Happy Friday!

We've had another busy week here at LP. Our winter concert season began with 3rd and 4th graders singing their little hearts out for their school community and families. They did an outstanding job thanks to Eric Trumpowsky's musical leadership! We are looking forward to 5th grade performing next week. Also, special thanks to our superintendent, Mary Grow and staff members, Jake Spadoni, Michele Weigel, and Jenn Costello for coming to support the kids! Last but not least, thank you to our families for supporting their children and our music program. I'm not sure what I enjoyed more...the kids singing or seeing the pride and smiles beaming from our families faces?!

We also had an impromptu spirit day this week to not only support the Buffalo Bills, but show some love to our community by donating nonperishable items to the Irondequoit Community Cupboard. I think the world learned a lot from Damar Hamlin, especially to love and take care of one another. This is also the perfect opportunity to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We do not have school Monday, January 16th in observance of his day. Enjoy some of the photos from our spirit day below!

Last thought for this week, please scroll down to read about a significant change we are making to our morning arrival to increase/improve safety. I want to thank you in advance for your flexibility and patience. We cannot compromise the safety of our children.

Have a nice weekend,

Dr. Bello

I was hoping the additional cones and signage would help support a safer morning drop-off but unfortunately we still have vehicles going around cars instead of waiting in line. This jeopardizes the safety of our students.

If you are familiar with picking up your student from school than this will make sense to you! We are going to move drop-off to the same location as pick-up, by the gym doors towards the back of the building. We will still have a single file of cars but I believe this will help keep traffic from backing up to Pardee Rd. with the additional space.

A few things to remember:

*Doors do not open until 8:20am.

*Do not drop your student off early. We do not have supervision until 8:20am.

*Students should wait in your car until you pull up to the gym door. We will unload students one car at a time.

*On average, there are 35 cars during morning arrival. This should not take long once families are used the routine.

*Do not go around other vehicles. You place our kids at risk of being hit by car.

As always, thank you for your continued support in making our procedures as safe as they can be!

The district is looking to hire teacher aides, bus drivers, and cleaners. For more information, job descriptions and to apply, click the links below:

• Teacher aides
• Bus Drivers
• Cleaners

5th grade chorus parents,

Our 5th grade chorus and Senior Band concert will be coming up on Thursday, January 19 at Eastridge High School. The concert will begin at 7PM. We would like all students to be at the High School by 6:30PM.

These links are for the songs our 5th grade chorus singers are performing next week. They can use these links to practice at home:

Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDsKc84BWx0

Cold and Fugue Season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9_M3uZ44p

Bring On the Snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvOrNEBRGQs

Ode To Peace: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&productID=1891332&type=audio

3rd graders will be every Tuesday.

4th graders will be every Wednesday.

5th graders will be every Thursday.

Time: 7:30am to 8:20am

There is no transportation available, parents will need to transport children. Students can only attend the day that matches their current grade level. Sneakers are mandatory for participation in this program.

Thank you,

Jake Klossner

Look for @LaureltonPE on Twitter!

Please note, one of our LP dad's has graciously agreed to supervise kids in the cafeteria!

When: Friday, February 3rd

Where: LP Gym

Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Please click on the link below for sign-up information:

https://laurelton-pardeepta.memberhub.com/store/items/718050

There are many great perks to being a PTA member...free admission to any of our events for our members!

Kristin Hart Daly President khart@lumetrics.com

Still Needed!! Vice President

Marjorie Hart Treasurer mhart001@rochester.rr.com

Dee Villalona Recording Secretary villadee@aol.com

Our PTA email: LaureltonPardeePTA@gmail.com

Jan. 16: No school; Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 17: LP PTA meeting @ 7:00pm

Jan. 19: 5th grade Chorus/Senior Band Winter Concert @ 7:00pm

Jan. 27: No school; School Improvement/Staff Day

Feb. 3: LP PTA Glow Dance, more info coming soon!

Feb. 9: LP PTA meeting @ 7:00pm

Feb. 10: School Play Performance @ 7:00pm

Feb. 20-24: No school; February Break Week

Mar. 2: LP Spring Picture Day