Greetings, Lyon Families! The last weeks of school are upon us, and we have some really fun and exciting ways to celebrate the end of the year and all of the amazing accomplishments of our Lyon Leaders. Please read this month's newsletter for important information on upcoming events and things happening at Lyon! Thank you for all of your support throughout the 2021-2022 school year. We will miss all of you over the summer break, and look forward to seeing those smiling faces in the fall! Dr. Kara Boehmer Principal Mrs. Leanne Gove Assistant Principal

We Need Your Feedback! Starting May 2, our school will be administering the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA), a survey and reporting system designed to provide insights into the progress of our school regarding academics, leadership and culture (the three areas of focus for our new comprehensive school improvement plan, CSIP, that will be released in August 2022). In order to provide a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, the MRA includes three different surveys we’ll be administering throughout May:  1) one completed by staff who work within school buildings  2) one completed by students in grades 4 and above at school (contact the office for questions) 3) one completed by the families of students in all grades Thank you in advance for your participation as your feedback allows us to make the best decisions possible to meet the needs of those we serve!  Please follow the link below to complete the family survey by May 24: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/lyon-elem-mo/families SURVEY NEED TO KNOWS: ● Surveys are building specific, so you will receive a specific link from each school you have a child attending. We know it’s “a pain”, but we ask for you to complete the survey for each of your students.  ● Survey typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. ● Questions relate to the experiences you and your child have at our school. ● Answers are anonymous

Check Out That RepMo Hero Nominee! Each month, Lyon Elementary gets the opportunity to recognize one of our staff members as our RepMo Hero nominee! This month, we are privileged to be able to recognize Computer Lab Aide, Mrs. Serena Haffner, as our certified nominee! Serena Haffner is a dedicated team member at Lyon Elementary! She has served the Republic School District for 23 years. Serena spent many of those years teaching first grade. She is currently our Reading Recovery/Title 1 Teacher. Serena has a passion for reading & strives to instill the love of reading into her students. She works really hard to help each student reach their full potential & reading goals. Serena praises & encourages her students for all of their hard work. She also takes time to make connections with her students, so they feel important & successful. Serena always has a smile on her face and displays a positive attitude. She is willing to help whenever needed & would go the extra mile for anyone! Thank you, Serena, for your dedication to Lyon!

Artist of the Month

Congratulations to our April Artist of the Month, Joon Brame! As you can see, Joon is a very talented 5th grader at Lyon Elementary. You can find Joon being a good leader in everything she does. Way to go, Joon!!

Field Day Volunteers Needed!

Lyon Parents, Our annual Field Day here at Lyon will be held Monday May 16th with rain make-up dates being May 20th and 23rd. This year we are allowing parents back to volunteer for events like this. If you are interested in volunteering and helping at a station, please email Coach Prewitt at justin.prewitt@republicschools.org. There is a background check through our district you will have to complete in order to volunteer. The steps for this are: 1. Complete the online registration form found HERE. There is a $15.25 fee for this online registration (payable at time of registration). 2. After completing the online registration, there is a form you will have to complete. I can either send this to you in an email to print or can send it with your child. 3. Send that printed form to school Let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see you there! Coach Prewitt

May Habit Homework

We are excited to share the 7 Habits with our families! We invite you to explore these options each month and challenge your family to focus on the different habits. Consider keeping a family journal to reflect on your learning or track your efforts with photos. Feel free to send pictures to Lyon Elementary through our Facebook Messenger or email to leanne.gove@republicschools.org. We can’t wait to see your family practice the 7 Habits! Habit Review Option 1: Choose one habit your family would like to do better. Write a summary (or discuss) how your family tried to improve the habit this week.  Habit Review Option 2:  Celebrate the ways your family has grown through these Habit Homework activities.

Dates to Remember: visit republicschools.org for a full calendar May 2: MAP Window Opens May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week May 5: K-2 Music Performance May 13: Map Window Closes May 16: Field Day. May 17: Lead Love Learn Night (5:00-6:30pm) May 18: 4th Grade Field Trip (Zoo) May 20: 5th Grade Field Trip (Zoo) May 24: Lunch on the Lawn May 24: Last Day of School (release at 1:00)