Weekly Newsletter

It’s been a busy and exciting week! Thank you to our staff, students, and families for all you do to make our school community strong and supportive.

As we continue working together to create a respectful and positive learning environment, I’d like to share an important update about student behavior during recess and in the hallways. Recently, we have noticed an increase in behavior concerns, including students not following adult directions, using unkind language, and showing a lack of respect toward staff members—especially our paraprofessionals. Our paraprofessionals play an important role in supporting students throughout the day, and they deserve the same respect as every adult in our school.

We are reminding students that expectations remain the same: follow directions the first time, keep hands and feet to themselves, walk appropriately in the hallways, and use respectful words and actions with both peers and adults. We appreciate your support at home by talking with your child about making good choices during recess and transitions, and treating all staff members with kindness and respect. Thank you for working with us to help keep our school a supportive and positive place for everyone.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’d also like to remind families that we do not allow Valentine’s that include food or candy to be passed out in classrooms due to student allergies. Paper Valentines are the best option. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

Congratulations to all of our Spelling Bee winners! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and courage to compete. You did an amazing job. We wish you the best of luck on Tuesday for the final competition at Morris.

🎉🐝✨Spelling Bee Winners:

Mrs. White- Emilia Bitunova --Charlotte Burke

Mrs. Love-Elias Simonson--Irene Collins

Mr. Betters-Thomas Cai-Joseph Terzigni

Mrs.Codey-Everton Elliot--Daniel "Tony" Kennedy

Ms.Scherben-Mara Small--Luc Kastrinakis

Mrs.Derby-Alexie Quiusky--Beckett Krol

The Class of 2027 is spreading the love and would love for you and your family to join us for a night of music, dancing, and sweet memories!

When: Friday, February 6 Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: LCC
Admission: $12 per person (pay at the door!)
This is a family event, so parents and guardians—get ready to hit the dance floor too! Please be sure to include adults in your total guest count, as children may not be dropped off. Supervision is part of the fun!
Space is limited to 200 guests, so please RSVP to help us plan an unforgettable evening.

Please reach out with any questions or cancellations to mpehlert@lenoxps.org.

We can’t wait to dance the night away with you—don’t miss this heart-filled celebration!

-Nicole & Melissa

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The Morris PTO celebrates Morris elementary student birthdays with a special, monthly birthday lunch. At their lunch period, students with birthdays that month get a small ice cream or popsicle treat, a birthday sticker, and a little birthday prize. Here is the schedule for the PTO Birthday Lunches this school year:

February: Friday, February 6th

March: Friday, March 13th

April: Friday, April 10th

May: Friday, May 1st

June: Monday, June 1st

July: Friday, June 5th

Parents and caregivers with active CORIs on file can participate in the PTO birthday lunches by helping to hand out treats and prizes. If you’d like to volunteer to help at one or more of the PTO birthday lunches, please email Haley Holmes (haleykayeholmes@hotmail.com).

• 2/10 PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
• 2/11 SEPAC Meeting 5:30 p.m.
• 2/16 - 2/20 February Break - No School
• March 19th - Science Fair 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• April 9th - Morris Talent Show
• May 20th - Kindergarten Open House

• May 21 -Spring Chorus Concert/Art Show

• June 5 - Field Day rain date June 8th

• June 9 -Spring Band Concert 4th, 5th and Orffestra