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Winter Weather Plans
 Indiana winter weather is upon us and love it or hate it, we still have to deal with it. This is the time of year when we must start planning for the challenges that Indiana's winter weather can bring. With the beauty and excitement that comes with the first snowfall, also comes the anticipation of what is going happen with the school day. Delays, closures, early dismissal, and snow make up days are all consequences of the sometime beautiful and sometime crippling winter weather. As the Superintendent, I can assure you when the winter storms and extremely cold temperatures are forecast the LCSC staff is not drinking cocoa by a warm fire. Starting up to 24 hours before a potential inclement weather situation, the LCSC staff is in communication with local and regional law enforcement agencies, checking with the National Weather Service, city and county street departments, and Indiana Department of Transportation when necessary. All of this communication is necessary to gather the information we need to make a decision that is in the best interest of student safety. In addition to gathering information about the weather predications, every decision made about delaying or closing school is always made after LCSC personnel travel the roads. In most cases, the LCSC Director of Transportation and I start driving both the city and county roads around 4:00 a.m. There are specific city streets and county roads we drive to ascertain the conditions and the possible impact the weather will have on bus transportation, students and staff that drive to school, and the students who walk to school. Only after all of the information is collected and I have experienced the conditions first hand do I make a determination as to what impact the weather will have on the school day. In the end it is the decision of the Superintendent that determines delays or closures.
There are primarily two changes to the school schedule due to inclement weather. The first is the full closure - there will be no school that day. When the type of weather and the consequences that come with the weather appear to be so severe the impact will last most or all of the day, school will be closed. When schools are closed there will be no access to any of the LCSC schools or facilities. Extra-curricular events will be cancelled as will all practices. Also if the issue is snow it is important the parking lots at the schools are free of cars so the maintenance crews can focus on removing the snow. If the inclement weather is extremely cold temperatures or fog, two factors which will likely change over the course of the day, a delay may be appropriate to insure student safety. In almost all cases a delay will result in school starting two hours later. Children should not arrive at school earlier than 15 minutes before a delayed start time. There are also very rare and unpredictable weather situations that could impact schools. We experienced our first school closure due to flooding conditions a couple of years ago, and in Indiana the possibility of a tornado is always a concern in the spring. In each case it is the safety and well being of the students and staff that will guide all decisions and resulting actions.
Even though winter weather has a nasty habit of operating on its own schedule, it is our goal to decide to delay or cancel school by 5:30 a.m. This allows us to make the necessary notifications to the local media and to get the message out on the auto call system. The information concerning any school closure or delay is also always available on the LCSC website.
As you know, bad weather can move into our area during the day. With student safety being our highest priority, LCSC may make the decision to implement an early closure. This is a very, very rare response to bad weather. It is often safer for students to remain at school under the supervision of staff. With so many families having a busy work schedule it is impossible to determine if a child will have a responsible adult or guardian waiting at them when they get home. In most cases of bad weather in the middle of the day it is better for us to keep students in school until it is safe to release them. Regardless of the type or length of a school delay or closure, it is important every LCSC family have a plan in place to insure your children are well cared for and supervised. Likewise, it is extremely important your contact information, for both home and work, is accurate and up-to-date so communication from the school arrives to you as soon as possible.
Making the decision to delay or close school is the one decision I make as Superintendent I can guarantee you will always be questioned, criticized, praised, or cursed. Regardless of your thoughts, I can assure you my decisions are always based on considerations for student safety. Making weather-related decisions is something that is never taken lightly, never made in haste, and is always made with the same care, and concern you would make when it comes to the safety and well-being of your child. The only difference is I make those decisions out of concern for the well-being of 3,500 young men and women. So when the wind starts to howl, the snow starts to fly and the ice starts to form, you can put an extra log on the fire, break out the sleds, and make another cup of cocoa because your LCSC staff is working hard to make sure your children will be safe.
Sincerely,
Superintendent of Schools
Lebanon Community School Corporation
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School Community Work Program
Lebanon Community School Corporation and Lebanon Utilities worked to "Bridge Education and Opportunity" for a recent Lebanon High School graduate. By developing a community partnership, Cole Miller earned a spot as a lineman apprentice for the Utilities. Through this opportunity he is able to pursue a form of higher education by learning a skilled trade while working in a career that he loves! Watch Cole and more information about the "Bridge Education and Opportunity" partnership here.
