Leverett: School to Home Connection

Happy November, Leverett Families!

November is here, and we have so much to look forward to as we head into the season of gratitude! We are incredibly thankful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families who make Leverett such a special place to learn and grow.

Our Capturing Kids' Hearts character word for November is TEAMWORK! Throughout the month, we'll focus on the importance of working together, encouraging one another, celebrating our differences, and making sure everyone feels valued and included. After all, it takes all of us working together to make our Leverett pride ROAR!

We have an exciting month ahead filled with student performances, special celebrations, family events, and opportunities to connect with our school community. Please mark your calendars for these important dates!

#HEARourROAR

Here are events that will take place at Leverett:

Nov. 2: Food Pantry (1:00-2:00 PM) in Leverett car-line

Nov. 5: Fourth-Grade Musical (6:00 PM in Leverett Gym)

Nov. 6: Razorback Women's Basketball Game (3rd & 4th grade students)

Nov. 9: Fall Picture Make-up Day

Nov. 9: Grade 4 Trulit Field Trip

Nov. 9: Leverett Spirit Night at City Park (4:00-8:00 PM)

Nov. 11: Veteran's Day Morning Celebration (see flyer below)

Nov. 19: Thanksgiving Lunch (during student scheduled lunch times)

Nov. 20: Popcorn Day

Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 1: Leverett PTO Meeting (off campus)

Dec. 7: Food Pantry (1:00-2:00 PM) in Leverett car-line

Dec. 18: Winter Celebrations (2:00-3:00 PM)

If your child is signed up to ride the bus, you will receive correspondence from the Transportation Department. If you have not previously signed up your child for transportation, please call the Leverett main office at (479) 444-3077 to sign up. Please note that it may take up to two weeks from the time you enroll in transportation for you to receive an assignment.

Leverett Elementary is honored to invite veterans who are part of our Leverett family to join us for a special Veterans Day Morning Celebration on Wednesday, November 11th, from 7:50–8:10 AM in the Leverett Gym!

During our school-wide morning meeting, students will honor our veterans with the National Anthem and a special Veterans Day song as we recognize the courage, service, and sacrifices of those who have served our country. Our special guests will have VIP seating in the gym! Veterans are asked to check in at the main office upon arrival.

❤️🤍💙 Please RSVP by November 9th by calling the Leverett main office at (479) 444-3077 so we can ensure we have plenty of VIP seating available.

We look forward to celebrating and thanking the heroes within our Leverett community! 🇺🇸🦁

Leverett is excited to host our Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 19th. Families will check in at the main office and report to the cafeteria to receive their student. Lunch will be eaten in the gym. Please RSVP by emailing our Office Assistant, Meredith Thomas, at meredith.thomas@fayar.net or by calling our main office (479) 444-3077 by Friday, November 13th. Please contact your child's teacher for lunch time information. All family members are welcome to bring a lunch for themselves and/or their lion or buy a Thanksgiving lunch in the cafeteria. Adult lunches are $5.00. Exact change or check are accepted. We cannot provide change. Please be sure to bring a photo I.D. to enter the building. We hope to see you there!

• Student Arrival: 7:25-8:10 AM

• Student Dismissal: 3:10-3:25 PM

• Bus Transportation: Buses will drop off students at the school after 7:25 a.m. If you have any questions regarding your child’s bus information, please contact the Leverett Main Office.

• Student ID Tags for Bus Riders: Students who ride a bus will receive an ID badge. Students must swipe their ID badge when they get on and off the bus. The card will tell parents/ guardians when the bus is near their stop. Only students with a bus ID tag will be allowed to use bus services.

• Car Rider Transportation: Students can be dropped off and picked up in the Lower Garland Street parking lot through the car line. A Leverett staff member will be there to receive them.

• Drop-off begins at 7:25 a.m. and ends at 8:00 a.m.

• Pick-up begins at 3:10 p.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m.

