LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Take Regular Breaks: Encourage your child to take short breaks during study sessions to reset and recharge. Breaks can improve concentration and retention, especially as the end of a long day. Please continue to communicate with us here at LUES.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Time Management: Help your child establish time management skills, such as estimating how much time a task will take and allocating sufficient time for studying and completing assignments. This is a skill that will last them a lifetime! Can your child read an analog clock (not digital)? Does your child know how to calculate elapsed time? These are all skills that students struggle with during math class. This will also help with teaching time management at home. Always reach out to anyone at LUES for questions or concerns.
Check out our book display in the media center celebrating Constitution Day at Lyons Upper 🇺🇸#shine
LUES Homecoming Dress Up Day for Wednesday 9/18/24 : WESTERN DAY
Dress Code Applies
Dear LUES,
We will recognize Constitution Day on September 17 at LUES. Public Law 108-447 requires the designation of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 of each year. The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.
If you have a seventh-grade student, an updated immunization record must be submitted to TCMS. Students were given letters to parents explaining the immunization updates and requirements. Please get your child's immunization turned in as soon as possible. For more information, contact TCMS Nurse at 912-524-3305 or candace.williams@toombs.k12.ga.us
LUES DECADES DAY for Homecoming is Tuesday 9/17/24. Dress Code applies.
How do you feel when you get a compliment/encouragement from a stranger? Pretty good? It's a good feeling when someone notices something about you. But what about when someone you really care about compliments/encourages you? That's a great feeling, and it's what our kids feel when we use words to point out how special they are. A child who feels valued and accepted by his or her family can change the world. So don't underestimate the importance of keeping a list of compliments/words of encouragement for kids on hand.
If you struggle to be creative with your words, here is a list to try.
LUES ANTI-BULLY SHOW (9/24/24) PERMISSION SLIPS As part of our Positive Behavior Rewards, we would like to take students on a field trip to the PAL Theatre to see the Anti-Bully Show "SUPER ME". Please return permission slips (filled out front and back) and $6 to attend the show. In order for students to qualify, they must have excellent behavior from 9/20/24-9/24/24 (4 days)- no office referrals and no classroom referrals. As always, we will accept donations for any student(s) that cannot afford to attend.
Dear LUES Families,
We would like to invite you to our 2nd Title I meeting at LUES on 9/26/24 at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Estimadas familias de LUES,
Nos gustaría invitarlo a nuestra segunda reunión de Título I en LUES el 26/09/24 a las 3:30 p.m. en la cafeteria.
LUES Participates in FIT Georgia
As part of your child's physical education program, Lyons Upper Elementary is preparing to take part in the FIT Georgia physical fitness assessment. All students in grades 3-5 will participate in this assessment, which aligns with the state law requiring schools to measure areas of fitness related to the health of students, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body competition.
The following FIT Georgia fitness assessments will be used to measure the various areas of health-related fitness:
*15M or 20M or 1-mile run (Cardiovascular)
*Curl -Up (Abdominal Strength)
*Push-Up (Upper Body Strength)
*Sit and Reach (Flexibility)
*Body Mass Index (Body Composition)
It is important to note that the assessment does not compare your child to anyone else, nor does it measure skill or athletic performance. Instead, it compares your child to health standards established by researchers as the level of fitness all students should reach to attain health benefits.
After the assessment, you will receive a student report that includes a brief explanation of each fitness assessment, details on the importance of each assessment, and your child's actual scores. You can use this report as a tool to support your child in leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
Here are a few ways you can support your student:
*Stress the importance of fitness for feeling good
*Provide equipment that encourages physical activity
*Help your child identify a time and place for daily physical activity
*Limit screen time (TV, video games, devices, etc.)
*Be a role model for your child
*Teach your child games you enjoyed playing as a child
*Praise and encourage your child to be active
*Involve your child in after-school or recreation programs within the community
We are very excited about participating in FIT Georgia and hope you will support and help your child reach his/her potential. If you have any question, please contact Coach Barnett at candis.barnett@toombs.k12.ga.us. Thank you for supporting your child in growing physically fit and healthy!
Our monthly Toombs County Board of Education meeting was held yesterday, Sept. 12th, at 6:00pm. During this month's meeting, Lyons Upper Elementary students were recognized by their principal, Mrs. Rhonda Stone, for outstanding performance on the beginning-of-the-year iReady Diagnostic. Mrs. Stone acknowledged the overwhelming LUES parent support at the meeting and discussed the beginning-of-the-year iReady diagnostic. The top 10 iReady diagnostic performers, in Reading and Math, from each grade were recognized during the meeting.
