Panther Press
September 17th, 2022
Looking for Family Involvement in Anti-bias Literature Work at RNESU
"RNESU is looking for 1-3 teachers from each school to participate in a day of in-house professional learning on Saturday, February 4th at the Brandon Inn.
The day has two components (1) an anti-bias literacy workshop centered on the power of representation in children’s literature and (2) the review and selection of the books that were nominated for RNESU’s grant-funded PK-6 book bundles.
In addition to teachers from each school, we hope to have a group of parents and community members, board members, librarians, students, and staff present for this opportunity. It promises to be an engaging and inspiring session! Lunch and hot cocoa provided!
If you are interested, please email your building principal by December 21st, 2022."
Panther Spirit Wear
The PTO is selling Lothrop Spirit Wear. While it is too late to receive the orders before break, they are still collecting orders and will place a bulk order with Winning Image as soon as they have enough individual orders. Click here to make your online order today!
Hannaford Helps Schools
Thank you for participating in the Hannaford Helps Schools Program in 2022.
We are excited to announce supporters raised: $ 180 for Lothrop Elementary School by purchasing participating products at your assigned Hannaford store location, redeeming Hannaford Helps Schools coupons received at checkout and choosing your school!
Registration for the 2023 Hannaford Helps Schools program is now open. Register today!
Clarity on Footwear for PE
I have noticed communication regarding PE footwear and wanted to clarify after speaking with Mrs. Roy. It is not really any different than last year. She is asking that now that it is winter and boot season, that learners bring a pair of shoes to wear, preferably sneakers, as boots bring in a large amount of salt and debris to the gym. In the past, learners have been able to wear socks for some PE activities, that will no longer be allowed for safety reasons. If kiddos forget their shoes and are wearing their boots during the day, they can borrow a pair of sneakers from the sneaker library or Mrs. Roy will find a way to help clean boots before they walk on the gym floor.
If you have any gently used sneakers that you wish to get rid of, please let us know as the sneaker library is always in need of a refresher.
Independent Reading and Math Facts
Independent reading is one of the best ways to improve the skill of reading, especially in grades 3-6. Once kiddos learn to read, they get better the more they practice. Please encourage your child to read for 10-20 minutes each evening. For learners in Pre-K-2, establishing the practice of reading at night will create a space for independent reading at night in later years.
Learners who are fluent in their math facts, especially multiplication facts are far more likely to be sucessful in math in 3rd grade and beyond. Many of us have few addition facts that we never quite remember, but we can easily count up or down quickly to get the right answer. Multiplication facts are far more involved if using a "count on your fingers" method and as learners move beyond 3rd grade, math becomes hard when there are multiple steps to solving a problem and they are stuck on multiplication facts. Your child's teacher can provide you with ways to practice and where your child is at currently. Good old flash cards from the Dollar Store or even homeade will do the trick.
We appreciate any and all support from home!