• Please remain in your car at all times. A staff member will escort your child to and from your vehicle. Please do not let your child out of the car unless you see a staff member.

• If you arrive later than the times listed above, please go to the main office.

• Car Rider Tag: To pick up your child, the Leverett Car Rider Tag must be displayed. If the vehicle does not have a car rider tag, the driver’s license of the person picking up the student(s) must be verified through the Leverett office staff and the student’s emergency card. Thank you for helping our car rider system run safely and smoothly. Your child’s safety is our top priority. Parents cannot walk to the car line area and pick up their student. They must be in a car for the student to be a car rider.

• Walkers: Walkers will be dismissed at the playground gate on Cleveland Street. Please wait for a school staff member to bring your student to you. Make sure to have the car rider tag to receive your child. Walkers can be picked up between 3:10 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. Please do not pick up your student as a walker if you are driving a car. Thank you!

• SKC: Students who are signed up for SKC will report to the cafeteria at the end of the school day. SKC will begin on the first day of school, August 12th for students in grades 1 through 4. SKC will begin for kindergarten students on Tuesday, August 19th.

SKC

• The Boys and Girls Club provides after school care for students. If you are interested in signing your child up for SKC, please visit their website for more information.

Changes in Student Transportation: Please notify the main office of any student transportation changes before 1:00 PM. This will ensure that your child goes to the correct location after school. Thank you for your cooperation!

Communication from Leverett Administration: Leverett administration will communicate through Thrillshare, School Status and Bloomz to update you on important information. Please be sure to sign up for alerts.If you need assistance, please contact the main office or your child’s teacher.

School Newsletter: Leverett will publish a monthly electronic newsletter with school information at the beginning of each month. These newsletters will be shared on the school-wide Bloomz app, classroom teachers’ Bloomz app, Thrillshare, the Leverett website, and the Leverett Facebook page.

• Monday Newsletter: Teachers will share a weekly electronic newsletter with the families of their students every Monday through Bloomz.

• Monday Work Folder: Teachers will send home a large envelope on Mondays that contain student work from the previous week. Please sign the back of the envelope and return to school the following day.

• Quarterly Phone Calls: Teachers will call their student’s parents at least once per quarter of the school year to update them on their child’s performance at school.

• If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress at school, please reach out to their teacher.

Are you connected to our school and your child's classroom through the Bloomz app? Receive weekly classroom updates, photos of your student learning, school-wide information, and much more in a user friendly format! Bloomz also offers translation in over 90 different languages! Need to sign up? Read the information below. If you need assistance, please contact the Leverett Main Office!

School Bloomz: Receive notifications, updates, information on events, and monthly School Newsletters!

• Instructions to download Bloomz app:

• Download the Bloomz app.

• Click "Join Bloomz" followed by "Enter Code."

• Enter the code and create your account.

• To connect to your child’s class on Bloomz, click "Add Class/Group" and enter the classroom teacher’s code (provided by the teacher).

Leverett Nurse: Kristi Taunton kristi.taunton@fayar.net

Student Medications: If your child needs to take medication during school hours, contact our school nurse, Nurse Kristi (kristi.taunton@fayar.net). Parents must bring prescription or over-the-counter medications to the school nurse and complete the documentation. Students are not allowed to bring prescription or over-the-counter medications to school.

Our Leverett Lions shine so bright! Each month, our students focus on a different character trait. Our October Character Trait was Self Direction. In November, our students will focus on teamwork! Congratulations to the following students for being recognized as their grade level's student of the month!

Kindergarten: Carson Cook

First Grade: Norah Sabon

Second Grade: Isabelle Leos

Third Grade: Mujtaba Alawadi

Fourth Grade: Anastasia Morgan

• Music/ Art Teacher: Mrs. Reed (shelley.reed@fayar.net) Bloomz Code: JY4E4V

• P.E. Teacher: Coach Bailey (shae.bailey@fayar.net) Bloomz Code: ZPCQUM

• Library Teacher/ Innovator’s Workshop Teacher: Mrs. Powers (elizabeth.powers@fayar.net) Bloomz Code: XBJA6G

• Students will participate in guidance lessons provided by the school counselor each month.