3rd Graders: Blakely Byrd, William Fowler, Annaleigh Hester, Rowen Dykes, Laken Davis, Tatum Scott, Hudson Crow, Jyson Pfifer, Karla McKinney, Oliver Morris, Simon Carver, Olivia Milligan, Aiden Torrez, James Turner, Madison Blount, Vanessa Shaw, Amarion Palle
4th Graders: Collier Davis, Dani Ingram, Alma Reyes, Athena Lindsey, Ivy Wilkes, Cameron Alvarez, Trenton McLendon, Keaton Williamson, Naomi Young, Addison Cook, Landon Davis, Kinley Warren, Christopher Dotson-Harrison, Knox Smith, Eli Calhoun, Haylee Barrow, Joshiah Williams
5th Graders: Ramsey Crow, Giovanni Limon, Isabella Johnson, Carenzo Brewton, Isaac Powell, Christopher Toole, Camden Branham, Jacey Palmer, Cristian Ramos, Chevelle Fowler, Joshua Welch, Terron Gibson, Kristian Brown, Luna Hernandez, Jaxon Stanfield, Allie Lawson
LUES Varsity Tutors Learning Platform is free to our district and all of our students. One of the most valuable tools in the program is the 24/7 Chat Tutoring. The chat tool can be used in English and Spanish. https://www.varsitytutors.com/school-solutions/platform-access
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Set Goals/Intentions: Encourage your child to set specific, achievable goals for their study sessions. This can help them stay motivated and focused. As always, reach out to anyone at LUES if you have questions or concerns about homework.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Break Tasks into Manageable Chunks: Help your child break down larger assignments into smaller, more manageable tasks. This can make the workload feel less overwhelming, especially on busy days! As always reach out to the teacher or the administration if you ever have questions or concerns.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Prioritize Tasks
Teach your child to prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines. Creating a calendar or a to-do list can be an effective way to keep track of assignments and deadlines and provide a visual for your child. Always check the Take Home Folder for homework assignments. Reach out to the teacher if you every have any homework questions.
LUES FAMILY FOCUS: HOMEWORK HELP & STUDY SKILLS
Create a Homework Schedule
Establish a regular homework schedule that accommodates your child's needs and your family's activities . Consistency in when and where they do their homework can improve productivity. Help establish buy-in from your child by letting them be a part of creating the schedule. Your child will be assigned homework every Monday- Thursday. You should receive handouts on what homework has been assigned in the Take Home Folder. Any time you have questions if your child has homework, please reach out to the teacher. Homework not completed at home will be completed at recess each day.
On Sunday afternoon, the Toombs County School System was notified by several concerned individuals about a threatening social media post circulating in our community. We immediately contacted our local law enforcement partners to investigate the matter. After conducting interviews with the individuals involved, it was determined that the post did not originate from or specifically mention Toombs County or the Toombs County School System. However, similar threats have been shared across multiple communities in the region.
This alarming trend is affecting many areas, especially in light of the recent tragic events at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Our thoughts and prayers remain with that community. School Districts across the state are facing these widespread online threats, which, while not always originating locally, are being shared extensively and causing concern.
Please rest assured that we take ALL threats seriously and act with urgency. We are grateful for the strong partnerships we have with both the Lyons Police Department and the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office. These agencies are ready to support us at a moment’s notice to investigate any potential threats or suspicious behavior.
As a precaution, we have requested that our law enforcement partners continue their presence on our campuses to provide an additional layer of security. We sincerely thank the concerned citizens who brought this post to our attention, as well as the Lyons Police Department and the Toombs County Sheriff’s Department for their continued vigilance and support.
Around 5:45 this morning the Toombs County School System was made aware of a disturbing social media post that insinuated “shooting”. The post did not mention any of our schools. However, we felt it was necessary to notify law enforcement of the post, and both Lyons Police Department and the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office quickly responded to the post and contained the issue before school started. As a layer of extra support and security, we have additional officers at each school. Rest assured that the safety and security of all of our students and staff is paramount in what we do each day. Thanks to both the Lyons Police Department and Toombs County Sheriff’s Department for working together with us to address this matter swiftly. We are continuing to operate as normal but will continue to have additional law enforcement on each of our campuses.