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School News
Updated Wed, May 4th
Our Family Math Event was well attended on April 19th. We hope that you enjoyed learning some math-based games to play at home.
Thank you to all the staff who helped to make the event possible and to all the families who were able to take some time from their afternoon to join us!
Updated Wed, Apr 27th
Reminder to PREORDER your Walk-A-Thon T-shirts by THIS FRIDAY! Yes, it seems early but our WALK-A-THON is coming up fast on Friday, May 27th! This is one of our kids' favorite events and a HUGE fundraiser for our school! Students ask friends and family to sponsor them (flat donations, please) in their laps around the blacktop and ALL proceeds go directly to the classrooms and our school needs. This event happens during school hours and we need lots of VOLUNTEERS for set-up and to help guide the students and tally their laps at this event. Visit thttp://www.lynhavenelempta.membershiptoolkit.com to volunteer.
TALLY THEIR LAPS, you say? How will we do that? Well, our special WALK-A-THON T-Shirts are not only a great keepsake of the event and a shirt they can wear to show their school spirit for years to come, but the t-shirts also have their lap tally boxes right on the back! Our goal is to have 100% participation in this fundraiser and as many kids sporting their Lynx spirit as possible! So turn in your first $20 in pledges by PREORDERING your special event shirt by FRIDAY, APRIL 15! (There will be NO shirts available without a Preorder.) Fill out the bright gold form that went home last week or go to our online store:
http://www.lynhavenelempta.membershiptoolkit.com to order today! Thank you for supporting our wonderful school!
--Lynhaven PTA
Updated Wed, Apr 27th
Emalie McGinnis, CUSD Director of Data Analysis and Accountabilty, joined us to discuss state testing for 3rd-5th graders.
Her presentation can be accessed here.
You may also want to check out these additional resources for more information:
Updated Fri, Apr 15th
Phase 2 of construction of the new Multipurpose Room and Staff Room/Work Room/Administration Buildings begins over Spring Break.
On April 11th you will see construction fencing blocking off most of the front of the school and some of the parking lot. Traffic in the main parking lot will be combined into one lane for morning drop-off and pick-up, due to the fencing and space needed for demolition.
Please be aware that this new traffic pattern may slow down traffic and all drivers will need to follow the No Left Turn onto Cypress between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to ensure traffic continues to flow.
On April 11th, the Main Office will be located in Room 2 and the current office building will be fenced off for demolition.
We know this will be inconvenient and also know that the long-term benefit of this construction will be great for our students and school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Updated Fri, Apr 22nd
Phase 2 of construction of the new Multipurpose Room and Staff Room/Work Room/Administration Buildings begins over Spring Break.
On April 11th you will see construction fencing blocking off most of the front of the school and some of the parking lot. Traffic in the main parking lot will be combined into one lane for morning drop-off and pick-up, due to the fencing and space needed for demolition.
Please be aware that this new traffic pattern may slow down traffic and all drivers will need to follow the No Left Turn onto Cypress between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to ensure traffic continues to flow.
On April 11th, the Main Office will be located in Room 2 and the current office building will be fenced off for demolition.
We know this will be inconvenient and also know that the long-term benefit of this construction will be great for our students and school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Updated Wed, Apr 13th
Lynhaven will start state testing on April 19, and run through May 19. All students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will participate.
Please make it a priority to arrive on time have your child at school every day and on time. Most testing will occur in the morning.
So that our students may have their best opportunity to succeed and demonstrate all that they’ve learned this year, we ask that you...
- help your child get a full night of sleep during our testing window.
- help your child eat a healthy breakfast and bring a snack (if possible).
- help your child arrive on time to school.
- schedule all activities and appointments after school hours.
Updated Wed, Apr 13th
Mr. Alejandro Prado, our Adaptive PE teacher, and Ms. Fruzza, on of our PE teachers, will be supporting our Special Olympics event on Monday, April 11th, 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Students from the SDC classes will participate in a kickball game ( similar to baseball, but
using a soccer ball instead) along with stations for the students to enjoy when they are
waiting their turn to play the kickball game. At the end of the event, the student-athletes will receive a participation reward for this exciting experience.
Parents of student athletes are invited to attend. General Education students from each classroom will be attending the event to cheer on our student athletes.
Updated Wed, Apr 13th
Please join us for a Family Math Night on April 19th from 2:30-4:00 PM. The event will take place, in person at Lynhaven
Come learn some important tips and strategies for supporting math at home. Then join Lynhaven teachers and staff to play some math games which you can play with your child at home.
Each family who signs up will receive a math kit, with supplies and directions to play all kinds of fun math games at home, plus an additional prize! (Please note that families who joined us for our Math Night in October will not receive an additional math kit, but we will have all supplies on hand for the games.)
Limited space available. Please sign up via this Google Form: Spring Math Night Sign Up
Updated Mon, Apr 11th
Mr. Shandonay shared several strategies for dealing with the on-going stress of life and the continued stress of the pandemic:
- talking it out
- exercising
- getting outside
- laughing/humor
- deep breathing/meditation
- taking time to do 1 thing you like to do, every day
- sleeping enough
- socializing with friends
- knowing your energy zappers
- taking mental health breaks
Mr. Shandonay compiled local and national mental health resources:
Finally, Mr. Shandonay shared a few short videos:
You can learn more about the stress bucket in this video.
You can learn more about parent burnout in this video.
You can learn more about the benefits of laughter in this video.
We hope you find these resources helpful!