Parents, please be aware we are seeing several cases of strep, scarlet fever, and stomach issues involving fever and vomiting in the elementary grades. If your child is experiencing symptoms please keep them home until they are free from fever, vomiting, or diarrhea for 24 hours. If they are on antibiotics for strep they need at least 24 -48 hours of medication before returning. Please consult your doctor at the time of the appointment for guidelines about returning to school.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2012-2013 school year at Bascom Elementary School will be held on February 9th & 13th from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Registration takes approximately 1/2 hour. To register for Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by August 1, 2012. Parents/guardians are required to bring immunization records, birth certificate, child’s Social Security card, special education, custody/court (legal) papers if applicable and 2 proofs of residence (cannot be a driver’s license.) Information requested must be present in order for process of registration to begin. If you have any further questions, please contact the office at 330-898-3041 or 330-898-0800.
Bring your pillow, a cozy blanket, and wear your favorite pajamas as you join us for a Valentine Movie Night at the Library. We will be showing the Disney classic, Lady and the Tramp. Spaghetti and meatballs will be served at intermission (reminiscent of the famous romantic scene in the movie). Please arrive early to secure your spot and cozy up with your child. Remember all children must be accompanied by an adult. The movie will begin promptly at 6:00!
Library Nights for February will be on Tuesday (due to conferences) February 14 & Monday February 27. Library Night starts at 6pm and ends at 7:30 pm in Bascom Library. All LaBrae students in grades Pre-K to 6 are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by an adult. Each night will include a story time, a craft, snack, and use of all the Bascom library equipment including the computers. Children may also take out a book. As always, there will be attendance awards, a read aloud, snack, and a craft! Ms. Toumazos and Mrs. Frederick can’t wait to see you there! Future dates include: March 12 & 26, April 2 & 16.
Last month, the LaBrae Local Schools closed out the process of refunding $5,049,995 of construction debt generated for the original school construction project. Initial estimates projected that the refunding process would safely generate $325,000 in savings to the taxpayers of the community. Upon the close of the refunding process, the Board and Treasurer were thrilled that the actual savings realized were far greater than initial projections. With extremely favorable bond market conditions at the time of the closing, the District was able to create $631,644.17 in savings! For more information click on the following link: LaBrae Debt Refunding
Indoor walking will be available for residents of the LaBrae School district from November 29 through April 19. Residents are permitted to use Bascom Elementary on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 4pm & 7pm. All participants walk at their own risk. The district assumes no liability for any accidents that may occur. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult over 21 years old. Walkers are reminded to stay in the hallways only. Do not enter the gym, classrooms, or media center. The building is not available if school is not in session.
The Ohio House of Representatives is soon to consider a bill that has come out of committee that expands the state voucher system in Ohio. Should it pass the House, the bill will then go to the Ohio Senate for consideration. Should this bill become law it will allow local tax dollars to be used to help pay tuition at private schools for students, or families, who have a household income of $95,000 or less. This proposed expansion of the voucher program threatens every public school district and would require taxpayers to support two school systems with their tax dollars. LaBrae Local Schools encourages you to review the information on House Bill 136 and contact legislators in Columbus to encourage them to oppose the bill.
For House Bill 136 information and contact information for Ohio House members click here.
LaBrae High School has been recognized again as a School of Promise by the Ohio Department of Education for the second year in a row. The High School is one of an elite group of 122 schools recognized this year for high achievement in reading or mathematics for all groups of students, despite having 40 percent or more of the students coming from low-income backgrounds.
Sign up for e-mails and/or text messages from LaBrae. Current lists that can be signed up for include schools and athletic groups. This service is optional and all alerts are sent to only those who choose to join a list. Please visit http://ohioalerts.org/LaBrae to sign up. There is no cost to the district for this service.
Student handbooks are now available online. You can find them in the menu at the top of the page under the individual school name.
The Central Office now has a new "Office of the Superintendent" section of the web site. It is available under District at the menu at the top of the page, and click on "Central Office." Central Office Updates continue to be available on the menu if you hover over "Central Office" on the menu.
The LaBrae Local Schools are accepting donations of used band instruments. With the increase of interest among the elementary students and state funding cuts looming, the district has grave concern as to its ability to sustain the current level of funding for band instruments. Board Member L.D. Hartman, Community Relations Liaison, who was a former LaBrae bandsman and student-athlete, will spearhead the drive. Donations are tax deductable. For further information, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 330-898-1393.
Parents: Healthy Start is Ohio's free or low cost insurance program for children. If your children are without insurance call Healthy Start at 1-800-324-8680, or visit online at InsureKidsNow.gov
www.MyValleyWeather.com has a listing of school closings and delays. In addition, registering will allow you to recieve emails or text messages of closings. Note that you may wish to sign up for notifications for "Trumbull Public & Parochial" in addition to LaBrae, in case all the schools county wide are closed.