• School Counselor: Mrs. Clark (erin.clark@fayar.net)

• Breakfast: 7:25-8:10 AM (in cafeteria)

• We are excited to share that breakfast will be free for all students this school year. Please make sure that your child arrives to school with plenty of time to eat breakfast before going to class.

• Lunch: Students in kindergarten through fourth grade eat lunch in the cafeteria. Parents are welcome to eat lunch with their student. Please check in at the main office. Parents cannot come to the classroom or recess without prior approval by the teacher and administration. Your child’s teacher will share your students lunch time.

• All students will have the option to purchase school breakfast and lunch. If you are interested in applying for free lunch, please complete the form. Students may purchase a lunch or bring their own lunch. Breakfast and lunch will be eaten in the cafeteria. Our staff cannot heat up breakfast or lunch for students.

• School Meal Links:

• Free and Reduced Lunch Application

• School Bucks (Add money to your student’s account)

• Leverett School Breakfast/ Lunch Menu

• Snack: Each grade level has a designated snack time. Please send your child to school with a healthy snack. Teachers greatly appreciate snack donations to share with students who do not have a snack.

• Water Bottles: Send your child to school with a sealable water bottle labeled with their name. All our water fountains have been replaced with bottle-filling stations.

Personal Electronic Devices: There will be no access to personal electronics during the day. These items must be kept inside their backpack. This includes cell phones, smart watches, etc. Watch for more information from the district. FPS Personal Electronic Device Procedure for Elementary Schools

Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Students are prohibited from wearing clothing that is offensive or disruptive to the learning environment. Students are prohibited from wearing hoods on their heads, hats (unless designated as a hat day), slippers, or clothing that does not cover their midriff or undergarments. Students are required to wear tennis shoes to participate in P.E. Your child’s teacher will share information concerning the cycle days that your child will attend P.E. Students are encouraged to wear clothing that allows them to be comfortable and able to be active at school. If you have any questions concerning the student dress code, please contact Leverett administration (see page 114 in the FPS Parent Information Handbook).

Leverett Lions ROAR everyday in the classroom, in the hallway, on the playground, in the cafeteria, and on the bus! Do you know how to ROAR like a LION? ROAR stands for...

Ready to Learn

Outstanding Friend

Always Respectful

Responsible Citizen

Our students have been learning what it means to ROAR like a Leverett lion! We look forward to recognizing our lions this school year for following our school-wide ROAR expectations!

#HEARourROAR

Space for clubs is limited and will be first come, first served. Signing up for a club does not guarantee a spot. Students who participate in after-school clubs will need a permission slip completed by their parent/guardian and to have someone pick them up at 4:30 PM. Parents/ guardians must be on time for pickup and have their ID with them. An after-school snack will be provided.

Here are current clubs that we have at Leverett:

Chess Club

Staff Leader: Morgan Karrant

Grades 1-4

Day of the week club is held: Thursdays

Begins on 9/17

Girl Scouts

Staff Leader: Erin Clark & Sharon Busteed

Day of the week club is held: Tuesdays

Begins on 8/24

Young Artist Club

Staff Leader: Pam Hollowell

Day of the week club is held: Tuesdays

K-2 students

Begins on 9/15

Student Leadership Team

Staff Leaders: Karrant, Cremo, & Jesse

After-school meeting dates: 11/10 & 12/8

Are you interested in starting an after school club? Please email Ms. Cremo at christie.cremo@fayar.net. All clubs are required to have a Leverett staff member sponsor and supervise for student safety. Thank you!

The 21st Century Grant Program is in full swing for the 2026–2027 school year! This FREE after-school program is open to ALL 3rd and 4th grade students and meets Monday through Friday from 3:15–5:30 p.m.

This program is FREE for all third and fourth grade students and is returning to Asbell, but is new to both Leverett and Owl Creek this year.

