PARENT CONNECTION

1. DISTRICT INFORMATION - Frequently Asked Questions 
2. EXPLORATION FRIDAY - Four times during the year, our children have the wonderful opportunity of taking two classes, each time, that are taught by parents and/or other volunteers. Class variety is wide and includes The Arts, Sports, Sciences and Multicultural Studies. Exploration Friday allows the children to learn about topics that they would not otherwise be exposed to. Exploration Friday will affect your regular Friday schedule, in that regular classes will not be held until approximately 10:45 a.m.
3. ART MASTERPIECE - Art Masterpiece volunteers present a variety of art to classrooms throughout the year. The children experience various types of art as well as a chance to create their own masterpieces in many different mediums. Previous presentations include sculptures, paintings, collage and calligraphy.
4. FAMILY READ - Family Read occurs each month on the last Friday of the month. It starts at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 8:20 a.m. At Family Read students are encouraged to bring their whole families to their classroom to enjoy good literature books together. Family Read is a way to involve families in the school, as well as promote a love of reading.
5. “FRIENDS OF A.N.L.C.” -“Friends of A.N.L.C.” is the Parent Teacher Organization at the school. This organization meets the fourth Monday of each month, in the library at 6:00 p.m..  All parents are welcome to attend these meetings and become a “Friend of A.N.L.C.” One of the responsibilities of “Friends” is to plan and organize the Silent Auction and Carnival that happens at the end of April.
6. FUNDRAISING
   1. Fall Fundraiser
   2. Scrip -  Scrip is fundraising while you shop. Our program allows your non-profit organization members to purchase scrip for everyday expenses like food, clothing, and entertainment; while earning a percentage of each dollar of scrip purchased back in revenue. What is scrip? It's "no-selling" fundraising. Learn more >  View the Merchant's List
   3. Silent Auction and Carnival - Each year we have a silent auction and carnival.  We encourage parents to seek donations fo our silent auction.  Each class will also make a basket and a class project.  For more information, please click on the link above.
   4. Other Fundraising
7. GLEAMS - We have six gleams at ANLC

   1a – K/1/2

   1 b – K/1/2

   2  - 3, 4

   3 – 5/6

   4 – 7/8

   5 – Specials

8. HEALTH FAIR - This is a parent/nurse-run activity. You will be asked to take your children during a designated time to the library or another location. They will be screened for health issues, such as sight and hearing. You will be given instructions ahead of time.
9. ICE CASTLE DAY- This day, held in January, invites each student to bring some ice to create classroom ice sculptures. You will also need salt to hold the ice together. In the past, 7/8 students coordinate the event to ensure that each class has salt and a place to build their castle. Encourage parents to bring in different shapes and colors. Students observe the ice as they melt throughout the day.
10. OPEN HOUSE - Open house is a scheduled evening at the beginning of the school year when you will present information about your class and Gleam. Your Gleam might have a handbook for the parents. They will guide you through this evening, be sure to ask all about it!
11. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES- We will hold 3 conferences throughout the year. In the past, two have been parent teacher conferences where parents meet with teachers to discuss the student’s progress. The other is a student-led portfolio conference with the parents and student.
12. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES BY GRADE - Benchmarks are identified skills that need to be mastered for each quarter, as designated by SUSD. They are written for math, reading and writing.
13. TALENT SHOW - At the end of the year we have a talent show. Each class is given a certain amount of time (about 3-5 minutes) to perform. You may do an all class performance or you may hold a class audition. Some Gleams combined their time together as well.
14. TERRANOVA/AIMES - Terranova is given to 2nd graders and the AIMS to all other grades. We have no specials during this week and you are requested to keep your students quiet during the testing times. On the next page is a letter from one gleam about the testing. - For a current testing schedule, please click here.
15. THINK TANK/ SITE COUNCIL
    Think Tank is an organization that is made up of parents, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. This organization meets after school, at 2:30 p.m., on the first Tuesday of each month. One of the responsibilities of this organization is to create our School Improvement Plan (SIP). Everyone is welcome to join, although at least one representative from each Gleam needs to attend.
16. SPELLING BEE -
    Every year we have two spelling bees. One is a bilingual spelling bee (words are given in Spanish) and the other is English words. Students are welcome to participate in either Bee. The English spelling bee takes place usually in January. Teachers are responsible for conducting classroom spelling bees. Each class is welcome to send 2 representatives per grade level. For example, if you teach a K-l-2 class, you may send up to 6 students, 2 kindergarteners, 2 first graders and 2 second graders. Kelly Plowman was in charge of the bee last year. A word list is online for you to use at http://estabrook.ci.lexington.ma.us/Curriculum/Sitton/Wordbank.html
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