Our annual Online SchoolStore begins Monday, Jan 13. Students will receive a lanyard Monday with information on how to begin. Students who send out their email invitations will receive a free "book buddy" stuffed animal slap bracelet. Thank you for supporting our school!
Parents, LUES will be hosting its annual Online SchoolStore where you can shop online with hundreds of merchants. Our school will get up to 50% of proceeds to purchase things for our school and students! Information will go home Monday, January 13, and this is our start day.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: ATTENDANCE
Academic Achievement- Regular attendance has a strong correlation with academic success. When students attend school consistently, they have the opportunity to engage in classroom activities, work with their peers, complete assignments, and ask for help, which leads to better academic outcomes.
LUES Update (copied from TCES)
Please help us keep our students and staff healthy by adhering to these guidelines.
If your child has any of the following within a 24 hour period, please keep them home.....
● A fever over 100.4° F or higher
● Vomiting more than once
● Diarrhea
● A very frequent cough
● Persistent pain (ear, stomach, etc.); and/or
● A widespread rash
Also, remember to bring a written excuse upon returning to school from being out sick.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: ATTENDANCE
One of the most important factors in your child's academic success is regular school attendance. This month, we will send some reasons why attendance is so important to your child's educational journey, along with strategies to help make sure you child gets to school each day. Remember that your involvement and support are integral parts of promoting regular attendance. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring that your child's education is a priority. Attendance matters!
LUES WILL CELEBRATE 101 DAYS OF SCHOOL ON JAN. 24, 2025
Dress like a Dalmatian, make a shirt with 101 items, or the number 101. Dress code will be enforced.
Our Toombs County Schools are excited to be planning for the upcoming school year. Apply at: https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Toombs
LUES WILL CELEBRATE 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL ON JAN 23, 2025
Dress like you are 100 years old or wear a shirt with 100 items or the number 100 on it. Dress code will be enforced.
LUES Message for Parents:
Please update us with any new phone numbers, new addresses, new pick up changes, etc.
You can email tara.collins@toombs.k12.ga.us with your updated changes so we can contact you better in case of emergencies.
Happy New Year from LUES!
We can't wait to see all of our students Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Here are some friendly reminders:
Set your alarms- Tardy is 7:45 am- no breakfast after.
It's going to be super cold. Check for names in jackets.
Clean out bookbags and replenish supplies.
Let's make 2025 the best year yet!
Reminder: Students return to school on Monday, Jan. 6th. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Happy New Year from Toombs County Schools! Reminder: Jan. 2 & 3 are teacher/staff work days & students return Jan. 6.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Toombs County Schools!
Christmas Holidays for Students are Dec. 20-Jan 3. (Jan. 2 & 3 are Teacher Planning Days). Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Toombs County Schools!
LUES: NO SCHOOL DEC 20, 2024-JAN 3, 2025
Jan. 2-3 are Employee Professional Learning Days.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: REPONSIBILITY & INDEPENDENCE
Space and Freedom: It can be hard to relinquish control, but gradually give your child freedom and space to try things on their own and make their own choices. Knowing you are behind them and there if they make a mistake or need support makes the process easier for both children and parents. This might be as simple as letting them walk to the mailbox while you watch from the porch or letting them pay for their own items at the store.
Please tell us about your need for an after-school program by taking a brief survey via this link: https://forms.gle/QBAXzvrSwDxudRXq9 Survey deadline is Dec. 19th
Hola familia LUES,
¡Felicitaciones a su estudiante por completar el primer diagnóstico iReady para el año escolar 2024-2025! Su hijo tomará 3 iReady Diagnostics tanto en lectura como en matemáticas este año escolar.
Como mencioné antes, el Diagnóstico es una herramienta importante que utilizamos para comprender mejor a su estudiante y donde podemos ofrecer el mejor apoyo. Esta evaluación de diagnóstico nos ayuda a determinar las fortalezas y debilidades para servir mejor a su estudiante.
El iReady Diagnostic es una evaluación adaptativa que ajusta sus preguntas para satisfacer las necesidades de su hijo. Cada elemento que recibe un estudiante se basa en su respuesta a la pregunta anterior. Por ejemplo, una serie de respuestas correctas dará como resultado preguntas un poco más difíciles, mientras que una serie de respuestas incorrectas dará como resultado preguntas un poco más fáciles. El propósito de esto no es darle a su hijo una puntuación o calificación, sino determinar cómo apoyar mejor su aprendizaje.
También puede hablar con su estudiante sobre el trabajo que acaba de completar y obtener más información sobre su progreso. Aquí hay algunas preguntas que puede utilizar para iniciar una discusión:
· ¿Cómo fue realizar el Diagnóstico? ¿Qué hiciste durante la prueba para asegurarte de haber dado lo mejor de ti?
· Cuéntame algunas de las reflexiones que has hecho a partir de tus datos. de qué estas orgulloso? ¿En qué necesitas trabajar?
· ¿Qué objetivos te planteaste a partir de este Diagnóstico?
· ¿Cómo puedo ayudarte a alcanzar tus objetivos?
Gracias nuevamente por su continua colaboración y apoyo en el aprendizaje de sus estudiantes.
Mejor,
Rhonda Piedra
Director, LUES
Hello LUES Family,
Congratulations to your student on completing the second iReady Diagnostic for the 2024-2025 school year! Your child will take 3 iReady Diagnostics in both reading and math this school year. As I’ve mentioned before, the Diagnostic is an important tool we use to understand your student better and where we can offer the best support. This diagnostic assessment helps us determine strengths and weaknesses to better serve your student.
The iReady Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions to suit your child’s needs. Each item a student receives is based on their answer to the previous question. For example, a series of correct answers will result in slightly harder questions, while a series of incorrect answers will yield slightly easier ones. The purpose of this is not to give your child a score or grade but to determine how to best support their learning.
You can also talk to your student about the work they just completed and learn more about their progress. Here are some questions you can use to spark a discussion:
· What was it like to take the Diagnostic? What did you do during the test to make sure you did your best?
· Tell me about some of the reflections you’ve made from your data. What are you proud of? What do you need to work on?
· What goals did you set based on this Diagnostic?
· How can I help support your goals?
Thank you again for your continued partnership and support in your student’s learning.
Best,
Rhonda Stone
Principal, LUES
Just a reminder: On Dec. 17th, our football team will be competing for its first state football championship since 1975. Due to the need for buses and the travel requirements of our football team, band, and cheerleaders, as well as community flexibility, we will have the following school operations changes next week. Monday, Dec. 16th- We will have an early release day at Noon. / Tuesday, Dec. 17th- School will be closed / Wednesday, Dec. 18th- Regular School Day.
