The LBE Newsletter
November, 2020
Tom Varano - Artist and Inspirational Speaker
From 5:00pm-6:00pm Tom will entertain students and families of students in grades K-3. That show will be followed by a second show for students in grades 4-6 from 7:00pm-8:00 pm. Click HERE on your designated time for the event!
LBE Virtual School Assembly
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020, 01:00 PM
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Physicals! We Need Them!
Just a reminder that physical exam and immunization requirements remain in effect for both hybrid and virtual students. Physical exams are required for all students entering grade K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 and all students new to the district. Any physical exam completed within one year prior to the first day of school will meet this requirement. Please send a hard copy, email or fax the updated paperwork to the LBE Health Office. ~ Mary Anne Lesperance
LBE Health Office
4035 Long Branch Road
Liverpool, NY 13090
mlesperance@liverpool.k12.ny.us
Phone (315) 453-0261
Fax (315) 453-0269
Early Dismissal Days - 23rd & 24th
Grade Level Projects & News
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
6th Grade
Spotlight on 5th Grade!
PE NEWS!
Congratulations to Students who completed our October Fitness Challenge, ‘Squat-ober.’
Squat-ober Challengers: Eva Pazer, Troy Whelan, Almir Mujic, Ra’Niya Simmons, Anthony Brenon, Reagan Jordan, Gabe Hamm, Kaitlynn Dearstine, Clara Howe, Mason Ingram, Jacob Walter, Devin Ingram, Garrett Turo, Adalina Brenon, Romie Signmon IV, Patrick Cafarchio II, Jazzlyn Goodman, Griffin Jordan, Brayden Rawlins, Julia Brown, Mathaniel Jean-Pierre, Elias Ndiongue, Timy Bachman III, Joseph Lisi!
During the month of November, we are doing a ‘Planks-giving’ Challenge! Each day you will complete a different type of plank while saying what you are grateful for. After you complete your plank, write it what you said you were thankful for on the tracking sheet, stapled to the calendar. Send Coach Anderson a picture or hand in your sheet at the end of the month to collect your reward!
THANK YOU to our PTC, Special Area Teachers, and Liverpool Maintenance Staff for helping create the Obstacle Course!
Tech Tips & Virtual Learning Strategies
Self-Care, Mental Health, and Support
Matthew Barnes, the LBE School Counselor, is here for you!
Email: mbarnes@liverpool.k12.ny.us.
Please view link below to learn more about funding available to assist childcare providers.
Althea Narine of Contact Community Services is the Prevention Specialists (formerly known as Youth Development Specialists) for LBE, and assists students with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support. Althea's email is anarine@contactsyracuse.org
In November we will be kicking off family engagement by offering a virtual PAX Tools training opportunity for the parents of our 1-3 grade students on PS caseloads. Pax Tools is a collection of evidenced based, trauma informed strategies to help parents and caregivers improve cooperation and self-regulation with youth. The training is a 3 hour training which has been broken down to fit into busy family schedules. We will be offering 4 sessions to choose from:
Session 1 - Mondays Nov 16th, 23rd, 30th, and Dec 7th (5:00pm-5:45 pm)
Session 2 - Mondays Nov 16th, 23rd, 30th, and Dec 7th (6:00pm-6:45 pm)
Session 3 - Tuesdays Nov 17th, 24th, Dec 1st, and 8th (5:00pm-5:45 pm)
Session 4 - Tuesdays Nov 17th, 24th, Dec 1st, and 8th (6:00pm-6:45 pm)
The family must be able to attend all 4 nights. All supplies for the training will be provided. There will be more sessions offered in the future!
To reach the free Contact Hotline 24-hours a day, call 315-251-0600. To get information and referral for health or human service agencies, dial 2-1-1. Visit ContactSyracuse.org for more information.
Thoughts on Mindfulness
Mindfulness is purposefully being aware of the moment you are in. I always try to remind myself to be grateful in as many moments as I possibly can. It is not easy especially during the recent months when nothing could truly be planned.
Here are some mindfulness techniques that you can try to see if they make a difference for you.
*Mindful walking -take a short walk where you focus on the feeling of your feet and the rhythm of your steps rather than looking at your surroundings or interacting with others. Take calm even breaths as you walk and continue to focus on the sensations of your body walking rather than letting your mind wander.
*Guided Meditation - Guided meditation can be easier than sitting in silence. There are so many helpful apps but one like Headspace is popular, quick, and easy. You may have seen the Calm app commercials where they invite you to take 30 seconds and focus on nothing more than the sound of rain that they provide. This is the idea and that's the sort of direction needed in order to practice meditation successfully.
*Deep breathing, silence, yoga -Breathing in slowly and holding it for two seconds before releasing it in total silence is the briefest and most basic building block of mindfulness. Adding simple yoga poses when you can, like sunrise pose or downward dog allows your body to stretch and be rooted in yourself as well.
(Thank You Jessica Stever and Matthew Barnes, LCSD School Counselors )