October Cub Connection 2020
Locust Grove Elementary
Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 3rd (8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, November 4th (8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.)
Thursday, November 19th (5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.)
More information will be coming regarding scheduling a conference.
Health Room
Information was sent home in August about the upcoming influenza vaccination clinic offered by Health Hero PA in our Red Lion schools. This program is a voluntary program at school to help prevent the flu, a common disease that impacts student absenteeism. To help you keep your child well, Health Hero will be providing injectable flu vaccinations on Monday, October 5th at the Red Lion Area School District buildings. To take part in this program, please return the consent form that was sent out at the beginning of the year or contact your child's school nurse for another form to be sent home with your child(ren).
Medication Policy Reminder
Please do not send medication to school with your child. School policy states that any medication must be brought to the health room by an adult. This includes over-the-counter medications too.
Physical Forms
Reminder - All Kindergarten and 6th grade students need to submit a completed physical from, along with updated immunization records, by November 15th 2020.
Dental Exams
The State of Pennsylvania requires that students entering kindergarten (or first grade if they did not participate in kindergarten), third grade, and seventh grade receive a dental exam. You may have the dentist fill out the Family Dental Report or use the Dental Hygiene Screening Form for the school dental hygienist to complete a screening. If the link above does not work, the forms are available on the district website under the Parent Tab, Nursing & Health Services, Dental, click on forms in the top toolbar. Once the form is completed, return to the school nurse.
Cafeteria
The nationwide waiver to allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations has been extended through December 2020, which means that all students receive free breakfast and/or lunch through December of 2020. However, if you otherwise would qualify for free lunch, you will still need to apply for those benefits so that you continue to receive free/reduced lunch once the summer program ends in December.
Red Lion Area School District has made it faster and easier for parents to apply for Free and Reduced meals.
Simply log in to: www.schoolcafe.com
or www.compass.state.pa.us
Your application will be electronically submitted directly to the child nutrition office for processing. Students who qualify can receive both breakfast and lunch at a free or reduced price.
Mini-Thon News
Red Lion Mini-THON is a high school based organization that raises money for Pediatric cancer through the Four Diamonds fund at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. High schools across Pennsylvania, as well as Penn State University, band together with the common goal of conquering childhood cancer. Help us in the fight by attending some of our upcoming fundraisers!
Red Lion Mini-THON is hosting a fundraiser at Maize Quest Fun Park on Saturday, October 24th. Join us for a day full of games, rides, mazes, and much more! More information will be available soon when we release a flyer about the event! We would love to see you there! If you have any questions please direct them to the email address of hornbergerel21@rlschools.net
District-Wide Spirit Days
Show your unity at the elementary level by participating in our monthly spirit day themes. This year's district-wide spirit day dates and themes are as follows:
October 8th - Great Outdoors
November 12th - Animated Thursday
December 10th - Silly Snowman & Cheerful Candy Cane
January 14th - Sparkle & Shine
February 11th - Valentines
March 4th - Cat in the Hat
April 8th - Flower Power
May 13th - (Dress like your future) Career Day
Transportation
Please remind your student(s) that face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth while on the school bus. Proper bus stop behavior is standing at the stop, and not playing games or horsing around and not going onto or disturbing someone else's property. Also, please remind your student(s) there are several bus rules and one of them is that there is NO food or drink permitted on the school bus. There is the potential for another student to have an allergic reaction to that item.
Inclement Weather
In the event of school closing or an emergency, below is a list of radio/TV stations that will be notified regarding a change of schedule. In addition, Red Lion residents may visit the district web-page, www.rlasd.net, for current information. Our “Skylert” notification system will also be in effect during the school year. Please be sure to keep phone numbers and e-mails active with the school office.
WGAL – TV 8
WMPT-FOX 43
WHTM-TV 27
* WRVV-FM (97.3)
* BOB-FM (94.9)
* WHP-AM (580)
* KISS-FM (99.3)
WHP-TV 21
* CW-TV 15
* WSBA-AM (910)
* WARM-FM (103.3)
* WSOX-FM (96.1)
* WKZF-FM (92.7)
* WTPA-FM (92.1)
* WCAT-FM (102.3)
* WQLV-FM (98.9)
Only the three stations in bold listed above will be contacted by RLASD. The stations listed below the bold stations, indicated with an *, are associated and use the same automated systems. These * stations link and will copy the bold stations’ announcements.
Calendar of Events
10/01 - School Board Meeting 7:00 pm at the Education Center
10/05 - Health Hero Flu Vaccine Clinic
10/08 - Great Outdoors Spirit Day
10/12 - No School
10/15- School Board Meeting 7:00 pm at the Education Center
10/28 - Two-hour delay, End of 1st Marking Period
11/03 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.)
11/04 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.)
11/05 - Picture Retake Day
Locust Grove Elementary
Mrs. Cindy Ritz, Secretary
Email: ritzc@rlasd.net
Website: https://lg.rlasd.net/
Location: 3620 E. Prospect Road York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-757-2559
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/locustgrovelementary/
Twitter: @lgelemschool