Lower School Update - August 12, 2019

Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year
Welcome to all new students to Graded, and welcome back to those that are returning. Last week was a great week of introductions to new grade levels and classes. We are excited for the year ahead!

News from the Library

Please bookmark the LS Library website to access educational videos and full-length ebooks for the kids, and magazines for YOU (see Teacher Resources tab). You’ll also find book recommendations and more. Don’t miss the cool new changes to our library catalog, Destiny Discover.  There are lots of new features that make searching easier for kids. 

We’ve been getting lots of emails from students working on the Reading World Cup! Great job everyone! Booklets should be turned in to homeroom teachers by August 14. 

I hope your family had a great time reading over the vacation. We still have over 800 books checked out from before vacation, and would love to have those books back for other students to use. Please return past checkouts and get more books! Feel free to stop by Monday or Tuesday (Aug. 12-13)  for our preview days of all of the amazing new books. 

Twelve Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to School

After a break adjusting to the routine of school can take longer for some children. This article gives some tips for parents to help with the adjustment to school. The suggestions are beneficial for both younger and older children. 

Class Photos
Class and individual photos will be taken next week. Please find the schedule below and remind your child to dress for the picture on the date indicated:

First  Grade

Shannon Wilker Daphne Heineberg Susan Burnquist Lisa England

Aug. 22 Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 23

10:40 11:10 10:40 11:10

- Class pictures will be taken on the same day/time as individual pictures. 

- August 22 = D Day, August 23 = E Day

- Make up for individual photos will be taken on August 26.            

Upcoming Important Dates

August 16	8:00-9:30 am PTA Welcome Coffee for All Parents (Cafeteria) 9:30-10:30 am LS Activities Fair (Student Center)
August 19	9:00 am LS After School Activities Online Registration begins
August 22	LS School Pictures (class schedule will be sent this week) 4:00 pm LS After School Activities Online Registration closes
August 23	LS School Pictures (class schedule will be sent this week)
August 26	LS After School Activities Begin
August 29	6:00-9:00 pm Lower School Open House

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