Early Release- Wednesday, September 23rd at 1:30... Friday STAR Student... PTA Dine-In/Out Fundraiser

Posted Date: 09/19/26 (09:19 AM)

Dear Lancaster Families,

Early Release- Wednesday, September 23rd at 1:30 PM

1:25- Buses and Walkers dismiss
1:30- Parent Pick Up, Create & Discover, and Boys’ & Girls’ Club dismissal time
District staff will be participating in relevant professional development training in the afternoon.

If your child is going home a different way on Wednesday, be sure to update their dismissal plans in PickUp Patrol.

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We had a full week of learning, deepening friendships, & practicing routines. During Constitution Week in the library, students learned about the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Explaining the Constitution in kid-friendly language made it understandable & enjoyable for our students.

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Registration is now closed for the Salem Scramble. We’re looking forward to seeing many of you on Saturday, September 26th as you “muddy” your way through the obstacle course!

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Last call to return your child’s dental forms to school! Information was sent home in backpacks. Please call the main office if you can’t locate it. See attached flyer.

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Lancaster & the Salem School District have three “Cultural Expectations” that we actively teach and reinforce to students. These are: respect, responsibility, and safety. You will be hearing these themes throughout the school year.

Each classroom has their own unique ways of celebrating class-wide and individual learning habits and positive behaviors. These can range from “pom pom jars” to Super Improver Walls to “level-up“ charts. These visuals are often very motivating for students.
School-wide, we celebrate positive behavior of students with our “Friday STAR Student” award.

A row of five golden stars stands proudly with a smaller arc of four golden stars floating above them.

Friday STAR Student

Each month, students will work on demonstrating a different trait to earn Friday STAR Student. After teachers have chosen their weekly winner, students’ names are read aloud on the overhead morning announcements. Then, we gather for a group photo (only students who are allowed to be photographed), and students receive a STAR keychain or bracelet. Teachers and staff will regularly remind students of “what it takes” to earn a Friday STAR, as well as pre-teaching the expected behaviors through conversation, books, and videos related to the monthly theme. Here are the monthly Friday STAR themes for this school year:

September: Safety

October: Respect

November: Responsibility

December: Kindness

January: Perseverance

February: Friendship

March: Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving

April: Inclusivity

May: Growing Independence

June: Honesty

Friday STAR Student will begin on Friday, September 25th. This is yet another way that Lancaster students shine!

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