Whaling News

Dear Lido Family,

As we enter the month of April, the weather is getting warmer and is filled with many sunny days. Our goal is to take our students outside as often as possible. As a friendly reminder, please remind students to bring home their sweaters, jackets, hats, and water bottles. We have a collection of lost and found items in the Lido main lobby. If you would like to check for any missing items, please stop by the Lido main lobby on Fridays before 8:45 AM or after 3:40 PM.

This month is Autism Awareness Month. I have shared a story below in honor of Autism Awareness Month and the following video to share information on how to talk about autism with children. Sesame Street Meet Julia. We are asking all our students and staff to wear blue on Friday, April 21st, to honor those with autism and those who love and support them.

Our third, fourth, and fifth-grade students are taking the NYS ELA state exams on Wednesday, April 19th, and Thursday, April 20th. Testing will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Those students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade not taking the test will be in a separate location until the students have completed the test.

We will begin our last Elementary Enrichment Program on Tuesday, April 18th. We are sending letters home to families the week of April 3rd. Please review the letter for the day of your child's enrichment class. Thank you for always supporting our programs at Lido.

Thank you for your continued support. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher and/or Mr. Webel or myself (Dr. Hernandez) if you have any questions and/or concerns.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

We are Lido Strong and Lido Proud!!

Use the links below to listen to a read-aloud of some of Dr. Hernandez's favorite books.

Attendance:

While daily attendance is vital for students’ success, students who are ill should remain home and recuperate so they can perform their best at school. Students who have fever symptoms must not come to school for 24 hours since the onset of the fever. State law requires an explanation for all absences. Please send an absence note on the day your child returns to school, no matter how brief the absence. If your child is going to be absent, or if your contact information changes, please notify the Health Office at 897-2148 (Pre-K-5).

Late:

Please be advised that with the new schedule, students in Kindergarten – Fifth grade will be marked late if they arrive past 8:55 am. Instruction begins promptly at 8:45am for K – 5 students. Pre-Kindergarten students will be marked late if they arrive past 8:20am (AM session) and 11:30am (PM session). Instruction for our Pre-Kindergarten AM session begins promptly at 8:20am and instruction for our Pre-Kindergarten PM session begins promptly at 11:30am.

Drop Off Lane:

When you come to the drop off lane, be sure to let your child/children exit your car on the curb side (right side). You cannot park and leave your car in the drop off lane. Please do not double park or create two drop lanes, near the drop off lane for the safety of students and staff. If you would like to walk your child/children to school please park your car in the parking lot.

Dismissal:

As a friendly reminder, please be sure to stand in the walker zone during dismissal. Students will not be allowed to walk to the parking lot area without an adult. We also ask that students are not taken off their line without notifying their teacher first for the safety of all students.

Visiting Lido:

Whether you are visiting our school, heading to the nurses office, or need to do an early pick-up, please be sure to go to our security in our main entrances and bring photo ID.

On the first Friday of each month, we celebrate Spirit Day by wearing our Lido gear or Lido color (blue) to show our school pride. Please visit https://lidospiritwear.com/ to purchase your Lido gear!

Our students participate in our Social Emotional program Choose Love each week. This month we will focus on courage. Please visit https://chooselovemovement.org/ for additional information

Pre-Kindergarten month at a glance:

• Unit: Growing our garden

• Letters: l, h, k, v, w

• Math: -Counting and Cardinality

-Numbers 16-20

-Geometry

• Nursery Rhyme: Baa Baa Black Sheep

• Choose Love: Compassion in action

• School activities: Planting

VIP (ask Dr. H on Year at a glance)

Save the Dates:

• April 2nd: World Autism Day

• April 6th-14th: Spring Recess-Schools Closed

• April 21st - Tree Planting at Lido

• April 22nd: Earth Day

• April 22nd: Wellness Fair at Long Beach High School

• April 24th: World Book Day (Dr. Lizzy visits and each student receives a book)

• April 28th: Kerboom Kidz

Email: ihernandez@lbeach.org
Website: www.lbeach.org
Location: Lido Elementary School, 237 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, USA
Phone: (516) 897-2141
Twitter: @LbnyLido