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 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
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!
📚 We’re excited to introduce a new standards-based report card for K-4 students starting this year! 🎉 This report card highlights each child’s progress toward meeting New York State learning standards. Report cards will be sent home today, along with a guide to help you understand the new format. You can also view the guide online at https://5il.co/32iy7.
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.
Roy B Kelly fourth grade students learned about the Native American creation story in Ms. Korchowsky's art classes. They learned the significance of the turtle in the Iroquois tribes as well as other tribes throughout North America. After looking at representations of the turtle in Native American art, they modeled their own turtle sculptures with clay. They then created a radially balanced design on it's shell using lines shapes and colors.
🌍 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
🎉 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.
Essential for lifelong learning, the 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—are the building blocks that help children develop strong reading and language abilities.
🧠 Pillar #4: Vocabulary - Knowing the meaning and pronunciation of words.
Literacy Night Activity: Join on the fun with a Vocabulary Activity for all ages. Choose between word connection or dominoes.
The 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—serve as fundamental components that enable children to acquire strong reading and language skills for continuous learning throughout life.
🔊🧠 Pillar #3: Phonemic Awareness - Recognizing and manipulating sounds in spoken words.
Literacy Night Activity: Join in on the fun with a Phonemic Awareness Activity for all ages. Choose between I spy sound/syllable game, Elkonin boxes, or word ladders.
Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension make up the 5 Pillars of Literacy, which are vital for helping children develop robust reading and language skills essential for lifelong learning.
🗣️ Pillar #2: Fluency
Reading with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.
Literacy Night Activity: Engage in fluency boards and a voice reading activity where you will get to change your voice to match characters.
The 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—are essential building blocks that help children develop strong reading and language skills for lifelong learning. Each Pillar will be represented at LCSD's Literacy Night on Thursday, November 21 at 6 p.m. at LHS Door 3.
📚Pillar #1: Phonics
Understanding letter-sound relationships to read and spell words.
Literacy Night Activity: Join in on the fun with phonics star game and syllable cards to learn more about phonics.
