Elementary School

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

Congratulations to our most recent LES Cub Calls & Proud Paws Calls! Brynlee’s teacher wrote that: “Brynlee is always helping other students and staff. She is positive and ready to tackle each day’s tasks. She is a wonderful example of ROAR expectations.” Zii was also nominated be her teacher, who wrote: “Zii is always smiling. Teachers stop by just to say ‘hi’ and see her smile. Zii follows directions in all special areas and in the classroom.” Damoni also placed a call home for his nomination. Damoni’s teacher wrote that “Damoni follows the ROAR expectations every time he comes to my classroom. He always raises his hand, stays in his seat, is an active learner, and helps others without being asked. He especially touched my heart by giving me a very nice note about how much he loves Second Step, and having me as a teacher. Such a smart, kind, young man who is going to go far in life.” Be sure to read more about the LES Cub Calls and Proud Paws Calls in the December 2023 LCSD newsletter, which is being mailed out this week!

Last week's LES Winter Concert ROCKED! Congratulations to the Lyons Elementary School Chorus and Concert Band on an excellent performance 🎶❄️ Find all photos at Facebook.com/LyonsSchools

Attention Lyons Elementary families! TOMORROW is the last day to register for Kids Night Out! Kids Night Out takes place next week, Tuesday 12/19, and is sponsored by the Lyons Leadership Class. Please use the link for registration that was sent through ParentSquare on 12/13. No late registrations will be accepted! As a special offer, Papito's is offering a 15% coupon for any in-restaurant purchase from 6PM-7PM the night of the event. Coupons will be given at the door when signing in your child(ren). See flyer for event details! Questions? Please contact Mrs. Erica Gansz ✨

Thank you to everyone who made Breakfast with Santa 2023 a super success! From our staff – especially those who cooked and served up our delicious meals each day – to teachers, the magical LES Chorus, families who attended, LCSD elves, and the Big Guy himself, we thank you! 🎅 Find more photos on Facebook 📷

Reminder: please join us for the Elementary Winter Concert tomorrow evening! Thursday, December 14th, 7pm LES Auditorium Featuring Chorus and Concert Band

"I'm most looking forward to watching the growth of the students in my classroom." Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Thacker to the #LYPride! 🦁 #meettheteacher2023

Congratulations to our most recent LES Cub Calls & Proud Paws Calls! Abe's teacher wrote that "Abraham is an amazing student, classmate, and friend. He works hard everyday and is always proud to show off his work. He is very kind to others and tries to help them any way he can. Keep it up Abraham!" Isabella was nominated by her teacher for "working so hard in class. She is eager to learn and always tries her best. She participates in every subject and contributes to class discussions. Isabella is so kind to her teachers and classmates, and has the biggest smile when she enters the room. I am so lucky to have her in my class. Keep up the amazing work Bella!" We also had our first pair of sibling nominees, Michael and Hazel. They each were individually nominated by their own teachers, but were able to call home with Mrs. Taylor together! Hazel's teacher wrote: "she is one of the best at following her ROAR expectations and always trying her best to work to figure out an answer. She is polite and always willing to help a friend or be a friend to whoever wants to play or work together." Micheal's teacher wrote that he "has done such a great job this far following our ROAR expectations! He is kind to everyone, always ready and willing to help anyone in need and is working hard on new skills!" Makai was nominated his teacher for "working super hard this year academically. He is always trying his best with all of his work and participates/volunteers in class discussions. Makai is making excellent choices." We also had another Michael nominated! His teacher wrote: "He is a helpful classmate. He has helped other students when they missed instruction or with work, even if he had to get help to understand it at first. He is always behaved and has good manners. He is a good role model." Khloe was nominated for being "consistently responsible, respectful, and taking ownership of her work and actions." Her teacher added, "however, what I want to point out most is her drive to be accepting and encourage others. She on more than one occasion has written notes to entire classes encouraging them to be kind and work together. She is very perceptive of the needs of others." Last but certainly not least, Annabelle was nominated for her efforts in being "consistently kind and helpful to others. She is attentive, possesses a high level of energy for learning, and puts forth her best effort each and every day. She is a role model to her peers! Keep being amazing Annabelle!" Congratulations to all of you on demonstrating excellent examples of ROAR expectations! 👏

Join the #LYPride! 🦁 We're looking for dedicated individuals for several positions within LCSD. Start your application today at lyons.recruitfront.com!

Two weeks from tonight, join LCSD for A Snowy Night! A Snowy Night: A Reading of "The Snowy Day" with Superintendent Dr. Barr Wednesday, December 20th Lyons Community Center Gym Approximately 6:30PM, between the JV and Varsity Boys Basketball games 🏀 Students will have a chance to take home a new-to-them book and a holiday cookie! 📚🍪

Reminder: this is tomorrow!

"I am so grateful and excited to be part of Restoring the ROAR in the community that raised me!" Please join us in welcoming Ms. Richardson *back* to the #LYPride! 🦁 Thank you to Mrs. Cinelli for the first day of school photo! #meettheteacher2023

The Lyons Leadership Class and Lyons FACS Program Book Drive began today! Please send in new or gently used children's books from December 4th through December 15th to participate 📚 And save the date for a special reading of The Snowy Day! Wednesday, December 20th, 6:30PM

Reminder! Join us on Sunday, December 3rd on Facebook at 6PM for a special reading of "What Shoes Will You Wear?" 📚 Facebook.com/LyonsSchools

We don't need the snow to remind us that winter concert season is coming up! ❄️ Please join us for: Elementary Concert Thursday, December 14th 7pm at LES, featuring Chorus and Concert Band Middle/High Concert Monday, December 18th 7pm at MS/HS, featuring Chorus and Band

Coming up next week! Join us Wednesday, December 6th for an evening with Mr. Kalen Fontenelle, the next guest in The Real D.E.A.L. Speaker Series.