DATE: April 8, 2024
Hello LUES Family,
Congratulations to your student on completing the 3rd and final iReady Diagnostic for the 2023-2024 school year! 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 PHONES ARE CURRENTLY NOT WORKING. Please feel free to email us rhonda.stone@toombs.k12.ga.us, tara.collins@toombs.k12.ga.us, matthew.helms@toombs.k12.ga.us. We have let our Technology Department know, and they are working to resolve the issue.
Thanks to Jaxon Kight for providing Mrs. Murphy's class with a goodie bag in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse today! #lues #welovescience
Get your tickets to see the Tales from the Altamaha. The production will be held in Lyons at the Blue Marquee Theater April 18-27.
Dear LUES Families,
On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. We are so grateful for Ms. Kim Hamilton, our Media Specialist at LUES for all the wonderful work she does.
Imago Dei Missions provides cost-free clothing and essentials to foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families. Families are asked to bring a copy of their appropriate paperwork to verify eligibility on their 1st visit. April hours are listed on the attached flyer.
Students in Mrs. Williford's class had a great time on their "pickle hunt" on Thursday!
Toombs County Schools will be closed for Spring Break Friday, Mar. 29 - Friday, Apr. 5 - Students and Staff will return to school on Monday, Apr. 8!
LUES 7 MINDSETS FOR PARENTS: Do encourage vulnerability. That emotional state brings with it a heightened sensitivity and access to moments of greatness and triumph. Vulnerability is invigorating, and every great dream requires a combination of energy and great enthusiasm to persevere through the difficulties and challenges.
Mrs. Murphys 5th graders investigated good conductors of electricity in class today using a simple circuit. #shine #weloveinvestigations #electricity
Check out this article on reinforcing reading skills at home: https://www.the74million.org/article/5-ways-parents-can-reinforce-their-childrens-reading-skills-at-home/
Remember: NO SCHOOL--FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024
SPRING BREAK BEGINS!
This year's Vidalia Onion Run and Half Marathon (hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Vidalia) will be held on Sat., Apr. 27.
Race Times:
Half Marathon - 7:00 a.m.
5k Run/Walk - 7:15 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run and Walk - 8:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremony - approx. 8:30 a.m.
We have 20% off discount codes for students and staff in Toombs County Schools!
School Codes: LPS24, TCES24, LUES24, TCMS24, TCHS24
LUES 7 Mindset- THE TIME IS NOW- Act with Purpose – While all action is significant, the actions we take that align with our dreams are the most powerful. First, they’re part of who we are and matter to us more, so we try harder and work to overcome more when taking them. Second, these are steps directly toward our dreams, giving them a greater impact on the overall quality of our lives. Ask yourself about the actions you’re taking, “Is this helping to bring me closer to living my dreams?
Families . . . check out these valuable parent guides to help you learn more about the social media platforms that your children are using.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parents-ultimate-guides?utm_source=org_springbreakemail1_20240319_B&utm_medium=email
LUES 7 MINDSETS FOR PARENTS: Don’t focus energy or time on fears. Rather, find ways to overcome your own fears so that your children are inspired to do so as well. Fear prevents you from taking the actions necessary for your success. People who succeed in life know that great rewards exist beyond their conquered fears, and they therefore work constantly to overcome them.
Please click the link below and take a moment to answer a few questions.
Survey Link: http://www.owledu.com/toombs - Find the Username and Password for the surveys on the graphic.
Mrs. Murphys 5th graders are counting their investigations on electricity. Here they were challenged to make a flashlight bulb light with only 3 items. #shine #weloveinvestigations
Mrs. Murphys 5th graders investigated static electricity today in class. #shine #lues #weloveinvestigations
LUES 7 MINDSETS FOR PARENTS: Don’t let regrets pile up in your life or talk excessively to your children about all the things you wish you had done. It’s important for them to see you taking a proactive stance about doing what you want to do and not regretting things that you haven’t done yet.