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LUES UPCOMING PBIS EVENT: MARCH MADNESS March 8, 2024 Dress Like a Basketball Player Georgia Milestones Testing Mindset Preparation Students will have a 'free throw" competition to incorporate testing strategies. Last one standing will win a basketball. Qualifications: No Reds and No More than One Orange from 2/12/24-3/8/24 (20 days)

Dear LUES Families, We hope this letter finds you well. We want to begin by expressing our gratitude for your continued partnership in your child's education. Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated. Important Announcements: Lyons Upper Elementary Progress Reports will be going home on Monday, February 12, 2024. We kindly request that you sign and return them by Tuesday, February 13, 2024. This will help us ensure that we have an accurate record of your child's progress. Celebrations from the Week: We had a fantastic week filled with celebrations! We would like to congratulate all the students who met the PBIS requirements. Their excellent behavior led to a memorable experience at the DINO SHOW. We also had a great time at the Bingo and Brownies event, where students came together for fun, games, and delicious treats. We are proud of their accomplishments and appreciate their efforts in creating a positive and inclusive school community. Additional Information: Title 1 Meeting- LUES Cafeteria- 3:30- February 15, 2024 President’s Day Holiday- NO SCHOOL- FEBRUARY 19, 2024 Once again, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we can make a difference in your child's educational journey. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. 912-526-5816 Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! Best regards, Rhonda Stone Lyons Upper Elementary School

LUES Attendance Update for 2/5/24-2/9/24 Excused Absences: 50 Early Sign Outs after 11:30: 66. You are counted present, but are missing a lot of school work. We teach until the end of the day. Early Sign Outs before 11:30: 14 Tardies: 57 Tardy is after 7:45. Unexcused Absences: 65. Please send an excuse with your child or email brittany.wiggins@toombs.k12.ga.us to get those absences excused. Let's set a goal for these numbers to decrease 2% for next week- especially with Monday being a holiday.

The Toombs County local hog show is tonight at 6:30pm at the Toombs County Ag Center arena. Come out and support our local youth. Concessions will be available.

LUES is selling T-shirts for Read Across America Week. You should have received an order form in the signed papers folder. Please support this LUES fundraiser!

Lyons Upper Elementary News Dear Lyons Upper Elementary Families, We hope this message finds you well! We wanted to take a moment to share some important announcements and celebrations at our school. PBIS Bingo and Brownies: We will be hosting a PBIS Bingo and Brownies February 9th. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to have fun and showcase their positive behavior. They will have the chance to earn prizes and enjoy delicious brownies. We encourage all students to continue demonstrating exemplary behavior and earn their spot at this exciting event! We would like to inform you that the number one behavior offense at Lyons Upper Elementary is not following directions. We have observed 81 instances of this behavior so far this year- which is not a lot with a school of almost 500 students. But wouldn't it be wonderful if that number was ZERO? It is crucial that our students understand the importance of following directions in all areas of the school, including the classroom, hallway, recess, lunch, bus, and restroom. By doing so, they will be able to participate in all the exciting PBIS Celebrations and field trips. Let's encourage our students to be attentive and respectful listeners! We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the ongoing partnership between our school and your families. Your support plays a vital role in promoting a positive and nurturing learning environment for our students. We are continuously amazed by the dedication and involvement of our Lyons Upper Elementary families. Thank you for everything you do! As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your input and are here to support you and your child's education. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Sincerely, Rhonda Stone Principal Lyons Upper Elementary

Servicios de enfermería escolar: encuesta para padres (año escolar 2023-2024) https://forms.gle/HtGT8cYkjzpKGmRV8

Parents, Please take the survey and let us know how we're doing. Survey link: https://forms.gle/HP63jeWcnPArMTcP7

LUES 7 Mindsets LIVE TO GIVE: STRETCH YOURSELF At this age, students can be self-centered and more concerned with their own and needs and not those of others. The Live to Give Mindset reminds us that to get love and respect from others, we must give love and respect.

LUES Recognizes School Counselor Week- We are BLESSED with the BEST- Mrs. Wright! Let's show Mrs. Wright some love tomorrow (2/6/24) by drawing or coloring her a picture.

LUES Reminder: Students going to Dino Show tomorrow at the Pal Theatre need to return their permission slips and $6 first thing in the morning. PBIS QUALIFICATIONS TO ATTEND: NO RED or ORANGE REFERRALS FROM 1/24/24-2/6/24 PARENTS NOTIFIED ON 1/23/24 WITH SIGNED PAPERS

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A Family Guide to State Testing in GA: https://www.pta.org/docs/family-resources/state-assessment-guides/ga-assessmentguide-familyguide.pdf Una guía familiar para los exámenes estatales en GA: https://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/spanish-resources/state-assessments/ga-assessmentguide-familyguide-span.pdf

Here are some upcoming events: Additional events for your school can be found via the Toombs County Schools mobile app/school websites. Feb 6 (Tues) @ 6PM - Toombs County FBLA will receive a proclamation from Lyons City Council at the City Council monthly mtg Feb 7 (Wed) @ 9AM - College Football Signing Day Celebration at TCHS Auditorium @ 9AM Feb 8 (Thurs) @ 6PM - Toombs County BOE regular mtg @ TCHS board room Feb 15 (Thurs) @ 5:30-6:30PM Floral Design Workshop - TCHS Rm 702 - Cost $15 - contact marlyn.teel@toombs.k12.ga.us

LUES Spotlight: Ms. Wiggins's 3rd grade science class intensely watches as Georgia's groundhog, General Beauregard Lee, makes his weather prediction. They were very excited that he did not see his shadow and Spring is on the way!

Thank you to our maintenance department for hanging up our book character poster frames! They make our media center look so inviting and friendly! Thanks for all you do for the school system!

LUES WILL CELEBRATE MRS. WRIGHT FOR SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK FEB.5- FEB 9

Students in Mrs. Reese's fifth grade math classes prepared for a quiz tomorrow over scaling fractions by working with peers to complete a task card activity. #5thgraderocks #shine

Mrs. Murphy's 5th graders joined the 3rd graders in class today to help them gather information for their Wax Museum tri-fold display. #SHINE #sharingknowledgeandexperience #loveteamwork

LUES February 7 Mindsets Focus: LIVE TO GIVE Students will learn the Live to Give Mindset. This unit will focus on giving love and respect to others and receiving new and exciting things that come into our lives gracefully. Students will learn that by giving back through their interests and passions, they will help other people and leave a lasting legacy in the world.