Panther Press

April 13: Lothrop PTO @ Lothrop Library-6:30 PM with virtual option

April 18-22: Spring Break

April 25-May 6: SBAC Grades 3-6

April 28-Pittsford Reads

End of Year Dates

May 12-Middle Level-Celebration of Learning

May 19-Pittsford Reads

May 26-Primary-Celebration of Learning

June 2-OV 6th Grade Family Night-5:00 PM-6:00 PM

June 3-Boston Trip

June 8-6th Grade Lothrop Step-up Day to OV @ 9:00 AM-11:30 AM

June 9-Rain Date for Panther Palooza (If Friday looks crumby, we will move to Thursday)

June 10-Panther Palooza

June 13-Awards Assembly and Graduation Practice

June 14-6th Grade Last Walk of the Halls

June 14-6th grade Graduation @ 6:30 PM

Learners in grades 3-6 will participate in Smarter Balances Assessment Consortium (SBAC) when they return from break. They will be administered on the weeks of April 24th and June 1. There are 3 ELA assessments and 3 math assessments. Learners are given unlimited time to complete and they have frequent breaks offered. Certainly NOT the "achievement" tests of years gone by.

The SBAC assessments are a part of our programming and the outcomes inform our next steps in instruction and support; as well as what we offer learners in the future. Supporting learners with a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast either at home or in school will set them up for success to ensure that we can see all that they have learned over the past year and prior.

If you have any questions about the assessments, please do not hesitate to reach out to me! (Debbie)

Dear Lothrop Community,

I am both exhausted and exhilarated! Does that make sense? I want to thank all of the families and Lothrop school for the opportunity to work with the students. I truly wish I had these types of opportunities as a young child, I think I would have loved it! Our community comes together to create a show like nothing I have ever seen. Whenever I have a need, I ask the community and there has always been someone to answer the call. I am amazed by the positive impact of the experience on the children. The student that could NEVER get on stage can now run, dance and sing as their character. The student that may struggle in academics, can memorize lyrics and dance moves and in doing so finds success. These are the victories that make me do the theater productions year after year. I credit Mary Desforges, she came up with an April Break theater group in 2015 and I haven't stopped since! Thank you Mary and Lothrop (and Brandon) Community for consistently supporting these productions. The team of Lothrop staff behind this is unparalleled. Please thank them individually when you can, because I couldn't do any of this without them! Carolyn Bruce, Nicole Roy, Christine Tate, Deb Alexander, Pat Quenneville, Kevin Duggan, Stacey Pearsons, Nancy Kay, Mackenzie Wilson, Kevin White, the Lothrop Facilities Team and last but not least Sara Eddy! Thank you Dennis Marden and Friends of the Brandon Town Hall. Thank you ALL!

Most Sincerely,

Kelly Connaughton

More pictures to follow!

Kelly Connaughton's amazing set work!

3/4 Lothrop Players dedicate their production of the Jungle Book to Mrs. Pat Quenneville for her service to learners for over 40 years!

“Sick people should not be at school.” - Dr. Rebecca Bell

Stay home when you are sick

• Any person with symptoms of illness should stay home until they have been fever-free, without the use of medication, for 24 hours and have markedly improved symptoms. Anyone ill at school, will be sent home.

COVID-19 Testing

• 2 negative antigen tests, as close to 24 hours apart as possible, or 1 PCR or LAMP test are recommended before returning to school for anyone with the following symptoms:

• Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or Vomiting, Diarrhea or New loss of taste or smell.

Testing for new symptoms is recommended even for those who have tested positive within the last 90 days

• If a person is not up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines or is unvaccinated, testing is recommended:

• No earlier than day 4, take 2 antigen tests 24 hours apart OR

• On or after day 5, take a PCR or LAMP test

• If you develop symptoms at any time, get tested regardless of vaccination status.

Notify the school nurse of any student with symptoms of illness.

Antigen and LAMP tests are currently available at all RNESU schools.

The Veggie VanGo flier for the monthly event at Otter Valley is below. There will be no delivery to Lothrop on April 22nd as it is during spring break. Families are welcome to get shares at OV on that date. No sign-up is necessary. Delivery to Lothrop will be available in May.

Don't forget about the Lothrop PTO when you shop on Amazon smile. Follow the link and the PTO will get a portion of your purchase. Or search for Pittsford parent teacher on Amazon smile. Thank you! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/03-6011454

Please contact Kelly Connaughton if you would like some coupons for $2 off a haircut at SportClips in Rutland. The PTO gets $2 for every coupon and you get $2 off!!

Reusable bags - help the environment and support the PTO! $5 for a set of 4 bags. 2 sandwich bags, 2 snack bags. Dishwasher safe! PM or email lothroppto@rnesu.org or Kelly Connaughton kfield16@yahoo.com Cash, Check or Square payments accepted: https://lothrop-pto.square.site/ Checks payable to Lothrop PTO.

Shop at Price Chopper/Market 32 to help our school earn free classroom equipment! Please link your AdvantEdge card to our school at: rewards.pricechopper.com. Each time you shop and have your linked card scanned, our school will earn free classroom equipment, all donated by Price Chopper/ Market 32.

How Supporters can Enroll their AdvantEdge Cards to your school:

Lothrop School Code: 15378

Parents and supporters need to sign up at https://rewards.pricechopper.com even if they participated in the past!

If a supporter doesn't already have a Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card, they can sign-up for one at any Price Chopper store or visit us online at www.pricechopper.com.

2021-22 PTO Officers:

President-Sybren Spensley

Vice President-Kate Lathrop

Treasurer-Brett and Hillary Mullin

Secretary- Meghan Fox

Facebook Page & Group

We have a public page and a private group, we will be posting items/updates in the private group as well as the public page. Please 'like' our page and request to be added to the group (link).

Meetings

For the time being, The Lothrop PTO meets the second Wednesday of the month ONLINE at 6:30pm. ALL Lothrop families are considered members of the PTO and are welcome to attend meetings. Meeting notices/invites will be posted in the private Facebook group.

Help Needed

We are always looking for folks willing to help with various tasks and events so please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to contribute.

Lothroppto@rnesu.org

BROC Community Action can provide fuel and utility assistance to those in need through the winter months. BROC is also a great resource for free/low-cost food, clothing, household needs, and more. You can reach them at 802-775-0878 or visit www.broc.org.

Also, never hesitate to call us if you or a family you know is in need. You can reach Jed Pauls (School Counselor) at 483-2242 ext. 2409 or Melanie Parker (School Nurse) at 483-2242 ext. 2422.