The Pulse of the Pride - August

Lyme School Friends,

We are just sending out the newsletter again with any updates. Much of what was in the last one is unchanged. However the following are updated:

• updated bus routes.

• the nurse's back to school and forms.

• information form the PTO.

We look forward to seeing students on Wednesday, August 26th.

The next newsletter will hit your inbox on September 4th!

Regards,

John P. D'Entremont, Principal

August

24th School Closed/Teacher In-Service

24th PTO Back to School Ice Cream Social & Potluck - 5:30PM

25th School Closed/Teacher In-Service

26th First Day of School

7th School Closed/Labor Day

8th NH Primary - school is open

15th School Picture Day (rain date 9/23)

17th MS Hike (rain date 10/8)

24th Open House - 5:30PM

25th Blisters for Books

Here are our latest bus routes for 26-27!

If you still need bus transportation, please reach out to Amanda in the office.

Our first day of school is August 26th!

It will be a special day for many. Kindergarteners starting their very first day of school. 8th graders ringing the bell to signify the beginning of their end to their Lyme School careers.

At 8AM, we will gather on the field behind the school. Parents/Guardians can drop their students at the field and proceed across the gully to line up for the students to parade by. Students will parade into the school and out the front door to the bell. Our 8th graders will ring the bell roughly between 8:10 and 8:15AM. Students will then proceed into school for their day.

If it is raining, students will enter the main entrance and organize in the gym. Our middle schoolers will come out and ring the bell approximately between 8:10 and 8:15AM in the rain.

There are limited school supplies that students might need. This link will bring you to the school supplies list. For all students we recommend:

• Water bottle and backpack labeled with the student name

• Colored Pencils

• Markers

• Scissors

***Please note that we strongly suggest that families label student articles of clothing and items that are frequently brought to school. This way we can get them back to the students instead of to the Lost & Found.***

If you are having trouble logging into ALMA, please reach out to Amanda Perry-Waterman in the office. There is always a link to log-in to ALMA on our school website home page.

Please complete the required forms for 2026-2027 in ALMA for all returning students. You will see this on the main page when you log-in to ALMA under your student(s) name. These are required forms for your students for this year!

In ALMA, you will find your child's teacher(s) and schedule, a way to message teachers directly, and paperwork that needs to be completed for this school year.

As you may know, the school has struggled finding teachers of world language the last couple of years. This is not unique to our school. There are a number of schools in the Upper Valley that have been unable to hire world language teachers.

This past spring, we tried hard to find a new Spanish teacher for our students for middle school. Unfortunately, we were unable to find a teacher that we felt was of the high quality our students deserve. As a result, Ms. Chandler will be teaching in both the lower school and the middle school.

Students in the lower school can expect to have Spanish two days a week. Students in the middle school will have Spanish three times a week. We have reviewed and adjusted the middle school Spanish curriculum to focus on preparing students for their high school Spanish classes. We believe that this model will continue to prepare our students well for what comes beyond in high school.

Please be in touch with me if you have any questions. ~ John D'Entremont, Principal

Lyme School Community,

Welcome returning and new students and families to the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking forward to seeing your students soon!

Please refer to the following information from the Nursing Health Office.

Additional School Nurse information can be found on the Lyme School website under the Student Services tab.

Staffing:

The Nurse's office is staffed Monday-Friday by a Registered Nurse. Please email nurse@lymeschool.org and/or call the Main Office 795-2125 if your child is absent from school due to illness or injury.

Duties include Nursing care, Health Screening, Medication administration, First Aid, Emergency care, Individualized Health Planning, Health Education, and collaborative work with families, teachers, special education services, our guidance counselor and behavioral coach.

Kati Miller RN BSN: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Matthew Greenway RN BSN: Wednesday/as needed coverage

Celeste McCool RN BSN: Wednesday/as needed coverage

Medication Administration:

If your child requires emergency medications (epipen, inhaler, etc.) to be kept securely in the Nurse's office, please contact nurse@lymeschool.org to set up a time to deliver the medication along with an updated allergy or asthma action plan from your child's Healthcare Provider.

Returning students need an updated allergy or asthma action plan at the start of each school year.

For daily medication administration, please complete and return the forms below with your child's Healthcare provider.

All medications need to be dropped off before the first day of school.

