Our Holiday Shoppe Week has arrived! The LIC/LPC Holiday Shoppe runs from December 6-10. Children have designated class times when they can shop or they can shop during lunch recess or after hours at LPC on Thursday, December 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, December 10 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.  Please consider giving some of your time to help us with this fun event!

Volunteers Are Needed!

We will need volunteers to help with set-up, tear-down, and student shopping in both locations. Without parents to help the children shop, we will not be able to host this fun event for our children in which they are given the chance to buy gifts ranging from $ .25- $15 for their family and friends.

If you are available to help, please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.  Please see your student's schedule next to each timeframe. Thank you!

Sign up to volunteer with LPC here!

Quick Notes

• Our clothing supply in the nurse’s office is significantly diminished. Any donations to help with unexpected needs are greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help with this request!
• We are continuing to work on building others up and filling buckets at LPC! Please take time to review the seriousness of the words your child uses with others. Any threats or violent statements made towards others are taken very seriously and do not have a place in our school or our community, for that matter. Please remind your child that negative and inappropriate comments will not be tolerated and will result in consequences. Thanks for your continued partnership in this important area.
• Parents/Guardians – if you are planning on attending special events in your child’s classroom, please know it is the teacher and school’s expectation that students stay in school after the event for any final lessons prior to dismissal. Unless you are signing your child out from their teacher’s classroom after 3:15 p.m., they will receive unexcused tardy minutes on their state-reported attendance. Thanks in advance for planning accordingly and keeping communication open with your child’s classroom teacher.
• If you have any concerns or questions regarding your child and what is happening in his/her classroom, please pick up the phone or send an e-mail to the teacher. It is important to keep lines of communication open between home and school so that we can make certain we are all on the same page for helping your child. After doing this, if you feel you are still not on the same page, please call Mr. Swantner and we can set up a time to meet together to refocus and prioritize making certain our focus is on your child. 

Week of December 6

Wednesday, December 8

• Holiday Shoppe Open
• Thankful Thursday: LPC is thankful for our special education staff. At this special season and time of the year, anyone who has spent time in an Elementary School knows exactly how special one must be to not only persist with teaching and learning, but with the challenges in the month of December! It offers a unique call for only the best to triumph in helping our students and families grow in all aspects. The LPC staff in the Diagnostic Kindergarten classroom, Emotional Support classroom, and our learning support classrooms go above and beyond in doing whatever is necessary in the best interest of our students and their families. Miss Cunningham, Mrs. Zeamer, Mrs. Marquez, Ms. Mitzel, and Mrs. McIntosh welcome and prepare our youngest of learners with calm and patient care to offer whatever it takes in best preparing our youngest students for future success. Words cannot express the daily work done in their classroom. LPC is also thankful for Mrs. Posch and her team. Ms. Sailor and Ms. Glah work together with Mrs. Posch to provide a safe, caring, patient, kind and productive atmosphere to best help our LPC students. It is true that our character is defined by our actions and reactions to the most difficult and challenging situations. The LPC staff members listed above offer the soft skills and character to best meet the needs of LPC students requiring a special person. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Levins team with Mrs. Denlinger, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Wert, and Mrs. Reavy to offer the same special care to all students in their room as well. LPC thanks ALL of our special education staff for creating and fostering such a loving, caring, appropriate environment to best meet our children’s needs. We are extremely thankful and grateful for everything they do for our LPC students and families.

 

Thursday Night, December 9

• Holiday Shoppe Open from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 

Friday, December 10

• Early Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. (10:50 a.m. Dismissal & 11:40 p.m. Arrival)
• Holiday Shoppe Open from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

 

As a reminder, tonight, Tuesday November 23 is the Landisville PTO Family Night Out of Dinner, Dessert and movie, featuring "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Families and friends can choose to participate in one, two or all three! There is no obligation to participate in them all (though we'd LOVE it if that is the case!).

**Warning: long but important read! Key takeaways are:

1. A few spots remaining for the movie tonight; FCFS
2. Adding an optional advance online payment via Sign Up Genie
3. KIDS EAT FREE ON TUESDAYS at Miller's Ale House
4. Parma Pizza is a great option if you only want dinner
5. Don't forget dessert at Menchies!!
6. No flyers are needed but must inform server or cashier of PTO

 

MOVIE

We've had a great response rate so far for all three showings of the movie at Reel Cinema at the Crossings of Conestoga. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP!! We still have a handful of seats in each session with the greatest availability for the 6:35 p.m. showing. If you haven't signed up yet but want to come, you still have time. We will continue to take reservations through the afternoon. If space permits at the time of the showing, we will allow walk-ins. Ticket donation is $5 per person or $20 per family (defined as immediate family members in the same household)*. Families should register here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050445A9A92AA7FA7-movie. There are 4 wheelchair seats for each viewing. 

