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This summer, we have invited our students and families to enjoy the heartwarming novel Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. This unforgettable story follows a young girl named Opal and her friendship with a scruffy, lovable dog named Winn-Dixie. As their adventures unfold, readers will discover the importance of kindness, friendship, community, and finding connection in the most unexpected places. We hope this touching story inspires meaningful conversations and creates special reading memories for families throughout the summer.

Our dedicated staff have come together to record themselves reading each chapter of Because of Winn-Dixie so families have a second way to enjoy the story together. These videos are a great way to hear the story for the first time or, if you've already read it, to hear it again!

Enjoy listening, reading, and sharing this wonderful story with your family. Happy summer and happy reading!

Dear Families,

What an amazing year we have had! Your young learners have grown so much in so many areas—reading, math, writing, social skills, and emotional growth. Their confidence as learners and as young humans has been impressive.

I will miss all of the students this summer, but I can't wait to hear about their summer adventures! We live in such an amazing area for exploring and making memories. I hope you all find time to enjoy some of the wonderful opportunities around us, whether it's a fun hike, a visit to a local swimming hole, a trip to the Lebanon Pool, exploring area trails, stopping for ice cream, or visiting the Lebanon Farmers Market.

I will be around this summer, although I won't always be in the building. I'll be helping my daughter move to Houston, Texas, for her new job, and my son is getting married in Colorado in August! Even though I may not be at school as often, please feel free to email me anytime.

Thank you for all of your support throughout this school year. We've had a wonderful year together, and I'm already excited about all the great things we'll accomplish next year!

Please remember tomorrow, June 11th, we get out of school at 12:30pm

Have a fantastic summer!

Sincerely,

Katie

Along with our deer visitor this week, we also had NWEA testing for our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students, an amazing Chorus concert at the LOH, field trips for the 1st and 3rd graders, our Ice Cream Social for all grades, and an amazing talent show performance by a number of our 4th graders!

Yes, we are a busy school that means business when we work and learn in the classroom, while also enjoying activities outside the classroom that help us grow into great humans. Thank you to all of our families and staff for helping make these experiences so meaningful for our students.

NEXT WEEK

-Wednesday June 3rd: K-4 Celebration of Learning at Mt, Lebanon School 5:00-6:00 PM

-Thursday June 4: K-4 Field Day at Mt. Lebanon School! *Rain Date: June 8

-Friday, June 5th--1pm Kindergarten Celebration (Kindergarten Families only) AND Retirement Sing at Mt. Lebanon School 2:00 PM (open to all families and the last Afternoon Sing of the year)

Dear Families,

As we approach the end of the school year, we are excited to celebrate the many wonderful events ahead! Please take a moment to review the upcoming dates below—we love seeing our families join us for these special occasions.

-Tuesday May 26: 3rd and 4th grade Chorus Concert at Lebanon Opera House 6:30 PM

-Wednesday June 3rd: K-4 Celebration of Learning at Mt, Lebanon School 5:00-6:00 PM

-Thursday June 4: K-4 Field Day at Mt. Lebanon School! *Rain Date: June 8

-Friday June June 5: Retirement Sing at Mt. Lebanon School 2:15 PM

-Tuesday June 9: Step Up Day for Students at Mt. Lebanon School

-Thursday June 11: 4th Grade Recognition at Mt. Lebanon School

Thank you to all families who have been sending water bottles to school each day with your children. Our students are active learners, and the recent warm weather is a great reminder of how important hydration is throughout the day.

This past week, our 3rd and 4th grade students worked diligently to complete their NHSAS assessments in reading, writing, and math. Completing these assessments is a tremendous accomplishment, and we are very proud of their hard work and perseverance. Thank you as well to our dedicated teaching staff for supporting and preparing our students throughout the year.

We hope you enjoy a wonderful long weekend with your children. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday!

Sincerely,

Katie Roach

Thank you to all the families who helped make Staff Appreciation Week so special! Our staff thoroughly enjoyed the amazing salad bar lunch and the duty-free lunch and recess, which gave them time to connect with one another and enjoy a well-deserved break together.

On Friday, we held Kindergarten Screenings, and it was wonderful to welcome so many families with younger siblings who will be joining our school community. It was also exciting to meet many new MLS families! We value our partnership with families and look forward to working together to support our students.

On Monday, our Kindergarten through 4th-grade students and staff will attend the LOH production of Tutti Frutti. I value and encourage the arts, and I love the tradition of our school community experiencing a performance together. Buses will depart MLS between 9:15–9:30 a.m. and will return by 11:30 a.m., in time for lunch and recess.

Wishing all of our moms and caregivers a very Happy Mother’s Day weekend!

We have had an incredible week, and it ended with a fabulous performance from our 2nd graders at Afternoon Sing.

During April break, our facilities department freshened up the playground, and we were able to reopen the swings and play structure.

The 4th Grade L.E.O. Group hosted a family-based Science Fair this past week, open to students in all grades—and it was a huge success! Students from across the school collaborated with their families to create thoughtful, engaging projects and delivered impressive presentations on Tuesday evening in the Multi Purpose Room. Several teachers stayed after school to support the event and awarded participation medals to all presenters. We are so proud of our budding scientists, as well as the 4th grade L.E.O.s who brought this incredible project to life from start to finish!

On Wedneday, we planted two apple trees in the front of our school! Hopefully we will have beautiful apple blossoms next year and tasty apples in a few years!

Friday night Bingo night was a HUGE success! Our PTO did an amazing job organzing a fun family event for all! Families, we appreciate your baked good donations for the Bake Goods Boogie! We also appreciate that Mr. Wetmore called the Bingo numbers!

The end of the year is busy with spring sports and end of the year school events. To help with your planning, I’ve listed the upcoming events through the end of the year below so you can mark your calendars.