
Principal's Update
1/21/22
Dear LP Families,
It might have been a short week but we certainly packed a lot of great things into our week. Make sure you check out some of the highlights throughout this newsletter.
Also, a gentle reminder related to COVID. If your child does need to quarantine, we have a support service we offer to keep students connected to school. Mr. Reich provides remote support during your quarantine period. It's super important that as soon as you receive a positive test result that it is reported to the DOH. This way, we can ensure that you will be put on our list and services can be provided in a timely manner. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions about that.
Enjoy your weekend,
Dr. Bello
Go Bills!
Weekly Highlights!
Winter Concerts are in the books!
Green screen magic!
3, 2, 1...blast off!
We are Instagram official!
New year, new App!
News from Mr. Trumpowsky and Mr. Savine!
Thank you for a wonderful Winter concert season! We look forward to our spring performance. If your child would like to sign up for chorus, please have them see Mr. Trumpowsky for a permission form!
If you would like to view the 3rd and 4th grade concerts, check out this link:
https://ensemble.monroe.edu/Playlist/c2W8Gpw7
If you would like to view the 5th grade concert, check out this link:
News from Mrs. Costello
This week in the library, we have started talking about the 26th Annual Science Fair that will be held on Friday, March 4th. All students should be bringing home information packets. If they are interested in participating, they need to bring in the entry form by Wednesday, February 3rd for approval. The Science Fair Packet can be found here: science Fair packet.pdf
You can also check out the 2020 Science Fair Highlight Reel here: Laurelton-Pardee 23rd Annual Science Fair, 2020
Laurelton-Pardee 23rd Annual Science Fair
ensemble.monroe.edu
News from Mrs. Ryan-Taillie!
Intramural Updates:
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We will be offering a morning intramural program that runs from 7:30-8:20am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Each grade level will have designated dates for 9 consecutive weeks. We hope you encourage your child to take advantage of this free opportunity.
Current Grade Level: 4th grade (Dates below)
4th GRADE-1/4 & 1/5, 1/11 & 1/12, 1/18 & 1/19, 1/25 & 1/26, 2/1 & 2/2, 2/8 & 2/9, 2/15 & 2/16
OFF 2/22 & 2/23- PRESIDENT’S WEEK
3/1 & 3/2, 3/8 & 3/9
On deck...
3rd GRADE- 3/15 & 3/16, 3/22 & 3/23, 3/29 & 3/30, 4/5 & 4/6, 4/12 & 4/13,
OFF 4/19 & 4/20 -SPRING RECESS
4/26 & 4/27, 5/3 & 5/4, 5/10 & 5/11, 5/17 & 5/18.
Students are required to wear sneakers and to bring a positive attitude .
Did you know?!
Look for @LaureltonPE on Twitter!
A Note from Ms. McAllister!
Our 5th graders are continuing to receive lessons in the classrooms that are informational and useful. In October, the topic was Bullying. During the month of November, we discussed Personal Hygiene. Last month, we talked about College and Careers. During the month of January, their lessons will be on the topic of Smoking and Vaping. Feel free to review the information below. We encourage you to have discussions with your 5th grader about healthy habits!
Have a great weekend!
Ms. McAllister/School Counselor
January PTA meeting
Zoom invite is below:
Topic: January PTA Meeting
Time: Jan 24, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 945 3489 4982
Upcoming Events
January 24: PTA meeting @ 7:00pm (This will be a virtual meeting on Zoom)
January 25: 4th grade intramurals
January 26: 4th grade intramurals
February 8: PTA meeting @ 7:00pm (This will be a virtual meeting on Zoom)
February 21-25: No School...February Break!
March 1-4: LP Book Fair
March 4: Science Fair
Old but Important Information!
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Report Card Update:
Dear Parents,
Our district hopes this letter finds your families happy and healthy. Enclosed you will find a paper copy of your child’s report card. You will also receive a paper copy of the report card in March. However, for the final report card in June, we will not be sending a paper copy. At that time, we will ask that you access your child’s report card through the parent portal in Infinite Campus. You will need a parent portal account to do this. Below are the directions on how to create a parent portal account. If you already have a parent portal account, you can access the report card now in the portal.