To help with ticket payment collection, we will be opening up the Sign Up Genius to allow for optional advance payments. This option should be available by 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. There is up to a $1.50 fee per family to use this option. Payment will also be collected in the lobby of the theatre with checks payable to the Landisville PTO or exact change with cash.

DINNER

Two restaurants have graciously opened up their locations for a Dinner Night Out with the Landisville PTO earning a percentage of the proceeds from anyone mentioning the Landisville PTO TONIGHT ONLY.

•  MILLER'S ALE HOUSE (1000 Christopher Place in The Crossings, Lancaster). Miller's Ale House is opening up the other side of the restaurant and scheduled extra staff JUST FOR US this evening. Families should inform the hostess of their affiliation with the Landisville PTO but MUST also inform their specific server in order for the PTO to receive credit. And did I mention that KIDS EAT FREE ON TUESDAY NIGHTS, following the Ale House's normal requirements!!!! Since they opened the house for us, Miller's Ale House is requiring DINE-IN SERVICE for our patrons.
• PARMA PIZZA & GRILL (301 Main St., Landisville) is also participating. So if your family prefers a little faster meal either before or after the movie OR if you don't plan to attend but want to participate in the Dinner Night Out, this is the PERFECT option for you!! Parma Pizza allows both dine-in and take-out to participate (sorry, no delivery). Patrons do not need a flyer but MUST inform the server or the person taking your order if picking up your affiliation with the Landisville PTO.

DESSERT

If that isn't enough, Menchies Frozen Yogurt (1500 Christopher Place, Suite B106, Lancaster - next to the theatre) is also participating. Again, no flyer needed - just mention to the cashier your family is with the PTO and we get credit. This is also a great option for someone who cannot participate in the movie or dinner but would love to grab some frozen yogurt, perhaps right after school! 

So come join us for one, two, or ALL of the activities in any order you choose! Kick off the extended holiday weekend by HAVING FUN and SUPPORTING THE PTO with FAMILY and FRIENDS with a short holiday classic movie. We will have a few prizes and maybe even do something else special at the movie theater.

Thanks. We hope to see you tonight, November 23! Bring that coat, it's going to be cold!

 

**COVID PROTOCOLS WILL BE FOLLOWED BASED ON EACH PARTNER'S REQUIREMENTS. PARENTS SHOULD MAKE PARTICIPATION DECISIONS BASED ON WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR FAMILY. Please note that take out is permitted at all three dining facilities**

The Landisville PTO is pleased to present a special pre-Thanksgiving Family and Friends Night Out and fundraising event this Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Thanks to a few great partners, Friends and Families of LPC and LIC students are invited to participate in a series of fun, family-friendly events including dinner, dessert, and a movie to kick off the Thanksgiving Holiday!!

We will be offering three showings of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Peanuts Featurettes at the Reel Cinema at The Crossings of Conestoga Creek at 5:30 pm, 6:35 pm and 7:40 pm. Ticket donation is $5 per person or $20 per family*. Families should register here to reserve their desired movie showtime.

There are four wheelchair seats available for each viewing. Payment will be collected at the door (check made out to the Landisville PTO preferred; exact change requested if paying by cash). Grandparents, extended family, and friends are welcome to participate but are asked to register separately.

Also, Miller's Ale House, Parma Pizza AND Menchies Frozen Yogurt will all be sponsoring a Dinner Night Out to anyone mentioning the Landisville PTO on Tuesday evening, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting our wonderful organization! Dinner and Dessert partners DO NOT require you to eat in-house, so you may order to-go and pick up at their location but you MUST mention the Landisville PTO at the time of order or pick up).

So come join us for one, two, or ALL of the activities in any order you choose! Kick off the extended holiday weekend by HAVING FUN and SUPPORTING THE PTO with FAMILY and FRIENDS with a short holiday classic movie. Our own resident DJ Matty Nice will also be present!! There just might be a few prizes as well.

Thanks. We hope to see you on Tuesday!

*immediate family living in the same household

**COVID PROTOCOLS WILL BE FOLLOWED BASED ON EACH PARTNER'S REQUIREMENTS. PARENTS/GUARDIANS SHOULD MAKE PARTICIPATION DECISIONS BASED ON WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR FAMILY. Please note that take out is permitted at all three dining facilities**

The Landisville PTO is pleased to present a special pre-Thanksgiving Family and Friends Night Out and fundraising event this Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Thanks to a few great partners, Friends and Families of LPC and LIC students are invited to participate in a series of fun, family-friendly events including dinner, dessert, and a movie to kick off the Thanksgiving Holiday!!

