Lebanon Elementary

Lebanon CUSD #9 is proud to partner with Scott Air Force Base and serve the educational needs of our military families. April is recognized as the 💜 Month of the Military Child,💜 highlighting the significant role military children play within the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, this month is dedicated to celebrating military families and their children for their resilience, sacrifices, and the challenges they navigate. Learn more about this important observance: https://www.dodea.edu/month-military-child#:~:text=April%20is%20designated%20as%20the,in%20the%20armed%20forces%20community

Our school will be closed from April 17 to April 21. Classes will resume on April 22. Happy Easter!

LEBANON ELEMENTARY PTO IS HOSTING A DINE TO DONATE AT MEXICO TIPICO ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 - HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

🚀 Camp Invention: Discover is Coming to Lebanon Elementary! 🌟 Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure where creativity, innovation, and hands-on STEM fun come to life! IMSA - Lebanon Elementary is hosting Camp Invention: Discover, an all-new experience designed to inspire young innovators. Use the Code NEWCAMP40 to save $40 if you register by 4/30/25. 📍 Location: 408 Mary Jane St, Lebanon, IL 62254 📅 Dates: July 21 - July 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 💰 Price: $275 (Payment plans available!) ✔️ Who Can Join? 🔹 Students entering grades 1-6 🔹 Leaders-in-Training spots available for grades 7-9 🎨 What Will Your Camper Experience? 🔧 Innovation: Build a working claw machine and explore hands-on physics! 🎭 Creativity: Experiment with optical illusions and special effects! 🚗 Problem Solving: Design a road trip adventure with tech-powered gadgets! 🐧 Persistence: Engineer eco-friendly solutions inspired by penguins in Antarctica! 📢 Spots are limited—Register today! 👉 Sign Up Here: https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/il14/23302 Give your child the ultimate summer of imagination, discovery, and fun! 🌟 #CampInvention #STEM #YoungInnovators #LebanonElementary

LEBANON CUSD #9 is hiring for a temporary sub nurse position to fill a maternity leave. The dates will be April 14-May 27, 2025. LPN or RN(preferred) Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please send cover letter with resume' to Dr. Matt Noyes at lhardy@lcusd9.org by April 4, 2025.

Here is the link for the LES March 24-28 Newsletter! https://drive.google.com/file/d/16A43yQqSXGcvGsvUFNFH0paX9KjrYf-m/view?usp=sharing

The Lebanon Athletic Boosters are hosting their Annual Mouse Races on Mar 29th. This event has helped the boosters to award scholarships and pay for much needed athletic equipment. They are looking for silent auction items and booze raffle donations for this event. If you would like to donate please text Tiffany Suydam @ 618-304-0145. Want to attend the event? To reserve a spot text Tiffany or Erin (618-520-7730)

Orientation will be rescheduled for March 25th. Current 5th grade student orientation will begin at 6 pm in the Commons. Current 8th grade student orientation will begin at 7 pm in the Commons. We look forward to seeing you all.

Come out and support our 'Hounds! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-UVyeeU8xtRx17zu5vbjpNIx5Nrm1fLMz9SMooJKXOs/edit?usp=sharing

Gaelic Orgins Irish Dance Studio from O’Fallon came to LES to share their dancing skills and to get our students excited about St. Patrick’s Day. Their studio welcomes new dancers of all ages.

Our second-graders are diving into PowerUp, led Rachel Bracker from CyberUp. This program helps students think critically about their online presence while sparking curiosity about cybersecurity as a future career.

All LCUSD#9 families should check their email or the district website for the March Update.

Here is the link for the LES Newsletter for March 10 - March 14, 2025. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1050/Lebanon/5393249/March_10-14.pdf

Here is the link for the LES March 3-7 Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Usrw8aorHr9_4HKnkZ6FayEbEHh2z3QU/view

PART-TIME SCHOOL DISTRICT CROSSING GUARDS Posted: 2-27-25 Approximately 6-8 hours per week (Expected Pay $15 per hour with no benefits) Expected shifts: 7-15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. -3:15 p.m. Letters of Interest to Dr. Matt Noyes, Superintendent at mnoyes@lcusd9.org

DISTRICT GUIDANCE COUNSELOR If you are interested, please send cover letter and resume' to Dr. Matt Noyes at lhardy@lcusd9.org. Position will remain open until filled. QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Type 73 certificate Three years of successful teaching experience (preferred) REPORTS TO: Principal Mission Statement: Honor the uniqueness of every student, parent, and community member and embrace and affirm diverse backgrounds, values and points of view. JOB GOAL: To help students overcome problems that impede learning; to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women. Support Kindergarten through post-secondary students in maximizing their academic, college/career, social/emotional growth and preparedness for adult life. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning. Aids students in course and subject selection. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students. Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality. Works to provide students opportunities in lieu of dropping out. Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board of Education policy on student records. Coordinate and assist in scheduling college visits and job shadowing opportunities. Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment Assists with coordination, analysis and dissemination of information for state and local testing and assessment programs. Confers with parents whenever necessary. Supports students to reintegrate into the classrooms/schools after disciplinary action. Maintains an updated document outlining counselor information and support to provide to families and the community. Offers guidance and information as related to different career paths and fields of study. Consults with administration on creation of master schedule. Provide classroom (library time) lessons for developmental and success needs of students and build conflict resolution skills in students. Other duties as assigned by administration. SUMMER RESPONSIBILITIES (as allowed in the collective bargaining agreement) Exit Students Early Childhood Outcome Report Course Grade Report Re-scheduling students who pass summer school Schedule Changes New student registration New student and Freshman kickoff *** A minimum of 18 hours of work will be required in the summer. Additional hours may be needed to complete the required summer responsibilities. In that case, additional days will be mutually agreed upon and approved by the administration. Summer work will be compensated per diem, as described in the collective bargaining agreement. Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated according to the provisions of the State of Illinois and the Board of Education policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. An evaluation rubric will be used.

