Students at AMJHS had the chance to immerse themselves in an exciting and educational experience during their social studies classes. The department hosted a competition centered on games inspired by Indigenous cultures, combining fun with a meaningful exploration of history and traditions. Activities included the Arctic Ice Challenge, Lacrosse, the Scissor Broad Jump, and the Mohawk Skywalker.
This Thanksgiving season, our elementary students embraced creativity, gratitude, and fun! Mrs. Garis’ kindergarten class read Turkey Trouble and cleverly disguised turkeys with help from their families to keep them safe from Thanksgiving dinner. At Anna Merritt, third graders enjoyed their annual Friendsgiving, celebrating their classroom family and sharing what they’re thankful for, including friends, school, and teachers, all while enjoying a delicious feast. To top it off, students got into the holiday spirit by dressing up as turkeys, bringing smiles and laughter to the celebration! 🦃🍂
Mrs. Key’s 6th graders at Emmet Belknap embraced the cafe vibe as they crafted their end-of-unit character essays! With chocolate milk, treats, and a cozy atmosphere, creativity and inspiration were flowing.
🎉 What an amazing Literacy Night in Lockport! 📚✨
Families snapped photos, learned about the 5 Pillars of Literacy, and enjoyed stories read by our principals.
Big thanks to all the teachers, staff, and volunteers who made the night so special! 💙
Bullying and Promoting Wellness for Students with Disabilities
Date: Wednesday December 04, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Family Empowerment Center, 1st floor of the Cornerstone Ice Arena (offered Virtually on Zoom).
In this VIRTUAL workshop, parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and how to talk to a child. Learn about the supports and services that can be built into the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to promote social growth and well-being.
Register here: https://forms.gle/pAw34y65Xp5dusk27 to receive the zoom link.
Charles Upson Elementary kicked off their Bucket Filling Program with an inspiring school-wide assembly! Students learned what it takes to be the best bucket fillers they can be. Here are our standout Bucket Fillers of the Month for September and October—congratulations to these role models! 🏅💙
This just added to Literacy Night: Touch a Truck by the City of Lockport Fire Department. They are bringing two fire trucks and an ambulance to LCSD's Literacy Night.
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 21! Get ready for an evening filled with fun activities, celebrity storytime, games, parent support, a book exchange, community organizations, and of course pizza! The event starts at 6:00 p.m. sharp through 8:00 p.m. at Lockport High School, Visual and Performing Arts Center, 250 Lincoln Ave., Door 3.
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Fourth graders at Roy B Kelley completed sugar skulls in their art class with Ms. Korchowsky. They learned all about the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, that honors the memory of the deceased. Students created their own sugar skulls that show symmetry, adding sequins and beads to really make them sparkle!
LCSD invites parents and guardians to share your thoughts in a brief, anonymous survey open from November 18 - November 22 to help improve your child’s school experience. As a parent/guardian you should have received an email on November 18th with the survey link. If you did not receive this email, please call your school secretary to obtain the link to the survey. Thank you in advance!
The first Fuel Up contest of the year was held for Emmet Belknap students. Fuel Up is a leading youth wellness program empowering students, educators, and parents to work together to build healthier communities. Students who signed up earned entry into a prize drawing including a Buffalo Bills Dalton Kincaid autographed rookie card.
To foster strong reading and language skills for life, the 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—are essential foundational elements.
🧩 Pillar #5: Comprehension- understanding and interpreting text meaning.
Literacy Night Activity: Create a retelling glove or roll and retell with dice to build your comprehension.
A reminder for all WINTER athletes to please update your Medical History Questionnaire on your SportsWare account before the first day of winter sports. This needs to be updated 30 days prior to the start of EACH sports season. For first tryout/practices dates, please see the Winter Sports Newsletter linked below:
https://secure.smore.com/n/2w3sy
Essential for lifelong learning, the 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—are the building blocks that help children develop strong reading and language abilities.
🧠 Pillar #4: Vocabulary - Knowing the meaning and pronunciation of words.
Literacy Night Activity: Join on the fun with a Vocabulary Activity for all ages. Choose between word connection or dominoes.
The 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—serve as fundamental components that enable children to acquire strong reading and language skills for continuous learning throughout life.
🔊🧠 Pillar #3: Phonemic Awareness - Recognizing and manipulating sounds in spoken words.
Literacy Night Activity: Join in on the fun with a Phonemic Awareness Activity for all ages. Choose between I spy sound/syllable game, Elkonin boxes, or word ladders.
Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension make up the 5 Pillars of Literacy, which are vital for helping children develop robust reading and language skills essential for lifelong learning.
🗣️ Pillar #2: Fluency
Reading with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.
Literacy Night Activity: Engage in fluency boards and a voice reading activity where you will get to change your voice to match characters.
🌻🎨 Mrs. Chase’s Art Club at Anna Merritt is bringing joy and creativity to our 3rd and 4th graders! For 12 weeks, students start their day with fun and calming art activities that spark creativity and brighten their mornings. From beginners to seasoned young artists, everyone finds their happy place here. Check out their stunning Sunflower Art! 🌻✨
LCSD Winter Sports begin on Monday, November 18th! We look forward to welcoming all participants as we start another season of athletic activities.
For detailed information about the 1st day of tryouts and practice, please refer to the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CGFFxdKnNaYsQzTNZ7mNkmVmNTzYo40wqPQdrhmRFqE/edit?usp=sharing
Additionally, check out the Winter Sports Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/2w3sy
We're looking forward to a great season ahead!
The 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—are essential building blocks that help children develop strong reading and language skills for lifelong learning. Each Pillar will be represented at LCSD's Literacy Night on Thursday, November 21 at 6 p.m. at LHS Door 3.
📚Pillar #1: Phonics
Understanding letter-sound relationships to read and spell words.
Literacy Night Activity: Join in on the fun with phonics star game and syllable cards to learn more about phonics.
Third and fourth grade students from Anna Merritt’s STEM Club work hands-on and collaboratively in small groups to make fall themed marble mazes using materials that can be found at home. The students were given a table of materials and a challenge and it was up to them to brainstorm, plan, build, and revise a functional maze from start to finish.
Students in Mrs. Mackey’s class at LHS had the incredible opportunity to learn from Indigenous Educator Perry Ground, who guided them through the traditional creation of No Face Dolls. These special dolls, crafted from corn husks, carry deep cultural meaning. In Indigenous storytelling, the absence of a face on the doll is a powerful reminder for children: it symbolizes a cautionary tale that teaches the importance of listening to elders and behaving respectfully.
