Superintendent's Update May 30, 2017

Post date: May 30, 2017 5:56:58 PM

Congratulations to the Class of 2017! We are very proud of you and wish you the very best in the future. Baccalaureate is tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Covenant Church, the Senior Motorcade is tomorrow morning, Senior Music Showcase is Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the LMHS Auditorium, Senior Community Awards Ceremony begins at 6:15 p.m. Thursday evening and Graduation is Saturday, June 3 at 10:00 a.m. on the LMHS field, weather permitting, or LMHS gym otherwise.

8th Grade students are visiting Washington D.C. this week. Many other end-of-year trips and celebrations are scheduled over these final weeks of school. Refer to updates from the principals for details. June 21 is the final day of school this year and is a half-day for students.

A.J. Robbins Memorial Fieldhouse was approved at the May 24, 2017 School Committee meeting. Construction begins soon. The memorial fieldhouse includes a wall of remembrance and the message “Life choices have consequences. Be wise and help each other.” The project’s message resonated with the community resulting sufficient fundraising and donations of goods/services to allow the project to move forward. I want to acknowledge and thank Bill Iannacci for his vision and effort in making this fieldhouse a reality. FieldHouse Presentation Excerpts.pdf

Congratulations to Heather Sroka and Jim LaVeck who were elected to the Lunenburg School Committee. This is Ms. Sroka’s second term and she was recently appointed as the chair. Attached is the School Committee organizational chart for 2017-2018. School Committee Organizational Chart FY 17-18 Approved 5-24-17.pdf

Honoring School Department Retirees - Reception at 6:30 p.m. before the next School Committee meeting on June 7 at Town Hall. Please join us or watch the presentations and acknowledgments live on Lunenburg Cable at 7:00 p.m. as we honor these dedicated individuals for their years of service. 2017 School Department Retirees.pdf

Final Call for Summer Program Registrations - No additional registrations will be taken after this Friday, June 2, 2017. Application Packet FY17 - Summer Program.pdf

Lunch Policy: Over the past several weeks the parents/guardians of students impacted by the revised and recently adopted insufficient funds policy were notified of the upcoming changes via personal letter. The policy is now being implemented. We appreciate parents/guardians ensuring that students have money in their accounts or bring lunch with them. 3701.01 Insufficient Funds Negative Balances Approved 5-3-17.pdf

PTO & Community Events

  • The Lunenburg Turkey Hill Family Lions Club is accepting gently used clothing and small household items for a fundraiser to benefit Lions Charities and the Epilepsy Foundation. The clothing (items) may be left on the porch at the Boys and Girls Club until the morning of June 2, 2017. This includes accessories such as shoes, ties, purses, belts etc. Clean out those closets and help others in need. Please separate household items from clothing items. They need to collect at least 75 bags for this fundraiser.

  • The Lunenburg PTO meets Monday June 5, 2017 at LMHS. The PTO is still seeking officers for next year! Please consider serving. More information at http://www.lunenburgpto.org/

  • Lunenburg Police Relief Association Cruise Night June 14, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Town Center Cruise Night Flyer.pdf

Sincerely,

Superintendent Loxi Jo Calmes

Lunenburg Public Schools

1025 Massachusetts Ave.

(978) 582-4100 x211

(978) 582-4103 fax