LES April 2022 Newsletter!
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On Wednesday, April 13th, 9th and 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT tests, while 11th graders will be taking the SAT testing. Because these tests will be taking most of the day, and disrupt the entire class schedule for LHS, Seniors will not be required to attend school on Wednesday, April 13th.
Next week LJHS students will be taking the IAR Test (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). In celebration of this opportunity for our students, we will be having a week of themed "dress days" to help us get ready for testing. Even though only 6th-8th grade students will be taking the IAR in our building, we are encouraging all students in grades 6-12 to participate.
Monday = Dress Like a Tourist (Effort will take you places)
Tuesday = Dress for Success (Your attitude will pay off)
Wednesday = Sweats Day (Don't sweat the tests)
Thursday = Comfy Clothes Day (Relax! Take your time)
Friday = Pajama Day (Get your rest to ace the tests)
Athletic Schedule updates for today
JH Track meet at Triad is canceled, practice after school
HS Baseball and Softball home games are canceled today, baseball practice 3:30-5:30 and softball 5:30 -7:30 in hs gym
JH Soccer will practice today after school outside
Softball is scheduled to play at home tomorrow in a make up game with Red Bud at 4:30 and we picked up a game at Carlyle on Saturday at 1:30, bus time is 12:00
JH Soccer practice is cancled today
On April 6th-8th, students in 6th-8th grades will be taking the IAR test. This test is federally mandated, and is an important measure of your students academic preparedness. It is very important that all students are in attendance for testing, and that they arrive to school on time, with the supplies that they need for the test. The test is administered online, so it is also very important that students come to school each day with their Chromebook fully charged for the day.
We will also be offering an exciting IAR performance incentive program for our students in order to encourage them to do their best during testing. We will be sharing our incentive program with our students soon!
Athletic changes for this week March 28th-April 2nd
Monday HS Baseball at Father McGivney 4:30
Tuesday: HS Track at Freeburg 4:00, HS Baseball at Steelville 4:30, HS Softball at Steelveville 4:30
Wednesday: NO Games
Thursday: HS Baseball Home vs Dupo 4:30, HS Softball Home vs Dupo 4:30, JH Track at Triad 3:30
Friday: HS Softball vs Red Bud Home 4:30
Saturday: NO Games
High School boys baseball just added a game this evening for tomorrow(Monday March 28th). They will play at Father McGivney at 4:45. Bus time is 3:30.
Saturday March 26th high school baseball and softball games at Lebanon are canceled
Reminder about our Spirit Dress-up Days next week!
-Monday 3/28: Favorite Team- wear your favorite team gear and jerseys
-Tuesday 03/29: Twinkies- dress in matching outfits with classmates/friends/siblings
-Wednesday 03/30: Pajamas- wear your favorite school appropriate jammies
-Thursday 03/31: Tie Dye/Neon- wear your tie dye and/or neon gear
-Friday 04/01: Camouflage- wear your best camouflage and/or green/brown/tan gear
Monday, March 28 the students in grades 8-11 will complete preregistration. I will set evening appointments April 4-8 to meet with 8th grade parents and any high school parents who would like an appointment. Please email me at jschorfheide@lcusd9.org to check availability and to schedule an appointment.
Grades 3-8 will take the IAR April 4-8. Students will need to have ear buds or headphones for testing. The district has a very limited supply so please send some with your student if you have them available. Make sure your student has a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast each day and does not miss during these days. Thank You
Reminder: The deadline for 1st-4th grade Bowling Intramurals sign-up and $25 fee is Tuesday, March 29th. Follow the link to find the sign-up form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXBunVgAuj7NNtnHkWY8sthaw_xIkgkD0FDw5M6jX1Pi_0Bg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Reminder that tomorrow (3-25) is the last day to order your tshirt! See flyer for details!
LHS PROM this year will be held at THE WEINGARTEN
Saturday, April 30 from 6:00 – 10:00pm
Tickets and outside guest forms will be available soon.
Todays baseball and softball games at Staunton are canceled today
Softball will practice in the hs gym after school
Baseball will practice in the hs gym at 5:30
In order to gear up the excitement for IAR testing, LES will hold some spirit wear dress-up days next week (03/28-04/01). Although only the intermediate grades will be testing, all grades, students, and teachers are encouraged to dress-out!
-Monday 3/28: Favorite Team- wear your favorite team gear and jerseys
-Tuesday 03/29: Twinkies- dress in matching outfits with classmates/friends/siblings
-Wednesday 03/30: Pajamas- wear your favorite school appropriate jammies
-Thursday 03/31: Tie Dye/Neon- wear your tie dye and/or neon gear
-Friday 04/01: Camouflage- wear your best camouflage and/or green/brown/tan gear
State Testing: Below is a description provided by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) regarding state testing.
ILLINOIS ASSESSMENT OF READINESS (IAR) assesses progress of students in grades 3-8 in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards in English language arts and mathematics.
Allows students to demonstrate what they know and can do in math and English language arts
Provides a measure of college and career readiness for students
Contains high-quality test items that measure the full range of state adopted standards
Assists educators in supporting student learning
Makes use of technology in assessments, and advances accountability at all levels
ILLINOIS SCIENCE ASSESSMENT (ISA): In compliance with federal testing requirements, Illinois will administer a science assessment to students enrolled in a public school district in grades 5, 8 and 11. The assessment will be administered in an online format and is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for Science incorporating the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which were adopted in 2014.
Lebanon Elementary Schedule for State Testing: The 3rd and 4th grade students will take five tests (2 ELA, 3 Math). The 5th grade students will take 8 tests (2 ELA, 3 Math, 3 Science). Below are the days on which testing will occur.
Monday 04/04
Tuesday 04/05
Wednesday 04/06
Thursday 04/07 (5th grade only)
04/08-13 will be make-up dates for testing
We appreciate your help in ensuring your child is well rested, eats a good breakfast and arrives to school on time each testing day. Any student who is absent will be pulled from class following the original testing session to ensure the required testing is complete.
Junior High soccer practice will end at 5:00 in the Grade School gym today
Athletic Schedule changes today due to weather
HS Track meet at Red Bud moved to tomorrow same bus time and start time, practice today after school
HS Baseball/Softball game at Mulberry Grove canceled today, no makeup date yet
HS Softball will practice in HS gym after school till 5:30
HS Baseball will practice in HS gym from 5:30-7:30
JH Soccer will practice in the grade school gym today after school till 5:30
JH track will practice after school today