Welcome to the November Loring Elementary Newsletter

Stay connected with upcoming events, important reminders, and ways to get involved with our school community

A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL PITT

Greetings Loring families. We have a joyful stretch of December ahead and we would love to see you at our community events. Make plans to see your scholar at the Loring Holiday Sing-A-Long on Friday December 19th.

Also, our two new teachers now have everything they need for their classrooms and will be fully up and running with their students this Monday December 8th.

UPCOMING DATES AT A GLANCE

December

• Thu, 12/11– Last Day of Loring Leaders
• Fri, 12/19 – 70th Day of School, Dress Like the 1970’s!
• Fri, 12/19 – Winter Sing Along, 1:15pm-2:15pm
• 12/22 - 1/2 – No School, Winter Break

January

• Fri, 01/16 – 80th Day of School, Dress Like the 1980’s!
• Mon, 01/19 – No School, MLK Jr. Day
• Fri, 01/23 – No School, Record Keeping

February – African American History Month

• Fri, 02/3 – 90th Day of School, Dress Like the 1990’s!
• Fri, 02/13 – No School, Conferences
• Fri, 02/16 – No School, President’s Day
• Fri, 02/17 – No School, Professional Development
• Fri, 02/20 – 100th Day of School, Dress Like you’re 100 years old!

LATEST NEWS FROM THE PTA 

November Teacher of the Month - Mr. McMillan (1st grade)!

At November's Loring Community Council PTA meeting, Mr. McMillan was nominated and voted as Teacher of the Month! Congratulations, Mr. McMillan!

We are so thankful for your care, energy and positive modeling you share with the Loring 1st graders and the entire student and staff community. Learn more about Mr. McMillian here!

REMINDER TO FAMILIES ABOUT WEATHER AND OUTERWEAR

This is a reminder that students go outside during recess every day unless the temperature is below zero with the wind chill.  Please send your students with the appropriate outerwear. Please write your student’s name on items to prevent from losing them.  Staff are not responsible for lost items.

Lastly, it is vital that students know how to put on their own items, such as jackets, boots, gloves, and hats.  Staff allot time for students to put on their gear before going home.  It is important to have a conversation with your student about doing their job at the end of the day since we do not have the staff to individually assist each student.  It is also important to talk about leaving gear on when riding the bus and making sure we take all items with us when we arrive at our stop.

 LORING LEADERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

The last day for Loring Leaders is Thursday, December 11th.  Applications for the next session will be sent home next week.  Next session will begin on Tuesday, January 20th and go through May.

LORING WINTER FAMILY SING-A-LONG AND 70’S DAY:

Save The Date For Our Sing-A-Long! Friday, December 19th at 1:15 PM.  

This is the last day of school before winter break.  You will have the opportunity to sign out your student before you enter the event.  Hope to see you there!  

In addition it is our 70th day of school and we will celebrate by dressing in the 70’s era style.

We’re proud to announce that our school has been selected to participate in the MPS Reads Program this year! Through this exciting district initiative, high school students from Camden High will visit our K–2 classrooms once a month to read with our students and lead engaging, themed lessons.

This month marks the official launch of the program, featuring a story and activity focused on Native American history and culture. Each monthly visit will highlight a new theme tied to that month’s heritage celebration, giving our young learners meaningful opportunities to learn from older peers.

We are honored to be chosen for this partnership and look forward to the wonderful learning experiences it will bring to our classrooms.

Want to see the impact the program has had in other schools?

🔗 MPS Reads – North Students Spread the Word About Reading

Is your closet feeling a little lighter lately?

Our Lost and Found has officially turned into a department store! We are currently housing nearly 200 lonely items in the main entrance foyer.

From winter gear (hats, gloves, hoodies) to lunchboxes and water bottles, we likely have something that belongs to you. Please stop by the main foyer and reunite with your missing gear.

Important: Any items left behind after school on Friday, December 19, will be donated to charity. Come grab them while you can!

ALL FAMILIES PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

The Application for Educational Benefits can be completed at  SchoolCafé.com. 

1. Visit  SchoolCafé.com
2. login with your username and password. 
3. Click on Eligibility Benefits, then click on Apply. 
4. Follow the instructions to complete your online application. 

An eligibility notice letter will arrive in the mail within 10 business days. 

This is essential because it determines the school’s level of State (Compensatory Education or CompEd) and Federal (Title I) dollars that are allocated to each school to support students who need additional resources. These funding sources generate approximately $57 Million (CompEd) and $23 Million (Title I) for the district each year. These funds are used to provide:

• Family Engagement 
• CPEO – Connecting Parents to Educational Opportunities 
• Early Child Hood: Hi-5, three school 
• Professional Development 
• Direct Instructional Services 
• Remedial Instruction Services: Reading, language arts, mathematics, study skills 
• Additional teachers and teacher aides 
• Lower instructor to learner Ratios 
• Out of School Time Programming 
• Instructional Materials, Digital Learning 
• Truancy Reduction Programs 
• Bilingual and bicultural programs 
• All Day Kindergarten 

Send Kids Prepared for Colder Weather

We’re a month into fall and the cooler temperatures have arrived. Please make sure your child comes to school dressed for the weather each day. Students go outside for recess whenever possible, so jackets, hats, and other warm layers help keep everyone comfortable and ready to play and learn.

NURSE’S OFFICE NEEDS YOUR HELP

Our nurse’s office is low on extra clothing for students who need quick changes during the day. We especially need:

• New underwear, socks, elastic-waist pants, sweatshirts/sweaters (sizes 3T–7)
   
• Winter gloves, hats, and jackets
   

Please send donations to the main office labeled for the nurse. Thank you for supporting our students!