Our teachers participated in professional development this week, hosted by our Special Education department. Teachers immersed themselves in the experience of a person with a disability, with the goal of building empathy and understanding of one another.
Students will receive solar eclipse glasses before they depart for Spring Recess later this month. Here is information on solar eclipse eye safety: https://tinyurl.com/3rcumz8w
Pre-K 3 learned about dental health this week. Ask them to show you how they brush their teeth!
We will be celebrating our love of reading for Read Across America Week!
Progress reports for students in grades 7-12 have been posted to the portal. Hard copies will be mailed home next week.
Third grade music students are learning about the instrument families in preparation for a field trip to watch a live orchestra perform. Music Teacher Becky Botsford introduced students to the string instrument family before break. They had a chance to see and play a String Bass!
Tickets for the Girls' Varsity Basketball game on 2/20 at 6 p.m. may be purchased here: https://gofan.co/event/1412285?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV
Tickets for the Boys' Varsity Basketball game on 2/21 at 5 p.m. may be purchased here: https://gofan.co/event/1413845?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV
Kevin Capstick's and Courtney Sillick's class played number bingo using candy hearts to celebrate on Feb. 14!
Art 8 students created Sunset Silhouette Landscapes that are in the hallway display case across from the main office.
Artwork from Studio Art students - India Ink Animal Portraits.
Some colorful artwork is hanging on the walls outside the Auditorium, showcasing different projects students have been working on.
February is Love Your Bus Month and National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is Feb. 22. This website has a lot of information on bus safety: https://schoolbusfacts.com/. Here is a link to guidelines for riding the bus at LCSD: https://5il.co/2eqap
Congratulations to all the students honored for Academic Excellence at the Feb. 12 Board of Education meeting!
On Feb. 12, our therapy dog, Hank, was introduced to the Board of Education by Deputy Barnum. Read more about Hank on page 2 of the Winter Applegram: https://5il.co/2ea6m
Pre-K 3-year-olds enjoyed Fun Friday while they participated in various colorful activities.
Here is more information on purchasing tickets for the upcoming musical next month!
It's been an exciting week in wrestling with more to come! Best of luck to those wrestling on Saturday!
Quite an accomplishment!
Students in grades 5/6 art class transformed sketches they have been working on all year into watercolor paintings. Nicely done!
