Lions' Update

Families,

We continue to have busy days at MLS! Please remember that we have Afternoon Sing at 2:15 today and Movie with the Principal this evening starting at 5:30.

Next week will be short and busy, so please take a moment to read through the important reminders below.

Thursday, October 29 | 12:00–12:15 PM

MLS Halloween Mask Parade!

At MLS, we do not have a Halloween costume parade. Instead, we celebrate with our very own Mask Parade! Students create and decorate their own masks during art class, and they are always so excited to show off their wonderful creations!

We will begin our parade inside the school and, weather permitting, continue outside onto the playground. Parents and families are invited to join us!

The parade will last approximately 15 minutes, after which students will return to their classrooms.

A few important reminders for parade day:

• Early dismissal: Thursday, October 29, is an early-release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.

• Dismissal plans: After the parade, please plan to meet your child out front, wait for them in the car line, or be home in time to meet the bus if your child rides the bus home.

Important Calendar Reminder

Please mark your calendars for these important dates:

• Monday, October26th: Lions Club Vision Screening

• Thursday, October 29: Early dismissal at 12:30 PM

• Friday, October 30: No school for students due to parent-teacher conferences. Teachers will be meeting with families throughout the day.

• Sunday, November 1st: Please remember Daylight Savings

• Friday, November 7th-Afternoon Sing at 2:15

• Monday, November 9th- Picture Retake Day

• Wednesday, November 11th , School Closed for Veterans Day

• Saturday, November 14th- Lebanon Craft Fair

• Sunday, November 15th- Lebanon Craft Fair

• Friday, November 20th-Afternoon Sing

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and for being such an important part of our MLS community!

Katie Roach

Wlamart made a generous donation to new Halloween Costumes. If your child or anyone in your family is in need of a costume. Please contact Katie Roach kroach@sau88.net. The costumes are first come first serve. Below are the costumes we have available.

GirlsXS 4/5Cheer Cuteness

GirlsS 6/6XTreasure Pirate Cutie

GirlsS 6/6XGrim Reaper Phantom

GirlsS 6/6XPrincess Belle

GirlsS 6/6XZombie Fearleader

GirlsM 7/8Zombie Fearleader

GirlsM 7/8Cheer Cuteness

GirlsM 7/8Treasure Pirate Cutie

GirlsM 7/8Pink Princess

GirlsL 10/12Treasure Pirate Cutie

GirlsL 10/12Grim Reaper Phantom

GirlsXL 14/16Grim Reaper Phantom

At the direction of the Lebanon School Board, our district has begun a process to examine potential changes to our school day start and end times to better support student learning and well-being. Because our district relies on a staggered bus transportation system, our elementary schools and secondary schools cannot open simultaneously. Research and recommendations from major professional organizations suggest that middle and high schools benefit from a later start time to align with adolescents' biological sleep patterns, yielding benefits such as improved academic performance, enhanced physical and mental health, reduced tardiness, and increased safety. Studies indicate that earlier start times do not negatively impact younger children, allowing districts to shift elementary schedules earlier to accommodate later secondary start times to support learning for all students. Currently, Lebanon Middle School and High School begin at 7:30 am. The national average for high schools is 8:00 am, and fewer than 10% of high schools begin at or before 7:30.

Our committee includes parents, teachers, and other district staff, as well as LHS and LMS student committees. We are proceeding cautiously with this inquiry and working in close collaboration with our Authorized Regional Educational Area (AREA) partners, including Grantham and Plainfield, to evaluate community impacts. Later this fall, we will send that information with surveys to families, faculty, and students to learn how a potential shift might affect your routines and schedules. In the winter, everyone will also have opportunities to share feedback during in-person Q&A sessions before any decisions are made. Should a change be decided upon, the earliest possible date for implementation would be Fall 2028.

You can read more about the research behind this initiative here. If you have questions or concerns that you would like the School Start Time Committee to know about now, you can submit them via this Google form; this will remain open until Oct. 25th.

Dates: Friday 11/13, Saturday 11/14, and Sunday 11/15

Jobs include:

• Setting up
• Greeter/Supervising the Bake Sale
• Answering questions at the Info Booths
• Selling raffle tickets
• Breaking down & cleaning up
• Donating to the Bake Sale

If you don’t have time to volunteer, donate a food item to our bake sale! Homemade and store bought treats and drinks will be gladly accepted.

Sign up on: https://tinyurl.com/PTOCraftFairVolunteers

Thank you for helping to make our 2nd annual craft fair a success!

For more info: LebanonCraftFair.com

Don't forget to check out our vendors on Facebook and Instagram:

Facebook Page-Lebanon PTO Craft Fair

Instagram-Lebanon PTO Craft Fair

Join us at the Ford Sayre Ski Sale, a celebration of all things snowy and a chance to score some fantastic gear while supporting a great cause. This year we have music, baked goods and more!

Ski Sale (Sunday, November 8, 12–2:30 pm): Dive into a treasure trove of snow sports consignment items and new gear from great local and regional vendors inside the gymnasium. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your winter adventures, we have something for everyone.

Consignments & Donations: Got gear that's itching for a new home? Bring your gently used equipment and apparel to the RMS gym on Saturday, November 7, from 9:30 am–2 pm. We'll turn your stuff into funds for Ford Sayre scholarships.

Volunteers Needed: Registered volunteers get early access to shop the sale! Visit https://www.fordsayre.org/skisale to sign up.

Find all the details here: https://www.fordsayre.org/skisale