(UPDATED 10/1/24)
Dear Students, Staff, Families, and Community Members:
As you all know, the devastation to our community is widespread and despite the efforts of so many, it is taking longer to resume a sense of normalcy than we had hoped. As we continue to monitor the restoration of services and navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we believe that it is best to keep school closed at least through Friday, Oct 4 for students and staff.
Our efforts need to continue focusing on the healing of our community and working with all of our emergency management agencies. We are currently using Toombs County Middle School as a 250-cot staging area for Georgia Power and assisting GEMA with the distribution of supplies in the southern part of the county.
We are especially grateful for Altamaha EMC and the efforts of other power companies to restore power to our schools, and we currently have power to all schools except TCHS. We are working diligently to make any possible repairs and to get all buildings back to working order. Just like our families, our school system is also facing the challenge of obtaining food needed to begin feeding our students again.
We will continue to update you as we know more. We are currently looking at plans for school reentry, and our goal is to update you by Friday afternoon regarding the plan for moving forward. Please help us by sharing this updated information, and stay tuned for updates via our various communication platforms: Facebook, Email, Toombs App, School Websites, Instagram, etc.
LUES PICTURE RETAKES WILL BE ON 10/8/24
Please follow dress code.
Dear Toombs County School System Students, Staff, Families and Community Members,
We pray this message finds you and your loved ones safe after the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene to our community. Our thoughts are with each and everyone affected by this storm. Your safety remains our top priority. We understand that everyone in our community is facing challenges, and we are committed to reopening our schools as soon as it is safe to do so.
The tentative timeline below will be used as our schools’ reopening plan. Please know that this plan may need to be adjusted depending on the restoration of services to the schools. We will continue to update you as we know more.
Toombs County Schools Tentative Schedule for the next few weeks:
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2: Toombs County Schools Closed to Students & Staff
Oct. 3: Staff Planning Day (Staff only)
Oct. 4: Toombs County Schools Reopen to Students (Students start back to school)
Oct. 7-9: Regular scheduled school days for students/staff
Oct. 10-14: Regular Scheduled Fall Break for students/staff
Oct 15-18: Students & Staff return to school following Fall Break (Oct. 15 was originally a staff planning day/student holiday, but it will now be a regular school day for all)
Once again, please know that this plan may need to change as the assessment of our schools continues. We are thankful to live in a community where people take care of one another. Please help us communicate by sharing this information with others. Additional updates will be posted and communicated via Facebook, Text, Toombs App, Instagram, Email, and School Websites.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you!
After consultation and recommendations from state and local emergency management, our area is anticipating severe weather from Hurricane Helene overnight Thursday and continuing into the early hours of Friday morning.
We are anticipating the weather to be out of our area by Friday around lunch. However, with the uncertainty of potential damage, power outages, road issues, and with the safety of all of our stakeholders in mind, the Toombs County School System will be
closed for students and staff on Friday, September 27th.
We will return to normal operations on Monday, September 30th. Please stay tuned to our social media outlets and communication tools for any further updates.
The Toombs County School System is closely monitoring Hurricane Helene in collaboration with local emergency management officials.
We will have normal school operations tomorrow, Sept. 26.
A decision regarding school on Friday, Sept. 27 will be made tomorrow afternoon.
Please stay tuned to our school communication outlets for the latest updates on school operations.
Book fair preview day will be Friday, September 27. Click this link to set up your child's e-wallet (if you prefer) and the digital flyer. We are so excited about our upcoming book fair this year! #shine
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lyonsupperelementaryschool1
Our TCHS Chorus will host a Hispanic Heritage Concert on October 8 at 7:00pm at the Toombs County High School. You don't want to miss it! (Free Admission)
LUES BOOK FAIR WILL BE 9/30/24-10/4/24
Mark your calendars! Students will get to preview the selections so they will know how much money they will need to purchase items. Don't forget to add tax. The book fair is a great way to support raising funds for our media center and encourage your child to love reading!
Monday 10/21- Pajama Day
Tuesday 10/22- Jersey Day
Wednesday 10/23- Camo Day
Thursday 10/24- Crazy Socks Day
Friday 10/25- Spirit Wear
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Be Supportive: Above all, be a source of support and encouragement for your child. School can be very difficult, so let your child know that you believe in them and are there to help them succeed. Please continue to communicate with us at LUES!
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Stay Organized: When is the last time you looked in your child's backpack? Please check it regularly for organization and cleanliness. Come up with a designated day each week/month to clean out backpacks with your child. Emphasize the importance of staying organized by using tools like folders, binders, agendas, or digital apps to keep track of class materials, notes, and assignments.
Early next week, all Toombs County schools will be conducting practice lockdown drills required by HB 147. The drills must be conducted by October 1st of each year as part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of our students and staff. The drills will take place during the school day and will follow established safety protocols.
Key Points to Note:
Drills will occur at each school, with staff guiding students throughout the process.
Local law enforcement will be present to assist and monitor.
These drills are purely precautionary and designed to ensure everyone knows the proper procedures in case of an actual emergency.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep our schools safe. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school administration.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Take Regular Breaks: Encourage your child to take short breaks during study sessions to reset and recharge. Breaks can improve concentration and retention, especially as the end of a long day. Please continue to communicate with us here at LUES.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Time Management: Help your child establish time management skills, such as estimating how much time a task will take and allocating sufficient time for studying and completing assignments. This is a skill that will last them a lifetime! Can your child read an analog clock (not digital)? Does your child know how to calculate elapsed time? These are all skills that students struggle with during math class. This will also help with teaching time management at home. Always reach out to anyone at LUES for questions or concerns.
Check out our book display in the media center celebrating Constitution Day at Lyons Upper 🇺🇸#shine
LUES Homecoming Dress Up Day for Wednesday 9/18/24 : WESTERN DAY
Dress Code Applies
Dear LUES,
We will recognize Constitution Day on September 17 at LUES. Public Law 108-447 requires the designation of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 of each year. The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.
If you have a seventh-grade student, an updated immunization record must be submitted to TCMS. Students were given letters to parents explaining the immunization updates and requirements. Please get your child's immunization turned in as soon as possible. For more information, contact TCMS Nurse at 912-524-3305 or candace.williams@toombs.k12.ga.us
LUES DECADES DAY for Homecoming is Tuesday 9/17/24. Dress Code applies.
How do you feel when you get a compliment/encouragement from a stranger? Pretty good? It's a good feeling when someone notices something about you. But what about when someone you really care about compliments/encourages you? That's a great feeling, and it's what our kids feel when we use words to point out how special they are. A child who feels valued and accepted by his or her family can change the world. So don't underestimate the importance of keeping a list of compliments/words of encouragement for kids on hand.
If you struggle to be creative with your words, here is a list to try.
