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Book Bingo Night - Friday, April 4th! Always a popular event. Earn a free book, generously donated by PTA through our Scholastic Book Fair sales, each time you earn a Bingo! Pizza will arrive at 5:30 (pre-order only) and the games begin at 6:00. It's going to be a great night!

During the month of April, students will be participating in NSCAS (3rd-6th) and MAP (K-2nd) testing.

The Nebraska Student Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) is a statewide assessment system that embodies Nebraska’s holistic view of students and helps them prepare for success in postsecondary education, career, and civic life. This assessment is administered once a year and measures students' progress towards specific grade-level standards.

The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth assessment is an adaptive test that provides each student a unique set of questions to determine what students know and what they are ready to learn. This assessment is taken 3 times a year to measure students' growth.

Specific testing dates and times will be communicated to you by your child's teacher. By working together, we can make your child's test experience positive and successful. Here are some suggestions you can do to help your child succeed:

• Make sure your child gets a good night's rest prior to testing
• Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or school
• Make sure your child arrives at school on time
• Gently encourage your child to take their time and do their best

Thank you for supporting your student's education!

Each year, April is set aside as a military child appreciation month, also known as the Month of the Military Child to recognize military children for their sacrifice and bravery at home. Our chapter of Anchored 4 Life has organized several events and activities for the students of Leonard Lawrence. If you have any affiliation with the military whether that be a military child/spouse, active duty, veteran, reserve, etc., we encouraging you to participate in Military Child Month through any or all of the following activities:

• Purple Up Day - April 15th - Wear Anything Purple
• Student Dress-up Days at school (posted below)
• Military Member Luncheon with Students - April 23rd - Communicate with Offutt AFB School Liaisons Tina Luderman or Jennifer Miller to volunteer.
• Classroom Poster contest, Bookmark Design, Reflection Wall and "Where in the World" map will be available to all students.

We look forward to celebrating YOU and your CHILDREN during the month of April!

The Teachers and Staff can't wait to welcome our newest Kindergarteners to Leonard Lawrence Elementary School! We are excited to invite your child and family to a Kindergarten Open House from 3:30-5:00pm on Wednesday, April 23rd. We will have several stations for you and your child to visit to help familiarize yourselves with our staff and building.

We encourage you to attend our "Preparing for Kindergarten" parent presentation and survey, offered at 3:30, 4:00 and 4:30 in the school library, where we'll share important information about incoming Kindergarten skills. We hope to meet each an every one of you on April 23rd!!

Monday, April 28th will be the next PTA Zoom Meeting at 7pm. Please join us!

The Bellevue Public Schools 2025 Elementary Summer School Program is scheduled from June 2nd-June 20th from 8:30-3:00. Please fill out this form for each elementary student you are registering for summer school. Classes are offered on a first come, first serve basis and due to staffing constraints, a registration deadline of May 2, 2025 has been put into place. Registrations submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist, and you will be contacted based on availability. Please register as soon as possible to allow schools to plan accordingly for staffing needs. Exiting sixth grade students will have a different opportunity for Middle School summer school registration form.

Please complete THIS FORM for EACH elementary student you are registering for Summer School.

Please note the following:
* Transportation is not provided for Summer School
* Special Education Services are not provided as part of Summer School
* BPS reserves the right to combine Summer School classes (with other grade levels or other schools) as registration numbers deem necessary

Upon completion of this form you will receive an email indicating this registration was received. If you have any questions, please contact the school directly.

Every day students are recognized by the teachers and staff at Leonard Lawrence for their positive behavior choices. Throughout the building there are consistent rules and actions used to recognize students. These fall into three central categories - Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible. Students are handed a ticket and praised for their choices. Every week, each teacher selects one student who has done an outstanding job. These students' names are announced during school-wide Friday morning announcements. Weekly winners will also be shared with families through our Smore!

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Mission Statement

Champions for Children

Vision Statement

Shaping Our Future Through Engagement, Innovation, and a Culture of Belonging Belief

Statements Bellevue Public Schools and stakeholders believe in...

• Learning for all

• Exposing students to rigorous academic programs and meeting individual needs

• Implementing effective use of technology to enhance teaching and student learning

• Preparing our students to persevere and face the challenges of living and learning in an ever-changing world

• Respecting diversity and helping students understand their roles as responsible citizens • Providing a safe and secure learning environment

• Promoting healthy lifestyles and decision-making

• Partnering with our students, parents, and community to support learning and enhance the quality of education in our district