We will be offering three showings of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Peanuts Featurettes at the Reel Cinema at The Crossings of Conestoga Creek at 5:30 pm, 6:35 pm and 7:40 pm. Ticket donation is $5 per person or $20 per family*. Families should register here to reserve their desired movie showtime.

There are four wheelchair seats available for each viewing. Payment will be collected at the door (check made out to the Landisville PTO preferred; exact change requested if paying by cash). Grandparents, extended family, and friends are welcome to participate but are asked to register separately.

Also, Miller's Ale House, Parma Pizza AND Menchies Frozen Yogurt will all be sponsoring a Dinner Night Out to anyone mentioning the Landisville PTO on Tuesday evening, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting our wonderful organization! Dinner and Dessert partners DO NOT require you to eat in-house, so you may order to-go and pick up at their location but you MUST mention the Landisville PTO at the time of order or pick up).

So come join us for one, two, or ALL of the activities in any order you choose! Kick off the extended holiday weekend by HAVING FUN and SUPPORTING THE PTO with FAMILY and FRIENDS with a short holiday classic movie. Our own resident DJ Matty Nice will also be present!! There just might be a few prizes as well.

Thanks. We hope to see you on Tuesday!

*immediate family living in the same household

**COVID PROTOCOLS WILL BE FOLLOWED BASED ON EACH PARTNER'S REQUIREMENTS. PARENTS/GUARDIANS SHOULD MAKE PARTICIPATION DECISIONS BASED ON WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR FAMILY. Please note that take out is permitted at all three dining facilities**

The 2021 Holiday Shoppe is finally here! The Shoppe will be open from December 6-10, 2021 at LIC & LPC. We will need volunteers to help with set-up, tear-down, and student shopping in both locations.

If you are available to help, please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.  Please see your student's schedule next to each timeframe. Thank you!

Sign up to volunteer with LPC here!

Our annual Holiday Shoppe will be in person this year from December 7-9 at LIC and December 6-10 at LPC with Family Evening Hours only available at LPC for all students and families.  Below please find information about the Shoppe as well as a link to a signup genius for those of you who are able to volunteer this year.  A schedule of when each class will be attending the fair is included in the signup genius attached.  

• LIC Students can shop in school during designated class times between December 7 to 9 (please see the schedule in the attached signup genius)
• Families from LIC and LPC can shop during Evening hours on December 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on December 10 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. immediately following early dismissal   
• Students can pay with cash or check (if necessary) to Landisville PTO
• Volunteers must have their clearances in order to help out onsite 
• Volunteers are required to wear a mask per CDC Guidelines

 

Sign up to volunteer for the LIC Holiday Shoppe here.

Want to help the Landisville PTO earn potentially thousands of dollars over the next five days???  Here’s how:  

Who?	Parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, co-workers.... anyone who is not already a participant in the Box Top for Education program
What?	Box Tops for Education program will pay LPC or LIC a combined 100 bonus box tops (the equivalent of $10) for every new enrollee when they enroll via the link and referral code below and submit one receipt by 10/31/2021
When?	Now through 11:59p October 31, 2021 ONLY
Where?	Use referral code C2RR5QKN when you sign up via the following link   https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=C2RR5QKN
Why?	It’s FREE MONEY and an easy way to help us earn $10 per enrollee! For every 100 new participants who complete the below process, we earn $1,000 towards the Landisville PTO!
How?	1.     Download the app via your smart phone and enroll via the link above AND referral code (IMPORTANT: if you do not enter the code, we do not earn any box tops) 2.     Purchase at least one qualifying Box Top items. The most common is a box of General Mills cereal or Old El Paso Taco products but here’s a link of all qualifying items https://www.boxtops4education.com/-/media/GMI/boxtopsforyoureducation/Participating-Products-PDFs/BTFE_2021-06_PartProducts.ashx?la=en&hash=63FB108373867EE607CB5CBA4FAECD26 3.     Snap a copy of your grocery receipt with the qualifying item and submit via the app by October 31, 2021.  THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!  IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THIS STEP, WE WILL NOT EARN ANY BOX TOPS 4.     Both accounts (new enrollee and person referring -in this case, April Custer’s Ways and Means, account – will be automatically credited 50 box tops each for a total of 100 towards the Landisville PTO NOT INCLUDING any box tops you earn from your submission.

 

A few FAQ’s

Ten dollars is not a lot of money. Why should I participate?

