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Good afternoon, Lancashire Families!

Fall conferences are almost here! Please schedule a conference with your child’s teacher for Thursday, October 22, or Friday, October 23. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and work together to support their success. School will be closed for students on both days.

🎭 Vocabulary Parade — Grades K–5

Families are welcome to join us at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 26, for our first-ever Vocabulary Parade! Designated viewing areas will be available for families to enjoy our students’ creativity and vocabulary knowledge.

A two-page information letter was sent home and posted on ClassDojo. Please contact Jane Rapuano at jane.rapuano@bsd.k12.de.us with any questions.

📅 November School Closures

Please mark your calendars! School will be closed for students on:

• Monday, November 2: Professional Responsibilities Day

• Tuesday, November 3: Election Day

🏅 November Awards Assemblies

We look forward to celebrating our students’ achievements at our first-marking-period awards assemblies! Families will receive an invitation if their child is being recognized.

• Wednesday, November 4: Grades 4–5 at 10:00 a.m.

• Thursday, November 5: Grades 2–3 at 9:30 a.m.

• Friday, November 6: Kindergarten–Grade 1 at 9:30 a.m.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Your partnership makes a meaningful difference in our students’ success!

Please contact your child’s teacher or our administrative team with any questions or concerns. Administrators are available to meet with families upon request; please call the school or email us to arrange a time.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Regina Roberts, Principal
regina.roberts@bsd.k12.de.us

Warren Mays, Assistant Principal
warren.mays@bsd.k12.de.us

What is MTSS?

MTSS is a school-wide approach that helps all students succeed—academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. It ensures that students get the right support at the right time based on their individual needs.

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Key Things Parents Should Know:

1. MTSS is for ALL students.
It’s not just for students who are struggling. Every student benefits from strong, research-based instruction and support through MTSS.

2. Support is given in “tiers.”

· Tier 1: Quality academic instruction, pro-active behavioral and social-emotional support for ALL students.

· Tier 2: Small group support for students who need extra help (with anything impacting school success)

· Tier 3: Individualized support for students with more intensive needs in a specific area(s).

3. Decisions are based on data.
Teachers and school problem solving teams (PST) regularly review how students are doing through classroom performance, assessments, and other data. This helps them decide what kind of support is needed—and when to adjust it.

4. MTSS helps with more than academics.
In addition to reading and math, MTSS can help students improve behavior, focus, organization, and social-emotional skills. A student can be pre-referred to the PST team (Tier 2/3) for anything impacting school success.

5. It’s flexible.
Students can move between levels of support as their needs change. The goal is to give support only as long as it’s needed.

6. You are a partner.
As a parent, you’ll be kept informed if your child is receiving additional support. Your input matters! Feel free to ask questions, share concerns, and work with your child’s teachers and school problem solving team (PST). If your child is referred to the PST, the leader will contact you to discuss the referral. You will receive a parent letter as well as a parent questionnaire. You are a partner in the process.

Can you refer your child to the PST team? Absolutely! Please call the school’s PST leader, Special Education Coordinator (SEC), or 504 coordinator (contact information listed below).

7. MTSS is not special education or a 504 plan.
MTSS is different from special education services or 504 plan accommodations—but it can help the school identify if a student may need additional support.

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Questions?
Talk to your child’s teacher or the school’s problem-solving team leader. They’re happy to explain how MTSS works in your school and how it can support your child.

• Our school's PST leader is: Mrs. Deanna Eyler

If your student receives services under an IEP or 504, MTSS problem-solving happens with the IEP or 504 team.

Please call the SEC or 504 coordinator to set up a meeting.

• Our school’s SEC is: Mrs. Christine Fisher
• Our school’s 504 coordinator is Ms. Alyssa Maxwell

A huge thank you to everyone who facilitated, volunteered, and participated in Fall Fest this weekend! Despite the sudden chill, it was a fantastic turnout! The kids showed up dressed to impress and ready for fun; the trunks were spooktacularly decorated; raffle prizes found their lucky winners; and a fang-tastic time was had by all! 🎃👻

Want to score a win with your Lion cub? Join the PTA at our next meeting on November 19th, and you'll be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free Lancashire "Eagles" logo T-shirt for your child! PTA Membership

Parent/Teacher Conferences are Thursday, October 22nd, and Friday, October 23rd! Help keep our amazing teachers fueled and refreshed during these long conference days by donating snacks and beverages. Visit our Teacher Conference Wishlist to contribute. All wishlist items will be shipped directly to PTA President Erin Krause and delivered to the school on Thursday, October 22nd. Thank you for helping support our dedicated teachers!

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October 19 - October 23

Thursday, October 22 - Schools Closed: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 23 -Schools Closed: Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 26 - October 30:

Monday, October 26 - Vocabulary Parade @ 9:30

Friday, October 30 -Marking Period One Ends