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College & Career Fair
 The 3rd Annual Lebanon Community School Corporation College and Career Fair was a HUGE success! LCSC was able to partner with 76 participants in order to educate over 600 students and parents about all of the opportunities available after high school! Guests were able to try out the MacAllister Machinery dozer simulators, step into Lebanon Fire Department's turnout gear, learn about apprenticeship training opportunities and hear from various colleges around Indiana! Thank you to our partners, staff, students, parents and community for helping make this event possible!
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Halloween Fun at LHS
LHS staff dressed up for Halloween on Thursday, October 22. The office staff portrayed Sister Act.
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Central
Central STAR Celebration
On October 16, 2015 Central staff, students and families gathered together to recognize the academic achievements of our students. Central awarded students for A/B Honor Roll, A Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and STAR Student of the Month. We are very proud of our Central Stars and enjoyed seeing our students recognized for their hard work.
Central Elementary Spell Bowl Team
 Central is proud to announce our first Spell Bowl Team has been assembled and coached by Jessica Frederick and Haley Werner. Our team is composed of 4th and 5th grade students who will compete in the IASP Spell Bowl Competition on Thursday, November 19th. Our team was able to share their experience thus far on the team with the LCSC School Board, on October 20th. Good luck to our Central STARS!
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What's Happening at Harney!
What a way to start the day! It is an everyday event to have a high-five and a smile from the staff at Harney as the children walk into the Harney House. But excitement exploded when they arrived to see Dr. Janet Yonts and Mrs. Tracy Hammel dancing the Whip and Nae Nae. Students were welcome to join the fun! Making our school a welcoming place, is number one in making our students motivated to be in school.
5th Grade Pumpkin Look-A-Likes
Harney 5th grade students were asked to complete a writing project and to decorate a pumpkin. They are working on what character traits look like in the books they are reading. After reading their books, students were asked to write a short review of a character in the book and describe how they decorated their pumpkins. The 5th grade pumpkins are on display in the Harney Library for all students to enjoy.
Harney Running Club
Congratulations to the Harney students, staff and parents that ran in the Harney 5K. Running Club was started by Tracey Hammel two years ago because she felt there was a need for an activity that would get the children moving. "With the statistics of childhood obesity on the rise and students only getting 35 minutes once a week in physical education class, I felt there was a need for this club. The space was easily attained and students were not required to buy any equipment. All they would need was tennis shoes." This year's race was run at Harney. Thank you to Officer Brad Bailey, Harney Staff, Parents, and Students for making this another fantastic run!
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Hattie B. Stokes
Another fun day in Speech with Mrs. Haney!! Guest appearance by Mr. DeLaRosa.
50th Day of School
October 16th the kindergarten classes celebrated the 50th day of school in a real "Cool" way. They went 50's style. There was a lot of "Rockin' 'Round the Clock" in that end of the building!
Ambassador
Ambassadors conducted their first classroom lesson after weeks of training. They taught the school the monthly lifeline of Active Listening. After all their hard work and training, HBS is proud to have them be leaders in the school!
"Good Grief Charlie Brown - The Great Pumpkin Delivered At HBS"
Mr. and Mrs. Duff brought the pumpkin patch to our kindergarteners. They have been learning and incorporating fall and pumpkins into their lessons.
Socktober Every night, there are nearly 600,000 homeless people in the United States. Even the smallest act of love (like a new pair of socks) can make a BIG difference! The month shall now be known as SOCKTOBER in honor of Kid President's challenge for us to do something GREAT for people who have less. We have been participating in Socktober by calling on students, staff and families to donate socks (or other useful items) for the local homeless shelter.
Parent Group Fundraiser Thanks a "Minion" to all the families and friends that help make our fall fundraiser successful. The kick off was visited by a HUGE Minion and the grand prize is a radio controlled inflatable "BOB" the minion. Stay tuned next month to see who wins this fun guy!!!
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Perry-Worth
WATCH DOGS Pizza Party
Perry-Worth Elementary welcomed new and returning WATCH D.O.G.S. with a pizza party and students vs. parents kick ball game! Fun was had by all!
Food Drive
Our students worked really hard to earn TWO pajama days by lining our halls all the way to the 1st grade and 5th grade pods with food for the Lebanon Caring Center! Thank you to all of the Perry-Worth parents for their generosity!
