Principal's Newsletter for November

                      Principal’s Notices for November 2026

            ”It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” Ionesco

November is my favorite month of the year! It is a time to think about all of the people and things that we are thankful for in our lives. I know that I am thankful to be able to work in a school with such a loving community, dedicated staff, and wonderful families and children. Showing our appreciation to others is a positive theme that is reinforced throughout many of the activities here at school. 

The CHOOSE LOVE social-emotional learning resource we use in Middletown prioritizes GRATITUDE in November. I sent you a GRATITUDE Calendar you can use with your children to help them learn about thankfulness and how to be appreciative. The calendar was sent home in the Tuesday folder. Of note, World Kindness Day is this Friday, November 13th. Sharing our hearts with others in our school community is important.      

THANK YOU for those who donated boxes and bags of stuffing for the holidays. Our collection ends next week, so you still have time to donate stuffing for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. 

THANK YOU to all the staff who helped organize the collection.

THANK YOU to all the families and students who supported our 5th Grade Election Day Bake Sale - we raised over $1,000 - THANK YOU! 

THANK YOU to all the families and staff who participated in and organized the Color Run and helped to raise money for our school

THANK YOU to all who volunteer at Lawrence and support activities like the Book Fair and the ever-popular Trunk or Treat - the crowds were amazing. Thank you to those who donated candy and decorated their car trunks. 

THANK YOU to those who support our Dine to Donate events, which raise money for us. 

THANK YOU to all those who attended the family conferences! 94% of families met with their children’s teachers, showing the importance families place on education in our community. 

THANK YOU for your support of your children’s education and for partnering with our teachers

THANK YOU to the staff and volunteers who run before and after school clubs like the Drama Club, Math Clubs, Mad Science, Strings, and Quidditch Clubs. 

AND THANK YOU to our teachers and staff who work so hard to meet every child’s unique needs while establishing loving, meaningful relationships with them.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Wednesday, November 25:    Early Dismissal at 1:00 pm prior to Thanksgiving break 

Tuesday, December 1:  Families in K-5 will receive the first trimester report cards electronically

Thursday, December 10:      Winter Concerts   (snow day is Thursday, Dec. 17)

                K-2 concert starts at 9:30 am              Gr. 3-5 concert starts at 11:00 am

Menu Change

Lunch Menu Change for Thursday, November 12:  Instead of the Sloppy Joe Sandwich and Tots, we will be offering BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich and Fries