Music Programs for 2018-2019

October 16th: 5h Grade 7:00 p.m. March 5th: Kindergarten 6:30 p.m.

November 13th: 3rd Grade 6:30 p.m. April 16th: 1st Grade 6:30 p.m.

4th Grade 7:30 p.m. 2nd Grade 7:30 p.m.

A note from your principal:

Langston Family Survey Each year in the fall we ask families to take a few minutes to complete our Family Survey. Our staff and Site Council use this information to review school practices to ensure we are providing the best possible educational experience for our students and families. This electronic survey will remain open for the next two weeks. Please make sure your voice is heard and complete our survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5CYV5GQ

Upcoming Events

Nov. 19: Jefferson’s West Eat-N-Earn 4pm to close, please bring the flyer or say you are with Langston Nov. 20: Last day for PTO Direct Donations and the Student Council Food Drive Nov. 21–23: Fall Break – No School Nov. 29: 4th Gr Field Trip Dec. 10: Eat-N-Earn at Chipotle Dec. 13: Chili Feed Fundraiser 6:00 – 7:30pm Dec. 21: Winter class parties (for students) Dec. 24 – 8: No School (Note: Middle and High Schools start back Dec. 8th)

As a result of a tentative agreement reached during

negotiations between the Lawrence Board of Education

and Lawrence Education Association, the board has

approved a change to the approved 2018-2019 school

calendar.

6th -12th Grades will be in session on Jan. 8th.

PreK-5th grades will start back on Jan. 9th.

Elementary teachers will use January 8 for a Plan Day

The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence will identify school

sites for the Club to offer a full day of FREE

programming on January 8, for families who enroll their

elementary students. Contact the Boys and Girls Club at

785/841-6854 to enroll.

We found your child’s Jacket…!

The lost and found is already over flowing with jackets, coats and sweatshirts that

students have left at school over the last couple of weeks.

It is getting chilly out and we would love for

them to have their warm clothes back. Please take a moment to go through it as we

will donate these next week.

Langston Hughes Elementary Friday Flyer 11/16/2018

https://www.usd497.org/langstonhughes

Langston Hughes PTO Website

IT’S GETTING COLD…………. Doors to the building are locked until 8:35am. Staff are officially on duty at 8:20am for students who will wait outside until 8:35am. For the safety of your children, we must insist that children are not dropped off unsupervised before this time. Please be sure they are dressed appropriately for the weather. Students must also be picked up by 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. They must be picked up by 2:35pm on Wednesday. There is NO supervision for your child after school is dismissed unless enrolled in Boys and Girls Club

PTO Direct Donation Fundraiser Ends Nov. 20th !

It is time for the annual PTO Direct Donation Fundraiser. Our goal is to reach $10,000 that will directly assist each and every student at Langston Hughes. We need your help as we have not yet reached the halfway point. Just a reminder that everyone who donates is entered into a drawing for prizes Thank you in advance for your generous support! We look forward to giving updates as the campaign progresses, Your PTO

Nov. 19 – 20: Jordan Lang, Derick Wallace

Nov. 26-30: Neal Lintecum

You may sign up anytime through the year to be a Watch DOG by stopping by the office or calling 785-832-5890.

Eat-N-Earn Upcoming Dates: Jefferson’s West: November 19th Chipotle: December 10th Salty Iguana: January 2019—date to be determined Papa Kenos: February 13th

PTO has a website,

Once you set up your account, you can even use an app on your phone to see directory information.

Go to www.langstonhughespto.com

Note from the Lunch Room:

November Lunch Menu Changes Please click above for changes to the November lunch

menu. Please note this will look different than the district menu that is posted on line.

Student Council News: Thank you for stopping by the bake sale during conferences! We greatly appreciate all your donations. Because of you, we raised $1,034.56 for the Lawrence Human Society!

THANK YOU! The Hospitality Committee would like to extend

a big thank you to all who donated time or food in support of the teachers during their in-service and

conference days last week. These donations contributed to the success of the snacks and meals

on these days. We appreciate you!

See what’s going on in the Learning Commons

http://langstonlearningcommons.weebly.com/

See what’s going on in Art:

https://www.facebook.com/LangstonArt/

Marathon Club News: WEATHER GUIDELINES: the “real feel temperature” needs to be above 30 degrees in order for Marathon Club to commence. The committee relies on the information from “AccuWeather” to get the information. Also, if the trail has any sort of ice/snow, that would be another reason for cancelling. Please check your email from “EVENTBRITE” for cancellations. BE PREPARED: As it is getting colder please remind your students to “be prepared for Marathon Club,” with appropriate clothing for the weather. PICK UP: Please make sure you are picking up your students in a timely manner after Marathon Club. Walking/running the trail is not too cold, but the sitting and waiting for a ride is quite miserable for the students. TIMELINE: Marathon Club will be out on the trail Monday morning’s and Wednesday afternoons as long as the weather allows until school releases for Winter Break. We will then start back up mid-February/March dependent on weather.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS for making Marathon Club an opportunity for the students

(especially as it gets cold), the club couldn’t RUN (no pun intended) without you.

See what’s going on in

Music: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=langton%20hughes%20music

See what’s going on in PE:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/14538236605

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Counselor’s Corner https://www.facebook.com/groups/874230816113298/

Holiday time and colder weather is quickly approaching. Please use the link to my Facebook page or scroll to the end of the flyer for information regarding the Holiday Bureau signup deadlines, and the date and location of the Share the Warmth winter coat giveaway. If you are needing help accessing any of these agencies please let me know. I am happy to help. Click links to view the Flyers - Share the Warmth Coat Drive Flyer / Holiday Bureau Sign Up Dates Kim Jennings Counselor, Langston Hughes

Collet those Box Tops and Hy-Vee receipts!!

This year we are also collecting Hy-Vee receipts. Hy-Vee Grocery and Hy-Vee Gas receipts all count. So please bring those in too and help support our great school!!

Snowman Wish Lists for Teachers & Staff

Looking for a way to let LHE teachers/staff know they are

appreciated? Friendly snowmen with buttons

listing each teacher/staff members’ needs for their classroom will soon appear by each LHE door. Simply choose a paper button with the

wish that you would like to fill and return your donation to school

before winter break.

Adopt-A-Family

The holiday season is right around the corner and PTO will support our community through our annual Adopt-A-Family program. Our Community Outreach Committee will decorate our entryway with STARS that

list the needs for families in our area soon. You are welcome to choose one or more STARS with a wish or wishes your family would like to fill. Look for those stars to be appearing soon in the lobby!