LES School News

Vol. 4 March 21, 2025
February 26, 2025

LES School News

Principal's Corner

   Hello Lion Families! Welcome to Spring in Germany! For those of you new to our area, this time of year can really bring some unsettled weather. We need jackets in the morning and short sleeves in the afternoon. So, many of our students tend to take those jackets off in random places around the school and forget them. Our lost and found keeps growing. If your little one is missing a jacket, mittens, hat, scarf, lunch box, etc. Please take some time to check our lost and found just outside the cafeteria.

   Also, with the Spring weather and close to Spring Break, students need many reminders about being respectful, responsible, and kind at school. Please reinforce the need for students to be respectful, responsible, and kind all day, every day at school and on the bus during your discussions at home, this helps our teachers to be able to focus on instruction. A kind word goes a long way to help someone who may not be feeling so happy. When we work together to be kind, we make school a great place to be.

   April is the Month of the Military Child, and we look forward to celebrating all our military-connected students. Please watch out for details for upcoming events and activities to celebrate all our military-connected students.

--Dr. Bade

Teacher Tips

From our 1st Grade teacher Ms. Squicciarino

Roaring into Reading: Make it a Wild Adventure

   Is reading a part of your child's homework? Whether you're reading to your cub or they're reading to you, talking about the story helps build comprehension and is an important part of developing their thinking skills.

Fun ways to Chat About Stories

  • I wonder why...
  • What happened when...?
  • What might happen next?
  • What if they...?
  • Why do you think they made that choice?
  • This character reminds me of ...
  • How is this story similar to/different from another one we've read?
  • My favorite part was _____ because ...

   With these questions, reading becomes a fun and interactive experience! Encourage your cub to dive into stories and build their curiosity and love for learning.

Reminders:

March 27 - teacher workday, no students

March 28 - April 4th - Spring Break

   --Last call for students from class is 14:15 due to end of the day movement.

   --Last time to change after school travel plans is 13:00. Please email: LandstuhlEMS.attendance@eu.dodea.edu.

Discovery Den - One Day Clubs

March 26 - Snack Club - 3-5
April 9 - Rock Painting - K-2
April 16 - Mother's Day Painting - K-5
April 23 - Snack Club - K-2
April 30 - TBD
May 7 - Barn Quilt Creations - K-5
May 14 - TBD
*Discovery Den dates require individual sign up.

Spring Semester Clubs

Leading Lions Cast - Mondays
March 24
April 7, 14, & 21
May 5 & 12

Leading Lions Crew - Tuesdays
March 25
April 8, 15, 22 & 24
May 6 & 13

Lego Club - Thursdays
April 10 & 24
May 1, 8, & 29
*Each spring semester club requires individual sign up.

 

Bot Wars!

On Friday, May the 2nd, Mr. Swiger will host LES's 4th annual BotWars! It will take place in our school gymnasium from 1600-1800. Bring your families and cheer on the 9 robotics students who will be competing in the double elimination bout and vying for the coveted BotWars! Champion slot!

 

Read-A-Thon Continues Through March

Students still have a chance to win a bookmark by completing their March Reading Log and turning it in to the from office. This is the sheet with book categories listed by topic. Turn in by March 28th!

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Discipline

Management of student behavior is a responsibility shared by students, sponsors/parents/guardians, teachers, and the military command and school communities in general, in accordance with DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1353.01, “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” April 6, 2021. Student behavioral management consists of teaching and reinforcing positive student attitudes and behaviors. Students shall treat teachers, administrators, and other school staff with courtesy, fairness, and respect; and teachers, administrators, and other school staff shall treat students with courtesy, fairness, and respect. All students will be disciplined in a fair and appropriate manner. School administrators shall operate and maintain a safe school environment that is conducive to learning. School administration will ensure prompt investigation and response to incidents or complaints involving students made by students, parents, teachers, or DoDEA staff members.

In accordance with the policy stated in DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1347.01, “Student Disciplinary Rules and Procedures,” April 7, 2021, discipline shall be progressively and fairly administered. Disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to, verbal reprimands, conferences, detention, time-out, alternative in-school placements, school service programs, community service and counseling programs. Other behavior management techniques will be considered prior to resorting to more formal disciplinary actions that remove a student from school for a suspension (short or long term). Long-term suspension or expulsion following a first offense may be considered when a student poses an immediate threat to his or her safety or the safety of others (e.g., offenses involving firearms or other weapons, fighting or violence, or the possession, use, or sale of drugs). Additional rules and procedures can be reviewed in DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1347.01.

School Hours

Grade School Hours Summer Hours
PK - 5 8:10 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (M, T, W, F)  
PK - 5 9:10 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (TH)  
Office 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Teachers 7:50 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.  
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