On Wednesday, February 7th, Lyons Elementary celebrated World Read Aloud Day in partnership with students from the Lyons High School Leadership and Community Class. Leadership students were able to share the gift of reading in over ten classrooms and even outside on the playground! World Read Aloud Day was founded in 2010 by LitWorld.org. According to LitWorld.org the purpose of World Read Aloud Day is to “create community and amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right.” The joy of reading was seen in many classrooms on Wednesday and even included a special group that wanted to read back to the high school students.
A special thank you to Mrs. Kelly Wetmore, Mrs. Molly Thurston, Ms. Erica Gansz, Principal Taylor, Principal Schott, and the Transportation Department for collaborating to make this a success!
Congratulations to our recent LES Cub Calls and Proud Paws Calls! Here is what each recipient's teachers had to say in their nomination:
“Royell has been working so hard in class. She tries her best daily and always participates. Royell is so kind to her friends and classmates, and is always willing to help. She loves having a class job and contributing to class, whether helping her teacher, cleaning up the classroom, assisting friends with work, or handing out materials. Royell always has a great attitude and is ready to learn!”
“Eleanor is always a model student for her peers. She is respectful to peers and adults as well as always willing to try new things and push through when things get hard.”
“Hunter is a very hard worker who always puts his best effort into his work. He takes his time completing his work and is always volunteering and participating. Keep up the super work Hunter!”
“Keegan has shown that through hard work he can accomplish more than he ever thought. He strives to do the best he can on all assignments and when stuck he will ask for help and he is a great listener while you’re helping. He knows how to use kind words and to be a friend to all in the class, especially when someone is in need of a friend he is always there for them regardless of who it is. This is a great show of positivity and growth in his character. Keegan takes such pride in all that he does in class. Keegan definitely shows that passion for positivity that we stress in every morning during announcements.”
“Cecelia is a very positive and happy girl. She is constantly showing what it means to be an 'Orange Frog' in our classroom. She strives to do her best in everything, taking her time and perfecting every assignment. Cece loves to tell stories that make her friends or me laugh or brings us joy. She also always makes sure, if she brings something home, she has enough for her older siblings. Cecelia has the kindest heart.”
“Anthony listens to all instructions the first time. He sets a great example for all students in the class. Anthony constantly shows respect to all of his classmates and teachers, going out of his way to complement them or help them when he notices they might be struggling. I can always count on Anthony to keep me on track and remind me of anything I may have forgotten. Anthony is an essential member of our classroom family.”
And finally, superstar Aelita received a Principal’s Office nomination for "demonstrating ROAR expectations!" Way to go, Aelita!
Congratulations to our these recent LES Cub Calls and Proud Paws Calls! Here is what each recipient's teachers had to say in their nomination:
“Michael has been working very hard to demonstrate ROAR expectations and I am proud of him.”
“Mason is always following ROAR expectations and works hard everyday. He is kind and helpful to his teachers and classmates. I am so lucky to have him in my class. Keep up the amazing work, Mason!”
“Sawyer comes in super hyped to learn everyday. He is always the first to participate and help out. He shows all of our ROAR expectations throughout the day and is always there for his classmates whenever they need any help. Respect is his first thing and he shows this day in and day out. Learning is a priority for him and whatever knowledge he can gather is a plus for him.”
“Carter has demonstrated the ROAR trait of ACCEPTANCE by helping his classmates clean the floor under their desks without being asked. Great Job, Carter!!”
“Amelia has demonstrated the ROAR trait of RESPONSIBILITY during lessons by being an active learner through her wonderful participation. Great Job, Amelia!!”
“Justin works hard no matter what is put in front of him. He is always smiling, saying hello to everyone, and giving others hugs. He follows the ROAR expectations each and every day.”
“Amiyah is always respectful to her peers as well as adults; she is responsible when it comes to her school work about not letting others interfere with her concentration; she is kind and helpful to our new classmates as well as anyone else she sees that can use a hand.”
“Jeremiah demonstrates academic excellence during reading.”
Way to go, LES super stars! 🤩
Thank you to Dr. Manny Scott for sharing your powerful story with our staff this morning. We are energized and ready to #BeSalty for our students! #LYPride
Earlier this month, LES staff members Mrs. Chelsea Powell, Mrs. Nola Dorrington, and Mr. Paul DiSanto received Proud Principal Calls with Mrs. Taylor! Each staff member called a family member to be recognized for a job well done. Moms, dads, and spouses were excited to get the calls! ☎️ Way to go, all 🦁
Save the date! Join us for the next edition of The Real D.E.A.L. Speaker Series with Mr. Wade Norwood of Common Ground Health:
Wednesday, February 7th, 6-7PM
Lyons MS/HS Auditorium
February Spotlight Group: the Lyons MBK Program
Plus, tacos in a bag sponsored by the Lyons FACS Club! 🌮
Congratulations to the following students who received Cub Calls and Proud Paws Calls home on Friday, January 12th! Read what their nominators had to say about them:
Carson – “Carson goes above and beyond to ensure he is respecting his friends as well as his teacher. He takes ownership in his works and only completes work to the best of his ability. He is an amazing friend to ALL in the classroom. Carson is a joy to have in class and all his classmates can agree!”