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Ray Skillman Auto Mall Donates $500
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Chrissy Giles & Lukas Sedam
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Lebanon Middle School would like to thank Ray Skillman Westside Auto Mall for a $500 donation. The monies will help go towards the cost of a Carnival on Friday, November 13th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Lebanon Middle School. It is being sponsored by our newly established PTO and our returning Watch D.O.G.S. The newly established, Lebanon Middle PTO is dedicated to enrich the learning environment while empowering parents, teachers, and students for success. Watch D.O.G.S. is a nationally recognized program that has brought hundreds of thousands of fathers and father figures into the school classrooms and hallways across the country. Both of these groups play an important part at LMS by ensuring positive role models for our students. When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more. For questions on helping with the carnival or further donations, please contact Chrissy Giles (School Nurse), 765-482-3400.
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Boone County Leadership Academy
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Pictured: Junior Danielle Wilson
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LHS Students Learn Environmental
Best Practice
Some LHS students attended an overnight fieldtrip at McCormick's Creek State Park practicing the principles of Leave No Trace. Students participated in the planning, shopping, and meal preparation. The highlights of the trip were the cave explorations and learning about native snakes at the nature center.
LHS Honors First Responders
Starting on September 8th, the LHS Social Studies Department began collecting donations from staff and students in honor of the brave police and firefighters who responded to the attacks of September 11, 2001. The collections continued through September 11th, and as a school we collected over $275 for our local police and fire departments. These donations were not only for the first responders of the attacks on September 11, 2001, but to also show our appreciation for what our local police and firefighters do on a daily basis to keep us safe. The funds were split equally and donated to the Lebanon police Department and the Lebanon Fire Department.
AVID 12 Present at Judge David's 15th Annual Community Service
On Wednesday, October 7, four members of AVID 12 presented Stresses and Challenges Facing Today's Young Adults at Judge David's 15th Annual Community In-Service held at the Boone County Fairground in the Witham Pavilion. Lexi Stewart, Mariah Tomey, Jordan Jackson, and Courtney Green (pictured from l to r) represented Lebanon High School on a young adults panel with students from Western Boone High School and Zionsville Community High School.
The AVID 12 class worked on the presentation that these four young ladies gave a voice to in front of community individuals. Challenges facing today's young adults range from peer pressure; expectations from self, community, family, and school; the issue of being good enough; mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression; stress to earn good grades; and balancing school and work were just a few that the class identified.
These four young ladies did an amazing job representing themselves, Lebanon High School, and the AVID Program.
What does AVID, LHS, and Family have to do with Chalk Drawings?
AVID is not only a college readiness system for middle of the road, first generation students, but it is a support system and family. Families are not perfect; you know, there is always the crazy uncle that no one wants to admit that he really is a part of the family.
Well, in AVID the students become a family who watches out for each other and has each other's backs. One AVID student described the AVID family as "having a whole group of people who you meet with every other day who is always there for you academically and emotionally. We can all laugh and we can all cry together."
During the first nine weeks of school AVID 11 students have been discussing and participating in activities about the AVID Family. For one of their activities they were given sidewalk chalk and the assignment, "what words, icons, or pictures represent family in AVID and for LHS." These are some of the things they came up with.
LHS Veterans Day Program
The staff and students of Lebanon High School would like to invite any veteran or person currently serving in the military to our annual Veteran's Day program on Wednesday, November 11. Those attending are asked to come to the main office entrance by 10:20 AM. For more information, download the flyer here.
LHS DECA Chapter
The Lebanon High School DECA chapter has recently gotten underway for the 2015-2016 school year. DECA is a professional business organization that integrates knowledge and skills learned in the LHS business department classroom into real world experiences. DECA provides members with opportunities for both personal and professional growth through leadership development, community involvement and competitive events. This year hopes to be a great experience for members as many events are planned. DECA is planning on taking part of the national DECA IDEA challenge in November along with a service project attempting to raise money and support for Riley Children's Hospital. Several members, along with the leadership team will have the opportunity to attend the Fall Leadership Conference at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. They will work with chapters from all over the state of Indiana, meet top business professionals, and get to attend a Pacer game in the evening! Regional DECA competitions will take place in January and members of the Lebanon chapter will begin preparing for these soon. The sponsors, business teachers Jason Joris and Greg Hudspeth, are pleased to announce this year's DECA leadership team.
