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May 2013
Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe that school is almost over for this year! I am encouraging our students to finish strong behaviorally and academically. We have the Turn Off the TV and Read final reward events coming up. We will have a K-2 Activity Day for those students who filled in 6 TV’s or more by April 19th. Grades 3-6 Water Day’s cutoff for 6 TV’s was April 19th. We also have a reward for 3-6 students in Park Day and Kindergarten Water Day. These rewards have to do with good behavior. I want to thank parents for partnering with us this school to help make our students safe, successful, and high achievers. Our staff, students, parents, and community help make Lafe Nelson School a great place to be.
School will resume on August 7th.
I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer and see you next year!
A.J. Taylor
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Welcome to Adobe GoLive 6
| December 2012
Dear Parents,
As we are nearing the close of the first semester (I can’t believe I just typed that!), I want to remind parents and students how crucial it is to finish strong. Students and educators are being held to higher accountability now more than ever and every day and minute counts. Our students will be taking very important benchmark tests very soon. These assessments let us know what students have learned and how they are doing meeting current state and federal requirements. I remind students to finish strong and do their best on their in-classroom work and their homework. I want to thank parents for helping our staff and our students meet their educational goals.
I want to wish everyone blessings during this time of year to you and your families.
A.J. Taylor
Principal Lafe Nelson School
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| November 2012
Dear Parents,
We are beginning to enter the holiday season, which is personally one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time when family and friends gather and remember things we are thankful for. On Veterans Day we remember those who have served our country protecting our freedom. Schedules get busy and I want to encourage all students to make sure they are still keeping up on schoolwork because it is important too. Attendance is also important because students can’t learn what they need to if they aren’t in the classroom. The challenge is to find a balance of out-of-school activities and in-school activities for they are all important. The challenge is met by prioritizing the most important things and putting them first like family, friends, community, school, and even our professional responsibilities. This is my 8th year as principal here at LNS, but I have been part of the LNS family for 18 years. I enjoy working alongside those who walk through the doors here. May you enjoy all of your time in the upcoming months.
Sincerely,
A.J. Taylor
Principal Lafe Nelson School
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| September 2012
Dear Parents,
I can’t believe we’re already into the month of September! I enjoy being your principal at LNS and I appreciate all of the support I have received from parents and staff. Thank you! Our mission statement in Safford Schools is “All Students Will Be Contributing and Responsible Citizens”. This is the “filter” we run ideas through as we put things in place for our students. We are in our 8th year of placing an emphasis on character education. We believe students who grow up with strong character will be contributing and responsible citizens.
There are also some great ways that you can help encourage your child’s reading progress; Read with them at home, have them read to you, and ask them to “retell” what they have read. It helps improve their reading comprehension, and opens the door for some really fun conversations! Check students’ understanding of math concepts and check their homework. Share opportunities to teach kids when math applies to real-life such as when you go to the store.
I am proud to remind everyone that LNS has moved up a performance label from to a B school! Our staff, our/your students, and parents worked hard last year to help make this happen. As I walk through classrooms, I am excited and encouraged about what I see. I am fully convinced we have one of the best staffs, group of students, and helping parents in our valley.
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| October
Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe the first quarter is already over! Parent Teacher conferences are October 24th and 25th. This time is set-aside for you to meet with teachers to discuss your child’s progress and receive your child’s report card. You should be receiving a note from your child with the day and time for your conference appointment. Our goal is to meet with every child’s parent, because we know that teacher/parent partnership is one of the most important ingredients for student success. School will be dismissed at 11:40pm on both of those days to allow time for conferences. I would like to thank each parent in advance for their efforts to meet with their child’s teacher. Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
A.J. Taylor
Principal Lafe Nelson School
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TOTVR
Lafe Nelson would like to recognize our Turn Off the T.V. and Read winners for September and October! These are students who won our monthly drawings for committing to turn off the T.V. and read each evening.
Winners for September
Riley Batemon - Mrs. Taylor
Grand Prize Winner
Aaron Arrietta - Mr. Branch
Mackenzie Macario - Mrs. Higgins Class
Alexis Sanchez - Mrs. Hedges
Not Pictured
Laredo Willey - Mrs. Sipes
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TOTVR
Winners for October 2012
Tyler Dixon - Miss Conn
Grand Prize Winner
Kiree Gonzales - Mrs. Crisler
Sammantha Galusky - Mrs. Sipes Class
Keskya Payne - Mrs. Hedges
Riley Batemon - Mrs. Taylor
Congratulations to all the winners!! Keep reading because... "The more you read...
THE SMARTER YOU GET!
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