Dear Friends of Lyndonville Schools,

We are well into the school year. The opening days were a great success. There is a spirit of optimism throughout the hallways this school year. Welcome Back days for faculty and staff had a focus of who we are and our collective purpose. There was a full circle moment. Using the results of an activity from the previous year’s opening days, I was able to display the collective determination of what we value most. There were many traits to admire: creativity, dedication and humor, but the trait identified as valued most by our faculty and staff is: kindness. This is our theme for the year: Lyndonville Central Schools - where kindness lives.

There are great events, achievements and accomplishments occurring every day, but all find their roots in the kindness and generosity of the faculty, staff, students and families of Lyndonville Schools. It is what makes us truly unique.

Fall sports experienced great success and exceeded all expectations. The auditorium has seen the talents of our seniors in a hilarious production, “BLACKBOOT’S Lost Loot,” as well as a fabulous elementary musical production of “Willy Wonka KIDS.”

We celebrated therapy dog Hank’s first birthday with elementary students. Hank spreads joy and kindness daily.

Very soon, first quarter report cards will go out. This is a great time to sit down with your child and review their learning goals for the year. Feel free to contact your child’s teacher to ask any questions and to discuss your child’s unique gifts and/or needs. We recognize the importance of parents’ involvement in their child’s success. You are our most important partner.

NYSED has asked schools to make student attendance a focus this school year. If a student is not present, they cannot learn. Absences of 10 or more in a school year result in gaps in your child’s learning. Think about the sequential nature of mathematics. If a child is not in school, necessary skills for success will be missed. Daily tardiness is also a problem, especially if students are missing the same subject every day. This, too, will result in gaps in their education. Please let me be clear, if your child has a fever and/or vomiting, keep them home for at least 24 hours. If they are truly ill, do not send them to school. All other days, we welcome them to learn, grow and thrive.

On behalf of the Board of Education, the administration, faculty and staff, I wish you and your families the happiest, healthiest and Blessed holiday season.

Sincerely,

Sharon Smith

Superintendent of Schools

ssmith@lcsdk12.org

(585) 765-3101