End of the Year Special Edition

As we close another wonderful school year at the IEC, I want to thank our students, families, and staff for making this year so special. Together, we have learned, grown, celebrated achievements, overcome challenges, and created lasting memories.

To our families, thank you for your continued partnership, support, and trust. Your involvement plays a vital role in the success of our students and school community.

I wish all of our families a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. Take time to read, explore, make memories, and enjoy time together. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September as we continue to "Glow Together, Grow Together, Lead Together!"

Have a wonderful summer!

Mrs. Rodriguez

• Saturday 7/4- July 4th Holiday- Happy 250th USA!

• Monday 9/7 Labor Day

• Tuesday 9/8- First day of school

• Friday 9/11- Patriot Day -Never Forget

3rd grade students each received a newspaper highlighting

local historical places in Niagara County.

The papers celebrate 250 years for our country!

• We are proud to announce that we met our attendance goal this year! Every grade level maintained an impressive 95% daily attendance average throughout the school year.

  Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority and helping us achieve this accomplishment.

  
  

  We wish everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and come back refreshed and ready to make next year even better!

The IEC Glow Girls Running Club laced up their sneakers and proudly participated in the Mason FOREVER 5K on June 11th! Joined by teachers and additional classmates, our team was honored to receive the award for the largest team participating in the race. Our runners demonstrated perseverance, determination, and teamwork as they crossed the finish line, and we extend a special congratulations to Ainsley Burnett for earning 2nd place and Quintessa Newell-Renaud for taking 3rd place in their division. We are incredibly proud of all of our Glow Girls and supporters for representing IEC with such enthusiasm, dedication, and school spirit!

Mr. Frederick's and Mrs. DuMoulin's classes made a Father's Day coaster with their students! The students created beautiful artwork for dads, stepdads, sports fans and other heroes in their lives!

5th grade classes visited the Middle School on June 8th and 9th

for “5th to 6th grade transition day"

The fifth grade students enjoyed their

Celebratory Elementary school/5th grade field trip to Skateland

During the month of June, we celebrated all of the leadership habits.

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood

Habit 6: Synergize

Habit 7: Sharpen your Saw

Habit 8: Find Your Voice

Some questions that you might want to ask your child may include:

What is the hardest habit for you to demonstrate?

What is the easiest habit to demonstrate?

Our 4th and 5th grade multiage Service Learning students hosted a talent show for Leader In Me Day, giving classmates the opportunity to showcase their unique gifts and talents. From singing and dancing to comedy and creative performances, students demonstrated courage, confidence, and school spirit while bringing our school community together. The event highlighted the importance of celebrating one another and using our talents to spread joy and connection.

Our 4th graders presented their Natural Disasters Google Slideshow presentation. Students included lots of information about their disaster! The students also shared a Book Review to their students and enjoyed donuts and drinks at Starbooks Cafe!

For Leadership Day, Mrs. Jaruszewski and Miss Yager’s classes finished up their year of Mentoring Projects focusing on Health, Mind, Heart and Spirit. All year long, the classes focused on how to improve their overall health. The final project was to have mentors and mentees team up to present on a way to improve their overall health. They presented in a Health Fair format. Mentors and mentees gave information about music, dance, meditation, how to manage stress, healthy food options, etc. The students had a great time presenting to their families!

Mrs. Eckstein, Mrs. Block and Mrs. Zito's class created an opportunity for family members to come in and play "Guess Who - Leadership Edition!" We took what we knew of old games and created a game for parents to play by showcasing our leadership skills. Each student designed a slideshow of about 3-5 slides that gave hints to parents to guess which kind of leader their child is! We created a "lemon theme" that was embedded in our slide show, our classroom decor and even our treats for parents. Great fun was had by all!

Students in Mrs Nicola's class invited parents in for our 1st ever Leadership Day. Student shared their leadership portfolios with families. They also enjoyed a game of Guess Who? Leadership Edition, as well as some tasty popsicles. It was a great afternoon together

Mrs. Jasek and Mr. Powers's students read with Mr. Frederick and Mrs. DuMoulin's students! We had a great time outside sharing interesting books with each other. Some students read with their brother, sister, cousin, nephew or friend from the bus. We also had freezie pops and sweet treats! What a great way to spend time together. We hope that these incoming IEC 3rd graders feel welcome and that they have a new friend.

Mrs. Dowling/ Miss Neri's class with Miss Jasek’s 2nd grade class

Mrs. Dowling & Miss Neri's class with Mrs. Gawrys’s Kindergarten

Our third graders loved the exciting culmination of their Bird Program! Bird Day was filled with engaging activities and hands-on learning experiences that brought everything they have learned together in a fun and memorable way.

A special thank you to Mr. Tom and his helpers for providing such a fantastic learning experience for our students. We appreciate all of the time, effort, and enthusiasm that helped make Bird Day a great success!

Students, measuring their wing span to see what bird they compared to!

