December 2008

 

Welcome to Leonard Elementary School

(903)-587-2316

Early Dismissal
Friday, December 19th
1:00p.m.

Student / Teacher Holiday
December 22, 2008 -
January 2, 2009
For our Christmas Holidays
Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2009

Progress Reports
will be sent home on Friday, December 12th. Please review it with your child, sign and return it the following Monday. If you feel the need for a conference to discuss your child's progress, please contact the elementary office at (903)-587-2316.

Doors Open at 7:30a.m.
Leonard Elementary opens its doors and serves breakfast at 7:30a.m. School personnel will begin monitoring your child at that time!
Please do not drop your child off before 7:30a.m.
Thank You,
Elementary Office

South Circle Drive
For your child's safety and the convenience of our bus drivers, we ask that you not use the south circle drive to drop off or pick your child up before or after school. We have a drive through area and ample parking in our north parking lot and also on the west end of our building. A crossing guard is on the north side of our campus each afternoon to ensure your child leaves the building safely.
Thank you, Elementary Office

Box Top Collection
We will collect Box Tops, Campbell Soup Labels and Pop Tabs on Thursday, December 4th. We collect the first Thursday of each month.

I'm SO PROUD OF YOU!
Way to go Second Graders and Kindergarteners on a job well done in your programs.
Mrs. A felt so proud when you did your best on stage for your friends and families!
A huge thank you as well to the 2nd and K teachers for your sense of humor, support, patience, and assistance to make these programs come together!
Thank you also to parents and LISD staff who so graciously donated items used in the programs!
Blessings to all!
Mrs. A

Santa Shop
The Santa Store will be here December 2nd - 12th, so start saving your money. This is a great chance for students to buy Christmas gifts for family and friends.
Prices range from 5 cents up to $15.00.
We will host a family night on Thursday, December 4th, from 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. where families can come help their child shop.
Christmas will be here before you know it!!

FROM THE COUNSELOR'S CORNER

The Guidance Lesson for all classes this month centered on the Core Essential Word GRATITUDE. We are able to work in fun activities of making (and eating) butter as we talked about showing GRATITUDE for the people/things and acts of kindness others show us.

December's Core Essential word is GENEROSITY and making someone's day by giving "something" away. The lesson will center on the best "something" is often the giving of your time, your talent, your friendship, etc.. and not material things. December seems to be the perfect time of the year for such a word.

BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FOR EVERYONE!

Judy Williams,
School Counselor

Kinder Korner
On Thursday, November 20th, Kindergarten held their Thanksgiving program at the High School. Ms. Scott's class played the part of the Pilgrims, Mrs. Watson's class played the part of the Indians, and Mrs. Wortham's class played the part of the Turkeys. We all had a great time and it was a lot of fun for all involved. We would like to send out a special thanks to Mrs. Ashworth who directed the play. We couldn't have done it without you.
December is going to be a very busy month for Kindergarten. We are planning our annual field trip to the Dairy Queen to decorate their Christmas tree. The students really enjoy this little field trip and it really gets us fired up for the Holidays. In class we are going to study Christmas traditions and crafts from around the world. We are also planning our Christmas musical on December 19th. Our Christmas party will be held after the musical. We hope you can join us.
Happy Holidays
Joyce Scott, Sheri Watson, and Kristi Wortham

Head Lice Alert
Winter is approaching and it will be time to get out our hats and scarves. Please discuss with your children the importance of not sharing their hats or scarves with other students. This will help to stop the spread of head lice. We are doing what we can at school, but if you could please check your child*s hair frequently for any signs of lice or nits and take the appropriate actions to remove all nits and bugs with a lice killing agent. If you notice your child scratching their head this is usually a good sign that they may have come in contact with head lice. Head lice cannot live on family pets. They are wingless parasites that feed on human blood in order to survive. They cannot fly or jump, they can only crawl. If you have any questions concerning head lice, please contact me at (903)-587-2316 ext 230 or stop by my office.

Immunization Health Clinic
Leonard ISD will be offering an immunization clinic on December 17th, beginning at 9:30a.m. at the Leonard Junior High Commons Area. If you have children that need immunizations, please bring them by. Please bring your child*s current immunization record with you.
If you need your flu vaccine they will also be offering those as well.

Thank you,
Nancy Zachary, LVN
 

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