Ten dollars, alone, is not a lot of money. However, between the two schools with over 1,100 students, we have only approximately 100 accounts associated with our schools.  For every 100 new enrollees (whom do not have to be parents of students or local to the area), we earn $1,000 towards the Landisville PTO!  If most parents participated in this promotion, alone, we would close the gap on or exceed our Fit Walk Fundraising goal!!!!

I am already enrolled in the program, how can I help?

Great and thank you for participating. You can still earn the school money by asking family and friends to enroll either using your own referral code found in the app when you log on or by forwarding this one.  For every completed referral you make, we still make $10 if they choose LPC or LIC as their school of choice.

What if the person I referred completed the process but does not select LPC or LIC as their school of choice?

That’s ok too! While we prefer they do in order to maximize earnings, we would still earn $5 if they used the referral code above as it is tied to LPC. 

To whom does the referral code above belong?

April Custer, Ways and Means Coordinator of the Landisville PTO, tied to LPC

Does April Custer receive a personal incentive for using her referral code?

The only incentive is the additional 50 box tops that is paid directly to LPC (which the Landisville PTO manages)

Must I use the above code for the school(s) to earn the Box Tops?

No BUT you must have a referral code from an existing Box Top program participant who is tied to either LIC or LPC in order for our school(s)/PTO to earn the promotional Box Tops.

What if I enroll but do not submit a receipt with a qualifying product by 10/31. Will the school receive a partial award?

NO! You must complete all requirements for the school(s) to receive monies.  We recommend you just go out and buy one product and immediately submit the receipt as to not delay or forget, AND, it’s easier to submit a short receipt with 1-2 items than a long one with a week’s worth of groceries  :-)

Do I have to submit receipts regularly to Box Tops for Education?

While we do receive a minimum of 10 cents for every qualified purchase made when receipts are submitted, you are not required to continue to submit receipts in order for the schools/PTO to receive this promotional 100 Box Tops/$10. Even if you plan on never using again, PLEASE still enroll within the window and submit one receipt so we can earn the $10!!

Is there a limit on the number of referrals that can be made?

Not that we have been communicated. Programs rules state, “while supplies last,” but we are not aware if there has been a maximum place.  Maxing out the program promotion would be a great problem to have! 

LPC Book Fair

The LPC Book Fair will be held from October 14-22!  Volunteers are needed to help students shop. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4ea4a92faaf94-book to sign up!

Students can shop in school during designated class times (see schedule in signup genius), and families can shop during daytime and evening conference hours on October 20 and 21 from 4:45-8:30 p.m. and October 22 from 8:45-10:30 a.m. as long as we have volunteers to facilitate the Book Fair shopping. Parents/Guardians can shop online or open eWallet accounts starting October 14 by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/landisvilleprimarycenter1 .

Fit Walk 

We are hopeful to make this year’s Fit Walk our best one ever!!! We look forward to the special services of DJ Matty Nice to energize the community and get everyone up and moving for a fit and healthy lifestyle. If you have never been to the quad for a Fit Walk, you will want to stop out and see what it’s all about as our school community rallies around each other to create an enjoyable atmosphere while raising funds that will benefit all Landisville students. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Friday, October 15!   Thank you for helping us Donate towards an Even Greater Education for your children. The Fit Walk is the only PTO Fundraiser where 100% of the donations go directly to out PTO. Donations and times to join us to walk/run at this year’s Landisville Fit Walk can be found at:   http://www.landisvillepto.org/ 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Conference week is just around the corner and our staff looks forward to discussing current progress and levels of your children. 

Please connect with your child/ren’s teacher for confirming date, time and method of meeting.

These meetings are to discuss your child’s progress thus far for the first trimester. If you need more time to discuss other important matters, please reach out to the teacher to schedule an additional meeting time. The schedules are quite full with back to back meetings and our staff wants to be respectful of each scheduled time to move swiftly from one conference to the next.

If you have general questions about our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences, please contact your child’s teacher or the school office. Thank you for partnering with us to make the very best of this year. We appreciate you!!

Employment Opportunities

If you have extra time on your hands and would like to be paid, please consider putting in an application to be a substitute in the various support roles available at LPC and LIC. Applications and information can be obtained through Human Resources.