LHS Class of 2026 3rd Annual Prom Dress and Suit Shopping Event - PLEASE READ FLYER FOR DETAILS!

LCUSD #9 Families, Good evening! Due to the forecast for continued snow showers throughout the night and the potential for hazardous travel conditions, Lebanon CUSD #9 will be utilizing an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This decision is being made this evening to allow parents of elementary students time to develop a proactive plan, as opposed to waiting to assess the road conditions during the early morning hours. A decision will be made on any after school extracurricular events by 12pm tomorrow. That decision will be communicated with coaches/sponsors to share with their respective team members and posted on the website and social media outlets shortly after that. When we return to school on Thursday morning, it’s supposed to be extremely cold with single digit temperatures and wind chills below zero. Please be prepared for the cold weather by dressing in layers and wearing a coat, hat, and gloves if you are outside for any length of time. Our school staff members will be prepared for longer than normal parent drop off lines, and we will be patient and excuse any tardies that are a result of these longer lines. Thank you, in advance, for helping us keep all students safe and warm. I appreciate your continued patience, understanding, and flexibility! Be safe and stay warm, Matt Noyes, Ed.D. LCUSD#9 Superintendent

All LCUSD#9 Families should check their email or the district website for the February Update.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 LCUSD#9 Families, I hope you enjoyed the three day weekend! It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the third grading period. Please help us in reminding your child of the importance of regular daily attendance and work completion. Regular attendance and a positive work ethic are two of the greatest predictors of academic success at any grade level. We want all of our Greyhounds to be set up for second semester success by finishing the third quarter strong! Mother nature has been less than kind to us so far in 2025. Here we are starting another week with another potential winter storm on the way. I know that last Wednesday’s storm didn’t quite pan out as predicted, and as it turned out we could have made it safely to and from school. My primary concern is keeping students and staff safe based on the most up to date information we can obtain from the National Weather Service in St. Louis. Last week’s storm included borderline temperatures hovering around 32 degrees, and it weakened significantly after the decision had already been made. As you know, we ended up just getting a little bit of rain and some wet streets. Hindsight will always be 20/20, and last week was a miss. This week, the temperatures are much colder, so any precipitation that falls will be in the form of snow, which has the ability to coat streets and make travel more difficult. Students and staff will be preparing for an E-Learning Day for tomorrow just in case, but please stay tuned to emails and text messages, as a decision on school will likely not be made until later this evening. In the event that we would need to utilize another E-Learning Day, please be reminded of our state-approved plan that is located on the district website and attached here for your convenience. In the meantime stay safe and warm! It’s supposed to be extremely cold with wind chills potentially dipping below zero multiple days this week. Please be prepared for the cold weather by dressing in layers and wearing a coat, hat, and gloves if you are outside for any length of time. Our school staff members will be prepared for longer than normal parent drop off lines, and we will be patient and excuse any tardies that are a result of these longer lines. Thank you, in advance, for helping us keep all students safe and warm. Let’s make it a great week, Greyhounds! Educationally yours, Matt Noyes, Ed.D. LCUSD#9 Superintendent Upcoming Events: 2/17-2/21 - FFA Dress Up Week 2/19 - 3rd Quarter Midterm Grades will be able to be viewed online 2/19 - 3:45PM - JH Coed Bowling @ St. Clair Bowl vs Aviston Jr. High 2/20 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball (C,B,A games) at Home (High School Gym) 2/24 - 5:00/6:00PM - February Board of Education Meeting @ LES (*note the time change*) 2/25 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 2/28 - Last Day to sign up for the Talent Show Auditions 3/1 - Rock n’ Roll Bingo Fundraiser @ Family Sportsplex - $25 per seat / $175 for a table of 8 3/3 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 3/4 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 3/5 - Talent Show Auditions 3/10 - 4:30PM - Strategic Planning Committee Meeting @ LHS Library 3/10 - 5:00-6:30PM - Community Dinner @ St. Paul UCC (Irish theme with Shepherd’s Pie, salad, rolls, Shamrock cookies - N.H.S. students from LHS will be helping out.) 3/10 - 5:30PM - Finance Committee Meeting @ LHS Library 3/11 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 3/13 - Last Day of the 3rd Quarter (Report Cards will be available to view online March 19th.) 3/13 - 6:00-7:30PM - Family Reading Night @ LES 3/13 - 6:00-7:30PM - Talent Show Practice @ LHS Band Room / Commons 3/14 - No School - Teachers’ Institute Day 3/14 - 7:00PM - LCUSD #9 Talent Show - LHS Commons 4/14 - 5:00-6:30PM - Community Dinner @ St. Paul UCC (Spaghetti dinner with 3 different sauces, bread, salad, assorted desserts) 4/17-4/21 - No School - Easter Break 4/23 - 4th Quarter Midterm Grades will be able to be viewed online 5/12 - 5:00-6:30PM - Community Dinner @ St. Paul UCC (Mexican Night with tacos, guacamole, queso, chips, salsa, assorted desserts)