Fall programming will begin at ALL locations on Monday, August 17th.

Students will enjoy a fun, engaging environment filled with hands-on learning, academic support, enrichment activities, and opportunities to build friendships while growing both inside and outside the classroom.

Ready to join the adventure? Check out the informational flyer and use the registration link to sign up today!

Your child's attendance is critical to their success at school. Parents and Guardians, please be sure to submit a note if your child needs to be absent. Notes can be sent to school by student or shared electronically through email Mrs. Thomas (meredith.thomas@fayar.net).

For an absence to be considered excused, you must:

-Provide the Child's Name

-The date(s) of the absence(s)

-Excuse for why they are absent (see list of possible excused absences below)

Notes must be submitted within 5 days of the absence

Possible reasons for absence to be considered excused:

-Note from parent that the child is sick (can be used for first 6 absences per semester)

-Doctor's (Medical/ Mental Health) or Dental note

-Death or illness in immediate family

-Observance of recognized holidays observed by the student's faith

-Student appointment at a government agency

-Participation in FFA, FHA, or 4-H sanctioned activity

Parent written excuses can only be accepted for the first 6 consecutive absences per semester. Once a student has reached 6 absences, parent-written notes can no longer be accepted per attendance policy.

Please review the following actions that will occur upon the following absences:

3 Unexcused Absences: Bloomz note, 3 Day Letter, and/or phone call reminder from school.

5 Unexcused Absences: Phone call, Attendance letter, and attendance plan & meeting (if notes are not received within 5 days)

10 Total absences: Phone call, 10 Day Attendance letter, and attendance plan & meeting. Possible DHS referral.

15+ Total absences: Review of attendance plan and meeting with School Administration and School Social Worker. Possible DHS and/or Truancy Court Referral.

Tardies/ Early Release: Having your child arrive at school on time and stay all day is critical to their learning. Our students learn from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Excessive tardies and early releases will affect your child's attendance record and may require an attendance plan if deemed necessary by the principal and/or attendance committee.

-If your child arrives between 8:10 to 10:00 they are Tardy for the AM

-If your child arrives between 10:01 and 11:40 AM they are 1/2 day absent for the AM

-If your child leaves school between 11:41 and 1:30 they are 1/2 absent for the PM

-If your child leaves after 1:30 they are Tardy for the PM

Your child's attendance is recorded daily in ESchool. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's attendance, please call the Leverett Main Office at (479) 444-3077. Thank you!

Although we understand that illness occurs, we encourage all students to be present at school as much as possible. Please reach out to administration at any time if you have attendance concerns for your student.

School Wide Attendance Goal: : Leverett Lions Strive for Five or less Absences for the school year!

Our Leverett Lions compete weekly to see which grade level will have the best overall student attendance.

Our goal is for all grades to have 95% or more of their students attend school daily. Each week, we announce the grade level who had the best attendance for the entire school. The grade level with the best attendance will have a blue ribbon by their grade on the attendance bulletin board outside of the courtyard. At the end of the month, the grade level that has the most blue ribbons will receive an incentive. In addition, any grade level who has 95% or higher attendance each week will receive an incentive at the end of the month regardless of the number of blue ribbons they earn.

Grade Level Attendance Winners:

At the end of each month, we will recognize the grade level with the best attendance for the month. This is tracked weekly on the attendance bulletin board across from the courtyard.

Class Attendance Recognition: At the end of each month, the class with the overall best student attendance will receive an attendance reward poster to hang outside of their door, and receive an incentive.

Individual Student Recognition each Quarter:

Students will receive incentives each quarter for maintaining 5 or less absences during the school year.

Leverett Elementary has a school-based counselor through Arisa Health. If you are interested in learning more about school-based counseling opportunities for your student, please contact the school counselor or Leverett Administration.

Happy birthday to our students born in the month of November. A birthday certificate will be sent home with your student this month. We hope you enjoy your day!