FEC Workshop: Creating Family Safety Plan
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport, Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door)
Creating your family communication plan starts with one simple question: What if? Learn what to do if you are not with your family or cannot reach them during an emergency situation. Experts from Niagara University Border Community Service will also discuss what to have on hand in your home and vehicle and what to have in preparation for an emergency situation or extreme conditions.
Registration: https://forms.gle/wrwLMJfVWcEwGibU9
Resume Writing
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport, Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door)
Prepare for a job search or revise your current credentials with guidance from Niagara County Employment & Training Counselor.
Registration: https://forms.gle/xgpwfycFgZp5Ar9m9
January 24 & 25: Emmet Belknap Presents: Suessical KIDS
Lockport High School Visual & Performing Arts Center
250 Lincoln Ave, Lockport, NY 14094
Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $7 for Adults and $5 for students. Purchases are online only.
Purchase tickets online at: https://cur8.com/25631/project/124753.
January 29: Lunar New Year No School
District-wide there will be no school on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 for Lunar New Year.
Due to winter weather conditions, all schools in the Lockport City School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 for staff and students. This includes the cancellation of all after-school activities, sports, and events.
Student and staff safety is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and exercise caution in these conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Empowerment Center Workshop: Talking About Sexuality
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: This virtual workshop is offered hybrid. As a registered participant, you may choose to receive a Zoom link to login from your own device and location or attend in person at the FEC to use device and log into the Zoom workshop. Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport , Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door)
Registration: https://forms.gle/roNMnT829Vss5nJM7
Students in the STEM Club channeled their creativity and engineering skills to design their very own festive maizes! 🛠️ From problem-solving to hands-on building, these future innovators combined learning with holiday cheer.
Great job, Emmet Belknap STEM Club!
Mark your calendars: Winter recess begins on Monday, December 23, 2024, and continues through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Enjoy a restful and happy break!
At Emmet Belknap, Miss Bridger's class project was on important achievements of the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia River Valley societies. Students spent time researching then creating diagrams. Projects ranged from physical diagrams to virtual blueprints modeling the achievements.
K-6 students will be dismissed early on Thursday, December 12 for Parent Teacher Conferences.
Elementary Grades K-4 dismiss at 11:50am
Intermediate Grades 5 & 6 dismiss at 11:10am
Please remember your child comes home early and we encourage you to make any arrangements necessary because of this early release.
The 9th annual Emmet Belknap 2K Turkey Trot took place prior to Thanksgiving Break. About 120 students participated in the run this year! Congratulations to this year's winners: 5th Grade - Paityn Q., Julian S. & 6th Grade Reagan Z., & Connor H.
🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 🌟
Observed annually on December 3, this day—established by the United Nations in 1992—aims to promote understanding of disability issues and support the dignity, rights, and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
By raising awareness, we can all play a part in fostering inclusion in every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life. Together, let’s celebrate the diverse contributions and talents of persons with disabilities and continue striving for a more equitable and inclusive world. 💙
#LCSDPride
K-6 students will be dismissed early on Friday, December 6 for Report Card Marking
Elementary Grades K-4 dismiss at 11:50am
Intermediate Grades 5 & 6 dismiss at 11:10am
Please remember your child comes home early and we encourage you to make any arrangements necessary because of this early release.
Today, December 2, is Special Education Day. We want to recognize the dedication and passion of our special education department, teachers, and staff at LCSD. Your hard work empowers every student and helps create an inclusive environment where all can thrive. #WeAllBelong
Mrs. Key’s 6th graders at Emmet Belknap embraced the cafe vibe as they crafted their end-of-unit character essays! With chocolate milk, treats, and a cozy atmosphere, creativity and inspiration were flowing.
🎉 What an amazing Literacy Night in Lockport! 📚✨
Families snapped photos, learned about the 5 Pillars of Literacy, and enjoyed stories read by our principals.
Big thanks to all the teachers, staff, and volunteers who made the night so special! 💙
Bullying and Promoting Wellness for Students with Disabilities
Date: Wednesday December 04, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Family Empowerment Center, 1st floor of the Cornerstone Ice Arena (offered Virtually on Zoom).
In this VIRTUAL workshop, parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and how to talk to a child. Learn about the supports and services that can be built into the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to promote social growth and well-being.
Register here: https://forms.gle/pAw34y65Xp5dusk27 to receive the zoom link.
This just added to Literacy Night: Touch a Truck by the City of Lockport Fire Department. They are bringing two fire trucks and an ambulance to LCSD's Literacy Night.
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 21! Get ready for an evening filled with fun activities, celebrity storytime, games, parent support, a book exchange, community organizations, and of course pizza! The event starts at 6:00 p.m. sharp through 8:00 p.m. at Lockport High School, Visual and Performing Arts Center, 250 Lincoln Ave., Door 3.
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LCSD invites parents and guardians to share your thoughts in a brief, anonymous survey open from November 18 - November 22 to help improve your child’s school experience. As a parent/guardian you should have received an email on November 18th with the survey link. If you did not receive this email, please call your school secretary to obtain the link to the survey. Thank you in advance!
To foster strong reading and language skills for life, the 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—are essential foundational elements.
🧩 Pillar #5: Comprehension- understanding and interpreting text meaning.
Literacy Night Activity: Create a retelling glove or roll and retell with dice to build your comprehension.
