12/11/23
Hello LUES Family,
Congratulations to your student on completing the 2nd or Mid Year iReady Diagnostic! 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.
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
LUES Holiday Spirit Week
Tuesday, Dec 12
Favorite Christmas Character
Dress Code will be enforced
Shoes need backs, length of tops and bottoms should be appropriate
12/11/23
Hola:
¡Felicitamos a su estudiante por haber completado la Evaluación diagnóstica! Como mencioné en otras ocasiones, la evaluación diagnóstica es una herramienta importante que usamos para comprender mejor a su estudiante y con la que podemos ofrecerle el mejor apoyo.
También puede hablar con su estudiante sobre el trabajo que acaba de terminar y conocer más sobre su progreso. Estas son algunas preguntas que podemos hacer para comenzar la conversación:
· ¿Qué te pareció tomar la Evaluación diagnóstica? ¿Qué hiciste durante la evaluación para asegurarte de hacerla lo mejor posible?
· Cuéntame algunas reflexiones sobre tu información. ¿De qué estás orgulloso? ¿En qué necesitas trabajar más?
· ¿Qué objetivos te fijaste según tus resultados de esta evaluación?
· ¿Cómo puedo ayudarte a lograr tus objetivos?
Gracias una vez más por seguir siendo parte del equipo y por su apoyo con el aprendizaje de su estudiante.
Cordialmente,
Rhonda Stone
Principal, LUES
LUES Holiday Spirit Week Dress Up
Dec 11, Monday, Merry Morning- Wear Your Pajamas
Dress Code will be enforced
Shoes must have backs on them
Ms. Leslie Wiggins and her students had a great time writing about what brings them JOY! Thank you to Mrs. Jessica Bargeron for creating this interactive bulletin board.
LUES Attendance Update: Way to go parents and students for making such growth this 8 weeks! Remember- we can't teach them if they aren't here. You can email any excuses to brittany.wiggins@toombs.k12.ga.us.
1st 8 Weeks 2nd 8 Weeks
Excused 357 183
Unexcused 217 146
Tardy 214 120
Early Sign Out 48 23
LUES Accelerated Reader Party Dec 11:
Did your student meet their AR goal? If so, they will come to the Accelerated Reader party in the gym -Monday, Dec 11th. They can bring a pillow and blanket. They will receive popcorn & drink (no cost), and watch a movie. It is also Pajama Day for ALL students.
The GA Parent Survey was developed to measure parent perceptions of school climate at your child’s school. Responses are confidential & will be combined with responses of other parents at your child’s school to identify areas needing improvement. https://gshs.gadoe.org/parents
LUES Shoutout!
Mrs. Payne's 5th Grade ELA students recognized our Custodial Staff with THANK YOU letters as part of their ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.
Pictured is Mrs. Payne presenting a stack of letters from students to Mr. Richard who has such a giving heart. Students and staff love him at LUES! He was overjoyed and overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness.
Bulldog family, get ready to roll up your sleeves this Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Toombs County High School Wrestling Room. We're excited to face off against our rivals, Vidalia, in this life-saving event.
For every blood donation, our friends at McLendon Enterprises Inc will generously donate $20. This blood drive is open to everyone in the community. Don't forget to secure your spot by scheduling an appointment online. Just click the link and be a part of this incredible cause. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=30436
Mrs.Carroll's class is ready for the Mistletoe on Main :) The class will be selling ornaments made by the children, embroidered Toombs County themed: beanies, ear warmers, and socks.
LUES Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program provided by our Cafeteria Staff for December
LUES Georgia Parent Survey
The Georgia Student Health Survey is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument that identifies school safety and climate issues that impact student achievement. If you have time, please complete the parent survey below about Lyons Upper Elementary.
https://gshs.gadoe.org/parents
Introducing the Greater Vidalia Super Star Teacher program!
Nominate an exceptional teacher here: https://form.jotform.com/232705827355056
This program recognizes exceptional teachers in the Toombs-Montgomery area.
Each month, community members will have an opportunity to nominate teachers who have positively impacted their lives. A group of Chamber volunteers will surprise the Super Star Teacher with gifts, accolades, and social media recognition via video.
Any K–12 teacher in the Toombs – Montgomery area from public & private schools can be nominated. A volunteer committee will select one teacher from within the area schools each month. All nominations will be kept confidential. Teachers not receiving the Super Star Teacher designation are eligible for re-nomination.
Nominations for January 2024 Super Star Teacher will be open from December 1st – December 15th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amber O’Connor at ambero@greatervidaliachamber.com
Checkout our Mistletoe on Main commercial https://youtu.be/uTLvZR7Zf3A?si=jtgDRAhVcKV9RjYA
Mistletoe on Main is a Christmas Market featuring items made by our Special Needs Students! Mark your calendars and please come shop, eat & support our amazing students & teachers! We are also so thankful for our community partners who will showcase their merchandise or serve their food: Merle Norman Vidalia, Maddie Bea, January's Boholic Boutique, Tres Chicas, Jincy's Southern Exchange, Lottie's Pocket, Burns Necklaces, Allcare Pharmacy, Healthcare Services.
This is the LAST week at purchasing a chance to win a Pete The Cat or Fly Guy basket! Chances are $1.00. You can buy as many tickets as you'd like to increase your chances of winning. The winners will be announced Friday afternoon!
LUES 7 Mindsets ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE: ELEVATE YOUR PERSPECTIVE
At this age, students can be critical of themselves and others, and they are often worried and anxious. When we elevate our perspective and seek the positives in every situation, we grow and learn and become more successful.
The Toombs County Children's Choir performs Annie KIDS at the Toombs County High School Auditorium on:
Dec. 8th @ 7:00pm & Dec. 9th @ 3:00pm
Tickets are $5.00 and sold at the door. It's a MUST see!
Congratulations to all BETA Club Inductees from Lyons Upper Elementary!
December 1, 2023
Hola:
Es difícil creer que ya nos estamos preparando para la segunda Evaluación diagnóstica i-Ready (i-Ready® Diagnostic) (December 4-8, 2023). La segunda evaluación diagnóstica es un punto de referencia clave para comprender el progreso de su estudiante, por eso es muy importante que lo haga lo mejor posible. Estos resultados nos permiten apoyarlo mejor para que logre sus objetivos de crecimiento para el año.
Lo más importante que podemos hacer es preparar y motivar a los estudiantes para que se esfuercen al máximo.
Estas son algunas cosas que usted puede hacer para ayudar a su estudiante:
· ¡Asegúrese de que descansa y duerme las horas suficientes la noche antes de hacer la evaluación!
· Hable con su estudiante sobre por qué la segunda evaluación diagnóstica es importante. Puede decir algo así:
o La segunda Evaluación diagnóstica te ayuda a saber cuánto has progresado desde que empezó el curso.
o ¡Nos permite a tu maestro y a mí celebrar tus logros!
o Hazlo lo mejor posible y no te apresures… pero tampoco pases demasiado tiempo en una sola pregunta.
o Recuerda que las preguntas de la evaluación cambian con base en tus respuestas a las preguntas anteriores. Habrá preguntas que no sepas. ¡Está bien! Solo hazlo lo mejor posible.
· Hágale saber que le emociona mucho celebrar su progreso.
Le agradecemos que siga siendo parte del equipo en el aprendizaje de su estudiante.
Atentamente,
Rhonda Stone
Principal, LUES
