627235396846
IEC Chess Club
From Mrs. Frederick
In progress art pieces ~ created by third- fifth grades. Trees, trees and more trees! Enjoy!
Birch Trees and Banyon Trees
K-Kids Spreading Kindness in the Most “Egg”cellent Way!
Multi-Age Helping the Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo
Students in the 4th and 5th grade Multi-Age classes are collecting recycled beverage tabs to help the Buffalo Ronald McDonald House. THe Buffalo location is a home-away-from-home for families and their sick or injured children. The house is located on West Ferry Street.
Students are asking for your help and support by collecting metal tabs from drinks and canned food items and sending them to school where the students will donate them to this worthy cause. Multi-Age, helping to make the world a better place!Young Scientists Fair
The IEC is very excited about the International Student Science Fair (ISSF) to be held at the New York State Power Authority, June 2, 2022. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to participate in a non-competitive science fair hosted by NYPA with the International Students Fair. This international event has over 30 different countries in attendance. The theme for the ISSF is Global Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship.
The IEC’s Science fair is May 17, 2022 and will be held at the IEC gymnasium from 6-7 pm. The fair is open to all students at the IEC. Students that participate in this event, will be chosen to participate in the International Fair at the New York Power Authority. If you have any questions, you may contact Sandra Gorney at the IEC.
Below is more information as well as links to registration form and the consent to use image form
IEC Newsletter for Health & Wellness with Mrs. Thompson
Ms. Khatib, Mrs. Jaruszewski, Mrs. Dougherty 4th & Mrs. Lester, Mr. DiCamillo, Mrs. Danahy Mrs. Dougherty & Mrs. Siuta’s 5th grade classes will be participating in the Health & Wellness program Feb-June with Mrs. Thompson. Topics that will be discussed includes:
The Role of Family & Family Values
The Role of the Endocrine System
Growth & Development
Puberty
Hygiene
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Cyberbullying & Internet Safety
Infections/HIV & AIDS
Mrs. Dougherty, Mrs. Topolski, Miss Daly & Mr. Siuta’s 3rd grade classes will be participating in the Health & Wellness program from Feb-June. Topics that will include:
The Role of Family & Family Values
Personal Body Safety
Neighborhood Awareness
Stranger Danger
Nutrition & Healthy Eating/Exercise
Internet Safety
Bullying & Cyberbullying
Personal Hygiene
Students will be participating in activities on their chromebooks / ipads, and will reflect on topics discussed each week. Students are also encouraged to leave questions in the “question box” each week on topics in Health that may require further explanation.
Lewport IEC
Email: trodriguez@lew-port.com
Website: lew-port.com
Location: 4061 Creek Rd, Youngstown, NY, USA
Phone: 716-286-7253
Twitter: @lewportIEC