Lubeck Elementary

Letters with homeroom information will be mailed over the next couple days. ✉️📪 We have had quite a few new enrollments and we want to make sure those students are included in rosters. If your student has not received their letter by Tuesday, August 10, please contact the school at 304-863-3321 and we will be happy to help. It’s almost time to start a great, new year together at Lubeck! Get excited! 🐾💙#LubeckPAWS

🚨Reminder🚨 Stuff the Fire Truck today at Lubeck Fire Department- they will be accepting supplies from noon-4 🚒

As the start of school approaches, many are starting to think about school supplies. We provide students with all materials required for learning. The exceptions are personal items like tennis shoes, backpacks and lunch boxes. If you would like to donate, crayola crayons (they last the longest), pencils, soft tissues or paper towels, those are always welcome. We know that supply shopping can be a fun tradition, so some teachers may have an optional donation list available at open house or during the first days of school. Please, do not send trapper keepers or large binders with students as there is no space to store them. This year the Lubeck Fire Dept is also hosting a “Stuff the Fire Truck” on August 1 from noon-4:00. These supplies will go directly to Lubeck School. After August 1, teachers will be able to better gauge what items to include on those optional lists. Our community is extremely generous and we appreciate all that you do to support our Lubeck students! #LubeckPAWS

Good evening. We invite you to contribute to our ARP/ESSER plan by providing input to the ideas generated in spending funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER), targeting K-12 education. Your input will guide our plan to meet the needs of our students, staff, and community which will be presented to the West Virginia Dept. of Education on July 19. Your input is vitally important. To provide input, please click the following link or visit our website. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/yfs5cvgh

The Lubeck Elementary School office will be closed on Monday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 15. Thank you!

We are aware that the school zone lights are still active in the front and back of the building. Unfortunately, we are unable to deactivate those directly from the school level. There are a variety of methods in which these are operated (directly, remotely, city, county, some WCS) and our district administrators are working to solve this issue as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Lubeck Elementary playground will be closed for the remainder of Tuesday, June 8, for maintenance. Thank you for your understanding!

With the 2020-21 school year wrapping up, I would just like to say “Thank You!” Thank you to everyone: Students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who has helped others get through this often challenging and frustrating year, and thank you to everyone for your patience and resilience. Even as we head into summer break, Wood County Schools is hard at work finalizing preparations for our summer programs which are set to begin later this month. These eight programs are unlike anything we have offered before and are sure to be engaging and fun for students at all grade levels. More than 1,500 students are enrolled and more than 200 teachers and staff have been hired to help make these programs a success. Wood County Schools’ summer offerings have been called a model for the state, and we intend to show everyone why we deserve to be called the best school system in West Virginia. I want everyone to have a wonderful summer and a well-earned break. Most importantly, though, I want everyone ready for this fall. Throughout all of our challenges, we have learned and we have grown, and it is time for us to put that hard-earned knowledge to work for our students. We want to provide all of our kids with the best possible opportunities in first-class facilities staffed by top-level teachers and caring adults. So as we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, let us look forward to the wonderful things we can accomplish together in the months and years ahead. Thank you everyone, and have a great summer!

Exciting news from Wood County Schools! Off Campus Learning Options are now available for the fall. Learn more at woodcountyschoolswv.com.

LUBECK YEARBOOKS have arrived and they look great! If you already purchased a yearbook, they went home yesterday or will go home today. If you would like to buy a yearbook, you may send $20 to school with your child to purchase one. We can only accept cash payments for yearbooks at this time. Extras are available on a first come, first serve basis. Students may bring their yearbooks back to school on Friday, June 4. Please make sure that their name is written on the inside cover. On that day, teachers will give time for students to get their yearbooks signed by their classmates.