Chapter President: Selmina Masic
VP of Leadership: Samantha Sage
VP of Finance: Benji Hudson
VP of Marketing: Zack Dafoe
VP of Chapter Development: Tyler Welborn
LHS Hosts Exchange Students
 Students from LHS, WEBO, and ZCHS met with exchange students from the central Indiana area as a part of the Boone County Kiwanis Youth Global Leadership Academy. The purpose of the forum was to discuss similarities and differences in culture. Students learned about the cultural iceberg, which is a term used to describe both observable differences and similarities in culture, as well as those underlying similarities and differences such proximity of space when engaged in conversation. Aramark provided an ethnic lunch, featuring Swedish meatballs and German Kuchen for dessert.
FFA
On Friday, December 4th the Lebanon FFA will be hosting their 4th annual Community Fish and Chicken Dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 pm in the Auxiliary Gym at Lebanon High School. Meals include all you can eat fish and chicken, green beans and a potato! Carry-out meals are available! Save money by purchasing a ticket in advance (adults $9 and kids 6-12 $7) or tickets can be purchased at the door, $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 6-12! Come out to enjoy a delicious dinner and root for your Varsity Tigers Boys and Girls Basketball teams!
FFA S.O.A.R. The weekend of October 16-18, nine freshmen and sophomore FFA members traveled to Trafalgar, Indiana for S.O.A.R. Camp to learn about the opportunities the FFA offers as well as develop leadership skills for the future. At the conclusion of camp, freshmen member Katie Hasty was named one of 4 Top Leaders out of over 100 camp participants! LHS Juniors Attend The Great Gatsby Performance  On Tuesday, October 20, LHS junior English students attended a performance of The Great Gatsby at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, which they have been studying in class. In addition to the performance, students participated in a question-and-answer session with actors Ryan Artzberger, David Folsom, Teagan Rose, and Angela Ingersoll. Following the performance, the students took advantage of the beautiful weather with a lunch picnic on the lawn at the Indiana Statehouse. This study experience gave students the unique opportunity to compare the stage adaptation to the novel. A student commented "I have never gotten to do anything cool like this before." This field trip provided many students with their first experience of seeing a play performed live in a real theater. AVID Ivy Tech Visit On Friday, October 16, AVID 9, 10, 11, and 12 Students, parent chaperones, and AVID Elective Teachers traveled to the Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis Campus for their fall campus visit. Students participated in a presentation by Admission Office personnel, a tour of the Indianapolis Campus, and lunch at the Food Court. Information was presented on certificates, licenses, and associate degrees offered; services offered to students to be successful while enrolled at Ivy Tech; courses offered; ASAP (Associates Accelerated Program); and American Honors Program. On the campus tour, students had the opportunity to tour the Culinary School based at the Main Campus of Ivy Tech. Culinary students at Ivy Tech operate a bakery/coffee shop and Courses Restaurant. AVID students traveled to the Penthouse of the culinary building which is where the Courses Restaurant is located. A view from the restaurant is pictured above.
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HBS Special Need Instructional Assistant
Janet Landon is our Employee of the Month. Ms. Landon is a special needs instructional assistant at Hattie B. Stokes. Ms. Landon works to create a positive learning environment and is always willing to help anywhere and anytime she is needed. Congratulations Ms. Landon!
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 See the exciting things happening in
Lebanon Community School Corporation
Click here to download the 2015-2016 Lebanon Community School Corporation calendar. Gather events from one or more Lebanon Community Schools into one convenient calendar. Click here to generate your school's events calendar.
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November 9-13: Scholastic Book Fair
November 9, 6:30 pm: PTO Meeting (PWE Library)
November 11, 9:30 am: Veteran's Day Program
November 20: PTO Movie Night - In & Out |
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November 7: Senior Dinner Party at Ulen
November 20 & 21, 7:00 pm: Fall Musical
November 23, 2:00 pm: Fall Musical
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Check out what's happening around our community!
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Come out dressed up as a princess, or in a pretty dress. Decorate a cupcake, make new friends. For more information, contact Claudia Williamson (317-924-6808), Membership Development Manager.
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Four hours a month is all it takes to change a child's future. As a tutor for United Way's ReadUP program, you'll have a rewarding opportunity to help a local third grader become a better reader and improve in school.
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Thank you for your support of the Lebanon Community School Corporation Email Newsletter. We will continue to update you with news and events from LCSC on a monthly basis. We appreciate input from our subscribers as the newsletter continues to evolve.
Sincerely, Lebanon Community School Corporation |
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