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Leeds Elementary School Newsletter
December Events
December 1: NHS Madrigal
December 5: Flashlight Friday
December 9: Fundraiser Delivery 3-6pm
December 12: Flashlight Friday
December 15: I-Smile Screenings (PK/2nd/3rd)
December 16: NMS Counselors w/ 5th grade
December 19: Early Dismissal at 1:30pm
December 20-January 5: Winter Break
School will resume on January 5, 2025!
Dear Leeds Elementary Families and Friends,
As we wrap up 2025 and prepare for a well-deserved winter break, I want to take a moment to share my sincere appreciation for each of you. This year has been filled with growth, teamwork, and countless moments that remind us why Leeds Elementary is such an incredible place to learn and lead.
To our parents and families, thank you for your trust, your partnership, and the support you show our school each day. Your children are the heart of our work, and we are grateful for the joy, curiosity, and determination they bring with them. Watching them learn, overcome challenges, and celebrate their successes has been one of the greatest highlights of this year.
As we step into the holiday season, I hope you find time to rest, reconnect, and enjoy the people and moments that matter most. Your continued support makes all the difference, and we are truly thankful to be part of such a strong, caring community.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and peaceful holiday season. We look forward to everything 2026 will bring as we continue learning, growing, and celebrating our Future Stars together.
Warm regards,
Mr. Koch
Principal, Leeds Elementary School
Hello Future Stars Families!
I hope everyone has had a great month; winter is just around the corner! I have recently returned from maternity leave and am jumping back in! I have been able to pop into some classrooms and see many students! We will be having guidance lessons during the first two weeks of December. We will be learning about conflict resolution. In kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades, we read a story about the Tattle Snake and the Get Help Goat. In 3rd and 4th grades we will use a pineapple to learn about how conflict resolution can be “SWEET” and in 5th grade we are going to make “cootie catches” (my early 2000’s teens know what I’m talking about!) to learn more about types of conflict and how to solve it.
The month of December will go by so fast! We can’t wait to celebrate with some winter themed dress-up days and class parties!
As always, thank you for sharing your kids with us! We have so much fun here at Leeds!
Mrs. Roskilly
Winter break is quickly approaching! School will have a normal two hour dismissal on Friday, December 19. School will not be in session from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2, resuming on Monday, January 5.
There will also be no school on Friday, January 16 for a teacher workday.
Parents and guardians have the right to decide to keep their child home on any day they feel it is unsafe for their student to be in school because of weather conditions. If you believe the weather provides a sincere reason why you may have to keep your student at home, or take your student home when classes are scheduled to continue, you as a parent or guardian will simply need to contact our school office to let us know.
The District sends out important information regarding school closings and cancellations and other updates to our families via phone, email, and text. Additionally, our school will contact you in case of an emergency or student health concern. Make sure your contact information is updated in our system and that your phone accepts the school’s phone calls. Doing this will ensure you receive school communication promptly and we can reach you in case of an emergency. To make updates to your contact information, please contact our office.
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