Mrs. Martin's 4th grade class at Charles Upson is exploring animal super senses! From the night vision of owls to the super smell of dogs, students are discovering the amazing ways animals use their senses to survive. 🦉🐾
Fourth graders in Mrs. Szucs’ class at Charles Upson completed the new Benchmark Curriculum Nature Unit 1 by going outside to complete their own culminating writing activities about similes and metaphors in our beautiful outdoor Upson courtyard.
🖐️✨ Mrs. Cacicia's first-grade class at Charles Upson brought science to life with a fun and creative lesson about bones! Students traced their hands, drew their bones, and filled them in with oil pastels to create stunning "x-ray" art. They also built models of the human skeleton, learning how bones support and protect our bodies. What a fantastic way to explore anatomy through art!
Our incredible third-grade teachers are diving into Unit 2 of our new reading program, Benchmark, getting ready for their eager learners! With careful planning, they’re creating engaging lessons that will make this unit both exciting and impactful. We can’t wait to see our students shine! #LockportLovesLiteracy #WeAllBelong
K-6 Instructional coaches handed out pamphlets of information about our new ELA program K-6 Benchmark Advance to provide parents information on the new reading and writing program students will be using in ELA classes this year. Here is the link, if you didn't get one at Open House. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIGLi0MUTHKupXkOP5eMwPf2vvaxfxSD/view
#LockportLovesLiteracy
Kindergarteners are learning about the Elements of Art at Charles Upson. They are proud to show off all their skills by demonstrating various lines.
Problem-solving is so important in STEM. Students worked with partners to figure out ways to solve cup challenges. They learned that brainstorming different ways to solve a problem is an important step. As a group students tried several solutions and sure everyone participated!
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!
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
Mrs. O'Mahony, a teacher at Charles Upson, and her daughter Kate, a fourth-grade student at Charles Upson visited family in Ireland this summer. They took in all the history and found a couple of hearts along the way!
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Lockport
Schools! It's everything Lockport Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android: https://aptg.co/_CBsTq
Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/Zds9Cg
🌟 We're looking back at last week with warm hearts! These photos of our amazing graduates celebrating with their families and friends bring us all the happiness in the world. 🎓
Congratulations to the amazing retirees of Lockport City School District! 🎉
After years of dedication, passion, and hard work, it's time for a well-deserved rest. Your impact on our students, schools, and community is immeasurable. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to education and for shaping the future one student at a time.
Enjoy this new chapter of life—filled with relaxation, adventures, and all the joys you deserve! We will always cherish your contributions and remember the positive influence you've had on so many lives. Here's to the retirees of 2024! 🎓✨
Please note: This photo includes the retirees who attended the June Board of Education meeting to receive recognition. This photo does not include all retirees.
🎳 Our Charles Upson fourth graders had a blast walking to the Bowling Alley for some fun and bonding time before school is out for the summer! It was a great way to celebrate the end of the school year and create lasting memories together. ✨