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/142283/Authorization_for_Medication_Administration_Form.pdf

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/142284/Medication_or_Procedure_Order_Form.pdf

The Lyme School Nurse's office is here to support you and your child and to promote healthy outcomes for students and staff.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns you or your student may have regarding the upcoming school year.

We look forward to a new school year and appreciate your cooperation.

Kati Miller RN BSN

Please take a moment to look over the Physical Education and Health Education Program of Studies. Students in grades K-3 have physical education once a week for 50 minutes and students in grades 4 and 5 have PE twice a week for 40 minutes.

Middle school students who participate in the PE elective have some element of physical education four times per week for 50 minutes.

The physical education program is aligned with national physical education standards.

Students in grades 5-8 have Health Education embedded into the overall school curriculum for 50 minutes per week. This is a wellness based and skill based program that is aligned with national health education standards.

Stay tuned for bi-weekly updates for both courses in the Pulse of the Pride.

Please review the Lower School Spanish and Middle School Spanish Programs of Studies, by clicking on the links provided. These documents describe our philosophy of second language acquisition, topics covered in our curriculum, and how we assess students in Spanish.

If you are interested in revisiting the Welcome Letter I sent out before the start of school, here it is.

Here's to a great year ahead!

Dear Lyme School Families,

I hope everyone had a great week! I wanted to thank those who sent donations or signed up to provide food for the teacher appreciation lunches next Monday and Tuesday. We are still a little short on sign-ups and/or donations so I would like to remind everyone that we are still looking for items or funds to help provide a wonderful lunch for our teachers. Let's show our wonderful teachers how much we appreciate them before the year officially starts for our kiddos!

I wanted to send another reminder about our ice cream social & potluck happening this coming Monday from 5:30-7:00! Bring a yummy dish to share and the PTO will provide dessert. Please remember to bring your own plates and flatware to help keep the event sustainable.

I also wanted to send updates regarding our Boohoo/Woohoo Breakfast for Kindergarten families. We have an updated location which is a great opportunity for new families to check out our town library! We will be located in the downstairs meeting room just after the bell.

Boohoo/Woohoo Breakfast (for K families)

Where: Converse Free Library, meeting room downstairs
When: Wednesday, August 26th | Around 8:20 AM (after the 8th graders ring the bell!)

Calling all Kindergarten families! After the parade of students, join us for our annual Boohoo/Woohoo Breakfast to celebrate this big milestone together. The PTO will provide baked goods, fruit, juice, and coffee.

Parents from other grades- if you’d like to contribute treats, we’d love your support! Feel free to drop off goodies in front of the library before the parade.

Get Involved with the PTO!
The Lyme School PTO helps plan community building events and fundraisers, supports our wonderful teachers and staff, and funds enriching activities for students. If you love planning events or have a fun new idea, we’d love to have you join us!

We’re still looking for an additional class parent for 1st grade and 3rd grade. If you’re curious about what the role involves, please email us at pto@lymeschool.org.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon and kicking off another great school year together!

Warmly,

--

Lindsay Mendyka

Chair

Lyme School PTO

pto@lymeschool.org

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THE LYME SCHOOL PTO MISSION STATEMENT:

To support the school community through engaged involvement and raise funds for programs that enrich the student experience in a way that remains fun and sustainable for all involved

lymeschool.org/page/lyme-school-pto

Hello K-5 Families!

LASP runs every day that school is in full day session; M-W,F from 3-5:30 and Thurs 2-5:30. Snack is provided daily at 3, followed by outdoor play (if weather permits), as well as arts & crafts, games, homework time, large/small group activities and afternoons filled with fun!

Space is limited per regulations set by The State of NH Child Care Licensing Bureau with enrollment on a first come first serve basis.

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) in LASP for the 2026-2027 school year or would like more specific information regarding the program and/or tuition please reach out to me via email (megfryman77@gmail.com) or text/call me at 603-208-8303.

Please contact me directly!

Enjoy the rest of summer!

Meg Fryman

LASP Owner/Director

603-208-8303

megfryman77@gmail.com

The Lyme School Apparel Store has a variety of apparel and accessories all customizable with a variety of school logos. The Lyme School PTO earns 12% of all sales. Thank you for supporting our school and go Lions! #LYMESCHOOLROCKS

OUR VALUES

● Fairness ● Acceptance of Others ● Integrity ● Responsibility

● Perseverance ● Individuality ● Compassion ● Courage

John P. D'Entremont, Principal

Elise Foxall, Academic Director

Geoff Tomlinson, Student Services Director