Madeleine – “Madeleine takes her time to complete all tasks to the best of her abilities. She loves to share anything she can with her friends. Madeleine will often give up something she was playing with to make her friend happy. She works hard to try to put a smile on all faces in the room. Madeleine is very responsible and always listens the first time instructions are given. Everyone should have a friend like Madeleine.”
Drake – “Drake is always helping others whether it is academically or with a task. He is a hard worker and tries his best. He comes ready to learn everyday and is a great example for others.”
Juel – “Juju has worked hard to overcome challenges and to stay positive. He has become a responsible, self-directed, and respectful student that his classmates can lookup to. I am so glad I know him!”
Hollie – Main office nomination! “Hollie found money in the hallway and turned it into the main office."
Autumn – Main office nomination! “Autumn is always so kind and helpful to others.”
Congratulations to Darius Wood-Asberry and Devyn Williams, LHS Seniors and 2023-24 MBK Fellows, who will be honored during the 2024 Wayne County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration!
In addition, Vaughn Faison, LHS Class of 2010, and his Grammy-nominated vocal group, Kings Return, will be featured guests as an exclusive virtual appearance.
2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 15, 2024
Sodus United Third Methodist Church
58 W. Main St., Sodus, NY
Questions? Contact Tony Franklin at tfranklin@lyonscsd.org, or find more event information at facebook.com/WayneActionForRacialEquality
Congratulations to Alecia Young and Aireal Cook!
Alecia and Aireal received Proud Principal Calls home last week for their amazing teamwork at Lyons Elementary School. Both staff members chose to call their mothers, and as you can imagine, their parents were thrilled to get the call. They were just as thrilled as the parents of the LES students that were called the same day.
Way to go, Alecia and Aireal!
Attention Lyons Central School District Parents/Guardians and Students: All after school and evening activities are canceled for today, January 9, 2024. There will be no Teamwork Readers Club for the Elementary School as well.
Reminder for tomorrow, Wednesday, 1/10! We'll see you at 6pm at the MS/HS. If you'd really like to get in the spirit, it will be a "Wear Orange on the Zeros" day, too! 🦁🧡
Congratulations to Oak, Aubree, Kyndal, Miles, and Morgan for receiving Cub Calls and Proud Paws Calls home on Friday, January 5th! These super students received their nominations directly from Principal Taylor and her staff for demonstrating excellent ROAR Principles 🤩
We'll see you in January, LCSD! ❄️🎄
Check it out: ceramics students at the MS/HS made ornaments for their peers at LES! 🎁 Read more about what LCSD art students are up to in our latest Q&A: https://www.lyonscsd.org/article/1384929
Thank you to everyone who made it to A Snowy Night on Wednesday! And a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to make this special first-time event happen, especially the Lyons Leadership and FACS students.
The LHS Leadership Class held their 2023 Kids’ Night Out event on Tuesday, December 19th. The class planned a fun-filled night for UPK through 6th grades which included playing games in the gym, arts and crafts, and board games. Elementary students were also able to pick out a book to take home with them from the recent book drive held by the collaboration between the Leadership Class and FACS classes. The event was completely organized and executed by student leaders. Great job, all! 👏 Find more photos at Facebook.com/LyonsSchools
Congratulations to our final LES Cub Calls & Proud Paws Calls of 2023!
Amelia was nominated be her teacher, who wrote that Amelia: “is always following our classroom ROAR expectations. She is a great classroom helper when other children need help solving problems such as getting them on I-Ready lessons, or reminders on what the directions were so they do not interrupt the teacher's reading groups to ask for directions again.”
August was also nominated for a Cub Call! His teacher wrote this about him: “August is an amazing student and friend. He goes above and beyond everyday and always tries his best. He is very kind to others and helps them anyway he can. He is a role model to his peers! I am so lucky to have him in my class! Keep up the amazing work, August!”
Rowan was nominated for a Proud Paws Call by his teacher for “always following ROAR expectations and being a role model to classmates.” Awesome job, Rowan!
Eliza was also nominated for a Proud Paws Call for “always following ROAR expectations and being a role model to her peers.” Way to go, Eliza, and all of our December 21st Call students!
Coming up next week! 1st Annual Lyons Wrestling Tournament 🤼
Thursday, December 28th
Lyons MS/HS
10AM-3PM
Children 12 and under and all Lyons students: FREE
General Admission: $5
Including NRW, Newark, Mynderse Academy, Waterloo, Dundee/Bradford, and your Lyons Lions!
Find the December 2023 LCSD Newsletter in Lyons mailboxes this week, or online now at lyonscsd.org! 📬 https://www.lyonscsd.org/article/1387712
At last week's December Board of Education meeting, the newly-elected 2023-24 LES Student Council Officers presented to the Board about the Council, what they've been working on, and their plans for this school year. Great job to Reese, Ella, Wyatt, and Cooper! Learn more: https://www.lyonscsd.org/o/es/page/student-council
