Third graders at Roy B Kelley rounded out Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about a traditional Mexican art form in art class. They studied the process of creating Amate paper from bark and the characteristics of these paintings. Students drew their Amate-inspired art including beautiful birds, nature imagery, and repetition using neon oil pastels. The best part was checking out how their masterpieces glow under blacklight!
Professional learning is always happening in the Lockport City School District! Instructional Coach, Lisa Stastyshyn, is empowering 3rd-grade teacher Shannon Volland with ViewBoard training to maximize tech and elevate student learning!
Lockport High School presented the first Student Spotlight Awards of the 2024-2025 school year. Honored for September from the technology department were: Adienne Cardy, Khen Goorbaran, Callie Groomes, Tristan Kraft, Benjamin Potocki, Juliana Santoro, Caleb Stevens, William Sutt, Fox, Szatkowski, and Isabelle Wyant.
The Student Spotlight Award is given to students for their contributions to the "Lion Proud, Lion Strong" philosophy by modeling the pillars of character, community, citizenship, respect, trustworthiness, caring, and responsibility. A student can also be selected for this award because they have made significant improvements in the subject area. #HighFiveLCSD
Aaron Mossell Junior High's 8th grade art class celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the history of Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Sugar Skulls. After observing the elements of art and analyzing the principles of design that are incorporated into a Sugar Skull, students sketched and designed their own sugar skulls by using plaster gauze and paint.
This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Thank you to everyone who donated to Miracle Minute with DECA during Homecoming Week! In school, DECA raised $431.15, which will be combined with the $867.87 raised at the football game. DECA members will continue fundraising for Operation Smile through December.
Mrs. McDowell’s Science class compared the scientific method and engineering design processes, then worked through designing solutions to save Hermy the Wormy! Students tested, improved, and redesigned their ideas while practicing lab protocols, teamwork, and communication. #LCSDacademics
Learning the rules of STEM class while working with others. Teamwork!!
S - tay in your area and on task
T - reat everyone and everything with respect
E - veryone participates
(everyone) M - akes mistakes and we learn from them
K-6 Students and Families: Save the Date for LCSD's Literacy Night on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. More information to follow!
Powder Puff Football at Homecoming!
Kickoff is 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Seniors/Blues vs. Juniors/Yellows
🏈 Our Varsity Football players are switching roles to coach the Juniors and Seniors in a thrilling gridiron showdown. Expect top-tier mentorship and a battle of class pride!
💥Varsity Cheerleaders are pulling double duty, coaching both teams for a halftime show that’s bound to raise the roof! Be prepared for high-flying stunts and serious spirit!
📣 Go Lions! See you there, bright and early! 🦁✨ #LionsPride #WeAllBelong
Family Empowerment Center:
Essential Strategies for Supporting Struggling Readers
by WNY Dyslexia Specialists
Thursday, October 10, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Workshop for parents, caregivers, and LCSD staff concerned that child is not reading at grade level. You will learn warning signs of dyslexia, and how to identify potential signs even before formal reading begins. Gain knowledge and confidence to understand reading challenges and how to work with educators to support your child. Check out the flyer here.
Registration: https://forms.gle/m8pm5KA4vZRLfRGC7
On Wednesday night, the Varsity and JV Girls and Boys Soccer teamed up with participants from the Elk’s Club Challenger Sports of WNY for an unforgettable evening of fun and sportsmanship. This special league is open to players who face physical or mental conditions that limit their ability to participate in other competitive sports programs.
The LCSD Varsity and JV soccer teams welcomed the Challenger athletes with open arms, engaging in goal shooting and skill practice, and building connections through the shared love of soccer. The evening culminated in a spirited 10-minute game, where the players—Varsity, JV, and Challenger athletes alike—showed that soccer is truly for everyone. #WeAllBelong
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group.
Date: The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Empowerment Center, 1st floor of the Cornerstone Ice Arena
Facilitated, confidential support for family members and caregivers concerned about and/or caring for a person with mental illness. Check out the flyer here.
Drop in, no registration is necessary. Find out more about the Family Empowerment Center here: https://www.lockportschools.org/o/lcsd/page/family-resources
Friday at AMJHS, students and staff embraced our district's "We All Belong" message during our first annual House Reveal! Every student found their place within a House, emphasizing that no matter where we come from, we are all part of one community. As students learned their House identities, they also connected with peers and staff, building a stronger sense of belonging. Our first House competition brought everyone together, highlighting that through unity, we achieve greatness. Throughout the year, these Houses will continue to foster belonging and inclusivity, celebrating our diverse backgrounds and shared purpose.
Ask your student about their House and how they belong! 🏠🌍
House Assignments:
Gold 8: Altruismo (Brazil)
Lion 8: Amistad (Mexico)
Blue 8: Reveur (France)
Blue 7: Onraka (India)
Gold 7: Isibindi (South Africa)
Lion 7: Nukumori (Japan)
Family Empowerment Center:
NARCAN Training by Save the Michaels of the World
Wednesday, September 11, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
This workshop provides harm reduction strategies and the use of NARCAN. Anyone comfortable providing harmless medication is welcome to attend. Check out the flyer here.
Registration: https://forms.gle/J98z6xxgsJjRrUpCA
Lincoln Danvir (3rd) and Sully Danvir (2nd) from Roy B. Kelley went to Toronto where they visited Medieval Times, the CN Tower, the Toronto Zoo, and the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum).
The Saunderson family is in Huntsville, Alabama this week! Cobie (who is starting 5th grade at Emmet Belknap) is attending a space camp, something she won through Girl Scouts. Also pictured is Cobie's sister Libby (who is going into 3rd grade at Roy B Kelley)! #summeroflions
Mrs Rivera, a teaching assistant at Aaron Mossell JHS, went to Greece and Italy during summer break! #summeroflions
This week, we welcomed an amazing group of 35 new educators into the LCSD family!
🌟 Their staff orientation included an exciting tour of all our schools, giving our new teachers a taste of the vibrant and welcoming community we have here in Lockport.
🌍 Fun Fact: This talented group hails from Lockport and as far as Florida, bringing a wealth of diverse experiences. Whether they’ve traveled across state lines or grew up right around the corner, they’re all here to make a positive impact on our students’ lives.
Photographed are each of the new hires with their building principals. Stay tuned as we get to know them better—there’s so much to look forward to this school year! 🦁💙 #WeAllBelong
Graeme (5th grader at Emmet Bellnap) and Rowan (3rd grader at George Southward) Garcia recently visited NYC and went to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, to the top of Freedom Tower (tallest building in the Western Hemisphere), and took a ferry to the Statue of Liberty. #summeroflions
