Lyons Farm Principal Update #116

Welcome to July!

I hope you and your family are enjoying a Joyful summer. As we begin preparing for the 2026–27 school year, I wanted to share a few important updates and upcoming dates. My goal is to send a monthly update throughout the year to help keep families informed and connected. Teachers will also share weekly "At a Glance" updates with learning objectives, conversation starters, reminders, and more.

Please share the information below with families of rising Kindergarten students:

Your child will attend one assessment session based on their last name.

• Monday, August 24

Last Names A–F: 8:15–10:30 AM

Last Names G–L: 11:15 AM–1:30 PM

Students should not bring backpacks or school supplies.

• Tuesday, August 25

Last Names M–R: 8:15–10:30 AM

Last Names S–Z: 11:15 AM–1:30 PM

Students should not bring backpacks or school supplies.

• Wednesday, August 26

Last Names A–M: 4:45–5:30 PM

Last Names N–Z: 6:00–6:45 PM

• Thursday, August 27

Kindergarten School Hours: 8:30–11:30 AM

**If able, students should Bring Backpacks, Supplies & Materials

• Parents are welcome to walk their child into the building this day

• Please do not arrive on campus before 8:10 AM.

• Teachers will plan to meet students at their classroom door beginning at 8:30 AM
• Staff will be available as families walk in to assist starting at 8:15AM

• Kindergarten bus transportation begins Friday, August 28.

• Friday, August 28

School Hours: 7:45 AM–2:15 PM

We look forward to welcoming Rising Kindergartener to Lyons Farm!

In response to a 4-year trend in family and community feedback, we are hosting two Community Conversations focused on what families can expect regarding communication, technology, and learning at Lyons Farm.

This is not a presentation--it's a conversation.

It is an opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and better understand what families can expect from school communication, technology use, and the learning experience.

All are welcome!

CLICK HERE to access 22-26 Community Feedback Reports

Rising kindergarten families are welcome to come and connect with other parents, students, and school leadership over Juice boxes and Music!

In response to a 4-year trend in family and community feedback, we are hosting two Community Conversations focused on what families can expect regarding communication, technology, and learning at Lyons Farm.

This is not a presentation--it's a conversation

It is an opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and better understand what families can expect from school communication, technology use, and the learning experience.

All are welcome!

CLICK HERE to access 22-26 Community Feedback Reports

What To Expect:

• Class lists (Posted outside of each classroom)
• Meet your child's teachers.
• Bus Assignments (Posted throughout the building)
• Afterschool Information Table
• Student Registration Table
• Bus Inquiry Table
• Carpool Tag Registration Table

***This is an Adult Only Bike Ride***

All Lyons Farm moms, dads, parents, parent figures interested in participating should meet at Herndon Park (511 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713) at 8:00AM. Please bring a helmet! We plan to ride the American Tobacco Trail, stop at RISE Biscuits, and head back to the park around 9:30/10:00AM. NO RSVP required.

***This is an Adult Only Bike Ride***

In short, our students will request donations from friends and family while paying it forward through acts of kindness that reflect our core values of Exploration, Joy, Rigor, Justice, and Growth.

It’s completely online, takes just minutes to set up and The BEST PART: 95% of the money raised goes directly back to our school for ALL the needs we currently have--and will continue to have given our ever growing Community. No selling, no collecting money. More Details to come!

What to Expect:

• An overview of academic curriculum & school day
• General academic & behavior expectations
• General Character Strong & (SEL) Social Emotional Learning program overview

All families who live in the Lyons Farm Attendance Zone or have been admitted to our Kindergarten Dual Language Program must provide the following items for enrollment:

• Enrollment Application: Complete the application on the DPS website Click on "Enroll" and scroll down to the “Enroll your Student Here” tab.

• Child’s Birth Certificate

• Immunization Records

• North Carolina Health Assessment Form

• Proof of Residency (Accepted documents: lease, deed, or a current utility bill)

• Parent/Legal Guardian Photo ID

• Please ensure all documents are submitted promptly to secure your child's enrollment.

How to Submit Documents:
All documentation can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Uploaded directly with the online application
• Emailed
• Delivered in person

Need Help or Have Questions?
Please contact Shekera "Asia" Pope at: shekera_pope@dpsnc.net

Email: james_hopkins@dpsnc.net
Website: https://www.dpsnc.net/o/lyonsfarmelementary

Location: 906 Scott King Road, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-560-9449
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Twitter: @principaljhop