We felt it was important to communicate this now, so we have time to support you in this transition. We will resend these directions in March and principals will continue to share this information in their building communications. In June, if you need a paper copy, we will most certainly respond to this request. We will send more details as that final marking period comes to a close.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Terri Robson
Parent Portal Instructions:
In order to create a parent portal account, you will need to have an email address on file with the district before you begin. If you do not already have an email address on file with the district you will need to call the main office of your student's school from a phone number associated with you and your student in order for them to update your information. If you have neither an email address nor phone number on file with the district, you will need to visit your student's main office in person.
- Visit www.eastiron.org, click on the Infinite Campus link, select Campus Parent and click the "Click here to request a parent portal activation key" link on the Campus Parent homepage. You may also choose to go directly to the URL below.
https://ic.eastiron.monroe.edu/campus/portal/custom/requestActivation.jsp - Enter the email address that you provided to the district in the box and click the "Submit" button.
- You will receive an email with your activation key.
- Click the "New User" link on the Campus Parent homepage (refer to step 1 if necessary).
- Enter your activation key in the box and click the "Submit" button.
- Enter your desired username, password, confirm your password and click the "Submit" button.
Update on testing!
On December 3rd, The New York State Department of Health provided an update regarding the type of tests that can be used to permit return to school after COVID symptoms. No longer will a negative NAAT (PCR) test be required to return to school following COVID symptoms, rather, a negative antigen (rapid, shallow nasal swab) or negative NAAT test will suffice. This change was made with the understanding that the turnaround time for some laboratory based NAATs has resulted in multiple day exclusions from school for people with symptoms.
**While rapid tests are now accepted to return to school, please note students are still expected to remain home while symptoms are present. If students come to school sick, school nurses are able to test students with a rapid test, but students will still be sent home and need to stay home until symptoms clear. Also, home kits cannot be used to provide a negative result. You will need to go through your own healthcare provider, school, county facility, or local pharmacy to produce a negative result.
For more information, please visit our district website.
A few reminders...
*It is important that you please call us as soon as you know your child tested positive for COVID. Many times, we are required to quarantine additional students due to lunch seating and the DOH may not get us the results right away.
*In order to clear the kids to ride the bus again, our school nurse needs the negative test results or clearance note from the doctor. If you get these documents after hours, Mrs. Wright will not get them until 8:00am which means the kids will not be cleared to ride the bus right away. Students will likely need a ride to school in this case.
We understand the challenges this places on families but appreciate your cooperation and support.
*iPad Protection* Please Read!
Dear LP Families,
First and most important, I hope this letter finds you well! I am reaching out to any families who have not yet filled out a Device Protection Plan or paid the $25 protection plan fee for your child’s iPad. Here are some frequently asked questions we have received about this plan:
Why would I need a Device Protection Plan?
Every student at Laurelton-Pardee is given an iPad to use for instruction at school, as well as at home. While this is a benefit for our students, the downside is accidents do happen and iPads are sometimes damaged or even lost. If this happens, and you do not have a Device Protection Plan, you could pay upwards of $300 for a damaged iPad and over $400 for a lost iPad! If you pay the $25 protection plan, these charges are significantly reduced. Please see the Program fee/Coverage section on the next page for more information!
How do I sign up for a Device Protection Plan?
Simply fill out the second page and return to the main office with $25 cash or check. You can also do this all online at: https://eicsd.revtrak.net
How often do I have to sign up for this?
You will need to fill out a form and submit $25 EVERY school year. The protection plan fee covers damage or replacement of the iPad for one school year.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We really want to help our families avoid these high charges if possible and highly encourage you to take advantage of this protection plan.
Thank you,
Dr. Bello (Principal)
Just a reminder!
Laurelton-Pardee Intermediate School
Email: meghan_bello@eastiron.monroe.edu
Website: https://www.eastiron.org/Domain/11
Location: 600 Pardee Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 339-1370
Twitter: @LaureltonPardee