Upcoming Dates of Note… 

• October 14-22 – Library Book Fair
  • See links and information above
• Friday, October 15 -  Cycle day 5
  • Fit Walk – See links and information above for Walk Times
• Wednesday, October 20 - Cycle day 2
  • Early Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. (AM K dismisses at 10:40 a.m. – PM K Arrives at 11:20 a.m.)
  • Parent / Teacher Conferences 5:00-9:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 21 - Cycle day 3
  • Early Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. (AM K dismisses at 10:40 a.m. – PM K Arrives at 11:20 a.m.)
  • Parent / Teacher Conferences 5:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Thankful Thursday: LPC is thankful for Mrs. Brooks. Many parent teacher conferences require additional planning for translation services and multiple staff meeting at the same time. Mrs. Brooks has taken the lead with our office secretaries to reach out to these interpreters and schedule these meetings accordingly for our families and staff. Mrs. Brooks displays her selfless, caring nature on a daily basis. She does whatever it takes to help our many students learning English, their families, and our staff. In addition to Mrs. Brooks’ specialty with helping our EL’s, she continues to do many behind the scenes things to benefit the entire building and the entire population of students. LPC is Thankful for Mrs. Brooks and ALL she does for the school, the students, the families, and the Hempfield Community.
• Friday, October 22 -  NO SCHOOL – PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES in AM
  • 9:00 – 11:40 a.m. Parent Teacher Conferences (No School for students)

The LPC Book Fair will be held from October 14-22! Volunteers are needed to help students shop. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4ea4a92faaf94-book to sign up!

Students can shop in school during designated class times (see schedule in signup genius), and families can shop during daytime and evening conference hours on October 20 and 21 from 4:45-8:30 p.m. and October 22 from 8:45-10:30 a.m. as long as we have volunteers to facilitate the Book Fair shopping.  Parents can shop online or open eWallet accounts starting October 14 by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/landisvilleprimarycenter1 .

Landisville Fit Walk

We are hopeful to make this year’s Fit Walk our best one ever!!! We look forward to the special services of DJ Matty Nice to energize the community and get everyone up and moving for a fit and healthy lifestyle. If you have never been to the quad for a Fit Walk, you will want to stop out and see what it’s all about as our school community rallies around each other to create an enjoyable atmosphere while raising funds that will benefit all Landisville students. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Friday, October 15!   Thank you for helping us Donate towards an Even Greater Education for your children. The Fit Walk is the only PTO Fundraiser where 100% of the donations go directly to out PTO. Donations and times to join us to walk/run at this year’s Landisville Fit Walk can be found at:   http://www.landisvillepto.org/

Employment Opportunities

If you have extra time on your hands and would like to be paid, please consider putting in an application to be a substitute in the various support roles available at LPC and LIC. Applications and information can be obtained through Human Resources.

Upcoming Dates

• Monday, October 11 – No School – Columbus Day
• October 14-22 – Library Book Fair
  • See links and information above
• Thankful Thursday: LPC is thankful to have our school counselor, Mr. Resh.  He models Bucket Filling every single day and he has brought Aevidum and the Aevidum Club to LPC for everyone to help each other daily.  Mr. Resh celebrated his birthday this week.  We should make sure to treat everyone with respect and have their back, not only on their birthday, but every day here at LPC! Our school would simply not be the same without Mr. Resh and all he does for all the boys and girls, the teachers, and the families of LPC.  Thanks Mr. Resh! AEVIDUM! WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU!!!
•  Friday, October 15 -  Cycle day 5
  • Fit Walk – See links and information above for Walk Times

September Bucket Fillers

CONGRATULATIONS to our beginning of the year, September Bucket Fillers! We have been focusing on safety and responsibility with many students being recognized for having AWESOME days daily at LPC. These students were randomly selected from Buckets throughout the school. Congratulations to these LPC Bucket Fillers:

Chase Willman, Davida Robinson, Zoe Penniman, Harshita Gali, Piper Martin, Everly Addison, Carter Hoffstead, Alex Cote, Bella Nieves, Parker Nolt, Ambaree Ganesh, Ryleigh Antesberger, Jayce Heiserman, Max Schieber, Sienna Ober, Anthony Janotta, Ava Jepson, Lizzie Spiker, Liv Sharpe, Kellen Leber, Grace Martin, Ellie Santiago, Sayed Sadat, Mason Sourbeer, Ruth Janisewski, Owen Brown, Amelia Lim, Kylie Johns, Jordynn Brodbeck, Gracie Griggs, Joanna Dietz, Priya Upreti, Brady Reich, Preston Combs, Austin Royer and Luciana Guzman

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The annual Landisville Fit Walk is scheduled for Fri, Oct 15, 2021. All students and faculty will receive a free T-shirt commemorating the event, courtesy of generous Fit Walk sponsors.

Parents/guardians/grandparents are able to purchase shirts for $12 each on a pre-order, pre-paid basis. Forms are being sent home with students, will be available online and can also be accessed here.

Feel free to print and send back with your student as soon as possible. Deadline to submit is Tuesday, Sept 28th so ORDER NOW! All net proceeds will benefit the PTO!

Thanks in advance for your support!