Bird watching and bird jeop-“birdy”

Our 3rd Grade Enrichment students recently completed a Cardboard Arcade Project, where they designed, built, and tested their own arcade games using recycled materials and plenty of creativity. As a special part of Field Day, students set up their games at the Pops and Play Station and invited classmates to play. The project encouraged problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation while giving students the opportunity to share their hard work with the school community.

Our 4th and 5th grade Service Learning students proudly hosted this year's Flag Day Celebration, honoring our nation's history and those who have served our country. The event featured a State Flag Parade led by students, welcomed local veterans and Cub Scouts as honored guests, and included an inspiring presentation by special guest speaker George Cleveland for our students in grades 3–5. It was a meaningful opportunity for students to demonstrate leadership, patriotism, and gratitude while bringing our school community together in celebration and reflection.

Several students from each of the 4th grade classes participated in

the Annual 4th Grade Spelling Bee on June 15.

We have some awesome spellers here at the IEC.

We are proud of each participant.

Top 4

Lena-Mrs. Danahy

Rory- Mrs. Dumoulin

Noah - Mrs. Jaruszewski

Lily - Mrs. Dumoulin

Spelling Bee WINNER (All the way to the right) Lena Granchelli!

We are learning about board games in 3rd Grade!

On Tuesday, June 23rd, IEC students closed out the school year with the annual Field Day.

This year was a blast from the past with a 1980s themed event which featured a neon glow in the dark gym, old-school competition such as Tug-Of-War, Sack, Race, and 3 Legged Race as well as the traditional water games and inflatable obstacle courses.

The weather was perfect and the students enjoyed a full day of fun in the sun with their teachers and friends before heading home for summer break.

A special thanks to all the volunteers and PTSA for supporting this event every year!

Students from Miss Daly's third grade class and Miss Bernier's multi-age class enjoyed an exciting day of learning at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Planetarium. Throughout the museum, students explored a variety of interactive exhibits that encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on discovery. They investigated topics ranging from animals and ecosystems to the human body and scientific innovation.

A highlight of the trip was the Planetarium show, where students learned about space, planets, stars, and the wonders of our solar system. The immersive presentation brought science concepts to life and inspired students to think more deeply about the world beyond Earth.

This field trip provided a valuable opportunity for students to extend their classroom learning through real-world experiences while fostering a love of science, exploration, and discovery. We are proud of the enthusiasm, curiosity, and respectful behavior our students demonstrated throughout the day.

Our 4th grade classes went to Lewiston for our annual Historic Walk. The students visited this Historic Museum on Plain Street and took a guided tour of Lewiston stopping at the Frontier House, The Long and Short House, The Little Yellow House and many more! Some classes saw the famous 1812 statue by Hibbard's ice cream, as well as Laura helping fugitive slaves cross to freedom by the Silo. Mr. Frederick's class met the artist Susan Giessler who created both sculptures! Students saw original stone carriage steps in front of the NorthWest Bank and the original door and handle at DiCamillo's Bakery. The Orange Cat Cafe even displayed some of our Orange Cat drawings we made for them! We also enjoyed lunch with families at Silo's. What a beautiful community and school experience!

All students should have taken home all of their artwork by now.

Students in 4th grade used mixed media to create magnified images of

Animals or flowers; inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe.

“Draw yourself” Murals created by Mrs. Frederick and the 5th grade graduating students.

Instruments assigned, excitement growing! Welcome, future IEC band and orchestra students - Mrs. Spinnegan and Mrs. Carere can't wait until September! If you'd like to see more photos of our beginning instrumentalists, please visit the Lewiston-Porter Music program facebook page!

The 2025-2026 5th grade classes celebrated the completion of their

Elementary Studies on June 24, 2026!

Each student received a certificate and will be heading to the Middle School in September.

Congratulations to the class of 2033!

As part of our Flag Day celebration, students wrote original poems to demonstrate their understanding of the symbolism of the American flag and the freedoms it represents. Through their writing, students reflected on the values of patriotism, unity, courage, and liberty. We are proud to recognize one outstanding poet from each grade level. Congratulations to our Flag Day Poetry Winners for their thoughtful and creative work!

Our students in Mrs. Danahy, Mrs. Dougherty, Mrs. Dowling and Ms. Neri's classes recently participated in a meaningful Service Learning Project to support the Make Lemonaide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy.

Students had a wonderful time selling lemonade during lunches and at dismissal, while learning the importance of giving back and making a difference in the lives of others. Through their hard work, kindness, and dedication they were able to raise $683 that was donated to support individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our families, staff, and students for your generous donations and support. Your contributions helped make this lemonade stand more than just a fundraiser, it became an opportunity for our students to experience the power of compassion, service and community.

Please watch your mail for your 2026-2027 school year welcome packets -

mailed out the last week of August.

Packets include classroom assignment, powerschool login information, a welcome letter from your teacher, & Pickup Patrol car tags.

School supply lists are listed above and on the school website www.lew-port.com

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all the Lewiston- Porter Schools