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Lothrop Elementary and Middle Level School March 21, 2019
Upcoming Events
- March 21st: Lip Sync Battle @ 6:00 PM
- March 22nd: Friday Assembly-Hosted by PBIS Team
- March 26th Pre-K Partner Meeting @ Lothrop 6:30 PM
- March 29th: Friday Assembly-Hosted by Alberico
- March 29th: Alberico to Castleton University-Spirit of the Machine le Cirque Esprit
- Tech Night Sponsored by the PTO-Pizza and Grand Prize-Date and info to Follow!
- April 3rd: OVUU Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM
- April 3rd: 5th Grade Parent Meeting-Graduation Decorations and Reception-5:30 PM
- April 3rd: Lothrop PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM-Lothrop Library
- April 5th: Friday Assembly-Hosted by PBIS
- April 5th: DCF Challenge
- April 9th: Crime not to Read-Grades K-2
- April 9th: 3/4 Concert @ 6:30 PM
- April 12th: Friday Assembly-Hosted by Grades 3/4
- April 12th: Grades 3/4 Dr. Kaboom @ 10:00-Departure for Paramount @ 9:15
- April 15th-19th: Spring Break
Whole School Celebration Cheering on the UVM Catamounts!!
Pre-K Partner Meeting
Lothrop School and Barstow Elementary are exploring the possibility of partnering with child care providers to offer care on either side of pre-school-creating a full day care opportunity. If you know of anyone who might be interested in partnering with Lothrop or Barstow, please let them know about our meeting on March 26th at 6:30 PM at the Lothrop Library.
PreK Regional Boundary Review
RNESU offers universal PreK for three and four year olds in our towns and PreK choice
throughout the district allowing families to access any qualified and approved program
within RNESU. We do not have an economic hub and with our programs and the public
partnerships we have in Whiting and Brandon, we believe our geographic
areas both coming in and going out of our SU provides a continuum of services that
meets the PreK needs of our students and families.
Since establishing our PreK Region and Partnership in 2016, we serviced 123 students
in year one and currently have 162 students, for an average of 152 students and have
had seven families in 2016-2017, two families in 2017-2018 and currently zero families
request an exception to our region. The single reason all families requested this
exception was to meet their family needs for full day child care programming. To
address this, we have added a partnership with a private child care provider in one
north end program and are considering the same in the south end of our district.
The RNESU school board will discuss continuing the region at their meeting on March
27, 2019 (6:00 PM at RNESU Central Office), followed by the OVUU and BUU boards in
April. The RNESU school board will act on this recommendation at their April meeting.
Public input is welcomed and can be provided in person at the Board meetings or
through the use of Let’s Talk, by clicking on Let’s Talk on the RNESU or school
websites and selecting RNESU Early Education.
Social Media Resources for Parents
Watch the video below to learn 4 ways to help your child search safely online.
Basket Bonanza
The 5th & 6th graders are raising money for their trip with a basket raffle. Baskets will be on display and raffle tickets will be for sale during Pittsford Trail Run (April 27) . In addition, you can purchase tickets by filling out the form below and returning it to school with payment.
Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5
The contents of the baskets are listed in the link below.
You do not have to be present to win. Drawings will take place at noon on April 27.
Please support the 5th & 6th grade classes and take a chance on winning some great baskets!
Listen to VPR's Podcast
Lower Lot
Please remember to use the drop off and pick-up line in the lower lot. We are noticing an increase of families parking on Pleasent Street or in the parking lot in order to avoid the pick-up line. This causes confusion and a safety hazard for drivers and students who are navigating the system.
Opportunity from RRMC Regarding E-Cigs and Juuls-March 25 , 6-8 PM
Mini-Milers: Looking for Volunteers!
Mini milers will meet on Tuesdays 3-4:30 starting April 2 (no meeting April 16)
through June 4.
Still looking for an adult to co-lead. The ratio is 8 students to 1 adult.
Sign up at this link. First-come, First-served
Mini Milers is back at Lothrop. While enrolled in RunVermont’s Mini Milers program children learn about and practice fitness, good nutrition, citizenship, helping hands and goal setting all while having fun and being safe. Children meet weekly with Mini Miler’s leaders to get motivated, educated and keep track of their progress. In addition to mileage incentives, t-shirt, and medal, participants receive monthly e-letters filled with ideas, citizen challenges, and tasty recipes.
Kelly Connaughton (kfield16@yahoo.com) will be offering the mini milers program again at Lothrop, starting in April. Schedule TBD, sign up info available soon.
For more information about Mini-Milers go to https://www.runvermont.org/youth/ready-set-run/
PTO News
Facebook Page
We will be posting items/updates in the private group as well as the public page. Please 'like' our page and request to be added to the group (link).
Online PTO Meetings
https://zoom.us/
Upcoming Events
Spring Dance - April date TBA
Staff Appreciation Breakfast - May 2
Grandfriends Tea - May 10
Help Wanted
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Fundraising Committee
PTO Information
Help Needed
We are always looking for folks willing to help with various tasks and events so please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to contribute.
Flagship Cinema Movie Coupon Books: $25 each, Expiration April 2020. We still have books available.
Shop with Scrip
Do you buy gift cards? Did you know you can now buy gift cards and support Lothrop PTO at the same time? Win-win! Just sign up online and use our enrollment code: 885FA3A248458
https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/Shop/Product/Browse
Amazon Smile
Don't forget about the Lothrop PTO when you shop on Amazon smile. Follow the link and the PTO will get a portion of your purchase. Or search for Pittsford parent teacher on Amazon smile. Thank you! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/03-6011454
Meetings
The Lothrop PTO meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Lothrop Library at 6:30pm. ALL Lothrop families are considered members of the PTO and are welcome to attend meetings.
Lothrop PTO Officers for 2018-19 School Year
Kelly Connaughton -President
Laurie Flood Pelkey - Vice President
Stacey Greeno Pearsons - Secretary
Thomas Desforges - Treasurer
Reusable Snack Bags
Reusable Snack Bags are in! If you did not preorder please see pictures for available designs. BPA, Thalate free, dishwasher and freezer safe. $8 set of 4 bags, $8 set of 4 lunch chillers. Email: lothroppto@rnesu.org for more info.
Flagship Cinema Booklets
- Don't forget we have flagship Cinema movie coupon books $25 cash only.
Pittsford Town Events
2019 PITTSFORD YOUTH LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Pittsford Trail Run
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Pittsford Trail Runs
5k & 1 mile
The amazing Winning Image Graphix has done it again! Scott came up with a great shirt design, sign up before April 8 to guarantee you get one of these awesome shirts!
Sign up at the Pittsford Town Office or see attached form below or online:
https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Pittsford/PittsfordTrailRuns5k1Mile