Luce Notes
Important information, dates, and school updates.
What's the scoop at the Luce?
Hello Luce Families,
I want to wish the Luce Crew a Happy Lunar New Year! This past week we celebrated Chinese New Year. At the Luce, parent volunteers came in to share their culture, and many classrooms read about the Lunar New Year.
Celebrating Black History
This month we will celebrate Black History. One of the ways we will do this is through rich same author read-aloud texts. We have curated a lending library for teachers to use to share the accomplishments of Black Americans with all students.
Luce Diversity Equity and Inclusion (LDEI)
This year, the work of the LDEI team will be to identify ways in which we can celebrate all cultures to create a sense of belonging for all members of our community that is authentic and intentional.
Early Release Day on Friday, February 11
This Friday is an early release day. School hours are 9:10-12:20 pm. Please make sure to mark it on your calendar and make the necessary arrangements for pickup.
What's Coming Up at the Luce...
2/8 CAPT Meeting @ 7 VIRTUAL
2/11 Half Day 9:10-12:20 pm
2/15 Tuesday Tea @ 5 VIRTUAL
2/15, 2/16, 2/17 Top Secret Science (TSS) at the Luce
2/16 K-2 TSS Evening Event 6:30-8 pm & 2/17 3-5 TSS Evening Event 6:30-8 pm
2/21-2/25 February School Vacation Week (No School)
2/28 Motivational Speaker Assembly for Grades 3,4 & 5
3/1 Luce DEI 5-6 pm VIRTUAL
3/3 Luce School Council 5:30-6:30 pm
3/7-3/11 Civics Week
3/8 9-10:30 am K Registration
3/8 Luce CAPT Meeting @ 7 pm
3/18 Tuesday Tea at 5-6 pm
3/9 1-2:30 pm K Registration
3/10 6-7:30 pm K Registration
3/18-3/29 Boostherthon
3/29 LUCE DEI 5-6 pm
We got this, Crew,
Yeshi Lamour
Proud Principal
SY 21-22 Luce School Council Plan, Dates and Foci
SY 21-22 Luce School Council Plan, Dates and Foci
We also want to be transparent with the Luce community to ensure that you know the school's vision and the goals we are working on to improve our school this year.
Please make sure to review the entire document and the mid-year progress in the attached SIP below this text.
Meet The New Crew Member: Glen Camire Long Term Sub For Ms. Laura Carroll
Crew Update
Kindergarten Registration Information SY 22-23
Please click here for the Kindergarten Registration Information Flyer, which contains all that you need to know if you have an incoming Kindergarten student for 2022-23.
The information is also linked on the registration website.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Luce front office if you have any questions.
Take Time To SHINE Ticket Winners (Bucket Fillers 2.0) January 24th. CONGRATULATIONS! REPOST
K-2 Take Time To SHINE WInners
3-5 Take Time to SHINE Winners
Creating a culture of Excellence, Inspiration, and Joy!
Celebrating Chinese New Year In Mr. Clancy's Class.
Students explain what they learned about the Chinese New Year!
The Year of the Tiger!
Sounding Out Words With Ms. Goode!
Practice with chopsticks During a Chinese New Year Celebration!
Celebrating Chinese New Year With the Troung Family!
making Dragons For Chinese New Year!
How do I Look?
Mr. Troung Sharing His Culture with K Students!
The Troung Family!
Science experiment in Ms. Woodland's Class? How many pennies?
218 Pennies!
UPDATES!!!
Nurse Bonner's Updates
February is Heart Awareness Month. Help our students develop healthy habits to a healthier heart. Here are a few ideas. Start small, pick one you don't already do and try it out this month for you and/or our students.
- Have a dinnertime routine
- Exercise as a family
- Limit screen time
- Try a new heart healthy food this month (avocado, whole grains, fish, etc).
- Teach your child to read labels
- Laugh, dance and play
- Brush your teeth twice a day
- Quick smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
- Reduce the sodium in your food
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night
Luce CAPT Update
CAPT News https://sites.google.com/view/luce-capt/
Next CAPT Meeting -- Tuesday February 8, 2022 @ 7pm - Virtual Only
This will be a virtual meeting only. Here is the Login information. https://cantonma-org.zoom.us/j/82400263164?pwd=SDVUYStucVUvS3l2WHpqVDl1Qms5QT09
Meeting ID: 824 0026 3164 Passcode: 650232
Top Secret Science
Top Secret Science is back! Scientist Michael Bergen will be at the Luce the week of February 14 to lead our kids in fun and interactive science experiments. There will be 2 evening programs where kids can bring one special grownup to participate in science experiments with them. The Kindergarten through 2nd-grade program will be on Wednesday, February 16, and the 3rd-5th grade program will be on Thursday, February 17. Both nights take place from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Luce cafeteria. Tickets are $5/person paid in cash or check made out to Luce CAPT. The deadline to sign up and pay is Friday, February 11. Space is limited. Here is a flyer with the information.
Boosterthon
Thank you to Great American Art, Boston Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Needham Driving School, Rodman Ford, and Mayer Realty Group for sponsoring the t-shirts for the Boosteron Shine Sprint. Boosterthon and the Luce Shine Sprint will take place March 18th- 29th! This is our major fundraiser of the year, and the proceeds will go to supporting academic enrichment at the school. Boosterthon is a fun, nine-day program that combines world-class character content with a highly-profitable fundraiser. This year's character themes focus on curiosity, practice, confidence, humility, and endurance which are highlighted through documentaries showcasing real student-athletes. Here are 2 links to give you more information about the program.
District Update(s)
At-Home Rapid Test FAQ
Canton COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Dear Canton Families and Staff,
Please see the information on the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics by clicking on the Board of Health webpage and/or the Town of Canton website for additional information.
Registration is required. There will be no walk-in openings for these clinics.
Click HERE to register for these Canton-sponsored Vaccine Clinics.
COVID-19 vaccines for Canton Public School students are not required; however, they are strongly recommended by local and state medical officials. Please see this video with Dr. Dan Muse, our CPS School Physician.
Please call the Canton Board of Health 339-502-5715 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Derek Folan
Interim Superintendent
Community Connections
Stay Tuned For Future Community Connections.
Did you miss last week's Smore?.. Look here for a recap
Last Week's News
Rodman Early Childhood Program Lottery Information 2022-2023
We will be offering four and five day options and all students will attend 9-1.
For more information please contact Donna Kilday, our Early Childhood Coordinator, at kildayd@cantonma.org.
Substitutes Needed (Repost)
Do you have a college-age child coming home for winter break? If so, would they be interested in subbing for the Canton Public Schools while they are here? Subbing is a great way to keep busy, make money and get real-world work experience. In Canton, we have had great success bringing our own, former students back to help support our students and schools during this busy time year. If your child is interested, please have them fill out this sub application packet and email it to Kim Eardley (eardleyk@cantonma.org) to get the process started. If they fill it out before they get home, the process can begin asap!
Students in their first year of college are able to sub at the elementary and preschool levels only.
Students in their second year or beyond can sub at all school levels.
Coronavirus District Updates
Health Services Family Message September 10th (Testing Information)
COVID Testing Options
Consent Forms
We strongly urge families to sign the consent forms as soon as possible. Working together, we can make a substantial impact on the health of our whole community.
To participate in the program, BOTH of these forms must be signed on behalf of your student.
Testing options form HERE
STAR Assessment Calendar
Dean S. Luce Elementary School
Email: lamoury@cantonma.org
Website: https://www.cantonma.org/luce/index
Location: 45 Independence Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 1(781)821-5075
Twitter: @LuceSchool