LES Weekly Newsletter

Eagle Families,

Wow, quarter one is done. How did that happen so quickly? Thank you for all your help and support this first nine weeks. I hope everyone enjoys their Fall break and students and staff come back re-energized to keep on moving forward.

We have packed schedule the last two weeks of October so watch our calendar and notifications from teachers and school about what will be happening. Dr. Apple is planning a district wide celebration for our IRead and ILearn results and we have our end of the quarter celebrations.

Enjoy time with your families,

Mrs. Tostaine

tostaines@lanesville.k12.in.us

• October 5–16: Fall Break (No School)
• October 20: Kindergarten field trip
• October 21: K-4 Possibility Playground trip
• October 22: BMX Bully Free program K-12
• October 23: grades 5-6 Outdoor Fun and games
• October 26: Picture Retakes & 50th Day of School
• October 26-30: Red Ribbon Week (spirit days TBA); Book Fair
• October 26-28: K-2 NWEA testing
• October 29: ILearn/IRead school wide celebration
• October 30: Staff Halloween costume contest, Fall Parties

We’re excited to participate in the 2nd Annual Fill Bryce’s Truck Bed Drive this October! This drive honors Bryce Gerlach by helping local shelters and schools provide warmth to those in need while continuing to Live Like Bryce (LLB #12).

Donation Dates:

• October 1–2
• October 19–30 (after Fall Break)

We’ll be collecting new socks, hats, and gloves!

Top Class & Top Grade Level Prizes will be awarded! Additionally, the top collecting school will receive a donation to its PE or weight room program courtesy of the Bryce Gerlach Foundation!

Let’s come together as a school community to make a difference and fill Bryce’s truck bed! Thank you for your generosity!

The purpose of the Family Portal is to provide parents and guardians with access to their child’s assessment results for state required assessments, including Indiana’s Learning Evaluation and Readiness Network (ILEARN) Summative and Checkpoint assessments, Indiana’s Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment, and Indiana’s Alternate Measure (I AM)assessment.

How can parents and guardians access the Family Portal?

Parents and guardians can access the Family Portal by accessing the Family Portal login page directly at: https://in-familyportal.cambiumast.com

What information do parents and guardians need to log in to the Family Portal?

To log in to the Family Portal, parents and guardians need three pieces of information:

•Their child’s unique six-digit access code for the Family Portal

•Their child’s date of birth

•Their child’s legal first name.

Where can I find my child's unique six-digit code to access the Family Portal?

Parents and guardians can access their child's code by logging into the Harmony Family page (https://harmony.lanesville.k12.in.us/familyaccess.nsf/hello.xsp) and viewing your student's profile page. Scroll down to the section titled, "Standardized Tests" and your Cambium Family Portal Access Code will be listed there. (see image below)

2026-2027 Universal Mathematics Screener for Grades K-2

Building foundational mathematics skills early supports student success in future academic and career pathways. To strengthen this foundation, Indiana Code (IC) 20‑32‑6.5‑3 requires schools to provide targeted interventions for any student identified by universal mathematics screener data as being at risk of not meeting grade‑level proficiency. Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, all Indiana public, charter, and non‑public schools must adopt and implement one of the two State Board of Education (SBOE)-approved universal mathematics screeners for kindergarten through grade two (as defined in IC 20‑32‑6.5‑2).

Lanesville Elementary is using the approved screener from Forefront. Teachers in grades K-2 have given the screener to their students and have or will be sharing the information with parents. Teachers will be sending home a family letter that will have areas of strengths and areas your child needs to work on. The letter also has ideas that parents are able to work on at home with their child to support work done at school. Any student who scores in the 40th percentile or lower is considered At Risk, this is similar to the dyslexia screener that K-2 students take. These students will be given interventions to help grow their number sense which will help them in all areas of math.

Car rider expectations for the safety of our students.

• Stay in line and do not go around the car in front of a car who is still unloading. We are concerned for the safety of all students as some exit the car from both sides.
• Pull as far forward at all times which will help us with a smooth and efficient arrival.
• All car riders should enter the parking lot and follow the line of cars toward the Elementary school.

SCHOOL HOURS: Monday-Thursday FRIDAY (EARLY DISMISSAL)

• 7:30 AM - Doors Open
• 7:55 AM - School day begins
• 2:40/2:10 (Friday) PM - Car Rider Dismissal
• 2:55/2:25 (Friday) PM - Bus Rider Dismissal

The school day begins promptly at 7:55AM. In the event that your child is tardy (any arrival after 7:55AM), please walk them into school so you can sign them in at the front office.

Please call the school office to report absences and late arrivals (after 9AM). If your call is not answered, leave a message with your name, the student's name, and the reason for the absence. Our secretary will review all messages and appropriately document your student's attendance. You may also report absences via email. (812) 952-3000 EXT 100 OR beckmant@lanesville.k12.in.us

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Information about bus routes and bus driver contact information can be found on our school's website: https://lanesville.k12.in.us/index.php/bus-routes/

• Bus 2- Ann Shaffer (502) 296-6899
• Bus 4- Jody Jones (812) 968 3961
• Bus 6- Chris Lasley (812) 267-2101
• Bus 7- Sheila Emily (812) 736-0177
• Bus 8- Mike Emily (812) 366-3623
• Bus 11- Brook Clayton (812) 461-8293
• Bus 13- Heather Baker (812) 725-2508

Transportation Director: Dennis Haines (812) 596-0026

This is a new process and everyone needs to have a background check if you want to volunteer or chaperone at school. This background check will be good for three years.

Please note: If you are currently employed by Lanesville Community School Corporation (teacher, substitute teacher, paid coach, or other staff member), you do not need to complete the volunteer background check, as you already have an employment background check on file.

Important Information:

• Cost: $23.40
• Valid for: 3 years
• Processing Time: 5–10 business days
• Background Check Portal: https://lanesville-community-school-corporation-vol-sp.school-background-checks.com/

All personal information submitted is kept confidential and is used solely for the purpose of ensuring student safety. Please be aware: The background check is a multi-step process. After submitting your information, you will receive two separate emails from KidTraks Support—one containing a link and another containing your password. You must complete the final step within 10 days or your application may expire and need to be restarted.

If you think you may volunteer at any point during the school year, we encourage you to complete your background check before school begins.

Are you having issues applying for the background check? Use this guide to help with any issues. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0GNIWy5ULYJjxGdNsuAa2NYSkwE08-Soz6zvQuCndo/edit?tab=t.0

To participate in 5th and 6th grade basketball at LES, students must have a physical on file through Final Forms. For more information regarding phsyicals and student requirements, please reach out to Athletic Director, Zach Payne.

Attention 5th and 6th grade boys! Open Gym & tryout dates coming up in October. If your student will be staying after school for any of these dates, please make sure you fill out a change of transportation!

Practices are coming up for the Lanesville 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Girls Feeder Basketball Teams! Please see the flyer for dates, times, and additional details. Questions? Please contact Coach McCulloch or Coach Hussung.

Please note: This is a feeder team and is not a school-sponsored or school-affiliated team.