DREAM IT! ACHIEVE IT! December 2014 LYMAN LEDGER Lyman Elementary School 14222 Old Highway 49 Gulfport, MS 39503 PH 228-832-2257 Beth Moran, Principal Melissa Saucier, Assistant Principal Jeannie VanAlstyne, ILC We DREAM at Lyman Elementary Making a Difference by Respecting, Excelling, Appreciating & Motivating What's Happening? December 5 Dance 6-8pm $5 December 8-12 Santa Workshop December 18 PTO Meeting/2nd Grade Presentation December 19 60% School Day December 22-Jan 2 Holiday Break The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is the FROM THE PRINCIPAL We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. We are now preparing for semester exams and getting ready for a new semester here at Lyman Elementary. November was a busy month here at Lyman. PTO and the school held successful fundraisers to help give back to our teachers and students at Lyman. Coach Calhoun with “Move to Learn” came to visit our campus and encouraged students to exercise their bodies in order to increase academic achievement. The Perk Players also came to Lyman and put on a “Bucket Filling” performance to promote positive behavior. primary piece of federal legislation dealing with the education of children and youth in homeless situations. In compliance with federal and state regulations, the district and Lyman Elementary strive to meet the educational needs of homeless students. Through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, the district and Lyman Elementary are able to provide homeless students access to school and appropriate services while reducing school transfers and enhancing December promises for a lot of excitement as well. Our first school dance will be held this Friday, December 5th from 6-8pm. The cost is $5.00 per student and concessions will be sold as well. Students must have below 6 demerits and no bus discipline in order to attend. Santa’s Workshop will be open all next week. The cost of all items will be $2.00 and students will have the opportunity to purchase items for family and friends during their activity period all week long. We appreciate your commitment to your child’s education. Partners in Education, educational stability and continuity. Some of the Mrs. Moran Students of the Month-November In- Each month, students are recognized for being model dreamers at Lyman Elementary by making a different through respecting, excelling, appreciating, and motivating. The following students are recognized for October: Medical resources or referrals (when applicable) It is also our goal to strengthen parental involvement and to ensure the educational rights of unaccompanied youth. If you should have questions about the services and resources available, please contact Nettie Martin, Lyman Social Worker, @ 228-832-2257. Thank you. www.thelearningodyssey.com The Harrison County School District has purchased this program for all students in grades K-8. This is a web-based program that provides individualized instruction based on the results from the NWEA assessments that your child takes three times a year. We suggest that your child work in this program for at least 15 minutes each night. Lyman Ledger Kindergarten Brody Gipson Braiden Bearup Aiden Botros Assata Davis 1st Grade Jayidan Parker Makayla Williams Zya Jennings Dalaydrionna Lynch Akyia Barnes 2nd Grade Jazmyne Peterson Hayden Havens Jamaeya Richardson Chase Bass 3rd Grade Landon Lee Sarah Sims Akeelah Davis Vincent Greco 4th Grade Flymonte Cobb Ethan Gobblie Aiden Morton Brooke McLeod 5th Grade Joel Jones Danica Steakly DeCarlos Calhoun Kristen Ruggles 6th Grade Ai’yana Black Robert Zastrow Nehemiah Davis Skyler Richardson Jennings’ Class Channing Johnson Smith’s Class Bishop Rogers 1 DREAM IT! ACHIEVE IT! December 2014 MOVE TO LEARN VISITS LYMAN ELEMENTARY! Coach Calhoun made a visit to Lyman Elementary and encouraged students to exercise their bodies and their minds in order to boost their achievement. All grades attended and participated in various “Move to Learn” videos and activities. The Move to Learn videos feature Coach Calhoun leading students in simple movement exercises that can be done in a small space. Teachers are noticing that incorporating the fitness breaks in the classroom has increased their students’ ability to learn and to focus on schoolwork. The fitness breaks help teachers create positive learning environments and promote effective classroom management. These brief, organized, and free classroom movement breaks can help teachers manage their students’ energy levels so that after a fitness break children’s brains are more focused and ready to learn or take a test. These breaks were developed by Mississippians for Mississippi children. Research shows us that when we exercise our body we are also exercising our brain. Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs! The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm) each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/antivirals/ whatyoushould.htm) that can be used to treat and prevent the flu. 1. Avoid close contact. 2. Stay home when you are sick. 3. Cover your mouth and nose. 4. Clean your hands. 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. 6. Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Lyman Ledger LYE SAFETY ISSUE NEEDS YOUR HELP! We have a designated car rider drop off in front of the cafeteria between 7:00-7:25am. We have 4 adults that will be on duty to watch your child get out of the car and walk to class. The front parking should only be used if you are later than 7:25am, walking medication in to the nurse, or need to see someone in the office. We have students being dropped off in front of the school in the mornings. The front of the school is extremely congested with bus traffic, students walking from the apartments, and regular traffic. Please help us keep our students safe and follow the above guidelines. December 2014 Page 2
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