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
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 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.
Dear LUES Families,
We would like to invite you to our 2nd Title I meeting at LUES on 9/26/24 at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Estimadas familias de LUES,
Nos gustaría invitarlo a nuestra segunda reunión de Título I en LUES el 26/09/24 a las 3:30 p.m. en la cafeteria.
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.
LUES ANTI-BULLY SHOW (9/24/24) PERMISSION SLIPS As part of our Positive Behavior Rewards, we would like to take students on a field trip to the PAL Theatre to see the Anti-Bully Show "SUPER ME". Please return permission slips (filled out front and back) and $6 to attend the show. In order for students to qualify, they must have excellent behavior from 9/20/24-9/24/24 (4 days)- no office referrals and no classroom referrals. As always, we will accept donations for any student(s) that cannot afford to attend.
LUES Participates in FIT Georgia
As part of your child's physical education program, Lyons Upper Elementary is preparing to take part in the FIT Georgia physical fitness assessment. All students in grades 3-5 will participate in this assessment, which aligns with the state law requiring schools to measure areas of fitness related to the health of students, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body competition.
The following FIT Georgia fitness assessments will be used to measure the various areas of health-related fitness:
*15M or 20M or 1-mile run (Cardiovascular)
*Curl -Up (Abdominal Strength)
*Push-Up (Upper Body Strength)
*Sit and Reach (Flexibility)
*Body Mass Index (Body Composition)
It is important to note that the assessment does not compare your child to anyone else, nor does it measure skill or athletic performance. Instead, it compares your child to health standards established by researchers as the level of fitness all students should reach to attain health benefits.
After the assessment, you will receive a student report that includes a brief explanation of each fitness assessment, details on the importance of each assessment, and your child's actual scores. You can use this report as a tool to support your child in leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
Here are a few ways you can support your student:
*Stress the importance of fitness for feeling good
*Provide equipment that encourages physical activity
*Help your child identify a time and place for daily physical activity
*Limit screen time (TV, video games, devices, etc.)
*Be a role model for your child
*Teach your child games you enjoyed playing as a child
*Praise and encourage your child to be active
*Involve your child in after-school or recreation programs within the community
We are very excited about participating in FIT Georgia and hope you will support and help your child reach his/her potential. If you have any question, please contact Coach Barnett at candis.barnett@toombs.k12.ga.us. Thank you for supporting your child in growing physically fit and healthy!
Our monthly Toombs County Board of Education meeting was held yesterday, Sept. 12th, at 6:00pm. During this month's meeting, Lyons Upper Elementary students were recognized by their principal, Mrs. Rhonda Stone, for outstanding performance on the beginning-of-the-year iReady Diagnostic. Mrs. Stone acknowledged the overwhelming LUES parent support at the meeting and discussed the beginning-of-the-year iReady diagnostic. The top 10 iReady diagnostic performers, in Reading and Math, from each grade were recognized during the meeting.
3rd Graders: Blakely Byrd, William Fowler, Annaleigh Hester, Rowen Dykes, Laken Davis, Tatum Scott, Hudson Crow, Jyson Pfifer, Karla McKinney, Oliver Morris, Simon Carver, Olivia Milligan, Aiden Torrez, James Turner, Madison Blount, Vanessa Shaw, Amarion Palle
4th Graders: Collier Davis, Dani Ingram, Alma Reyes, Athena Lindsey, Ivy Wilkes, Cameron Alvarez, Trenton McLendon, Keaton Williamson, Naomi Young, Addison Cook, Landon Davis, Kinley Warren, Christopher Dotson-Harrison, Knox Smith, Eli Calhoun, Haylee Barrow, Joshiah Williams
5th Graders: Ramsey Crow, Giovanni Limon, Isabella Johnson, Carenzo Brewton, Isaac Powell, Christopher Toole, Camden Branham, Jacey Palmer, Cristian Ramos, Chevelle Fowler, Joshua Welch, Terron Gibson, Kristian Brown, Luna Hernandez, Jaxon Stanfield, Allie Lawson
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Set Goals/Intentions: Encourage your child to set specific, achievable goals for their study sessions. This can help them stay motivated and focused. As always, reach out to anyone at LUES if you have questions or concerns about homework.
