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 Lieder Elementary  May 2015
Success is simple. Do the right thing, the right way, for the right reason.
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, May 1
First Grade Field Trip
Third Grade Field Trip
Progress Reports go home
Tuesday, May 5
National Teacher’s Day
Happy National Teacher’s Day
Tuesday, May 5th
There will be no more early morning tutoring
for the remainder of this year.
Friday, May 8
Summer School registration ends
Wednesday, May 13
Fourth Grade Field Trip
McTeacher Night
Friday, May 15
Library books due
Monday, May 18
Third Grade Performance
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day
Student Holiday
Tuesday, May 26
Chick-Fil-A Night
Wednesday, May 27
Talent Show
Thursday, May 28
Skate Party
Wednesday, June 3
5th Grade Dinner Ceremony
Thursday, June 4
Award Celebration/Showcase
Report Cards go home
Last Day of School
Thursday, August 20
Meet The Teacher- Kinder only
5:30-6:30 pm
Friday, August 21
Meet The Teacher 1st-5th grade
9:00 am
Monday, August 24
First Day of School
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Summer school registration has begun. If you would like for your child to
attend summer school, please complete the registration form and return it
as soon as possible. Students residing in Lieder, McFee, Metcalf, Sheridan,
and Wilson attendance zone will attend summer school at McFee Elementary
for Bilingual/ESL Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten, NAC (session 2), Camp
Summit (K-2), and Grade 3 Writing Camp. Students residing in Andre’,
Duryea, Emery, Hemmenway, Jowell, Lieder, McFeee, Metcalf, M. Robinson,
Sheridan, Walker and Wilson attendance zone will attend summer school at
Andre’ for SSI (5th grade), NAC (session 1), Tuition (K-5) and Grade 4 Math
Camp. No applications will be accepted after May 8th. Summer school dates
are:
Bil/ESL Pre-K and Kinder by invitation only
Camp Summit KG, 1st, and 2nd Grades by invitation only
Writing Camp 3rd Grade by invitation only
Tuition General & Special Education (Grades K-5)
NAC (4th/5th) Session 1 by invitation only
NAC (4th/5th) Session 2 by invitation only
5th Grade SSI Reading by invitation only
Math Camp 4th Grade by invitation only
June 15 – July 23
June 15 – July 23
June 15 – July 23
June 15 - June 25
June 15 – June 25
July 13 - July 23
June 16 – June 23
June 15 – June 25
FOURTH GRADE FIELD TRIP
Fourth grade students are going on a field trip to the Houston
Museum of Natural Science Wednesday, May 13. They will take
a guided tour observing the Paleontology Hall to gain knowledge
and understanding of different prehistoric and their habitats
and niches and how they relate to food chains and webs.
Students will also enjoy a nice lunch at Hermann Park while
observing the plant life around them and take notice and discuss the
differences in growth, inherited traits, and adaptations of the various
plants. Students will need to bring a sack lunch. Students will travel by
school bus which will depart Lieder about 9:05 a.m. and return around 2:00
p.m.
Please call the school for additional
information about school events:
281-463-5928
Lieder Elementary is a Title I school. Visit us at http://lieder.cfisd.net/en/
A MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARIAN
All Books are due the week of May 11th-15th. Library will close for checkout during this
time. All fines for lost and damage books are due. Please pay before the last day of
school. End of the year report cards will not be given to students owing fines and school
records will not be cleared for students not returning to Lieder next year.
McTEACHER’S NIGHT
Ever dream of your teacher taking your order for you and your classmates? Ever dream of
seeing your school Principal at the drive-up window? Now’s your chance to see them at your
local McDonald’s located at 4650 Hwy 6 North, Wednesday, May 13 th from 5-8pm. Come and
enjoy one of the “Happiest Meals” ever! Lieder will receive 20% of all sales generated by this
event.
Lieder’s Lovin’ It
THIRD GRADE PERFORMANC
Third grade students will be performing the play "A Day in the Country” on Monday, May 18 th at
6:00 pm. Come and hear our talented students sing and act their way to stardom!
CHICK-FIL-A NIGHT
Come out and enjoy a delicious chicken meal with family and friends at Chick-fil-A, Tuesday, May 26th
from 5-8pm. Thanks to Chick-fil-A, a portion of sales will be donated to Lieder Elementary. Hope to
see our Lieder Leopards there!
TALENT SHOW
We are thrilled to announce Lieder’s 3rd Annual Talent Show! We are looking for
dedicated, hard-working, and creative individuals and groups to participate. Past
acts include dancers, magicians, singers, comedians, and group performances. Come
and see our Lieder students show their talent on Wednesday, May 27 th 5:30-7:00pm.
Please look for more information on important dates, how to participate, and audition
guidelines in your child’s Friday folder.
ANNUAL SKATE PARTY
Our annual Skate Party is just around the corner! Come join the fun Thursday, May 28th
from 4:00-6:00 pm at Bear Creek Roller Rink on Hwy 6. Admission is $4.00 for two hours of
fun skating with your friends. Our amazing staff members are making fun filled baskets to
raffle at the Skate Party. Raffle tickets are .25 cents each. In order to avoid the long lines
at the roller rink Student Council will begin selling admission tickets and raffle tickets
Monday, May 18th from 8:30-8:45 am. See you there!
5th GRADE AWARDS CELEBRATION
Hats off to the graduates! Please join us as we gather together to celebrate the
achievements of our 5th grade class of 2015 at Watkins Middle School June 3, 2015 at
6:30 p.m.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY, MONDAY, MAY 25TH
Honor those who serve our country on Memorial Day
Classes will resume Tuesday, May 26th
AWARD CELEBRATION/SHOWCASE
Parents, you are invited to our Awards Celebration Thursday, June 4th, 2015 to recognize and
celebrate our students at Lieder Elementary. Students will also showcase work and progress
in reading, math, science, or social studies. Awards celebrations will take place in the
classroom areas at the following times:
Primary Awards K-2nd
9:30-10:00 AM
rd
th
Showcase 3 -5
10:30-11:00 AM
June 5th through August 21st
Have a safe and wonderful summer!
We will see you back at school on August 24, 2015
LOST AND FOUND
If your child has lost his/her jacket, sweater, or any other belongings please stop by the lost and found before the end
of the school year. Any unclaimed items will be donated to BCAM.
Summer Safety
General Safety:
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Drink plenty of water
Technology Safety:
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Ask parent permission to get on the
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Use a buddy system when playing outside
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Wear a helmet when biking or skating
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Don’t play too many video games or T.V.
NEVER give out personal information
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Don’t forget to read some good books!
NEVER visit inappropriate websites or
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internet
chat rooms
Always tell your parent about
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inappropriate e-mails, texts, or IM’s
Stranger Danger:
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Do not talk to strangers
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Stay near a parent or adult you know
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Do not open the door for strangers
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NEVER share personal information
Dangerous Apps to look out for:
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KIK
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Snapchat
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Gaggle
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Yik-Yak
Water Safety:
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Always swim with a responsible adult
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Use Sunscreen (even it is cloudy)
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Stay away from water if there is a
STORM! (Thunder & Lightening)
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Do not dive into shallow water
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If you cannot swim stay out of deep
water
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Wear a lifejacket in deep water.
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Do not run around the pool
Have a FUN and SAFE summer!
See you in August!
Ms.Rash and Ms.Payne 