March 8, 2024
Message from Mrs. Becerra
Dear Lindsey Families,
Happy March! March signifies the start of spring, excitement for spring break, and Daylight Savings. Here's a fun joke for you: Why did the clock go on a diet? Because it wanted to lose an hour! (Thanks to a 3rd grader for providing that joke and for making me laugh out loud in the hallway!)
Spring also brings warmer outdoor recesses. A friendly reminder about recess: Electronics should not be brought to recess.
Lindsey C.A.R.E.S. (Community Action Response Engagement Service): Lindsey's next action project is a food drive to support families in Geauga county during the summer months. We are combining the food drive with the student performance of The Little Mermaid. Please see the flier below for more information about this project.
SAVE THE DATE: The 5th grade production of The Little Mermaid is underway. There will be three opportunities to see the show. Information about tickets are in the flier further down in the newsletter. (The first flier is for the student performance. Keep scrolling for ticket information.) Friday, 3/15 at 6:30 pm, Saturday, 3/16, at 1:00 pm, and Saturday, 3/16 at 5:00 pm.
For the remainder of the year I will spotlight one of the rules from our Parent Student Handbook in each building newsletter. I had a great conversation with a parent this week about the handbook and we brainstormed this idea as a way to remind students and families about the handbook.
RULE 9. DISHONESTY: Honesty is a core value at West Geauga Local Schools and is expected at all times. Dishonest behavior will not be tolerated in any form. Students shall not lie about, fabricate, distort, or change the information given to any individual, school staff, or administration.
Engagement Scenario: Mia is responsible for taking care of the class pet, a small hamster named Whiskers, over the weekend. The teacher emphasizes the importance of providing fresh food and water for Whiskers and recording any observations in a pet care journal.
However, Mia forgets to feed Whiskers and doesn't record anything in the journal. Worried that she might get in trouble, she decides to make up a fictional entry in the journal, describing how she played with Whiskers and gave him a special treat over the weekend.
When the teacher reads the journal entries on Monday, she becomes suspicious because the details seem exaggerated and inconsistent with Whiskers' behavior. The teacher decides to discuss the entries with Mia and asks her more about the weekend care routine.
What should Mia do and say, and why?
Sincerely,
Melissa Becerra, Principal
March 10- Daylight Savings Time Starts- Spring Forward
March 15-3rd Qtr Ends
March 15 & 16-The Little Mermaid Jr. performance
March 21- Popcorn Day
March 21- PTO Skating Party United Skates of America
March 21-World Down Syndrome Day-Rock your socks
March 25-29 No School Spring Break
April 1-No School Easter Monday
April 2- School Resumes
April 7-PTO Bowling with Boys
April 18- Popcorn Day
Lindsey C.A.R.E.S Action Project: Food Drive
Some of Lindsey's 5th graders are in the musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr. Lindsey students are invited to see the performance during school on Thursday, March 14, 2024. We're asking that students bring a food item as their admission to the performance. The flier below provides more information. (Food Drive List)
Spring State Testing:
The spring Ohio State Tests (OST) are approaching. Please read below for details, dates, and reminders:
It is essential that all students report to school on time for testing days, as students who arrive after testing has begun will not be permitted to enter the testing room.
Each test will begin at the start of the day, either at 9:00 or 9:30 am.
If arriving late, students will be required to make up their missed test(s) on another day.
The testing schedule will change some Specials and lunch/recess times. Your child’s teacher will communicate any schedule changes.
Please remember that a good night’s rest and hearty breakfast will help your child to achieve their personal best.
February Math Challenge:
Congratulations to the following students who completed Mrs. Morgano's February Math Challenge!
3rd grade
Lucy Allin
Vincent Beck
Callie Blakeley
Alexander Boukis
Rosalie Colecchia
Kaden Deakins
Trevor Dorazio
Colm Dugan
Gianni Dunlap
Lindsey Elliott
Landon Fuller
Josephine Grady
Frankie Harnichar
Delilah Heimovitz
Lila Hofer
Juliette Kaye
Henry Mikolay
William Nevar
Olivia Oriani
Maxwell Sasak
Logan Schreiner
Emilia Shirey
Genesis Soto
Anna Stricker
Sadie Talcott
Eliza Towey
Paul Willaman
Cole Wirick
Hannah Wright
Paul Wright
Elliot Wyban
Addie Zahler
4th grade
Jonathan Amans
Madilyn Arrigo
Anthony Beasley
Ava Boehnlein
Benjamin Burry
Maeleigh Demaske
Gavin Domonkos
Caleb Duffin
Ronan Garling
Zachary Gracon
Elanor Hallaran
Natalia Hanna
Samuel Horrigan
Claire Kaelin
Marypaz Lozano
Fiona Nale
Finnias McMahon
Dylan Pierce
Gwen Randau
Gabriella Ross
Samuel Schafman
Ryker Sosenko
Raylan Velotta
Molly Walsh
Luke Wenger
Ivy White
Colt Youngen
5th grade
Allison Adams
Sydney Moon
Lucas Smith
Marissa Star
Isaac Webb
Logan Williams
Art show - Geauga West Library 2024:
Congratulations to the students below who have their artwork featured at the show!
Third Grade
Adelaide Hill
Juliette Kaye
Nora Smith
Kenley Wojtkiewicz
Josephine Grady
Gertrude Joyce
Set Zamora
Sayla Wood
Lydia Potts
Fourth Grade
Emma Hineman
Roslynn Barry
Elanor Hallaran
Violet Hale
Raylan Velotta
Claire Kaelin
Abby Lee
Paul Russell
Fifth grade
Mavric Boothe
Emilie Wright
Adelyn Barnes
Kolsen Bryan
Henry Allin
Aubrey Fuller
Hayden Savage
Please remember when you have an end of day transportation change you need to fill out the End of Day Transportation form with your request so we have it on file in our system. If you don't see your option listed please write it in on the "other" line on the form. The form is open 4pm to 9:30 am daily. You can find the form on the webpage:
An Online Safety Parent Presentation was held for high school and middle school parents. As a follow-up to the discussion, several parents requested resources for monitoring and implementing parental controls on their child's social media. Below is a list compiled by the ESC of Northeast Ohio that you may find helpful.
Bark Parental Controls -
Bark monitors texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and social media platforms for signs of issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, online predators, depression, suicidal ideation, threats of violence, and more. Families can manage when their kids can access the internet on their devices, as well as which sites they’re able to visit. You can set bedtimes and block access to a wide variety of websites — including streaming, gaming, and adult content, and more.
InternetMatters.org -
Online safety tips/Guide for parents of 11–13-year-olds
Set Up Safe Checklist: Set your child up for online safely with these simple tasks.
ConnectSafely -
Take IT Down-
This service is one step you can take to help remove online nude, partially nude or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before you were 18.
Common Sense Media-
Outdoor Recess:
Please be prepared with the proper clothing to go outside for recess. Make sure that boots, snow pants, hats, gloves and coats all have your students name on them so we can return them if lost
Lindsey PTO News
Monday Munchies
Monday Munchies is a great way to show our appreciation for our R.C. Lindsey Elementary teachers and staff. We're asking YOU to provide 3-4 dozen treats. Decadent or nutritious, homemade or purchased with love, the choice is yours. Thank you for making Mondays a little more enjoyable!
