The Cub Report

• Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
• Thursday, Nov. 5 - Last day to reserve seating for Thanksgiving Luncheon
• Friday, Nov. 6 - Last Day to Submit World's Finest Chocolate Money
• Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Thanksgiving Luncheon grades K-2
• Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Thanksgiving Luncheon grades 3-5
• Thursday, Nov. 12 - Dental Van
• Friday, Nov. 13 - Progress Reports posted in Parent Portal
• Monday, Nov. 16 - BEACON reading assessments (K-5)
• Tuesday, Nov. 17 - BEACON math assessments (K-5)
• Week of Nov. 23 - Nov. 27- Thanksgiving Break (no school for all students and staff)

• December 3 - Math Night @ 5 PM
• December 8- Holiday Pictures & Fall Picture Make-up Day
• December 8 - Winter Concert @ 5 PM (First Baptist Church of Lithia Springs)
• December 18 - January 4- Winter Break (no school for students and staff)

Week of November 2: Considerate: Careful not to cause hurt or inconvenience to others

Week of November 9: Sacrifice: A loss or something you give up, usually for the sake of a better cause

Week of November 16: Patriotism & Citizenship: Respect and devotion to one’s country

Week of November 23: No school this week.

Week of November 30: Judicious: Having, showing, or done with group judgment or sense of empathy

Lithia Springs will host our Thanksgiving meal on the following dates:

Tuesday, November 10 - Kinder, 1st & 2nd grade parents & students

Wednesday, November 11 - 3rd, 4th & 5th grade parents & students

● Limit of 2 guests per student. We are not able to call students out of class if it is not their scheduled day & lunch time, so please plan accordingly.

● We ask that each parent RSVP to let us know if one or two guests will attend. This will help us prepare the appropriate amount of food.

● The cost for each guest to eat lunch is $5 (cash only).

● Complete the form below (cut along the dotted line), and return this form to the school no later than Thursday, Nov. 5th.

● Guests may choose not to purchase a lunch; however, please note that there is no outside food or drinks permitted on these dates.

Forms were sent home with students on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Please return your form no later than Thursday, Nov. 5th.

During the week of November 16th, Lithia students will take the DRC BEACON Assessment in reading and math. BEACON is a computer-based check-in given several times a year. Questions adjust to your child’s level, showing teachers what your child has mastered, where they need support, and how much they’ve grown. It is not pass/fail!

Grades K–2 take BEACON Early Years, which focuses on early reading skills (letter sounds, phonics, reading) and early math skills (counting, number sense). It also serves as Georgia’s reading screener so we can support young readers early.

Grades 3–5 take BEACON in ELA and math. It uses the same online tools as the Georgia Milestones, giving students great practice for spring.

How to help at home:

• Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast
• Arrive on time and avoid appointments that day
• Remind your child to read carefully, take their time, and do their best

Picture proofs were sent home with students last week. Parents will be able to login to www.billmillerphotographers.com to order your child's photos online.

Our make-up picture day for fall photos is Tuesday, December 8. Only students who were absent or parents that request photo retakes will have this option.

Please join us in congratulating our October 2026 i-Ready Trailblazers of the Month! These hardworking students passed 2 or more lessons each week with a score of 80% or better in their reading or math learning paths. Their dedication and focus are paying off, and we are so proud of their growth!

These students will be recognized with a treat and their names will be displayed on our Trailblazer bulletin board.

These students will be recognized with a treat and their names will be displayed on our Trailblazer bulletin board.

Holiday pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, December 8th. Parents must pre-pay to have holiday photos taken on this date. Picture payment forms will be sent home a week before this date.

Here is the link for directions on signing up for the Parent Portal for our Student Information System, Infinite Campus. We use Infinite Campus school for student's grades, attendance and other important information throughout the year.

Not signed up yet? Click here for directions on how to create your Parent Portal account:

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Parent Portal Link

Stay connected and information about your student's progress.

Congratulations to our All A Honor Roll students! Your hard work, focus, and dedication have truly paid off. To celebrate, honor roll students in every grade will pick a prize from our prize cart, and students in grades 3–5 will also earn PAW cards. You’ve shown what it means to Discover, Learn, and Grow. Keep roaring, Lions! 🦁

Congratulations to our A/B Honor Roll students! Your hard work, focus, and dedication have truly paid off. To celebrate, honor roll students in every grade will pick a prize from our prize cart, and students in grades 3–5 will also earn PAW cards. You’ve shown what it means to Discover, Learn, and Grow. Keep roaring, Lions! 🦁

National Family Literacy Month is celebrated every November and is a way to encourage families to read and learn together. Use this month to create a bond with your family while improving family members' literacy. Need some ideas to get started? Try one (or all) of these!

• Cozy up and read a book. Grab your family, some hot chocolate, and take turns reading. If you have older children, pick out a chapter book that you can enjoy all month long.
• Enjoy listening to audiobooks on Library2Go and Hoopla. Do you have any trips planned? Check out an audiobook for the family from the library and listen on the drive. (My seven-year-old and I have been enjoying listening to the Whatever After, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Harry Potter book series – all available on Hoopla!)
• Write notes of appreciation to each other. Writing is a very important part of literacy and November is a great time to share what you’re thankful for. Let your family members know how you appreciate them AND improve your literacy by writing them notes of appreciation.
• Discuss what you’ve read. Can’t agree on a book to read together? Come together as a family to share and discuss what you’ve been reading – this will improve reading comprehension.
• Read, read, read! This shouldn’t just apply for November – NEVER STOP READING!

Parents - your students can log their reading time at Beanstack.com. We have monthly prizes for students who meet their reading goals!

Information taken from Fort Smith Library (https://www.fortsmithlibrary.org/node/11316)

If you need childcare in the afternoons, please feel free to sign your child up for our fee-based After School Program. There is a $10 registration fee (per child), and the cost is $10 each day. ASP hours are from 2:10 PM - 6:00 PM.

Please use the link below to register:

ASP Registration

To ensure student safety and a smooth checkout process, please note the following:

✅ No checkouts after 1:30 PM.
✅ Always bring a photo ID when checking out a student.
✅ Only individuals listed on the student’s checkout list will be allowed to check them out.
✅ To add someone to the checkout list, visit the front office in person with your ID.
❌ No phone call checkouts — all checkouts must happen in person.
❗ Do not park in the fire lane or bus lane at any time.

For questions, contact the front office at 770.651.4101.

As school we want to get better at improving our school culture and get a pulse on the issues that matter to you. We've signed up to a service that will send you regular, short, anonymous surveys making it quick and easy to get your voice heard.

Please click the link below to sign up https://app.satchelpulse.com/parents?country=us

Please use the school ID (code) 747215 when prompted to join the school.

What a month, Lion Cubs! This October, you showed us every day what it means to have PRIDE. You came to school Prepared and ready to learn. You were Responsible for your work and your choices. You showed Integrity by doing the right thing, even when no one was watching. You stayed Disciplined and focused on your goals. And you were Engaged, asking questions, sharing ideas, and diving into every adventure.

We are so proud of the way you continue to discover, learn, and grow. Keep showing your PRIDE, Lions, and keep roaring!

Parents, click on the available links below to see videos that will help you and your child with homework this month!

Kindergarten

Reading & Math

1st Grade

Reading .............Math

2nd Grade

Reading ...............Math

3rd Grade

Reading. ............ Math

4th Grade

Reading................ Math

5th Grade

Reading ............ Math