Primary School Weekly Update

Even though it was a short week, it was filled with learning, discovery, and opportunities to grow! It has been wonderful to see our students at the Primary School engaged, curious, and excited about their learning. From developing new skills and exploring new ideas to collaborating with classmates and celebrating successes, our classrooms and hallways have been full of meaningful moments and growing confidence.

Some of the most valuable learning happens beyond the classroom. Throughout the school day, our students have countless opportunities to practice important social and life skills as members of our school community. During lunch, they build friendships, practice conversation skills, and learn to connect with their peers. At recess, they develop cooperation, problem-solving, turn-taking, and conflict-resolution skills. Even during transitions from one location to another, students are learning about responsibility, following routines, being mindful of others, and moving safely throughout the building.

These everyday moments may seem small, but they play an important role in helping children grow into confident, caring, and independent learners. We are proud of the ways our students continue to challenge themselves, learn from one another, and make progress each day. Even in a shorter week, there are so many opportunities to make connections, celebrate growth, and discover something new!

Upcoming Events

📸 Makeup Picture Day – Monday, October 19th

Makeup Picture Day is coming up on Monday, October 19th! Please see the information below for additional details.

🎉 Spirit Week – October 26th–30th!

Get ready for a week of fun and school spirit! We will celebrate Spirit Week from Monday, October 26th, through Friday, October 30th. We love finding special ways to bring our school community together, celebrate our students, and add a little extra excitement to our days!

Please take a look at the attached flyer for the daily themes and details. We hope everyone will join in the fun in whatever way works best for your family. Spirit Week is all about celebrating our school, creating joyful memories, and showing our school spirit together!

As we head into the weekend, thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us each day. We know that helping children learn and grow is a team effort, and we are so grateful to have you as part of ours. Together, we are helping our students develop not only the academic skills they need to succeed, but also the kindness, confidence, independence, and friendships that will serve them well for years to come.

We feel so fortunate to be part of your children's journey and truly appreciate the trust you place in us. We hope your family enjoys a wonderful weekend filled with laughter, connection, and a little time to slow down and enjoy being together. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another week of learning, growing, and making memories at the Primary School!

Warmly,

Principal Squier

We need your help keeping our bus rides safe and comfortable. Several gel-filled squishy toys have burst on buses recently, creating significant messes and additional work for our drivers.

There are also safety concerns. Reports of skin irritation and injuries from leaking toys have prompted concern from consumer safety advocates. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises avoiding skin contact with filling from burst toys and warns that toys exposed to heat can cause serious burns.

Please keep squishy toys that contain gel or liquid and can break open at home. Please also remind your child to follow the driver’s directions and put items away when asked. If your child uses a sensory tool as part of an individual support plan, please contact the school so we can work together to identify an appropriate option for the bus.

Thank you for helping keep our students safe and supporting our bus drivers.

October 19th-first thing in the morning makeup picture day

October 23rd- Dwarfism Awareness Day- please wear green

October 26th-30th- Spirit Week

October 30th- Character parade (no spectators)

November 3rd- No School (PD day for staff)

November 10th- Veteran's Day Assembly- 9:30am

November 11th- No School (Veteran's Day)

November 24th- Turkey Trot- grade level times for spectators will be coming soon

November 25th- Early Release; dismissal 12:20pm

November 26th and 27th- No School- Thanksgiving

Every year on October 25th, we celebrate International Dwarfism Awareness Day, a day dedicated to honoring little people and raising awareness about dwarfism. This day encourages acceptance and promotes pride for individuals with achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes dwarfism.

In support of this important day, we invite our students and staff to dress in green on Friday, October 23rd. This simple gesture will help us show our support and solidarity with the dwarfism community. Thank you for your participation and for helping us foster a culture of acceptance and understanding within our school. Together, we can make a positive impact!

Makeup Picture Day: The Primary Schools Makeup Picture Day is scheduled for Monday, October 19th. If you didn’t get a chance to order from the first Picture Day, you can still preview and place an order now using the same links below:

Primary school: http://photosbyjenn.orderschoolpix.com/119665

You can search by student name or enter your School ID# (found on your picture envelope). All new orders will be delivered back to the school when makeup photos arrive.

If your child was absent on the first Picture Day and did not place a prepay order, you may do so now using the same links and search by name.

If a retake is needed, please contact Jenn at 978-729-2152 or jenn@photosbyjenn.net with your reason for the retake and return the full, undamaged package.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

~ Jenn, Photos by Jenn

Our annual Character Parade is coming up on Friday, October 30th! This is a student-only event, and we are excited to see the creativity and imagination our students bring to the day.

A few friendly reminders as you help your child prepare:

• No Masks, weapons, face make-up, all costumes must be school appropriate (no blood or scary characters)

• Costumes and costume pieces should be easy for children to put on and take off independently over their regular school clothes.

• Please avoid sending in accessories or costume pieces that children cannot manage on their own.

• While we will do our best to help students keep track of their belongings, we cannot be responsible for costume pieces or accessories that are left behind at school.

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Assembly – Honoring Our Heroes

We are busy preparing for our upcoming Veterans Day assembly to be held on November 10th, and we would love your help in recognizing the special military members in our school community. If you have a family member who is currently serving in the military or is a veteran and would like them to join us as a Guest of Honor, please complete the assembly link below.

This event is open to families, and we look forward to coming together as a school community to honor and thank those who have served and continue to serve our country.

Veteran's Day Special Guest Sign Up Link

School Day

The school day starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 3:20 PM. It is very important that your child be on time for school each day. He/she must be in their classroom at 9:00 AM for attendance. The beginning of each day is important to set the tone and to make sure your child feels they are a part of the classroom learning community. Should a situation arise that necessitates your child arrive late to school (after 9:00 AM), you must park in the lot, accompany your child into the school office and sign him/her in at the front office/lobby. (Please do not park in the Fire Lane)

Dismissal/End of Day Plans

Parents MUST send an email to your child’s teacher AND primaryoffice@lunenburgschools.net in the morning. Please date your letter, including your child’s full name, and indicate what the change in arrangement is. The Primary School will only accept telephone calls to change a child’s after school arrangements, or to dismiss a child early in the case of an emergency.

Lunch Program

Lunches are free again this year. Please review with your child if they will be having lunch from the cafeteria or eating a lunch that you prepared. Lunch menus are posted monthly on the website and will be sent home in weekly communication.

Vehicle Traffic: State Law does not allow motorists to pass a bus while loading or discharging passengers even in the school parking lot. A speed limit of 10 mph must be adhered to while driving in our parking areas.

Weekly Communication

Weekly communication will come out by the end of day on Friday's as consistently as possible. However, there maybe times in which this communication comes out on Saturday.

The weekly communication will contain general information such as important dates, procedural reminders and highlights from the week. In addition, the need may arise to send out other communications during the week.