So that our Lubeck students may enjoy a picnic lunch on Friday, June 4th, there have been some changes to the lunch menu. June 4 and 7 were noted as "cook's choice" on the menu. May 27- BBQ pulled pork, salad with dressing, cheesy potatoes or corn, rosy applesauce cup, & choice of white or chocolate milk June 4- cold turkey & cheese sandwich w/choice of mayo or mustard, sun chips or cool ranch doritos, baked beans, applesauce, & choice of white or chocolate milk June 7- Pizza, calzone, or peperoni roll, corn & peas mix or broccoli, peaches, fries or tater tots, & choice of white or chocolate milk

Lubeck Families, Please assist your child in remembering to bring their mask to school each day. As we get closer to the end of the year, more and more kiddos are needing a disposable mask in the morning. We are happy to supply masks for those who need them, but if your student has some at home, please encourage them to bring them to school. Thank you for your help with this!

Parents/Guardians of Lubeck students in grades 3-5: Tomorrow, May 12, we will begin our first day of GSA testing. This is the BIG end of year test. There are specific procedures that we must follow when administering the test. Arriving on time to school is always important, but critical on testing days. If your child arrives late and testing had started, they will not be permitted to enter the classroom until testing is complete. Students will have to make up the test at a later time. The test schedule is as follows: May 12- Reading, May 13- Writing, May 19- Math, May 20- Science (5th grade only)

iPad Return for DISTANCE LEARNERS and VIRTUAL STUDENTS: WV Virtual Students (those doing WV Learns)- Return on June 2 at your child's home school Elementary Distance Learning Students: Return on June 7 at City Park

Virtual & Distance Learning Students (off-campus learners): Your iReady end of year diagnostic for math and reading has been assigned. You may log in and take your assessment at any time before May 28. Parents/Guardians, please provide your student with a quiet place to work. They may complete the assessment in multiple sessions. This is also something that must be completed independently. Independence is important, as results will be used to better serve your students next school year.

REMINDER **IPAD RETURNS**- It is time for all student iPads and chargers to be returned to the school. This includes the charging cord, charging block, and iPad. There will be a $250 charge for iPads not returned and a $25 charge for cords/blocks that are not returned. Many students have returned their devices and we greatly appreciate that! If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

The end of the year is quickly approaching. We are looking forward to maximizing teaching and learning until the very end. Don't worry! There will be time for celebration as well! State testing (grades 3-5) and iReady End of Year Diagnostic assessments (k-5) are on the horizon. Please join us in reiterating the importance of these assessments. Teachers use the results of these tests to plan for future instruction. Knowing individual areas of strength and struggle is critical in helping every student to excel.

Today is midterm for the 4th quarter of the academic year. If you have a student in grade 3-5 (these students receive letter grades), you can access their grades at any time via Schoology. If you are unable to access Schoology for any reason, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher and they will be happy to provide you with a paper copy. As always, if you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress at school, their teachers are more than happy to help!

Lubeck Families, Please see the below information provided by the WV Department of Education. You are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. We value your feedback. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in your child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. Parent participation in the survey is very important. If you have questions about the survey or have problems completing the survey, please contact your child's school. When you log onto the survey you will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to your rights as a survey participant: Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Access the Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvslesPA21 Enter this code to start the survey: P096215 The online parent survey will be available from April 5 through May 21, 2021. You may complete the survey from any computer with an internet connection. Often it is helpful to copy and post the link to your browser if you have issues with access. Thank you so much for your help!

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to personally say ‘Thank You’ to all of Wood County Schools’ selfless and dedicated educators. This has been one of the most challenging school years in recent history. Our teachers have not only endured nearly impossible tasks but have risen to the challenge and have continued to place our students first. Our teachers and personnel have dedicated countless hours keeping students engaged, providing support and care to families, and giving our children a beacon of normalcy in an often turbulent and uncertain world. The work you do each day is more appreciated than you will ever know. Wood County Schools is blessed to have so many caring and dedicated teachers, and I want all of you to know: We see what you are doing and what you have done, and we are thankful you are here. Thank you for making a difference!